Write on, baby!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Food + Recipes

Yes, chalkboards are huge right now. From mugs at Starbucks to the chalkboard wall decals we’ve covered here, scribbles on black is hott with two wobbly, handwritten T’s.And here’s a unique and adorable way to jump in on the cuteness, whether for...

Too many Nook mattresses spoil the baby. In a good way.

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Last year, Nook wowed me with the launch of their incredible (if expensive) Pebble crib mattress. Natural materials, no off-gassing, water and stain resistant and–bonus–it looked totally cool. Now they have a new mattress that even more mamas can afford....

Sipidee doo dah

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I just saw the cutest ever sippy cups–so cute in fact that despite the fact that my girls are (thankfully!) almost past the sippy cup stage, I immediately thought about whether I could justify owning them. The sippy cups from SugarBooger (I know, ignore the...

Birthday Goody Bag Giveaway – Day 2

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

The fun continues in our big fifth birthday week celebration! It’s like the birthday gift that keeps on giving. To you. How fun!Today we’re giving away five more goodie bags, packed with some of our faves. Starting with a super swanky, celeb-favorite Timi...

Baby clothes with magnets = Magnificent!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I couldn’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve mis-snapped my baby’s onesies and sleepers during a middle of the night diaper change. Heck, I’ve even done it during the day. And now, since finding Magnificent Baby, I’m seriously...

A stylish baby gate. I kid you not.

by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor, Baby

I’m not a big fan of baby gates. Sure, I appreciate the protection they offer, don’t get me wrong. But more often than not, they’re ugly. Now, I’m no interior decorator, but I do like my home to look good. And bland wooden baby gates simply do...

Baby proofing with a new kind of outlet cover

by Elizabeth | Baby, Random Coolness

I know all about baby proofing, considering my toddler is absolutely fascinated by electrical outlets. For some reason, the combination of the right height plus holes you can poke your fingers into equals a good time. Whee!Luckily, there’s a new outlet cover in...

Personalized blankets for baby, and the child she’ll become (sniff).

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I first discovered the fleece personalized baby blankets from mom-run Admiral Road a few years back, and really liked their bold, child-friendly designs right away. Having owned one for several years now, it sure has held up over time; it’s gone from a stroller...

The best breast pump you’ve never heard of

by Kristen Chase | Baby

I’ve always been a pretty casual user breast pump user, since I work from home and rarely leave the baby (sigh). However this year, we decided to leave my littlest one with my mom for a few days so I could spend some quality time with my other three kiddos on a...

Kids water bottles get cuter by the second

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We’ve been such fans of Beatrix NY over the years (you might know them as Dante Beatrix), because everything they make is pretty much awesome. Their motley little menagerie of creatures range from robots to bunnies to not-particularly-scary dinosaurs, and are...