She will be loved

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

One of the best things about having a baby is knowing how loved she is by so many people, even before drawing her first breath. Gifts that express that very sentiment just might be my favorite. Another thing I love: this organic baby gift set put together by two of...

Can you tell me how to get, how to get this really cool sign?

by Lexi Petronis | Art + Decor

My kids love Sesame Street. Hey, I love Sesame Street. So we have a lot of Sesame Street decorations around our house–if by decorations we mean random books on the floor and half-dressed Muppet dolls. But we all really love the looks of this totally personalized...

Muslin swaddlers get as pretty as they are practical

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Beauty + Cosmetics

If there’s one baby product that’s made a name for itself in the last few years, it’s the cotton muslin swaddling blanket. Yes, we’ve been tracking down the best ones for quite a few years now, but they’ve never been as beautiful and...

Clothes that are easy to get baby in and out of–and now easy on the eyes, too.

by Melissa | Baby

I’m all about finding ways to make life easier, especially when there’s a newborn at home. To that end, we raved about the clever designs fromMagnetic Me (formerly Magnificent Baby) when it first launched. The magnetic closure baby clothes make getting...

Finally, you can register for anything, and we mean anything.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

It was so empowering, the first time I held that price gun and started registering for baby stuff. I assumed that the store would have everything I needed. (Yes, you can laugh at me now.) As I now know, the best baby carriers, bibs, and swaddlers are generally found...

The handy dandy box of things a mom seriously needs

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

If there’s one thing a new mom needs–besides a post-partum doula who does dishes and makes sushi from scratch–it’s baby recommendations from someone who’s been there. After all, that embroidered silk blanket from Aunt Edith is fabulous,...

Good things (like babies!) are worth waiting for

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Kid Style

Not every baby comes into this world as soon as its parents expect it to. Some of them are years in the making. And for those special little ones, I think this onesie is a pretty darn cute baby gift. The Worth the Wait babysuit and hat set includes simple cotton...

Personalized alphabet blocks help you spell BEST BABY GIFT EVER

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

We’ve long been fans of the beautiful handmade wooden baby toys from family-run Little Sapling Toys, and now there’s one more item that can make you the most awesome gift-giver ever. These personalized wooden alphabet blocks are lovingly handcrafted out of...

A keepsake baby blanket you’ll actually use

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I love the idea of buying a keepsake blanket for a baby, but in my experience, they’re usually more beautiful than they are useful. However that’s not the case when it comes to these mom-designed blankets that are as gorgeous as they are functional. The...

And the Cat’s in the Apron and the silver spoon…

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Kid Style

We’re always sad to see a small shop we love, like Cat in an Apron, close its doors. But there’s a silver lining. At least if you’d like to get 50% off their remaining inventory of beautifully tailored clothing, gifts and accessories. Cat in an Apron...