The Taga family bike is back, and more affordable. Well…relatively.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

Back in 2014, Kate spent some time with the original Taga Bike with some pretty stellar results, and I’m not the least bit surprised she fell for this cool family bike. It’s brilliantly designed, can ferry up to two kids in the front compartment where...

3 of the best highchairs that grow with your kid. In other words, they’re worth the investment.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Now that I’ve had three kids, I’m a big believer in only spending money on baby gear that’s really worth it. That spendy bottle warmer you’ll use for oh, 3 months? Skip it. But a highchair that will literally last until your kids are in...

Fastenswim: a smarter one-piece swimsuit for potty training kids

by Kate Etue | Kid Style, Baby

Since sunscreen applications, checking swim diapers, and dragging a bag full of snacks, toys, and towels to the pool all falls on the grown-up in charge, we’re up for anything to make it easier. We’ve found that the new swimsuits from Fastenswim are a big...

Breastfeeding at work: 7 tips to help nursing moms make the transition

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks, Baby

When I returned to work while breastfeeding my first daughter, I found myself sorely unprepared for everything it entailed. I can’t even begin to convey the frustration I experienced — though I’m sure a lot of you know just what I’d been...

7 must-haves for breastfeeding moms | Baby Registry Essentials Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion

Next up in our Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, we’re excited to share 7 of our own must-haves for breastfeeding moms. And hey, just in time for National Breastfeeding Month — although of course, these are all fantastically useful gifts any month at...

Swaddle sacks that help you give the perfect gift: A better sleep.

by Kate Etue | Baby

After I discovered the magic of swaddling to help my babies sleep for longer than, oh, 15 minutes at a time, I was hooked. And in the way newborns spit up, poop, and find other creative ways to get their clothes and bedding messy again and again, you really...

5 benefits of breastfeeding for moms, that we should be talking about more

by Kristen Chase | Baby, Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

Like many moms who choose to breastfeed, I was fairly aware of the benefits of breastfeeding my first baby well before I started. But I actually didn’t know how many benefits there would be for me too, at least until I was pretty far along into nursing my first...

The awesome feminist onesie for our girls…and boys

by Kate Etue | Kid Style, Baby

We’re so glad we’re raising girls in an era where feminism is front and center, and the number of strong, visible female role models is growing across every profession at the highest levels. So I was thrilled when I saw this adorable feminist baby...

The Baby Registry Essentials Guide: The Coolest Gifts for the Eco Mom

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

You know how much we love to seek out the very coolest baby registry essentials and must-haves, both as a group of moms who are searching for cool baby gifts for our own new additions, and as those who only wish we had them when ours were young ones. Especially when...

Out of Print tees: Now capturing even more of your favorite characters.

by Caroline Siegrist | Kid Style, Baby

Serious bookworms out there are probably already familiar with the cool, literary-inspired gear from Out of Print. Maybe your kid proudly sports the Madeline cover art on her Out of Print tee, or your baby’s rocking a Very Hungry Caterpillar bodysuit. But if the...

Cute organic baby bedding — and experts who will help you find a favorite — from Monica and Andy

by Kate Etue | Baby

Whether or not you remember it, there was a time that the only crib bedding options for new parents were matchy-matchy bed-in-a-bag sets or expensive bespoke bedding. So we’re really thankful that now there are so many stylish options for our babies’...

The smartest way for new parents to save some money: Rent baby gear from Expectantly

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel

Budgeting for a new baby can be overwhelming for many of us. You need clothes, diapers, a crib, a stroller — the list goes on. And on. While some items like rattles and burp clothes are relatively inexpensive, others — like a car seat and high chair or...