New Jersey parents of newborns can take home baby boxes filled with everything—even a bed.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

When I was an overwhelmed brand-new mom, I wished for a magical box that would somehow contain all that my newborn would need: Diapers, health supplies, onesies, how-to guides, a baby bed for safe sleeping. Yes. An actual baby bed. In a box. It turns out that the idea...

8 awesome inspirational prints for little boys who could use some empowerment too.

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor

As a mom-to-be, I’ve been looking for some inspirational prints for boys that I can hang on the nursery walls. After all, I’ve already started my campaign to create a compassionate son, starting with the essential feminist onesie, which was the first item...

From the OMG files: The portable changing table that hangs from the bathroom stall door.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel

Until there’s a changing table in every restroom — male and female — one company has come up with an innovative solution in a portable baby changing table. And it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. The Baby Change-n-Go was designed by two...

Finally: an affordable convertible high chair that looks like it should cost way more.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

New parents know — or soon learn — how ideal it is to find baby gear that grows with your baby, especially when you’re on a budget. Which is why we’re thrilled to discover the beautifully made, modern new Tuo Convertible High Chair from our...

5 wildly cool STEM bath toys to inspire future scientists. (Even if they can’t spell scientist yet.)

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby, Toys + Playthings

If your kids are getting older and casting off rubber duckies for something a bit more stimulating when it comes to bath toys, we’ve tracked down some very cool science-based bath toys with an educational spin that might do the trick. Even though little plastic...

Unicorns, lions, and Yoda? Adorable animal winter hats for babies

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

If you’re a parent of a new baby, you’ll soon find that many experienced moms and grandmothers on the street will stop and tell you: You have to put a hat on your baby during cold winter weather! Some will even suggest you dress your babies this way in...

My holiday gift wish list: 5 splurge items I’d love for my baby! (Any family members listening?)

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

I tend to be a pragmatist when it comes to buying baby gear. I want great, smart products that won’t break the bank, so you won’t find me shopping for a diamond-encrusted baby rattle or a WiFi-enabled wipes warmer (is that even a thing?) anytime soon. But...

Bring on the holiday cheer with 4 great gifts for new moms that support amazing causes too.

by Caroline Siegrist | Doing Good, Baby

If you’ve already checked out our awesomely extensive holiday gift guide this year, which of course we hope you have, you know we’ve handpicked the very best gifts for pretty much everyone on your nice list — from your hard to please mother-in-law to...

8 of the coolest high-tech baby gifts that new parents will actually use | Baby registry essentials guide

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Cool Tech

There’s a ton of high-tech baby gear out there these days — but not all of it is stuff we’d actually use or recommend. I mean, just because you can invent a training potty with an iPad stand that doesn’t mean you should. So we put our heads...

The ultimate Black Friday Deal roundup: 150+ amazing deals from favorite shops, big and small

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

If you’re looking for some of the best Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, we’ve rounded them up for you right here, along with the best Black Friday tech deals over on Cool Mom Tech. We’ll continue to update the post with sales all day (and...