More coolness from recent weeks…
Pimp My Bugaboo
At the risk of being flamed, I hereby announce that I have a Bugaboo. And I freaking love it. Living in NYC there's no better stroller for tackling cobblestones, bumping down subway steps and generally looking swanky. It gets way more use than our car, natch - but...
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other
I love books for my kids that are interactive. And I don't mean pressing a button to activate some evil voice chip which shouts commands like FIND THE LETTER T! More like Who's Hiding, a favorite new staple of our children's bookshelf.Each page is filled with rows of...
Dressed to the Nines With Nary a Dorky Bow Tie to Be Found
I love clothes. Have I mentioned this before? If not, you should know, I'm a lover of the clothes. However, when it comes to clothing my favorite little punk, 99% of the time the clothing is just not fun or comfortable, and most of the options are as dorky as they are...
You ask, we answer: The CMP FAQ
First, we just wanted to thank so many of you for helping us out by answering our Federated Media survey last month. But even more, we wanted to thank you for all the amazing words of support (seriously! We cried!) and excellent comments and suggestions you left in...
Having conquered the clavicle, Blend Creations takes on the earlobe
I've always believed that a great pair of earrings can make even the most scattered woman look put together, and the new line from one of our favorite designers, Blend Creations, fits the bill. As a former fabulous earring wearer turned boring bracelet wearer...
The Kids Shoe Adoration Continues
Let's continue what is fast becoming Kids Shoes Month at CMP. We have been bowled over lately by the number of far too cute footwear options for people far too little to appreciate such deliciousness. Way up on our list: The new sandals from CMP fave Livie and Luca....
Little Fingers For Big Change
When my daughter was a wee tot, my mother gave me a bunch of finger puppets. She put them in an old purse of my grandmother's and told me to take them to restaurants. Finger puppets enabled my husband and I to continue eating with childless adults, and we still use...
Future Foodies, Your Wardrobe is Ready
We have been blessed with a picky little eater in the family who won't indulge in standard American kids fare like hot dogs and chicken nuggets. That said, she is partial to a fine grating of Reggiano-Parmigiano over her fusilli and nibbles of mama's sushi. If...
Not Your Average Nursery Decor
My six-year-old and I are at odds when it comes to decorating her room. She wants to paint it bubblegum pink, while I'm fearful of being reminded of Pepto (shudder). Fortunately, a compromise is on the horizon -- in the form of the creative new Blik wall decals....
Flipping for the Flip
We lost $10,000.Or to put it another way, that $10,000 should have been ours - if only the moment of spectacular toddler hilarity captured on videotape had actually been captured on videotape. After which of course we would send it off to America's Funniest Home...
It’s Cute and the Kids Like It and It Gives You 45 Minutes to Yourself. Sold.
They claim to be a "new concept in kid's entertainment," but in saying as much, I think Giddio has sold themselves short. Their audio adventures may indeed be new, but the concept itself is old, and I mean that in the best possible way: These are stories...
Sock it To Me
How do you get a skirt-obsessed preschooler who hates tights out the door without a battle in the morning? All hail the adorable knee socks - like these cuties picked by my daughter herself - from Tote and Tee.Owner and mom Amy Trusler's girls are known for...
Preemies Need Cool Wardrobe Love Too
Lately we've gotten a few requests for cool preemie-wear. Considering the number of twins and multiples out there, we're not surprised at all; what we are surprised about was how hard it was to track down something that made us go ooooooh. We found one sweet option in...
Cupcake Baking as Competitive Sport
As my daughter prepares for preschool in the fall, am just now learning that bake sale goodies are not taken lightly there. I am going to have to get my act together if I want to compete with some of the works of frosting-topped art I've recently seen at PTA...
Flippin’ Out
The toothbrush holder is only one small germy step above laying your toothbrush on the bathroom sink. But since trashing ours and swapping out for a Flipper, I'm feeling way more confident that my daughter's toothbrush is actually cleaning her teeth instead of...
The Sweat-Free, Hands-Free Baby Wrap
I'm a devoted babywearer from way back, and for me, the appeal is convenience, not crunch. Being able to use both hands while still holding my infant securely? That's pure genius no matter how much granola people think you eat. But the key word here is convenience. If...
Stroller cup holders – They aren’t just for strollers. Or cups.
The joke in the automotive industry is that women will buy cars simply for the cup holders. (What can we say, cup holders are awesome.) But funny enough, when it comes to our strollers - no cup holders! Ack! The horror!The Buggy Cup from Think-King is the solution to...
Adoption Dolls: Take One Home. No Red Tape.
At Toy Fair last month, I was taken with the series of Jambo Kids adoption dolls. Founded by a mom/pop team who wanted to create a toy their adopted Chinese daughter could relate to, these doll and book sets handle cultural and racial differences in exactly the right...
Turn The Beat Around
At Toy Fair last month, I spent wayyyyy too much time with the very enthusiastic music maker John Hayden of Jamtown, investigating his selection of fair trade instruments from around the world. Okay, so I wasn't investigating so much as I was playing with them. Sue...
C-Section Unmentionables Worth a Mention
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that trying out lingerie for CMP would entail me wiggling into a pair of post-cesarean underwear. But after my most recent of three c-sections last month, I couldn't help but be curious about C-Panty, underwear that's designed...
A Mei Tai to Dai For
As an experienced baby-wearer, I have gone through a number of carriers trying to find one that is "just right." I have given up the ease and convenience of Famous Mass-Produced Carrier in favor of my daughter’s obvious preference, the more...