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

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...

The science behind Johnson’s product fragrances: Everything you’ve wanted to know | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby

Before we agreed to partner with Johnson’s on this series, we did our own research about their growth and evolution in terms of ingredients, practice, and transparency. As parents ourselves, we are incredibly conscientious about the brands we work with and we...

What are the safety standards of the U.S.’s biggest baby brand? | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby

Before we agreed to partner with Johnson’s on this series, we did our own research about their growth and evolution in terms of ingredients, practice, and transparency. As parents ourselves, we are incredibly conscientious about the brands we work with and we...

Why Britax BOB strollers weren’t recalled after 200 crashes. Spoiler: It’s political.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Gear, Thinking : Parent

I just read the shocking new report in the Washington Post about the fight to recall the Britax BOB Jogging stroller and it’s disturbing, to say the least. It is worth your time to spend a few moments reading the entire story, but the essence: between 2012 and...

Parents: Toss your kids’ cheap Claire’s cosmetics. It’s got asbestos in it.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

According to a new FDA report, Claire’s brand cosmetic products have tested positive for tremolite asbestos. That means those eye shadows, compact powders, or contour palette that your kids may own need to be tossed, stat. Especially because this is the kind of...

The new AAP children’s car seat recommendations: What parents need to know

by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel, Kids

Yesterday, the AAP offered revised car seat recommendations for children, and they’re a pretty big change from what we’re all used to considering. In their updated Child Passenger Safety statement, they offer 5 evidence based recommendations that you...

The top 10 most affordable safe sunscreens for kids, from EWG’s 2018 safer sunscreens guide

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Kids

Every year, I browse the Environmental Working Group’s report on the best safe sunscreens for kids and babies. This list measures popular brands against the EWG’s standards, including everything from worrisome ingredients to false marketing claims. But...

Mifold vs. BubbleBum: Travel booster seat smackdown

by Kate Etue | Family Travel

My kids have all used traditional booster seats in the car, but recently my son has had a chance to test out two cool booster seat alternatives so we could really give you the scoop on the pros, cons, and differences between the Mifold and the BubbleBum travel booster...

5 really important automotive safety checks you should do yourself before getting on the road

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

Yes there are like so many holidays and official months, it can be hard to keep track. But one that makes a lot of sense to set a calendar alert for is National Car Care Month, which happens to be right now. You know how we all remember to change the batteries in our...

5 natural recipes for homemade slime, all safe and Borax-free

by Lexi Petronis | DIY

Slime is sweeping the globe. And I don’t mean that in any sort of metaphorical way. So we looked for some good, natural, homemade slime recipes for you all because eek, there’s been a lot of talk about how dangerous the traditional Borax-based recipe...