Eco-friendly strollers (and accessories!) that don’t skimp on style

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I’ve tried to be a pretty eco-savvy mom. But with three kids and all the gear that goes along with a posse that size? Yeah. Many times I’ve struggled to wrap my brain around how we could have wound up with so much stuff … and where it might end up...

Ooh…affordable baby gifts at Nordstrom while you’re busy shopping for yourself

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Featured partner If we had to pick a favorite department store, Nordstrom would be right up there. Between the designers, the wide selection, and their amazing customer service (take the time our Editor Kristen accidentally came home with a security tag attached to...

7 tips for making baby’s first holiday a special one: A celebration of motherhood firsts

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap, celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We can’t really think of a bigger deal than baby’s first holiday, which ranks right up there with, well, the birth....

Calling all germaphobes: booger-free shopping carts, swings, and high chairs

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I have a confession to make: I used a grocery cart cover obsessively with my first child. Now that that’s out of the way, I have another confession to make: I never used one with my second kid. And with my third? Not a chance. But the germaphobe in me would have...

Creative ways to capture baby’s first words: a celebration of motherhood firsts

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap, celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! No milestone may be more exciting than hearing a baby's first word. Whether it's "ba" for ball, "da"...

Method + Disney: The Happiest Bath On Earth

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

Hi ho, everybody! We’ve found a new, affordable 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash for kids that’s as squeaky clean and safe as Main Street, USA, even for tender skin. And it smells pretty good, too. The Mickey + Minnie 2-in-1 Shampoo + Body Wash is a big hit at...

15 beautiful baby gift ideas from Jacadi for fall and winter babies

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

featured partner Every time the new Jacadi baby seasonal collections come out, we swoon. Especially this season when there’s so much cuddly adorableness for babies to keep them snug and warm, including Jacadi’s brand new home and nursery collection. Those...

The designer diaper bag you won’t give up with the diapers

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

It’s been a while since I’ve found a designer diaper bag that made me wish for a do-over on the diaper bags I carried during my own early stroller-pushing days. And now, here are three from one of my favorite designers.     While Marc Jacobs may...

Chevrons: Yep, still in.

by Melissa | Baby

Winter is just around the corner whether we like it or not, and with the chilly weather comes all of those extra layers for baby (and the extra hours to get out the door!). When it comes to combining style with warmth for the littlest ones, no one does it better than...

The 5 best slings and baby carriers in honor of National Babywearing Week. (Though for us, every week is babywearing week.)

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

The Cool Moms agree: babywearing using a sling or baby carrier can be a real sanity saver and a great way to bond with your baby–and hey, maybe get some exercise or, you know, go out in the world. In honor of National Babywearing Week this week, here’s my...

Belts little kids can do by themselves. Whoo!

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

We discovered mom-run Myself Belts back in 2006 (wow), and it’s awesome to see how they’ve grown. They make a brilliant line of first belts for toddlers, especially during the potty training months. You know what I’m talking about. And now there are...

Understanding your baby’s cries with a super cute tee

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

Recently there have been some strange new products out there that purport to help you understand your baby’s various cries. Well, save your money. Turns out this adorable elbow-patch baby tee is all you need. The wahhh baby shirt at Zara spells it all out for...