Restaurant high chairs without the ew factor

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Surely I’m not the only one who’s often grossed-out by restaurant high chairs? They’re handy, yes, but they’re usually filled with the remains of some other kid’s meal. This is just why the new Phil & Ted’s Lobster seat comes in...

How to travel with kids when you’ve outgrown a hotel room

by Christina Refford | Uncategorized

Though three kids doesn’t seem like such a big family anymore, whenever we travel I’m reminded that our party of five was never meant to be the norm for hotel rooms. We’ve had to squish cots into a standard room, spring for two adjoining rooms, or...

Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo – Undiscovered paradise for families

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

The idea of a family beach vacation usually conjures up images of crowded beaches, a muddy ocean, and food I will wish I hadn’t eaten. Doesn’t really sound like a vacation to me. So when Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo invited Cool Mom Picks...

Bubble Bum: The portable booster seat that may be my favorite new thing ever

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

I’m heading out on our first European family vacation this summer (I know!) and, mom that I am, was already stressing out about the car seat situation. Just in time, I discovered the portable car booster seat Bubble Bum and have been doing the happy dance ever...

Quiet travel toys – Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Family Travel, Toys + Playthings

Do you have any suggestions for fun, quiet and small toys for a looooong flight/travel day for a 2yo and a 4yo, both boys? Would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks!  -Brave mama, Melissa.  Crayons and blank paper, activity books, and coloring books are...

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by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta

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Cybex Onyx – The umbrella stroller of my dreams

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I do believe I have just discovered the umbrella stroller to end all umbrella strollers. All hail the Cybex Onyx. First, let me say, the Cybex Onyx is a high-end umbrella stroller. Which means it’s not a $25, throw-in-the-trunk, department store special, nor...

Go anywhere booster – The baby travel essential of the summer

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Whether you’ve got one kid or four like me, it’s tough traveling on a long road trip. Hey, it’s even hard just going out to dinner with all your baby gear essentials sometimes. But this new pick is so practical, so cool, it’s become far from an...

Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks and you can be strolling in style in June

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta

We’d be happier than a bunch of Junebugs on a blackberry bush if you subscribe to Cool Mom Picks before June 1. Like all our subscribers, you’ll get free (free!) access to the hottest trends, coolest deals, sunniest discounts, and biggest lifesavers we can...

Vintage upcycled luggage makes travel fun again

by Susan | Family Travel

We all know that any time you go on the road with kids, it’s not really a vacation, it’s a trip — but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack in style. In fact, the right suitcase can really get you in the vacay state of mind. Even if you are...