Oribel PortaPlay, a baby activity center that lasts beyond the baby years. Really.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

When that baby of yours hits the 5 or 6 month mark, so many things begin to change. Suddenly your baby is way too big for hanging out in the swing, but too little to sit and play in the pack n play, and this is where the exersaucer can save the day.  Not like we need...

The cutest personalized baby shoes from top to bottom

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style, Kids

We’ve always been big on recommending personalized gifts for people asking us for great baby gift ideas. Personalization makes any gift extra thoughtful, turns nearly anything into a keepsake, and it doesn’t even have to cost a fortune. So my latest find...

Handmade baby bath mitts that get you excited for baby bath time. Almost.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

I admit that bathing my babies wasn’t always my favorite thing. Well, it was fun when they were in great moods, but when they were tired and shrieking? I’d take all the help I could get. So I am totally taken with these adorably made, totally handmade...

3 of the best baby carriers for dads. Because dads are awesome baby-wearers too.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Around here, we’ve always rolled our eyes at people who refer to fathers watching their kids as “babysitting.” Which means we also love companies who know that moms aren’t the only ones doing the childrearing these days. From cool diaper bags...

7 fun, modern, handmade wooden step stools for kids. Because nice ones are harder to find than you’d think!

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

My kids’ step stools are basically these kind of industrial plastic ones you find at the Container Store. Nothing wrong with it and it’s served us well, but I will say it was the fallback option after searching for years for cute step stools that...

Cute new gender neutral onesies for babies who refuse to be pigeonholed thank you very much. (Lots of progressive babies out there!)

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kid Style

To beat the summer heat, like lots of parents I like going with a simple and light wardrobe for our new bundle. I am currently on the hunt for some awesome onesies to showcase my baby girl’s sweetness. Yes, baby boys are sweet too. They all don’t have to...

Festive baby clothes with stars for your Fourth of July parties (and photo opps)

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kid Style

We’ve noticed a sparkly trend in kids’ clothes this summer: stars. They’re everywhere! And they don’t even have to be sparkly.With Fourth of July weekend coming up, we’ve definitely had stars and stripes on the brain for our kids....

A beautiful bedtime book that captures the joy of childhood

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

It’s hard not to be completely smitten with the work of Brooklyn artist Ida Pearle as we have for ages. Her cut-paper illustrations beautifully capture the whimsy and joy of childhood. We loved her alphabet book A Child’s Day: An Alphabet of Play, and now...

Ergobaby launches a nursing pillow which could be a game-changer for achy backs everywhere.

by Esther Chen | Baby

It’s probably going to get me kicked out of the state of California where breastfeeding is a religion, but I’m just going to say it: Breastfeeding can sometimes suck. Literally and figuratively. Obviously, it’s rewarding in countless ways, which is...

14 smart ways to get your young kids excited about reading this summer

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids, Tips + Tricks

As big-time book lovers here, we’ve learned that a love of reading is acquired and not something kids are necessarily born with, like the color of their eyes or their uncanny inability to sleep past 6 AM on a Saturday. So we love putting together tips for...