Aden & Anais Burpy bibs – It’s a bib! It’s a burp cloth! It’s both!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Ever since I was introduced to the Aden & Anais muslin swaddlers, I’ve anxiously awaited (and subsequently been blown away by) their new products, most recently the baby sleep sacks. So I’m not surprised that I was instantly smitten with...

Adoption t-shirts that say just the right thing

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

With the end of November just around the corner, we had to sneak in one more adoption gift in honor of National Adoption Month – this time the incredibly sweet I was born in my mama’s heart shirt from friend to Cool Mom Picks, mom-owned Baby...

Shutterfly photo books – more than just baby books

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Helpful Services

Our recent learning photo book contest for our awesome sponsor Shutterfly, was one of the most fun contests we’ve ever done here. Our readers submitted so many inspiring ideas for turning the photo books into learning books, that we wanted to go back and create...

The hottest accessory for the coldest temperatures

by Betsy | Baby, Kid Style

I had my baby in February, which meant my son’s little toes needed to be kept warm. He was too young for shoes, and the baby socks I had for him spent more time on the floor than on his feet.  But the socks from Trumpette are known for staying on, and moms...

Small space baby gifts? Reader Q&A

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

My sister lives in Brooklyn and had a baby girl in June. I know that her living space is very limited and I am having trouble finding cool gifts to give to the baby. I was wondering if I could get suggestions on things that would be cool as well as functional in their...

Now that’s a push present.

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

I know it’s exorbitant. I know it’s indulgent. But when I saw the handmade solid gold globe charms from Heather B. Moore jewelry recently, I just fell in love. You can customize them with teeny diamond (or two or ten) in a spot you choose, which is just...

Woodours bears – the one stuffed animal you might actually like as much as your baby

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

Personally I’m a fan of the Deglingos dolls, though I understand the quirky hedgehogs and crazy-eyed lobsters aren’t everyone’s cup of stuffed animal tea. But the brand new Woodours bears from the same French company, Ebulobo, I’d imagine will...

For more pleasant dreams, try buckwheat.

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Who ever knew that something like the perfect toddler pillow could be so instrumental in getting my daughter to sleep in her own bed? But that’s just what happened with the buckwheat toddler pillow from the lovely mom-run Honeydumplings and I’m giving...

Birth month candles make for good maternity fantasies

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

One of the most common questions we get is from people looking for gifts to celebrate a second or third-time mom. She doesn’t necessarily need all new blankets and clutch toys, but still a little something to acknowledge the happy occasion is called for.I was...

Socks in Box

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I’m constantly on the lookout for fun little gender-neutral baby gifts. (I mean, what is it with all these moms who “want to be surprised” anyway? Can’t everyone be as impatient as I am?) One of my favorite new finds are the adorable...