Pink bedding for girls, hold the cavities

by Melissa | Baby

I’m a big fan of gender-neutral colors, especially for the nursery. For my boys’ room I mixed in the requisite blue with lime, red and brown, all of which I consider both boy and girl-friendly. When I saw the new ultra-modern pink nursery designs from Olli...

A safer, cozier place for baby to sleep than the car seat

by Melissa | Baby

Editor’s Note: The Nap Nanny and Chill have been recalled by the CPSC. You should discontinue use immediately and return it to your retailer. The last 8 1/2 months have not been easy. That’s how long ago our second child was born. And that was the...

Crib bumper safety – no longer an issue with this bumper-less option

by Melissa | Baby

There’s always been so much controversy about crib bumper safety. Even so, when my first son was a baby, I always longed for a bumper. They looked so cool in the crib and added that extra bit of style to the nursery. However since 2010 was the year that they...

Now I lay them down to sleep

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

My organic-eating, organic-dressing, organic-playing kids sleep on regular old foam pillows. There, I said it: they spend half of their lives with cuddling up with chemical-filled foam. Not one of the greatest horrors of childhood, of course, but still, I’m so...

An affordable toddler bed to swoon over

by Eva Glettner | Uncategorized

Toddler beds are really glorious things. They ease the transition from the warm and cozy crib of yore, and the big bad bed of the future. And they’re awesome for small spaces. The problem is that these little beds can come with a big price tag, and since they...

Twin Bedding for Girls? – Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Baby

I am looking for more suggestions for twin bedding for girls. Not cutesy pink all over…something more sophisticated she can grow into. Thanks for your suggestions! -Lisa Hi Lisa,We’ve featured a bunch of great girls’ twin bedding options in past...

Pillow Pets – The cool, cotton, fair trade kind

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I’m fortunate to have a daughter who takes violin right next to the Blabla Kids storefront in Atlanta, so every week, I poke my head in to say hello to their lovely staff and design team, and take a peek at what’s new. And just wait until you see the...

A toddler bed fit for a king. Or a very lucky toddler.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

When we bought our first crib, we listened to everyone who told us to make sure to get one that converts to a toddler bed. But then we had another kid who needed that crib, so we still ended up getting a toddler bed anyway. Truth be told, our kid never liked the thing...

New crib bedding sets from Maclaren – the inside scoop from David Netto himself

by Melissa | Baby

I’m a firm believer in color therapy, especially when it comes to kid’s rooms. So when I saw the bold and peppy new crib bedding sets from Maclaren, which happens to be the complete opposite of their very chic and very white nursery furniture, my mood...

Cribstyles of the rich and famous

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

If MTV’s show Cribs was actually about cribs, this is what you’d see: Custom, handmade, super-luxe linens for only the poshest of tots. As narrated by Robin Leach. Of course, you can also buy it retail, but it’s still going to cost you. Olena Boyko...