Yes, there's the scent of their yummy heads and soft skin, but babies do a lot of stinky things. But using a big fake room scent machine just doesn't seem like the healthiest choice, nor does spraying a ton of chemicals into the air. If …
When I first saw the gorgeous Harper Stroller blanket by Serena & Lily, I knew it'd be the perfect accessory for any pink-cheeked baby girl. Fluffy and soft on one side, silky smooth on the other, it almost makes me wish I had a newborn …
Back when I was shopping for nursery furniture, eco-friendly meant the crib wasn't painted with lead-based paint. Well looky looky how much has changed in a relatively short period of time. Today, cribs with "a conscience" are becoming m…
I hate hiking up my shirt to breastfeed my baby almost as much as I loathe the nursing tees with the overhanging half shirt, no matter how convenient and discreet they might be. But that all changed when I was introduced to Momzelle Orga…
As my son marches out of toddlerhood, I find myself swooning over clothes that bridge the gap between baby and big boy. Take this pint-sized black and white bowler shirt by LilaFrances , just one of the adorable options at the shop. This…
Wha-at? Kids pajamas that are cute but not cutesie? Why yes indeedy. They, along with earthy onesies, tees, and really wearable little dresses round out the collection of ?l?phant Couture , a label so new it's still got that new e-boutiq…
Considering my son spent the first eight months of his life in a sling, there's no doubt my new daughter will be enjoying the same comforts. But now that I'm chasing after two other ones, I'm looking at options that give me a bit more mo…
Considering I'm on my third child, I'm probably not the strongest candidate for a stroller liner. But when I got my hands on the beautifully crafted ones from BooYah Baby --funny name, cute stuff--I had one of those defining "how did I e…
Like it's not cool enough that she's married to Christopher Guest and has started in A Fish Called Wanda , and exemplifies the phrase "hot mama"--now Jamie Lee Curtis has an entire children's book library to her name, and they're all ter…
I'm happy to say that these adorable little Halloween goodies from New Hampshire's L.A. Burdick's Chocolate are definitely treats and not tricks. Each ghostly center is made up of the kind of gourmet hazelnut and dark chocolate ganache t…
One of the great things about having a baby now as compared to even four years ago when I had my first is the ton of choices parents have as far as nursery decor. Take the mobile, which is no longer something you just buy in a themed set…
Diaper bags are getting less and less diaper bag-y by the minute, which is just the way we like 'em. The latest entrant into the Project Runway-ready bag category are the new Street Chic bags from longtime CMP fave, Boujie Baby . The two…
At Cool Mom Picks we definitely love all these awesome companies springing up that allow kids to create their own stuffed animals, monsters, or mutant alien hybrid creatures. But if you're on a tight budget , you must head directly for C…
Once I discovered muslin swaddling blankets, my flannel ones all became changing pad liners. But as the cool weather approaches, there is something wonderfully comforting about wrapping your sweet baby in softness and warmth. With fall h…
If you're looking for something more eco than a plastic trick or treat bag this year, of course you could paint a pillow case like we like did in the good old days (my parents were green and didn't even know it!) or reuse a shopping bag …
We're always looking out for multicultural dolls, toys and gifts for kids , but so many of them sort of run out of inspiration after the whole "let's do a multiculural doll, toy and gift" part. Besitos Designs , however nails it. The con…
I love Halloween, but prefer it when all the decor falls into to the realm of tasteful instead of "ohmigosh, did you see that crazy thing?" That's one reason I want Details soft felt Halloween hair clips at The Silly Wagon which are full…
Thaddeus Rex's latest CD, Shakin' in Chicago , is for parents and kids who have moved beyond sugar-sweet versions of You Are My Sunshine. (Read: all of us). T. Rex has a unique voice and rocks the acoustic guitar in a way that reminded m…
Does a baby girl need a faux fur vest like the one from France's Jean Bourget? Of course not. But would it totally make your day every time you dressed her in it? Absolutely. Especially when holiday card photo time rolls around and you w…
It's really nice to see a different kind of illustrator lend her talents to childrens clothes--one that seems more suited to a Caldecott winning book than a local flea market with the table between the funnel cakes and the guy with the b…
We're so pleased to announce the birth of CMP editor Kristen Chase's daughter, a.k.a. Baby #3, a.k.a. the beautiful Margot Laine. (Loving the name!) She weighs in at 7 lbs, 15 oz, and an even 20". And she shares a birthday with both John…
When I first received the package of beautifully-decorated Halloween cookies from Fancypants Bakery, I thought they were just too cute to eat. Five minutes later, with mouth full of shortbread, I changed my mind. And they were just as go…
I love the story behind Mookimoo : A seasoned US Coast Guard couple has a baby and six weeks later, she has to go back to work so he turns stay-at-home-dad. He slowly grows into the role managing diaper explosions and feeding routines li…
When planning my firstborn's nursery a few years ago, I did what many before me have done: I looked at a dozen uninspiring paint chips in muted shades of yellow, sage and ecru, and even contemplated a "theme." Eek. If only I had known ab…
