Don’t hate the cold. Love Winter.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kid Style

The hardest person to keep warm in winter always seems to be the baby–they’re just too small to layer too much, and I hate trying to wrangle them into a coat. So other than layers of baby blankets, I turn to hats, booties, and mittens. This year I’m...

Cool, comfy baby leg warmers. What a feeling.

by Esther Chen | Baby, Kid Style

We’ve always been a big fan of BabyLegs for their fun designs and ease of use. I mean, what parent wouldn’t love a pair of baby leg warmers that keep those chubby little legs snug while also making diaper changes a breeze? That’s why we’re...

This Mother Tucker’s Not Your Average Nursing Tank

by Esther Chen | Baby

I probably would’ve loved the Mother Tucker just for the name itself, but after taking it for a test run, I’m comfortable saying that every nursing mom needs to try this nursing tank right tucking now. Full disclosure: I’m not nursing again until...

Zooties are animal baby booties for your wild little cutie-patootie

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Kid Style

Zooties animal baby booties are adorable, if you couldn’t tell. Even more adorable? They have a great story that involves providing work, medical assistance, and education to women in Kyrgyzstan, who hand-craft each pair from sheep wool. And we’re not...

Best affordable jogging stroller? Reader Q + A

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Hi Cool Mom Picks. Any recommendations on the best affordable jogging stroller that’s ideally lightweight, compact and versatile? -Pamela J.   Hi Pamela, Though I will admit right off the bat that I am not a jogger, I have reviewed my share of jogging...

3 cool new feeding utensils for babies that reinvent how they learn to eat

by Kate Etue | Baby

Baby food. Oh, baby food. Some parents love it, but me, I dreaded the mess. Still, your baby has to learn how to use a spoon sometime, and that can be harder than you might think, with all of that scooping, balancing, and mouth-eye coordination. So we’ve come...

Diaper bags so smart they almost pack themselves.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Having three babies in the past nine years has taught me that I need to be able to find what I need in my diaper bag, stat. There is no time for digging around to find the wipes when I’m dealing with a diaper blowout, or for, well, anything during those lovely...

Eco-friendly baby bags to organize your mother load

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I’m suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote. Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check out Mother Load...

Tummy time, big city style

by Jeana | Baby

As soon as my baby was ready for tummy time, I was vigilant about putting a nice blanket or playmat down for her to lay on, as anyone with a shedding dog can understand. While of course any blanket will do, you have to check out the fabulous  Wanderlust City Map Baby...

The cutest way ever to get more parents talking to their babies

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kid Style

Want your baby to be smarter? Maybe you’ve seen all the research that says to talk to her. A lot. Especially in those early months and years. And of course you know that – what is parenting these days if not an exercise in reading way too much research...

GB Ellum stroller review: Lightweight, compact and affordable, it’s a parent’s dream

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Ever get the feeling that a new stroller will cost about as much as baby’s future college education? Stroller trends over the years have certainly made it seem that way. Which is why I love finding awesome strollers at prices that won’t prevent our little...

15 creative birth announcement photo ideas way more interesting than sleeping babies

by Kate Etue | Baby, Cards + Stationery, Tips + Tricks

We are so blown away by some of the creative birth announcement photo ideas we’ve seen on Pinterest and beyond lately. Is it a new trend or just something that’s now in the hands of more regular photographers than the pros? Either way…impressive!...