Aden + Anais plus J. Crew muslin blankets: A match made in baby layette heaven

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Muslin blankets are among my most beloved baby items. They’re so perfect for swaddling, shading and about a thousand other baby-friendly things, too–as all of us have been preaching for years. When my kids were babies my favorite muslin blanket in the...

Handmade toddler blankets for your future hipster who will claim to have had one before they were cool

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

True story: when my daughter was born in 2006, I struggled to find a stroller blanket that wasn’t either pink butterflies or blue trains. I basically taught myself to sew just so I could make a black blanket with flame-printed fleece. So I’m jealous of...

aden + anais + (RED): The brand new baby gifts that give gifts to babies around the world who need it most.

by Kate Etue | Baby

When it comes to charities helping moms and babies, I’m crazy supportive of (RED), a division of The ONE Campaign. Actually, we all are around here. Over the years, they’ve raised millions to bring life-saving anti-retroviral drugs to HIV+ moms and their...

Aden and Anais Bamboo Daydream Blankets are all grown up

by Kate Etue | Living

At the moment I am sitting on the couch in front of a roasty fire. There’s snow outside, Sarah McLaughlin is on in the background (guilty pleasure, don’t judge), and I’m draped in my new Aden + Anais Bamboo Daydream Blanket. You guys, this is the...

A Mother’s Day gift for new moms: a very friendly blanket. (Yes, friendly.)

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

Whether you know a pregnant typography geek who’s starting to look like an uppercase B, or even a grandmother who asks you to call more often to say hi, this luxe, and very amicable blanket is the perfect way to greet her on Mother’s Day. We want to...

It’s map time

by Lexi Petronis | Art + Decor

My 5-year-old showed almost zero percent interest in maps until we went on vacation to a beach town. Suddenly, it was very important that she be the holder of the map at all times.It was ultimately a good thing, even if said map ended up covered in melted chocolate...

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...

Baby quilts approved by those of us who know baby quilts

by Rita | Baby

I’m from small-town Iowa, so when my daughter was born, the Quilting Ladies (as they are known) whipped up something custom, no problem. I didn’t even have to ask. But fear not, Quilting Lady-less mamas, for Etsy has delivered once again.Baby Jayne’s...

Sales whoo! – I can’t believe it’s June edition

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Catch the best deals and sales of the week every Friday. Get 30-50% off all water resistent Woobee products (love their awesome baby blankets for beach and picnics) through 6/14 at Rain or Shine Kids (pictured).Kico Kids has their adorable Fall 2008...

You’re no bunny til some bunny loves you

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I’ve noticed this odd thing about lovies and security blankets — the kids never like the ones I like. If it’s soft, even if it’s ugly, they dig it. Go figure.But in the case of the fleece Mini Miette baby lovie from the luxury eco-consicious...