If you bought a Peg Perego stroller between January 2004 and September 2010, you'll want to check to be sure it's not one of the 223,000 strollers that are only just now being recalled after an infant died in 2004. Little ones, particula…
With so many of us parents of school-aged kids, we were surprised that we didn't realize just how big the impact of bullying can be. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, about 160,000 kids won't go to school each day for f…
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks on Cool Mom Tech from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. This scuba suit for your iPhone can allow you to take pictures underwater! 2. Want to try running but aren't sure where to st…
If you haven't yet checked out the beautifully designed online style mag, CeciStyle , from the custom stationers of Ceci New York, we think you might like it. In fact, today is a pretty good day to do that very thing. Not coincidentally,…
Here are some of our top tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. Finally-- an easy way to let your toddler enjoy your iPhone without breaking it... or calling China. 2. Whether your kid loves science or just think…
We're all a little prone to dehydration in the summer around here, so I'm not above letting my kids grab swigs of my Gatorade on a really hot day. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's not the best. So I'm all for trying out an…
With everything now at Bluefly up to 75% off I thought I'd poke around there and point out a few (a very, very few) great deals on gorgeous things. Should you be in a shopping-for-less kind of a mood. Just hurry--by the time you read thi…
Whether you're exercising your brain or your body this summer , we've got the tech scoop on how to make it easier and more fun. Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The only questi…
Last year, owls were the hot animal motif of the season. While they're not going anywhere, I do think that the cool cute animal du jour is now the fox. Which is replacing the dragonfly, butterfly, and octopus trends I've noticed over the…
The summer's getting hotter, and so is tech! In case you missed them, here are a few of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech the last week. 1. We love this adorable gift for babies of tech fans. 2. This super gorgeous lomo camera will w…
Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week on Cool Mom Tech , just in case you missed them. 1. This lovely linen bag is almost too pretty to be taking such good care of your laptop. Almost. 2. Ever wonder how to make col…
Here five of our favorite tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this week, just in case you missed them. 1. Our Facebook fans went gaga for this snappy handmade onesie. Is your favorite photographer's assistant a point-and-cute? 2. This addictiv…
Well here's something we're kind of thrilled about--you may have heard about the new Katie Couric Show that's launching September 10. And since we're huge fans of hers at Cool Mom Picks (she really is the ultimate cool mom), we're all so…
Q: I need some new ideas for cool comfy mom shoes so I'm not in my gym sneakers every day this summer but still can run around all day. Help! -Erin L There are so many great options for busy moms these days. Your instinct is right: keep …
In this, the final post in our Father's Day Gift Guide Series, we are so happy to honor those dads who hold such a special place in our hearts--grandpas. For all those grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops of the world, we've got 10…
Last summer, I shopped around for bikinis and two-piece swimsuits for little girls that didn't make them look like teens before their time . Our readers responded so positively, I thought I'd take a browse around this year and see what l…
Here are some of our favorite geeky picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. We found the ultimate baby gift for math geeks or anyone with a good sense of humor. 2. Colorforms have finally gone digital, and our kids are…
This week, I was so excited to be able to attend the annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash for the first time. This infamous NYC faily carnival and fundraiser supports one of my favorite local charities, Baby Buggy (which Cool Mom Picks readers…
At least once a day (sometimes more), my husband is searching for his keys and wallet. And don't even get me started about the piles of change all over my house. So that's why I think this new Etsy find might be a cool, surprising Father…
We had the best time writing this post on behalf of our sponsor, Bing . Read on and you'll know why. Also, you may get Celine Dion stuck in your head after this and for that we apologize. I hardly know a parent in my circle who doesn't c…
Geek gifts may be some of our favorite Father's Day gifts to shop for. (We love our cool geeky dads!) Here, some super fun gift ideas if the dad on your list isn't quite the yachting in Greenwich while wearing an ascot type. Spell out Ha…
There's hardly a mom who doesn't imagine that it would be nice to own at least one fancy, beautiful garment for the kids from a label like France's Jacadi . So hooray-- because they're making it even easier with a huge sale starting toda…
Picking just five of the best new products for babies? That's hard! And yet, a few weeks ago, I was honored to be one of the terrific judges at the New York Baby Show Expo put on by New York Family Magazine , and was asked to do that ver…
When I think of Father's Day, two things immediately come to mind: ties and cards. Both of which can be awesome, and not trite--provided you know what to look for. Two years ago we discovered the gorgeous indie label ties from Pierrepont…
