4 of the best of the latest kids’ music album releases: Recess Monkey, Charlie Hope, Mister G, and Lucky Diaz

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

If Santa is bringing a new MP3 player or you’d love to wrap up a few new cool kids’ music CDs to give your little listeners, here are four cool new releases, by some of our very-favorite kindie artists: Recess Monkey, Charlie Hope, Mister G, and Latin...

3 classic holiday treats for kids with food allergies

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

It’s no fun being that kid with food allergies who gets a chocolate Santa in your stocking, only to find your mom taking it away because there are no ingredients written on the foil. But it’s probably worse being that mom. So we’re happy to see more...

Meet (and possibly chew on) Reba the Wooden Reindeer

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But do you know Reba? You should. She’s a great gift for the little person in your life who likes handmade wooden toys on wheels. Reba the Wooden Reindeer comes to you from Imagination Kids, a mom-and-pop Etsy...

5 foodie holiday gifts that any kid will love, even the picky ones. (i.e. no sushi gift cards.)

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Nobody can resist a great food-related holiday gift, even the pickiest eater. We’ve rounded up the absolute coolest and most delicious foodie holiday gifts for kids, no matter how fussy their appetite.   Tiny Hands scented food charms might be the cutest...

Presenting the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 of the coolest ideas. Whoo!

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We are beyond thrilled to launch our 8th annual Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. We did not mess around this year, mamas. And we’ve got an awesome new format to make it even easier to find the things you...

Stocking stuffer alert: Rx Art coloring books support kids most in need of art.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

A coloring book can make a fantastic holiday gift for kids: It doesn’t require batteries, it’s portable for the trip home, and you can start using it right away. Now here’s a new one that’s fantastic for another reason besides the fact that...

Why YBIKE’s ride-on toys make a great holiday gift for kids of all ages. We can even help you choose.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Whether your toddler is ready for their first balance bike or you have a mini speedster on your holiday list, a ride-on toy makes an awesome “big gift” for either Hanukkah or Christmas.  As the inadvertent ride-on-toy expert at Cool Mom Picks (what with...

Personalized paper dolls: Coolest gift in the world. Ever.

by Stephanie Slate | DIY

Little kids can be tougher to buy gifts for than it might seem. Either they want absolutely everything, or they can’t think of one thing they want. Which is why I’m flipping out over the personalized paper dolls from Sandy Ford Design. What are they?...

Babies’ and kids’ toys and gifts on major sale just in time for holiday

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Don’t miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We’re always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it’s nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It’s also nice when we get to pass on big...

A socially conscious marketplace curated by TOMS. In fact, it’s called TOMS Marketplace.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

Mamas, get ready to handle all your holiday shopping in one place. Our pals at TOMS have done the hard work for you, curating a delectable marketplace of jewelry, accessories, bags, apparel, home decor, tech, and more. This is the good stuff too. And with their usual...