Gorgeous quilts that look great beyond the nursery

by Kirsten | Baby

One of my most favorite items is a quilt made by my great-grandmother, handed down to me by my grandmother. There is something so special and meaningful about a handmade quilt, although quilting for most people seems like a talent reserved for other people. I feel...

Our favorite fall baby clothes from Zutano

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Don’t miss an exclusive discount just for Cool Mom Picks readers, below!We can’t help but get nostalgic seeing the wonderful new fall baby fashions for Zutano, since all of our older kids, now too big too fit them, wore so many of their amazing designs...

The biggest sale ever at one of our favorite shops ever

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

One of the awesome things about this job is getting to discover so many wonderful small businesses run by the most amazing people. One of the hard parts: hearing that they’re closing shop to move onto new ventures. This is the case with one of our longtime...

A first look at the adorable, affordable new baby line from UNIQLO (and a chance to win a shopping spree from us!)

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Yesterday we introduced you to the fantastic new kids line of clothing at UNIQLO, the affordable styles, and the wonderful social good that this global company (and our newest awesome sponsor) is committed to. Oh, plus a chance to win a $100 shopping spree. Today...

ThredUp reinvents itself and now buying discount designer kids clothes–or selling them–is a joy

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kid Style

You know how it goes: your kids wear their clothes for a ridiculously short period of time. Sure, there’s always hand-me-downs, or consignment and Craigslist, if you’re motivated enough to try to make some money. But those routes require time and energy...

Possibly the world’s cutest baby shoes ever. If you like elephants.

by Shari | Baby, Kid Style

When my daughter was a toddler, she suffered from a malady we called “foot claustrophobia”. Wrangling a pair of shoes onto that squirming, hyperventilating child was an exercise in futility, until we found a pair that had a high “distraction”...

Avast, me hearties! It’s a pirate rattle! And it’s cute!

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Arrr! What could be cuter than a tiny pirate rattle? Why, a tiny baby holding on to a tiny pirate rattle, of course. September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day. But just because you’re too little to talk, doesn’t mean you can’t participate. For every...

Romero Britto, come to baby

by Christina Refford | Baby

Back when I was shopping for baby gear for my now-tween, my choices for stroller and car seat covers were pretty blah: Solid navy, neutral plaids, and teddy bear. You new mamas have it so good, especially those of you with a penchant for the modern pop-art of artist...

The baby girl gift that warrants an extra-nice thank you note

by Kristen Chase | Baby, Kid Style

My favorite baby girl outfits were ones that could be worn for a fun little playdate or a special day out with just a simple change of shoes. And that’s exactly why I love this adorable tunic and leggings combo from Cool Mom Picks fave Bean New York....

Bloom’s new crib bedding – A reason to let your kids have lollipops in bed

by Melissa | Baby

The new Lollipop crib bedding sets from Bloom are mod, cool and have a luxe 300 thread count, which is exactly what you’d expect from the company that produces such baby gems as the new eye-popping Zen Stroller and the luxury Fresco High Chair. When it comes to...

Survive pumping at work with the Milk it Kit

by Kristen Chase | Baby

When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I’ll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump at home, let alone in my...

Basq in the glow of beautiful pregnancy skin

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

My daughter turns six next week, and that means I’m feeling extra nostalgic–even about my stretch marks. Back then, I didn’t know the importance of keeping growing belly skin supple, and now I’m suffering for it. If only I could send a...