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The right way to bathe a baby: Step by step, drip by drip, smile by smile

We’ve recently shared the scientific research behind a baby bedtime routine, and one of the biggest of that is giving your baby a bath. While it may end up being one of the most enjoyable parts of your evenings (with the best memories and the best photos to...

The science behind baby bedtime routines. (Yes, there’s really a science to it.)

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby

Babies and sleep may be the one issue that strikes the most fear in the hearts of new parents. But when you think about it, a bedtime routine is actually one of the most lovely, beautiful bonding experiences between babies, parents, and all caregivers. There’s...

Why this innovative baby bed could be an exhausted parent’s life saver

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

My son basically lived in an Ergobaby carrier for the first 6 months of his life, especially during the daytime. While he slept decently at night, he totally refused to go down in his big crib during the day (hence the Ergobaby). So as we start thinking about having a...

A beautiful bedtime book that captures the joy of childhood

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

It’s hard not to be completely smitten with the work of Brooklyn artist Ida Pearle as we have for ages. Her cut-paper illustrations beautifully capture the whimsy and joy of childhood. We loved her alphabet book A Child’s Day: An Alphabet of Play, and now...

We’re nuts for Eric Litwin’s Bedtime at the Nut House. (Yeah, we went there.)

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids

I don’t know about you, but the books that get my reluctant reader the most excited are the ones that drive me nuts. You know, the ones that include a catchy little song that he can shout at bedtime, when he’s supposed to be relaxing? His most recent...

Back to school stress-buster: 5 tips to get kids out the door in time for school

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

It’s back to school time and we would love to go on and on about how structured and peaceful the morning routine is in our homes, what with getting the kids ready, making a healthy breakfast, packing the perfect lunches, signing permission slips days in advance,...

The Bear’s Song: A new bedtime book for kids that I don’t mind reading over and over.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I have a few non-negotiable criteria when I’m looking for a new bedtime book to read with my kids and The Bear’s Song by Benjamin Chaud exceeds my expectations on all counts. This book is my kids’ and my own current favorite bedtime story. The art is...

Looking for a great bed rail with night light built right in? We’ve found a great one.

by Kate Etue | Kids' Furniture

My kids are rollers. I can’t count how many times I’ve gone to check on them while they sleep, only to find them on the floor. I’ve considered getting a bed rail but they think they’re so babyish. And when you’re a big four-year-old, is...

The Pop-Clock alarm clock for kids. Waking up almost seems fun.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

I have the hardest time getting my night owl daughter up for school in the mornings. She likes to come visit us most nights around 2 AM, so when morning comes around she’s too tired to get up and dressed for kindergarten. The trick that’s working for...

Sweet dreams are made of these.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

My daughter’s baby mobile came with the crib and featured four demented and hungry-looking rabbits, so I don’t know why I’m surprised she had sleep issues. Maybe a cozy handmade modern baby mobile like the new from our pals at Blue Without You would...