Post maternity wardrobe wins to keep you looking fresh and fabulous

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Fashion

Any woman who has recently given birth, like I have, has been there: Suddenly the baby is a few months old and you are finding yourself mentally ready to rejoin the other functioning members of society. There is just one problem… you have literally nothing to...

One of the best crib mattress we’ve found that helps parents sleep better too.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

New parents spend a good amount of time deciding on the right crib but the mattress is really more important, considering it’s what your baby is actually sleeping on. So what makes a crib mattress “the best crib mattress?” I always thought it was...

Ergobaby launches a nursing pillow which could be a game-changer for achy backs everywhere.

by Esther Chen | Baby

It’s probably going to get me kicked out of the state of California where breastfeeding is a religion, but I’m just going to say it: Breastfeeding can sometimes suck. Literally and figuratively. Obviously, it’s rewarding in countless ways, which is...

Wynn Ruby: One-stop shopping for the cutest baby gifts from small designers.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

We’re always happy to discover new online shops that feature some of the small label designers for kids that we love, and now there’s another to add to our list: Wynn Ruby. Right away I knew it was going to be a fun selection when I saw they...

5 of our favorite new baby products at the New York Baby Show

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kids

This past week I was fortunate to attend the New York Baby Show as a guest of New York Family Magazine. In the past, we’ve found some of our favorite new baby gear there (Ubbi Diaper Pails!), and there is a lot. I’m talking both products and and services...

At last, we’ve found a convertible infant car seat and stroller in one. A good one. A really good one.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Family Travel

My weekday stress point is double parking the car outside the elementary school to run, car seat in hand no less, while I pick up my oldest. It’s close enough that it’s not worth getting out the stroller but as each day passes, that car seat gets heavier...

Our favorite Tea Collection spring/summer clothing for kids: Exploring the colors and patterns of India without a passport

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

From Eat, Pray, Love to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, we’ve been enamored with the colors and textures of India for a while now. And now Tea Collection (we just can’t quit you, Tea!)  has us obsessing once again with their spring/summer collection of...

Could the new toddler bedding from Aden + Anais keep your kid in bed longer? Hey, we’ll try anything.

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I have a four-year-old. And in spite of putting him to sleep in his own bed each night, I wake up to his sweet little face beside me in my bed almost every single morning. I’m okay with that, but I am ready for whatever magical solution may keep him in his own...

Change for Good: Helping new moms in need is as easy as a diaper change.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I found out today that 30 percent of moms living below the poverty line can’t afford the diapers they need for their babies. As in, sometimes their kids have to wear the same diaper all day long because that’s all they have. I shouldn’t be entirely...

Wearing your baby with even more style, thanks to 4 cool baby carriers.

by Julie | Baby

One of the main reasons I always loved babywearing — besides having both hands free, which is the clear winner — is that cool baby carriers can be a stylish way for new moms to accessorize, especially when we’re not always feeling so fabulous in our...

A tropical trend: pineapple clothes for kids are fashion’s fruit du jour

by PJ Feinstein | Baby, Kid Style

If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn’t have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this season, I’m all...

Bugaboo + Van Gogh: Two Dutch masters in one amazing collaboration.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I just laid my eyes on the new Bugaboo Van Gogh special edition stroller, featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic Almond Blossom design on the Bugaboo Bee³ stroller, and I’m drooling. Or swooning. Or both, maybe. What a perfect collaboration between the iconic...