Indie lullabies? That would be a yes.

by Christina Refford | Baby

Going back a few years, I held fast to the belief that if I was going to be stuck out of my bed in the middle of the night rocking an infant, I deserved to play a little night music that would be awesome and make us both (oh please, oh please) fall asleep. So...

The game of cute eats

by Mir | Baby, Food + Recipes

Sure, as a seasoned mama, you know that even the cutest plate won’t keep the applesauce out of baby’s hair and the peas out of her nose, but hope springs eternal. And really, what makes a better baby gift than adorable tot-sized tableware? French...

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...

Mamas & Papas is good news for mamas and papas everywhere.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

The last thing that the world may be waiting for is another stroller brand. And yet Mamas & Papas is not new to the world–just to the US. As of, oh, about right now. And I actually was waiting for it. For real. After nearly 20 years, Britain’s number...

Aden + Anais go organic

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Even though I haven’t had a baby around here in just under two years, I still use my aden + anais muslin swaddling blankets. But with a new little one arriving soon, I might just have to splurge and add more of their amazing swaddlers to my collection –...

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...

This keepsake baby gift will hang around for good

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Random Coolness

I don’t know about you, but my friends have been popping out babies pretty regularly for the last few years and it’s getting tricky to always think of an original new baby gift. (They expect a lot from a Cool Mom Picks reviewer, let me tell...

The video baby monitor that just may turn you into a video baby monitor fan.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

In my now six year tenure as a parent, I’ve learned you should never say never. Because there’s a good chance, especially if you have more than one kid, that your never will come back to bite you in the butt. So while I can say with confidence that I will...

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...

Need a travel crib? Just pump it up.

by Christina Refford | Baby

Words I never thought I’d hear come out of my husband’s mouth as he strolled by our living room: Whoa, that’s some cool-looking pack-and-play.While I’ve never thought of a portable crib as particularly cool, I do admit this is one that would...