by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
One of our favorite things about running Cool Mom Picks is watching the little labels make it big. And that’s just how we felt when we saw that Aden + Anais, the swaddlers we fell in love with way back in 2007 at their launch, have been photographed as the first...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
I love picnics, but I hate schlepping giant picnic blankets with me, especially because in New York, we don’t always have car trunks to shove everything into. I was so excited to find this Picnic Bag that converts to a blanket, at Yield Design Co. In five great...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby
You know how it goes. You spend an hour rocking the baby to sleep, carefully tiptoe to the crib, nail the arm-to-mattress transfer, and slip out the door. You’re home free. You’re almost downstairs to the brownies, wine, and Hannibal. And then some...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
Yes, I’ve become That Mom, the uncool one sacking out under the big beach umbrella while everyone else on the beach bears the heat for that lovely glowing tan. What can I say–I’m a delicate flower. And I definitely want my kids to have some respite...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings
If you’re into peaceful babies and peaceful communities, you’re going to love this sweet collection of hand-knitted rattles and toys that helps artisans in Bangladesh rebuild their lives. The toys and rattles from Kahiniwalla are all hand-knit of 100%...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized
Wood floors are beautiful, easy to clean…and a wee bit hard on tiny little tushies. If your littles need a good place to get cozy, we’re loving these beautiful, well-made, and perfectly sized bean bags and travel playmats. BlaBla Kids (one of our favorite...
by Stephanie Slate | Baby
You know what’s always a major disappointment? When an amazing company like Phil & Ted’s releases a great new baby item after my babies are already too grown up to need it. And now they’ve gone and created a high chair that almost makes me want...