Storq: Stylish maternity basics just got way easier to find, wear, and match.
My maternity basics during my two pregnancies pretty much consisted of black leggings (one pair I washed every other day), tees long enough to cover my belly and a couple of dresses with stretch. Everything else–blazers, button downs, hoodies–had been...
Gender neutral crib bedding ideas? Reader Q + A
Hi Cool Mom Picks! I’m looking for some cute gender neutral crib bedding ideas for my surprise baby who will be here soon. I like modern design and bold patterns but I’m open to other ideas. Can you help? Thanks, Julie First of all, congrats Julie!...
A chic play mat that matches your living room more than it matches a neon explosion
There are many times I’ve considered permanently covering the floor in butcher paper to protect it from the ketchup and rice that always miss my kids’ mouths at mealtime. Same goes for those days my son paints on his easel. Although I’ve considered...
An alternative to cabbage leaves: Nursing moms get relief from the weird, kind of wonderful NuzzleHUG.
Anyone who has gone through the highs and lows of breastfeeding knows that no matter how experienced you are, you’re bound to have moments of discomfort. Or worse. The truth is for some, nursing can be one big outright ouch, with afflictions from cracked nipples...
Kidscounter: Non-toxic shampoo for kids that we love. Even if they make your kid want to eat a creamsicle.
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve tried tons of kid’s shampoos, with mixed reviews from my kids. While there are many non-toxic shampoos for babies and kids these days, it’s been hard to find a scent that speaks to my sons, who hate...
How to drop baby weight realistically? 8 tips and tricks from a mom who’s been there.
So many new moms want to know how to drop baby weight and having gone through it myself–four times–you could say I have a few tips to offer. I felt extremely fortunate that I had a fairly easy time dropping my baby weight after my first and second kids....
Breaking news: Britax stroller recall
If you’re the owner of a B-Agile Double, BOB Motion, or Britax B-Agile stroller (which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Picks) purchased between May 2011 and June 2013, there has been a recall due to issues with the folding mechanism specifically when...
How to make a baby gift set even more special
We’re so excited to present some of our favorite ideas for how to make a baby gift set. Because one of our favorite things to do is help our readers find great baby gift ideas. If you know the parents have a theme or style in mind, whether it’s vintage...
The world’s cutest portable changing pad. Who knew there was such a thing?
When my oldest was a baby, my “portable changing pad” was a burp cloth spread out on a bathroom counter. Nothing wrong with that, but looking back I would have prefered one of aden + anais’s portable diaper changing pads back then. We’ve been...
7 beyond adorable baby photo ideas for Valentine’s Day
Since you can’t give the gift of sleep for Valentine’s Day, we love the next best thing: An adorable photo of your sweet baby. We’ve scoured the web and rounded-up some of the most creative baby photo ideas ideas for Valentine’s Day, whether...
How to make diaper changes easier? Just Zipit.
I’m continually amazed at the advances in baby gear since I had my youngest three years ago. And this Zipit playsuit for babies are a perfect example of the genius I totally missed out on. Not only do I love the bold colors, I’m digging how the ankle to...
