New Mountain Buggy MB Mini stroller review: possibly the only stroller you’ll ever need

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

When I’m out and about with my three kids, the last thing I want to worry about is whether or not my stroller will be able to handle whatever it is we’re doing that day. Will it fit through the doorway at the bank? Will it get stuck in rocks, mud, sand, or...

Document your baby’s firsts, Petunia Pickle Bottom-style

by Jeana | Baby

The first time I saw a diaper bag from Petunia Pickle Bottom more than eight years ago, it was love at first sight. Compared to the dowdy black diaper bag I had, it was a revelation to see the bright floral patterns and the attention to construction detail. We have...

The best bag for vacationing with baby…and baby’s 14 tons of stuff

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I consider myself a pretty light packer, but traveling with kids can make an overpacker of the best of us. Especially if a baby is involved. Those tiny people sure don’t travel light. Luckily, the wise folks at Phil & Ted’s have found a way to make...

Personalized baby gifts guaranteed to bring the squees

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

If you’re looking for a baby gift that’s going to stand out from the other baby gifts–in more ways than one–we think we’ve found one that’s perfect. And perfectly adorable. The personalized name baby leggings from Jennifer Ann are...

Bugaboo’s game-changer: the new all-terrain Buffalo stroller

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I have always loved Bugaboo strollers. They’re lovely to look at and easy to push. The design is always exceptional and functional. And they’ve got pretty darn good street-cred. But until now, my existence in a city that’s covered in snow for at...

Safe rubber teethers for a teething baby? Reader Q+A

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Q: Hi! Do you have any suggestions for rubber ducks for the bath or any teething toys that don’t have paint that can come off when my 10 month old chews on them? He loves the feel of rubber toys but we worry about the paint that comes off when he chews. Thanks....

Affordable, adorable, and organic: not three things you usually can find in a baby gift

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

Burt’s Bees Baby has gone from making cute little bathtime gift sets you can find at CVS to a serious contender in your baby gift shopping arsenal. Yesterday I got a sneak preview of some of the adorableness coming your way, but there are some gorgeous baby...

Tips for taking the first family photos with baby: A celebration of motherhood firsts

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

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. We hope you enjoy our tips! Great close-up of baby June Blair with her older sister, via Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom. We all remember that first big...

You can finally stop threatening to destroy whoever wakes the baby.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

You know how it goes. You spend an hour rocking the baby to sleep, carefully tiptoe to the crib, nail the arm-to-mattress transfer, and slip out the door. You’re home free. You’re almost downstairs to the brownies, wine, and Hannibal. And then some...

Big-city baby tees with undeniable urban cool

by Jeana | Baby, Kid Style

Having lived in big cities through my entire pre-kids existence, I admit to a pretty intense fondness for designs with an urban edge. So it’s no surprise I fell hard for this creative, city-inspired collection of cool tees for babies (and by proxy, for nostalgic...

Warhol meets Bugaboo. And the fancy parents go wild.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

We like classic cars for kids’ gear, but in this case, it’s “cars” with a lowercase C–more Soho than Radiator Springs. If you’re in the market for an eye-catching stroller and you happen to love Andy Warhol’s trademark style,...

Baby bottles that come close to the real thing. Or so we can hope.

by Jeana | Baby

When my daughter was a baby, she was a hardcore bottle protester. I went through every single bottle brand I could get my hands on at the local Target, hoping that one would magically work on the kid. Luckily, with Baby #3, I think I’ve found a bottle that I am...