In the mood for spring with Tea’s new kids collection, and a $100 giveaway

by | Apr 23, 2012 | Baby, Kid Style | 295 comments

In the mood for spring with Tea’s new kids collection, and a $100 giveaway

Tea Collection for girlsTea Collection for boysIf you looked in my kids’ closet, you’d find more Tea clothes than pretty much anything else. (Besides my t-shirts that they steal and call “nightgowns.”) Since the day I first got a Tea outfit for my baby shower, I fell in love with durable, stylish, very wearable kids clothes inspired by fabrics from around the world.

So of course I’m overjoyed that Tea Collection is once again a CMP sponsor, not just because I love them–but because they like you too! In fact, they’re generously giving away one $100 gift card to one of our readers. See below for the fun details.

If I were to win (although sadly, I’m disqualified), here are a few of the things from the current Balinese-inspired collection that I’d probably be spending it on…

[don’t miss an exclusive Tea Collection discount code, some great picks, and a gift card giveaway after the jump!]

FOR GIRLS

Tea Collection girls' trapeze dressTea Collection girls' trapeze dress

I’m a huge fan of the Tea trapeze dresses for girls
(also seen at top) and the new fabrics are super cute. Buy one in your
kid’s size or even one size up, and then as your daughter grows, it
transitions to an adorable tunic to wear over leggings or jeans. It also
makes a handy beach cover-up. Amazing investment for $30.

Girls' mermaid hoodie from Tea Collection

If you’ve got an Ariel-crazy daughter, she will flip over this water goddess sleeveless hoodie which you can tell her is just like a mermaid, only cooler.

Girls' botanical print sash dress from Tea Collection

This botanical print sash dress
would be the one my girls ask to wear all the time, even when we’re
digging in the garden. It’s adorable in baby sizes too. Another great option: This horizon stripe dress with bold stripes balanced by sweet flutter sleeves.

Girls' batik print jersey dress from Tea Collection
It’s called a sporty dress
but this pretty batik print can definitely be dressed up–or down, with a pair of bloomers or
leggings for monkeybar duty. The print kind of makes me want to go to
Bali right now. (I’d settle for Hawaii.)
Pima cotton sweater for girls from Tea Collection

A pima cotton tie sweater
is a nice warm-weather staple for chilly nights and air conditioned
restaurants. This would get great use over a tank and jeans, or a dressy
dress. Maybe for Mother’s Day brunch?

FOR BOYS

Tea Collection dragon camp shirt for boys
Tea Collection Madras shorts

I loooove this dragon camp shirt
for boys. The soft jersey keeps it comfy, but the structure means it
can go from a birthday party to an afternoon at the playground. It pairs
nicely with Tea’s chambray or canvas shorts, but I’m partial to these plaid long shorts for boys  (also seen at top).

Boys' surf tee from Tea Collection

There are some great tees for boys, but this Padang surf tee might be my favorite. It’s a way of injecting a little bright color into a kid’s wardrobe without throwing him into neon.

Waves batik baby romper

For baby boys, rompers are generally kind of boring. Not so with this waves batik romper. And the snap-up bottom will be mighty convenient in that diaper stage.

Superga kids' shoes at Tea Collection

I didn’t realize Tea is now carrying Superga sneakers. They’re not cheap but they hold up amazingly, have great support, and are very very cute. And psst…they’ve got saltwater sandals too, some on sale. I’m a huge fan.

Kids' pajamas from Tea Collection

Tea’s kids’ pajamas
hold up like no other brand that we’ve tried (my second kid is now
getting the third year of use out of a pair I bought for her big
sister). The prices are great, and how cute is this fishie print?

Also, don’t miss a seriously great sale section, with very affordable baby gifts, dresses as low as $22.50, and cool boys’ clothes like this funky layered tee.

So uh..think I’ve spent that $100 yet? -Liz

Shop Tea Collection now through 5/4/12 and save 15% off your entire purchase with code CMPTEA15! Limit one per person. Enjoy!

EXTRA-COOL: WIN IT! We’ve got a $100 gift card for one lucky reader. To enter, leave a comment here and tell us your favorite item from the collection, along with a link to it. Contest ends Weds 4/25 midnight PT. We’ll draw one winner at random, US only please. Good luck!


