The 5 biggest sleep-training mistakes that parents make and how to fix them | Spawned episode 141

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Baby

Is there anything new parent topic that generates more controversy than sleep training? Arguably…no way. But can we finally stop fighting about what’s right and wrong? Yes! Maybe? Certified sleep training expert Tamiko Kelly, owner of Sleep Well Wake...

The best baby gear for twins, picked by actual parents of multiples.

by Kate Etue | Baby

So, you’ve gotten the mind-blowing news that you’re having twins. Congrats! And, OMG! Now you have to start figuring out a zillion things including the best baby gear for twins. Because trust us, you’re going to want to start prepping that nursery...

The organic kids’ mattress-in-a-box that can actually help them sleep better

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

A couple years ago we took an in-depth look at some of the top mattress-in-a-box companies that had blown up the market. Since then, we’ve had a lot of companies reach out and ask us to take a look at their products and add them to our list. To be honest, none...

How Wellements baby remedies help make life easier for parents | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

This is a sponsored message from Wellements Parenting is hard enough already, which is why the parents behind Wellements remedies and supplements wanted to make life easier for all parents doing the best for their kids every day. That’s why their products are...

These brand new shark and mermaid baby sleep sacks make the coolest baby shower gift of the year.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Our readers went pretty crazy over the original Blankie Tails mermaid and shark tail blankets for kids (and uh, adult kids), making it the #1 post on our site that entire year. (Hey, you all have good taste!) Since then, this indie, mom-run company has kept things...

Why this innovative baby bed could be an exhausted parent’s life saver

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

My son basically lived in an Ergobaby carrier for the first 6 months of his life, especially during the daytime. While he slept decently at night, he totally refused to go down in his big crib during the day (hence the Ergobaby). So as we start thinking about having a...

40 things parents can REALLY do while the baby sleeps. (No, not sleep.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks, Baby

How many times have you heard this: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Oh man, did I want to throttle everyone who gave me that TOTALLY SMART BUT UNATTAINABLE ADVICE when my kids were newborns. Mostly because I was tired. But also because there’s just so much to do...

10 of the cutest first Valentine’s Day gifts for the babies we’re in love with.

by Lexi Petronis | Valentine's Day, Baby

We love giving Valentine’s Day gifts to our babies at every age, of course, but that first year of Valentine’s gifts is something we can’t resist. No, the baby won’t remember it, but oh, those photos! (Plus, babies are not yet old enough to ask...

5 cool Christmas pajamas for babies and kids that don’t make them look like elves.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kids

A new pair of Christmas pajamas for babies (and kids!) is an annual tradition for so many families. Since I was a little girl, our own family gave a new pair of Christmas pjs every Christmas eve as the one gift we could open early. It always made those Christmas...

We tried the top-rated pillow on Amazon to see if it was all that. And whoa, it is.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

I get a lot of email pitches here at Cool Mom Picks with all sorts of compelling subject lines, but when I saw Try the Top Rated Pillow on Amazon, this extremely tired mom couldn’t help but click that one open. To be honest, I don’t tend to put a lot of...