One of our favorite things about running Cool Mom Picks is watching the little labels make it big. And that's just how we felt when we saw that Aden + Anais, the swaddlers we fell in love with way back in 2007 at their launch, have been …
I love picnics, but I hate schlepping giant picnic blankets with me, especially because in New York, we don't always have car trunks to shove everything into. I was so excited to find this Picnic Bag that converts to a blanket , at Yield…
Q: Hi! Do you have any suggestions for rubber ducks for the bath or any teething toys that don't have paint that can come off when my 10 month old chews on them? He loves the feel of rubber toys but we worry about the paint that comes of…
I've loved Shokay since I first discovered their gorgeous baby clothes and gifts, all made from a yak hair cashmere that's unbelievably soft and gorgeous, and all made sustainably to support Tibetan artisans. Now they've redone the site …
We've always loved supporting the Etsy artists making handmade birthday crowns and hats for birthday parties and special days thereafter. (Like, Tuesdays. Or Fridays.) But here's one, in honor of all the royal baby talk this week, that j…
Books make the best baby gifts , especially when you know it's not a book that the mom has already been showered with 14 times. And now there's a whole new kind of board book series just launched that's aiming not only to freshen up the …
Every so often, it's fun to see how the rich and famous live, especially those with kids. Should you have a spare 10, 20, or 50k lying around , check out these unbelievable kids playhouses. Or hey, if you buy one yourself? Invite us over…
Back to school shopping season gets earlier every year, doesn't it? I have to say, there's something about a shiny new backpack ready for new learning and new adventures that makes the season more fun. I mean, for the kids. Of course. We…
I have to say that one of my proud parent moments is realizing my girls aren't afraid of bugs or worms or things they see in the garden . Of course I can't take credit for it at all (thanks, grandparents!) but nonetheless, I love encoura…
I am not shy about my dislike for baby shower games. When people ask, "So then what do you do at a baby shower party?" I wonder, well, what do you do at any party? Cool people, good food and drinks usually do the trick. But then I saw th…
When there is a new board book from Taro Gomi, I am always interested. Because that means a near guarantee that I'll have fun reading it to my kids too. And hooray--the prolific writer/illustrator has not just one but three great new boa…
Burt's Bees Baby has gone from making cute little bathtime gift sets you can find at CVS to a serious contender in your baby gift shopping arsenal. Yesterday I got a sneak preview of some of the adorableness coming your way, but there ar…
Sometimes kids with summer birthdays (ahem--mine) feel a little ripped off because their friends are out of town. I love the idea of a summer camp themed party right in your own local park or backyard. It's a great way to make the party …
Last year, we got a set of Martha Stewart ice cream bowls that have become favorites with my kids, whether they're holding ice cream, peanut butter for dipping carrot sticks, or maple syrup in the morning. So I'm excited to see now she's…
And here I get all excited when my six-year-old puts together a LEGO Lord of the Rings set and only asks for my help twice. Recently opened, artist Nathan Sawaya's solo show Art of the Brick features unbelievable creations all created ou…
Yes, I've become That Mom, the uncool one sacking out under the big beach umbrella while everyone else on the beach bears the heat for that lovely glowing tan. What can I say--I'm a delicate flower. And I definitely want my kids to have …
I'm skeptical of products that promise plumper lips--unless it's chemical injections, which deliver, but which I'm not doing any time soon. I'm talking about products that contain irritants like cinnamon or pepper, which would drive me c…
Our Bastille Day celebration continues with these stunning French animal prints that are perfect for a kids' room, although I think I'd like them anywhere in my home. The Blackboard Animal French Prints at Etsy's Eviva Prints are so stri…
If you've ever wondered how to get your children to practice good manners at the dinner table, perhaps these adorable plates can help do it for you? After all, it's hard to refuse polite advice from a princess in pearls or a fancy-lookin…
We can hardly believe it's been two years since we first told you about the launch of the hippest, best-looking temporary tattoos ever made. And we've got the zillion photos of our kids covered in them to prove it. Well in honor of their…
I like shirts that kids and adults show we're smarter than we are sassy--not that a little sass is so bad. The kids tees from Out of Print Clothing featuring classic book jacket art are a fave; we own Origin of the Species which my daugh…
It's only from years of business travel to LA that I got to know the delight that is Peet's coffee. And now that I don't have access to their coffee shops in NYC (sniff), I'm glad that now it's even easier to bring it home. Peet's K cups…
For years now, Oeuf has been known for its beautiful, modern nursery furniture that's meant to last. I'm personally a huge fan of their Perch Bunk Bed (visit us sometime and see it in action) still could use the Oeuf Toy Store to wrangle…
I feel like the most awesome mom when I bring home bags of fresh fruit--until I realize the bananas have become overripe in two days, and the mangoes and strawberries are threatening to do the same unless I use them, stat. Morning smooth…
