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....

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...

Handmade baby gifts with an Australian accent. (But no, they don’t talk.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

It’s not often I discover a new Etsy shop and automatically think okay, every single thing in there is adorable. But that’s the case with Babee and Me, which I can forgive for being based in Byron Bay, Australia, considering what beautiful work is coming...

Wynn Ruby: One-stop shopping for the cutest baby gifts from small designers.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

We’re always happy to discover new online shops that feature some of the small label designers for kids that we love, and now there’s another to add to our list: Wynn Ruby. Right away I knew it was going to be a fun selection when I saw they...

Wonderful custom artwork for babies, kids, and kids at heart.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

I still think that a great piece of personalized art can be one of the best baby shower gifts, provided you know the parents’ taste. And uh, the kid’s name. Of course. But I think this new discovery should fit the bill for lots of families and lots of...

5 of our favorite new baby products at the New York Baby Show

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kids

This past week I was fortunate to attend the New York Baby Show as a guest of New York Family Magazine. In the past, we’ve found some of our favorite new baby gear there (Ubbi Diaper Pails!), and there is a lot. I’m talking both products and and services...

At last, we’ve found a convertible infant car seat and stroller in one. A good one. A really good one.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Family Travel

My weekday stress point is double parking the car outside the elementary school to run, car seat in hand no less, while I pick up my oldest. It’s close enough that it’s not worth getting out the stroller but as each day passes, that car seat gets heavier...