Jonathan Adler Skip Hop Diaper Bags – Maybe the only ones that would make me want to change diapers again.

by Susan | Baby

I’m particularly envious right now of the Jonathan Adler Skip Hop line that launched yesterday. Which is funny, because I do not miss the days of hauling a baby bag around with me. I love a great bag, don’t get me wrong, but when my kids were in diapers,...

The perfect gift for baby’s first Hanukkah

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Food + Recipes

Baby’s first anything can be difficult to shop for and baby’s first Hanukkah doubly so. So if you are looking for something different and special for the little bundle I suggest you check out Judaica pioneer Emily Rosenfeld. I have personally been gifting...

Sweaters like Grandma would make. Because a grandma did.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby, Kid Style

I feel like, every fall, I end up on on a mission to find handmade sweaters and other goodies that have that little extra bit of TLC knitted in. You know, like someone made them just for my kids Robbie Carmack of RCforkids is pretty much that someone. Her sweaters are...

National Adoption Day gives us reason for thanks

by Christina Refford | Baby

While most of us will give thanks on Thursday for Thanksgiving, there will also be many families giving thanks today, for National Adoption Day which falls almost midway through November’s National Adoption Month. In honor of this special time for so many, we...

Buffy the Dry Skin Slayer

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

I love exfoliators, but I rarely buy them. Why? I hate digging my fingers into goop and then watching half of it ooze down the shower grate. But with the cold weather here and the radiators blasting, I’m happy to have found a yummy scrub that sidesteps the bad...

Cool Mom Picks + Lucky Magazine

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

So here’s some fun news: We’re so excited to be this week’s guest bloggers at the Lucky Kids site this week! We’ve put together 5 picks for a handmade holiday, featuring 5 fabulous handmade items that we’re crushing on hard.Click over to...

The no-fuss diaper bag that we’re fussing over

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

When it comes to diaper bags, fancier isn’t always better. Sometimes I just need something simple and classic to get the job done. A they-thought-of-everything kind of bag, like the new Ah Goo Baby Grab & Go Bag, looks like it will fit the bill nicely. First...

What’s black and white and red all over?

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Toys + Playthings

You know how much little babies love things that are black and white? Well, I’m kind of getting a kick out of imagining a baby freaking out on this awesome play mat. Seriously, they wouldn’t know where to look first. Leave it to the MoMA Store to carry one...

A warm, snuggly, weatherproof and goofproof stroller blanket

by Melissa | Baby

It’s that time of year again when we know the cold weather is near. Or for those of us in the northeast who already got dumped on this weekend–it’s already here. Sigh.Every winter, I spend no less than 30 minutes getting my son bundled and out the...

Hey baby, what’s your sign?

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

A blankey is the the one gift that I didn’t care we received way too many of when my daughter was born. It’s a perfect idea when you have no idea what the new parents have or need, but want something more keepsake-y than diapers. But this one takes it up a...

Because every mom could use a third arm. Or uh, giraffe’s neck.

by Melissa | Baby

Sometimes I wish I had another arm. Like to feed my baby with or to hold a toy for him to play with or to cook spaghetti while doing both of those things. A cool new bit of gear for babies (that happens to look like a giraffe’s neck) aims to be just that–a...

DIY Babywearing Halloween costumes for new parents in slings: Sling or treat!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

Yes, there may be a tiny person attached to you at all times. But this month, if you’re creative or crafty, that could mean some amazing DIY babywearing Halloween costume opportunities, just for mamas (or dads!) with slings. So grab a sling, grab a baby. Whether...