Baby Daze – The new mom’s record of, well, everything
The joke about the second child’s baby book being empty is actually a reality for most parents I know; by the time you’ve done it once before, you’re less likely to have the interest (or time) in recording every little thing. But for the ever-earnest...
Angel Dear – Baby gifts from the patron saint of not spending a lot of money
I just opened the baby onesies that came in from the mail from Angel Dear and suddenly I found I had a little catch in my throat. Something about the teeny teeny little size and that tag reading newborn just made me all sentimental for the days that my girls were just...
Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.
When my son was born there weren’t really tons of organic or eco-friendly baby products like there are today. Honestly I thought I was being environmentally responsible by making sure there was no lead paint on his crib. Who knew a scant 9 years later...
Baby blankets that are soft on the eyes, skin and wallet
We’re not usually big pastel gals around here, but looking at the Cover Me baby blankets spotted at Little Milk Junkie you can see why we made an exception.These super soft, cuddly, knit cotton stroller blankets are made in the US by two moms, and come in sweet...
Basics for those of us without yachts
I love Egg by Susan Lazar baby clothes as much as the next regular person — which is to say that I adore the designs and the commitment to eco-friendly fibers, but those adorable designer baby onesies and jumpsuits in premium organic cotton are pretty well out...
Baby layette wishlist: 1. No chemicals 2. Makes the SIL jealous
It never seems to matter how many adorable baby layettes I’ve got, I still end up choosing my favorite and using it more than anything else. Had I received the amazing Dimples organic baby layette, it would have easily been the one I was washing and drying every...
Big brands doing cool things – Munchkin introduces glass bottles
Thankfully, BPA free plastic baby bottles are now easy to find, but if you’ve decided to go the extra careful route and use glass bottles for your baby, you might find the search a little trickier.Well now you can hop over to your local Target or click over to...Shower the people you love with love – and baby gifts
After many weeks in the making, we’re so excited to launch the Cool Mom Picks Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide!You’ll find a full 100 of our editors’ favorite baby gifts to give in 2009, from the cutest organic onesies to affordable personalized baby...
Cross packing the hospital bag off your list
We’ve come across a few prepacked maternity bags and I have to say the idea is generally better than the execution. The bags often have these huge ugly logos on it that say something awful like NEW MOMMY ON BOARD and they’re filled with stuff that sounds...Answer Our Question of the Day: It’s Fun!
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