Fabric scraps never had it so good

by Mir | Uncategorized

Designer Cath Young says her label Chunky Chooky is dedicated to “cool things for small people,” but I’d argue you don’t have to be particularly small to relish her adorable softies–creatures, rattles, and so-called wabbits fashioned from...

Baby Burrito – Changing my mind about changing pads

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

With three kids and only one bag, I’ve taken to paring down to what I consider to be an essential? to make room for stuff I really need when I head out the door. And lately, that’s meant tossing the usually hefty diaper changing pad and making do with my...

The cutest rattle of all time? We may have found a winner.

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

Just when I’m convinced that I have indeed found the cutest rattles ever, I take a spin through etsy and find stiff competition in the handmade birdie baby rattles from Mamachee.These rattles feature sweet little birds on a brown handle, all of which...

Stokke enables eating, playing, and learning all in the same spot. Though you may want to keep the eating and playing separate.

by Carrie | Baby

Stokke’s Tripp Trapp high chair is a classic that’s been around for 37 years–in fact, my daughter recently sat in the one that I had used as a kid. How’s that for longevity? The basic principle behind it remains as popular with parents today as...

Shake, rattle and bark

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I make no apologies about dissuading people from giving stuffed animals as baby gifts because the damn things just seem to spawn and multiply overnight. But I could easily make an exception when it comes to the gorgeous plush baby rattles that are a result of an...

Baby steals – As in amazing deals, not stealing babies

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

We make no bones about loving cool stuff here at Cool Mom Picks, and while we’d love to sport every single thing we feature, we haven’t yet won the lottery. So when we happen upon sites that let us snag the designer stuff at ridiculously cheap prices, we...

A cooler, safer sports bottle

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

When my daughter turned five last month, we decided to be completely done with any cups with a top. That’s all fine and dandy when we’re home, but it does make life a little difficult when we’re on the road. So instead of buying stock in juice boxes...

At last, a solution for Flattened Boob Syndrome. (What, you don’t know about Flattened Boob Syndrome?)

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Take one peek in my closet and you’ll know that I’m an equal opportunity bag lover. I fully embrace everything from schmancy patent laaaazeather purses to simple cotton totes. Lately, I’ve been on a sporty bag kick, mostly because I can wear them...

Favorite baby carrier? Reader Q&A

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Tips + Tricks

I emailed a few months ago asking what your favorite baby carrier was and your reply was The Rockin Baby Sling, which I ordered and love.  I am now looking for an Ergo/Beco type carrier. Do you prefer one over the other or is there another brand you love?...

Snug as a pea in a pod. Or at least in a baby sleep sack.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

While I can’t say that sleep sacks miraculously kept my kids from waking up, they at least kept me from needlessly running to their cribs to cover them up or untangle them from their web of blankets. It’s a great practical gift for new moms, but it seems...