No wire hangers!

No wire hangers!

Sometimes it’s the extra touches added to a baby gift that can make difference between a simple Thank you so much and an effusive Oh my goodness I absolutely love it!Take the sweet vintage-inspired wooden hangers at Zia + Tia. Sure, they make a...
The babywearing pack of all trades

The babywearing pack of all trades

So here’s the dirty secret about babywearing: Different baby carriers work for different people and different babies at different times. It’s totally subjective, and that’s why so many of us have a complete wardrobe of the darned things. But I now...
Cool Mom Picks loves ABC!

Cool Mom Picks loves ABC!

So maybe March winds bring April showers, but around here, that means baby showers. Wait–before we scare our spouses, we’re talking about Cool Mom Picks co-founder and editor-in-chief Liz’s appearance on Parenting with Annie Pleshette Murphy on ABC...
A baby cap with a little more to it

A baby cap with a little more to it

Over the past few years at Cool Mom Picks I’ve seen the reinvention of the high chair, the baby carrier, the baby bottle and the bouncy chair. The last newborn essential I thought needed any improvement was the baby hat. Well color me surprised, but...
Eco-friendly play gym? Reader Q&A

Eco-friendly play gym? Reader Q&A

I am in the market for a cool, eco-friendly baby play gym for my 5-month-old boy. Let me know if you have any suggestions. I am willing to spend around $100. Thanks much.   -Jennifer C. Finding what we would call a cool play gym takes a little searching—most of...
The hot new baby gifts of 2010, courtesy of Hoppop

The hot new baby gifts of 2010, courtesy of Hoppop

We saw a whole lot of baby gear (a lot) at the ginormous ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas last summer, but very little stays with us all these months later. One exception however, is the cheerful European Hoppop Baby gear, which Kristen, Julie and I all made a beeline for,...
Hello Baby Hawk, my new love.

Hello Baby Hawk, my new love.

I’m so sorry, old buckle carrier, but we’re breaking up. I met someone new.My new love is the Oh Snap! by BabyHawk, and I’m trying to find out if it’s legal to marry your baby carrier.  I’m a monogamous sort of girl, and even though...