*Congratulations to Lauren K!  She won a $100 gift card from Tea Collection!*
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Written by Liz Gumbinner

Liz Gumbinner co-founded the Cool Mom Picks network and served as its longtime Editor-in-Chief. You can now find her at her best-selling Substack, I'm Walking Here.
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295 Comments

  2. pantrygirl on April 23, 2012 at 7:39 am

    this would be a great win.

    the tie sweaters are adorable and perfect for the spring weather.

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  14. Erika on April 23, 2012 at 8:55 am

    The Super Surf Stripe Romper is super cute!

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  17. julie on April 23, 2012 at 9:03 am

    being practical, but I think my daughter would find these these the ‘comfy’ shorts she has been seeking while still being cute

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  19. sandra on April 23, 2012 at 9:15 am

    i love the Singa Stripe 5-piece Set

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  39. Patti M on April 23, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Wouls love this my Tea Collection wish list is huge. The clothes fit my skinny mini girl so well and the quality is fantastic. She has stuff from last spring ans summer that still look brand new.

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  49. Katie on April 23, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I know they aren’t anything fancy but I LOOOOVED putting my son in the “Denim Look” pants. As a crawler, jeans and khakis can become really restrictive but these had that laid back look with a sweat pant feel so he could get around nice and easy! Now he’s outgrown them but I would buy another pair even though he is walking!

    I’m also a sucker for their “Roll Up Safari Shirt” in every color!

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  52. Kathy on April 23, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    In LOVE with this dress! Maybe get two, one for big sis and one for little sis to wear together!

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  66. Nicky on April 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I love the Kupu Kupu Trapeze Dress

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  76. Raminta Flynn on April 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I LOVE that Dragon Camp Shirt for my toddler, and there are just so many cute rompers for the new baby too! This would be so fantastic to win!!

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  85. Sonya Morris on April 23, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    It is so hard to pick just one of my favorite pieces from the Tea Collection! I will go with the Lotus Batik Romper from the Bali Safari Collection.

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  89. Lacey on April 23, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    The Surf Lily Romper is just the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen!

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  97. Jacqueline C on April 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I would love the dragon camp shirt for my son. It is so hard to find things for boys!

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  103. Mary on April 23, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    I love the Moon Orchid Trapeze dress!

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  110. Suzanne on April 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    The moon orchid trapeze dress is a gorgeous print.

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  112. Heather R on April 23, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I like the Two-Tie Surf Lily dress.

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  120. Solducky on April 23, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Love the flutter fun romper!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

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  127. Julie U on April 23, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    I love the Prambanan Sash Dress. My daughter wold love everything green!

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  129. Jenny Haynes on April 23, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    My favorite is the moon orchid trapeze dress. The colors are so fresh and pretty, and I love how versatile it is!

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  131. Tawnie on April 23, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    I am a HUGE fan of your clothing line and it’s always hard to find ONE favorite. But here is something that I adore from the new collection! Can’t wait to shop for my four year old and new baby!

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  132. Trace on April 23, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I love this dress!

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  143. Renee on April 24, 2012 at 1:18 am

    The trapeze dresses are adorable.

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  144. Tonya on April 24, 2012 at 5:31 am

    I love all of Tea Collection’s dresses, especially the play dresses…my 3 girls always want to wear dresses!

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  150. Kate Howell on April 24, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Love, love, love the trapeze dresses!

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  158. Karen on April 24, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Love, love, love the Moon Orchid Trapeze Dress!! Tea clothes are the best!

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  160. Sallie A. on April 24, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I LOVE the Two Tie Surf Lily Dress and the Two Tie Romper. And the print of the Starling Batik Playdress is too cute!

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  161. Elizabeth P. on April 24, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Love the Jungle Flower Dress!

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  167. Christina Marquez on April 24, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Love everything, Tea Collection is my favorite for my daughter, nieces, and myself. The Lotus Flower Playdress will be perfect this summer!

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  169. Jennifer C. on April 24, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    My favorite is the Las Ramblas dress for ladies!

