Finally, a rear-facing car seat that won’t squish your toddler’s legs

by Melissa | Baby

Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics’s well-intentioned rule that babies under the age of two should remain in rear-facing car seats, there’s plenty of cranky, uncomfortable toddlers out there, whining in backseats across the land. Luckily I came...

Instagram photo albums for those photos worth saving somewhere besides your phone

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

You know Instagram and Hipstamatic have gone mainstream when suddenly there’s a rash of square photo frames and photo books popping up on the market, one more lovely than the next. And now I’m so thrilled to see that CMP favorite Rag & Bone...

Winter Water Factory kids and baby clothes: one more reason to look forward to spring

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

While we’re still walking around our neighborhood, keeping our eyes out for surprise ice slicks and avoiding the yellow snow, spring is officially only one month away. Whoo! As the gorgeous new spring/summer styles for kids start flooding the racks,...

Bring on spring with these cool new stroller shades from Bugaboo

by Kristen Chase | Baby

We’re almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn’t mean I don’t have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they’ve really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear...

How to give your kids monthly gifts of awesomeness from littlefox

by Christina Refford | Baby, Kid Style

There are so many amazingly unique and gorgeous baby products out there. But when I was a new mama, I was so exhausted and preoccupied, I found it hard to find the time to actually buy all the cool baby clothes, toys and gear I would’ve loved to have. If only I...

Gorgeous spring clothes for kids that keep my mind off today’s windchill.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

Nununu is a baby and kids label I recently discovered, and instantly fell for. (My daughter owns this alphabet dress in grey, and it’s the best.) The construction is amazing, the cottons are soft but sturdy and I really love the styling for little girls which is...

Lotus Everywhere Crib: Puts “travel” back in travel crib

by Kristen Chase | Baby

I’m always amazed to see the vast improvements in baby gear even since my littlest one, only two, was a baby, which gives me hope that they will one day be able to manufacture sleep for us parents. Ha. Until then, I’ll just take little advances, like what...

Handmade quilts for some very lucky babies

by Kirsten | Baby

Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child’s space, but there’s no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can’t be put to use as real...

Babywearing dolls? Whoa, the cuteness.

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I’ve done a lot of babywearing in my day. A lot. And though my “baby” is a hand-holding toddler now, my daughter still remembers her little brother’s carrier days and wears her own doll babies with pride. While it’s no secret we at CMP...

Twin sets for babies we love. Because roses are red, onesies are…mustard?

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Kid Style

If pink and red are a little too sweet for your taste on Valentine’s Day, try some mustard. As in, these gorgeous mustard and cream organic onesies that feature a hip, understated version of hearts and arrows. So cute for twins! Or a singleton who likes options....

Don’t miss this huge sale at one of our favorite baby boutiques

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

We love finding cool, unique baby boutiques, especially ones owned by moms (and their moms). The downside is that sometimes these amazing shops close as the owners move onto other endeavors, which is the case with Bean New York. The upside, however, is that...

The baby keepsake for parents short on time. So, like, all of us?

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Quick, how old was your baby when he started rolling over? What were her favorite foods? When did he first laugh? If you’re anything like me (seriously, I’ve been known to forget their birthdays and mix up their middle names on occasion), it’s nice...