Team Star Wars or Doctor Who? Crocheted hats for little geeks in training

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kid Style

What can we say? We heart these adorable crocheted hats, which are just as good for fighting crime in the playroom as they are for keeping little ears warm on Hoth. Our pals at Geekling have a new line for babies and kids: geeky crocheted hats. [Updated link]...

My Prudent Advice? This mother-daughter keepsake is a keeper

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

Looking for a shower gift for a baby girl? Something that is original, meaningful, and will never, ever go out of style?I’ve got just the thing. And I’m calling dibs on gifting it at every baby-girl shower I ever attend. Jaime Morrison Curtis has created a...

The baby girl gift that warrants an extra-nice thank you note

by Kristen Chase | Baby, Kid Style

My favorite baby girl outfits were ones that could be worn for a fun little playdate or a special day out with just a simple change of shoes. And that’s exactly why I love this adorable tunic and leggings combo from Cool Mom Picks fave Bean New York....

Oh my oh my oh dinosaur

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

If there’s one awesome baby gift for any kid at all anywhere, it’s a bunch of books to start his library. Which means if there’s one more awesome baby gift, it’s going to be a sturdy bookend that does more than just sit there and look pretty on...

The Serenity Star is here, and every new parent’s dream has been answered.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

Let me tell you a little about why I’m in love with the Serenity Star: when our daughter was first born, we were– like all parents of newborns– suddenly ruled by sleep and eating schedules. It was exhausting and stressful, made even more so because...

Ubbi – Building a better diaper pail

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

The best diaper pail is the kind of topic that inspires some raging debates on mom message boards. They’re essential. They’re a waste of money. They’re too expensive. I couldn’t live without it. So what’s a first-time mama to do? My...

The online baby registry that keeps things natural

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

I will never forget that rush of giddy power when they put the baby registry gun in my hands. I had no idea what I was doing. I had no real concept of what I needed; just that I had the power to build my tiny nursery empire.Then the baby showed up, and I realized...

Rock and Roll baby names. Not to be confused with weird rock star baby names

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

Okay so who isn’t at least somewhat fascinated by celebrity baby names–especially those from the rock stars we know and love. Sometimes I wonder if they have any regrets. (True Story: a friend of mine named her baby a name she wasn’t completely sold...

Petite Box – Also known as, how to make a new mom smile

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

UPDATE: This service has now shut down. We highly recommend Citrus Lane for a similar service with products we love. -Eds There are actually lots of ways to make new and pregnant moms smile, most of them involving food, cleaning, and babysitting. But if you’re...

Shower the strollers you love with love

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

You’re probably going to think I’m crazy, but one of my favorite baby shower gifts in the Cool Mom Picks Baby Shower Gift Guide this year is a stroller cleaning kit. I know. Weird, right? But, hear me out. Not only does the BUGGYLOVE Organic Stroller...