by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
It’s the quintessential new baby gift: A blanket, a bib, a must-have bit of gear, a fifth of Jack for the mom. (We kid! We kid!) Kristen: Baby quilts meet 2008 in the most beautiful modern way with the myQuilt from MilkLush (at top). Liz: I’m a huge fan of...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
This was a banner year for media, including great books for parents from some of our favorite bloggers, wonderful kids’ books, and more cool music for kids than a new parent would have ever known was out there, had the remote control gotten jammed on that Disney...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Considering all the amazing babies’ and kids’ toys we’ve discovered this year at Cool Mom Picks, narrowing down our list of favorite toys and dolls is like picking amongst our children. That said… Liz: There’s no cuter doll than the one...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
We’re very pleased once again to present our editors’ top picks for 2008. It’s a tough thing we must say – with literally hundreds to choose from (and trust us, we love them all) narrowing down is no small feat. But narrow we did. Each day...
by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Editors Best of the Year, Kid Fashion
Baby clothes Kristen: Maybe it’s because my husband and I are both avid guitar players, or because it’s one of the most amazing shirts I’ve ever seen. But either way, Damestarbaby’s handsewn guitar tee has won my heart. Liz: The cozy...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Birth announcements Kristen: I have to pick Bird and Banner’s completely handmade custom invites and announcements. Their personal touch is the next best thing to making all 100 announcements yourself. Liz: For totally custom, designed just-for-you...
by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Editors Best of the Year
Blankets Kristen: The blanket we have from Ellabalou is a favorite of both my children. In fact, I should probably grab a second one and make my life incredibly easier. Liz: Hooray for Martha of Blankets by Martha, who makes funky lovies with ribbon tags all over them...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Kids books Kristen: Thanks to Taro Gomi’s Scribbles book, I’ve gotten many an uninterrupted shower and bathroom break. That’s almost priceless. Liz: Joanne Dugan’s 123-NYC counting book (at top) goes all the way up to 20 for a change. You...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Bags Kristen and Liz: We agree! The gorgeous handcrafted faux leather bags from Crystalyn Kae are original, stylish, practical and way more appealing than some purse with big corporate logos all over it. Jewelry Kristen: I’m definitely hoping for a necklace...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Art Kristen: My son’s walls are decked out in Avalisa art (at top) and we both couldn’t be happier. Her modern designs and custom color combos were a no-brainer. Liz: Ida Pearle’s custom alphabet prints are so charming, they’re fast becoming my...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
We know we’re not supposed to have favorites, at least when it comes to our kids. But when it comes to our kids’ stuff…well, some things we love just a teeny bit more. So this past week, while you’ve been wrapping the lead-free toys and...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Dolls Kristen: I’m still hoping that Santa will bring my daughter a Bamboletta doll (at top). I’m not sure who will love it more–me or her. Liz: The limited edition mod Gina dolls at Craftsbury Kids are more for older girls and less for...
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