Beautiful French bibs with a beautiful eco story too.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I’ve had a rash of friends and family having babies lately (welcome to the world little Drew Micah!) so I’ve had baby gifts on the brain quite a bit. I tend to get something off the registry for the shower, plus a little something-something extra, like a...

Back to school clothes for under $20 that look like you spent a whole lot more.

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

As of today, I officially have two children in school. (Sniff!) So we did some serious back to school shopping a few days ago and learned there was much awesomeness to be had at Old Navy. It’s a lucky coincidence that this week the shop is one of Cool Mom...

Boys get grubbie, in a good way

by Betsy | Kid Style

The concept of cool boys clothes shifts as kids get older. At first cool is defined by his mom, but mark my words, at some point — for me it was around 7 — your son will start to have very definite ideas on what constitutes cool and what is horrifyingly...

Ruffles, ruffles, everywhere and lots of girls to wear them

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Of the kids’ clothing lines that I anxiously await the new season’s collections, Ses Petites Mains is definitely high on the list. And let’s just say that designer Beth Miles’ combination of ruffles and plaid, with some adorable denim on the...

Twin sets for babies of type geeks

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I have quite a few friends who are mothers of twins, so I’ve always got my eye out for cute twin tees that aren’t the same old same old. And yes, they do exist. [don’t miss a nice offer after the jump!] Case in point: The wonderful Twin Baby onesies...

Bark if you love animals (and then buy a t-shirt)

by Stephanie Slate | Kid Style

My kids love animals. Like the kind of love that renders our cat somewhat helpless when they come at him with hugs and kisses on an hourly basis. If it were up to them, our house would be a veritable Noah’s Ark, but since I’m just not open-minded...

Lili Kiks – Activewear for your stylish little athlete

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

My oldest daughter is now six, which means that holy cow I can’t believe I have a six-year-old!, and also, she’s in need of actual active wear thanks to a slew of afterschool activities that require something a little more sweat-friendly than her usual...

Cotton nightgowns: The holy grail of children’s sleepwear

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

For as long as my oldest daughter has refused to wear pajamas, I’ve been on a search for a cotton nightgown. And if you’ve got a little one like mine, then you know that they are pretty much impossible to find. So I was thrilled to discover that the cotton...

Bow knows

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

The simple bow is clearly the new design icon of 2010. (Wait, is it even possible that owls have gone by the wayside?) I’m seeing it on accessories, on stationery, even kids clothes. A British stylist I worked with recently was obsessed with bows, so I...

First baby shoes by First Nations women

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Kid Style

Sure, we’ve all had elasticized slippers for our babies, but when was the last time your baby went out in hand-made, hand-beaded leather stay-on moccasins made by First Nations women in Canada? Not recently, I’m willing to bet. These little moccasins from...

BabyLegs can’t get cuter, but they can get smaller

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

If you’re not yet familiar with BabyLegs *gasp* then just picture adorable legwarmers in about a zillion fun patterns for the baby and toddler set. They’re such a perfect alternative to tights and leggings in the colder months, and so great for protecting...

Better than a twirly dress – a fair trade twirly dress

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Leave it to Grandma to buy my girls two dresses so adorable, they no longer have eyes for any other in the closet. Not the expensive ones, not the cheap ones, not anything but their new “grandma twirly dresses” which they both want to wear so often,...