baby gear Archives | Cool Mom Picks

The absolute best wagon for families, from infant to big kid. And I’ve tried a lot of them.

I currently have…oh, probably 5 wagons in my garage. It’s overkill, for sure. I have the awkward and bulky molded plastic wagons that don’t fit easily in your car (sorry, sentimental Radio Flyer). I have the fold-down fabric wagons from the athletic...

Take a look at the brand new It’s a Small World baby collection. (And sorry for the earworm.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Even if the song can drive me a little nuts, I’ve always loved It’s a Small World. Disney artist Mary Blair created such iconic concept artwork for the attraction, it still makes my retro-modern heart go all a-flutter. And if I were having babies again...

Lulla dolls mimic Mom’s breathing for a better night sleep for all

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

The first few weeks of my son’s life, he refused to sleep without being cuddled up next to a parent. Since I know this is a problem for many newborns, and older babies too, I was excited to learn about the Lulla doll, which plays the sound of a mom’s...

14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake grass

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

Looking for cute Easter gifts for a baby’s first (or second) Easter is always so fun. So much cuteness! So much pastel! So many rabbits! And the best part is, you can save all the good chocolate for yourself. I skipped the fussy baby bow ties and itchy crinoline...

These 2 high-tech smart sleepers for babies are naptime saviors

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

Let’s talk about smart sleepers, those high-tech baby beds that are designed to help babies — and parents — get more sleep. As we know,,a good night’s sleep for the baby is important for the entire family, and during those early months,...

Quick: Nab a free $15 -20 Target gift card (and other great deals) just for buying baby essentials

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Clicking over to Target today (as one does), I was so happy to see the current promotion they’re running to support new parents — with the purchase hundreds of of baby essentials, you’ll get a $15 Target gift card when you spend over $75. CMP is an...

We found the cutest, curated baby gift boxes. (And no, there are no babies in them. Just baby gifts.)

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

Heads, up baby shower attendees! I’ve found cutest gift idea for new babies in this collection of wonderfully themed Baby Boxy boxes. Since I don’t have the budget for a Snoo (sorry, new parent friends!), I usually like to go with an assortment of small,...

A creative way to take baby milestone photos for more cuteness, less fuss

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

We didn’t have Instagram when my kids were babies, so I wasn’t exactly all over the “photograph every baby milestone” thing the way new parents are now. But if I had found this creative Monthly Milestone Play Mat made just for photographing...

Handmade baby blankets to inspire dreams. Hopefully the sleeping kind, too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

When we first started this site, at the dawn of Etsy, I feel like we were sharing cute handmade baby blankets every other day. Well it’s been a while since I found a new one that caught my attention, until I discovered Elegant Infant Co. Mom-of-three Hope makes...

How to trade-in your old car seat for a new one at Target right now

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Kids recently outgrow an infant seat? Ready for a booster? Just need a new car seat that doesn’t smell like…well, old car seat? (And lordy, I feel your pain.) You’ll be happy to know that Target’s popular car seat trade-in program is back! CMP...