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  170. brooke t on April 24, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I love the Roll Up Safari Shirt

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  173. Lindsey on April 24, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Love tea collection!

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  174. kristen on April 24, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Ginger Flower Dress is my favorite for my little girls!

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  175. Pavan on April 25, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Love Tea!

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  180. Susan A on April 25, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I have loved Tea since I received it as a gift when my son was a year old. I try to get him a few Tea items for his wardrobe every season. He always gets compliments. And I always gift their CUTE dresses to newborns. LOVE those little dresses. It is hard to chose my favorite piece this season. This is one of them: https://www.teacollection.com/product/2S22010/boys-shirts-agung-polo.html#chalk

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  191. Nicole on April 25, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    The Happy Morning Stripe Dress is adorable. Everything is too cute.

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  200. Shannon McAvoy on April 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    I was just “shopping” there last week and spent way over that in my head. Oh I love this stuff! I love the Laut Batik Dress, the Prambanan Sash Dress, the Moon Orchid 5-Piece Set…oh goodness and that’s just the start!! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity Liz!!

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  202. Amanda Gore on April 25, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    We love their clothes! Comfy and cute!

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  206. diane Fond on April 25, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    LOVE THE FRESH MOON ORCHID TRAPEZE DRESS!!!! SOFT,STYLISH AND PERFECT FOR SUMMER IN CALIFORNIA:) I LOVE TEA!!!!!

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  209. Ashley on April 25, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    We love Tea in our house! I am especially loving this Flutter Fun Romper, too cute!

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  215. amy boutin on April 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    love the laut batik dress for the beach y style

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  216. Mary O on April 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I would get the long plaid shorts for my boys this summer!

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  217. Erin on April 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    LOVE the waves batik romper and the trapeze dresses! Absolutely LOVE the line!!

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  220. Toni Spruell on April 25, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    I love the water goddess hoodie because my two year old is obsessed with wearing a hood. We would pair it with the golden temple skirt for a fun outfit.

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  225. Jill on April 25, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I love the Ginger Flower set to mix and match.

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  229. Robin Aceves on April 25, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I love the Pima cotton tie sweater, i missed that the last time I looked at the website. i love all the Bali prints this season so pretty. My daughter has worn tea since she was born.

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  230. Amy F on April 25, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    My new baby girl would be so styling this summer in the Prambanan Sash Dress!!!

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  243. Analiese on April 25, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Love the Dragon Print shirt-Have been buying Tea clothes for the last 9 years and the clothes still look brand new-Have been able to pass them down to friend’s children and still look great

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  246. Heather Timm on April 25, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I love the color of this Prambanan Sash dress! It’s so pretty and unique, just like my daughters.

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  248. yt on April 25, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I love the horizon stripe t-shirt for girls

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  256. Gigi on April 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    So loving the Moon Orchid Trapeze dress….Too cute! Perfect for my g-daughter…She and her brother love Tea!

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  258. jennifer G on April 25, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    love everything TEA! But especially the botanical print sash dress.

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  262. Love Balinese and it's beautiful island country!! on April 25, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    The Uluwatu shirt is tubular! This season’s collection has truly captured the best spots in Bali!

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  276. Suzi on April 25, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    The pima cotton tie sweater is just beautiful. Would look great on my granddaughter.

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  279. lace on April 25, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I adore the Endek Ikat Flutter Dress

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  282. Anna Anderson on April 25, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I love the Dharma Playdress. I have two girls that aren’t twins but wear the same size, so they’ll have to take turns wearing it. Winning could get them a couple more to share! Loveliness!

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  289. tina on April 26, 2012 at 12:04 am

    love the school of fish pajamas!

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  293. Debbie D on April 26, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    We love Tea! Our favorite dress this spring has been the Prambanan Sash Dress! Gorgeous colors and comfortable fabric!

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  294. Lauren on April 30, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Thank you so much! I can’t believe I won. This means so much to me. Cool mom picks is the best!!!! I just about fainted when I got the e-mail. 🙂

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  295. Cool Mom Picks on April 30, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Congrats Lauren and enjoy! Email us and let us know what you get with it. We’ll live vicariously.

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