Childproofing window blind cords – that should be the least of a new mom’s problems
Our new house has lots of windows, with lots of brand-new window blinds. That means lots of window blind cords -- and, to parents, those are serious business. That stats about kids strangled by the cords each month are pretty disturbing. So I was really happy to find...
3 ways you can get off the couch and help fight cancer
It's crushing to have to write that cancer affects all of us in some way these days. That includes the parenting blog community, who recently lost Susan Niebur recently, an amazing scientist, mother, and friend to everyone at Cool Mom Picks. We were constantly...
Wonder pets for the walls.
Ok, say it with me.... Awwww.A huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to kid décor is the overabundance of safari and other unoriginal animal themes. However, thanks to the new Animal Print shop from animal photographer extraordinaire Sharon Montrose, I'm a convert....
Two cool new baby foods you want to know about
Baby food is so much more than mushy goo these days. From ancient grains to carefully selected sweet potatoes, we're excited to learn about two new lines that cater to developing palates with exciting new textures and tastes.And brix, which is apparently very...
It’s a baby carrier. It’s a seat. It’s a lifesaver!
What do you get when you combine a comfortable, easy-to-use baby carrier and a portable child seat? The distinct impression that someone should have invented this a long time ago.[don't miss an amazing giveaway after the jump!] It's called the Onya Baby Carrier, and...
Hot trend alert: Chevrons are for kids!
Chevron stripes have been one of the hottest design trends and far less polarizing than the moustache. Chevrons are literally on every available surface, and I'm still in no mood to give them up--they just make everything look so fun and fresh.Whatever you call them,...
Treehouse Tykes – A new flash sale site that stands out from the rest
Another members-only flash sale site, you ask? Well, yes. But this one's got an awesome charity aspect to it, plus the kinds of kids' brands for up to 70% off, that we'd happily buy at full price. The new flash sale site, Treehouse Tykes, not only tempts are wallets...
Stylish leggings that your daughter will love. Because she made them.
When dressing my daughter, I am constantly looking for unique clothing. Something that the entire pre-school isn't wearing. It can be a hard task, especially when living in middle America, where large department stores are our best friends. But here's...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Now that we've leaped into March, it's time to take advantage of some of the tech world's recent leaps. Here are some our favorite posts you might have missed from the last week.1. Which free Disney app did our editor use at least twenty times a day when navigating...
Building your calendar year in LEGO bricks
Last week, I realized I forgot to grab a calendar for the new year when I glanced over to check the date on my desk and saw nothing but a gaping hole where the 2011 calendar once stood. Though I know I could grab a majorly discounted '12 version this late in the year,...