More coolness from recent weeks…
I Like Zutano in the Springtime
One of the perks of editing Cool Mom Picks is that I get to run around trade shows with a press pass acting all important (ha) while checking out the cute designer kids clothes that won't be out for another six months. One of the frustrating things about it: The cute...
Q, R, S, Tween
Since we focus mainly on the under 6 set here at Cool Mom Picks, we realize that leaves a bunch of extremely cool mamas out. Truth is, most of the super indie and handmade items we find are for kids still needing their butts wiped. But when we come across a great pick...
Car Seat Covers That Even Your Kid (Who Just Peed On It) Could Put On
I'm all for car seat covers, but my measure of their usefulness has to do with whether they are actually easier to install than the car seat. Thank you, Traffic Glam, both for getting into my head and making a cover that does not require a master's degree to use.With...
Amy Tavern: necklaces in waiting
Just because I have to keep some of the pieces in my jewelry box away from Mr. Destructo, my 14 month-old, it doesn't mean I can't add to my collection with the understanding that soon he'll outgrow his shiny thing-grabbing stage. Next on my list is this gorgeous...
Bringing Bamboo to the Bath
Moms with an eye towards organics know that sustainable bamboo is popping up everywhere for babies these days from towels to tees. In fact it's hard to believe we hadn't come across the naturally hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial ingredient in bath products until now...
Clips That Stay In. Without Corn Syrup. or KY Jelly.
I remember the time someone suggested using corn syrup to stick a bow on my then bald daughter's head. After picking my jaw up from the ground, I vowed that I would steer clear of clips until I could find one that stayed in my daughter's thin, soft hair without the...
Don’t Forget
Do you consider yourself brilliant and utterly intelligent? How about busy? And forgetful? If so, then we have found the to-do list for you. Just jot down your must-dos, don't-forgets, and gotta-gets on this pretty little set of cards, right under the heading that...
Lucky Wang = Lucky Baby
Oh how I love kimonos on little babies. Just love them. While I'm excited that my eleven month-old is waving and clapping and saying YAH YAH YAH (seriously, does that count as a word?) I am sad that she's moving past that age where I can just stick her in a kimono...
Bangs Be Gone
My daughter informed me that she wants to "lose her bangs." I'm not sure if it's because she has somehow gone from 3 to 14 overnight, or if she just wants another few Seabands to wear. These bright, adorable cotton headbands from designer/mom Susan O'Neill...
Go Ahead and Get Picky With That Crib Bedding
The greatest time suck of my pregnancy was, oddly, spent on crib bedding websites. Javis-Davis, easily our fave custom crib bedding company (see our rave here) has just cut down the time you'll need to spend looking for nursery bedding. Or wait - maybe they've made it...
Baby Loves Hip Hop. And Dinosaurs. And Eating Dog Food – But That’s Another Story.
The way I see it, kids are ridiculously obsessed with dinosaurs and they love a kicking beat, so it was only a matter of time before the two came together. Baby Loves Hip Hop made it happen. Adding to their smash hits Baby Loves Jazz and Baby Loves Disco, this latest...
Time to Pack Up the Wool Blankets
Call me a blanket snob, but it drives me crazy when a blanket isn't finished as perfectly on both sides. Considering most babies kick the thing all over the place, why even bother picking out a beautiful fabric if all anyone is going to see is the solid underside?...
Video Birth Announcements: It’s a New World, Isn’t It
I procrastinated greatly putting together my second daughter's birth announcement, in part because I couldn't settle on a single photo. I needed more than one to capture her personality, but I'm not crazy about cards cluttered with images. Cool Dog Productions,...
Burp Cloths That Don’t Encourage Spitting Up – From You
I confess, I'm not much of a fan of burp cloths. The fabrics are either too scratchy or too foo-foo, and the nice ones don't exactly make you want to employ them for their intended purpose. I'm happy to say however that I've finally found some I like, if only a few...
Family Photo Sorting Help, Just In Time for Mother’s Day
Recently my family found a box of my Great Uncle's old photos. They were fascinating -- exotic locations, men in uniform -- but apart from the one familiar face, even my mom, his favorite niece, did not recognize another person or place. Now inspired to tackle our own...
I Wish They All Could Be California Boys
The number one question we get in the CMP inboxes (besides Dear friend would you please helep me I am Nigerian prince I inheret $60 million dollars US) is easily Where can I find some cool boys clothes? Fear not dear parents of boys, we have you covered. And right...
When I Think Nursery Decor, I think Deer Head
When brainstorming decorating themes for my daughters' bedroom, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely hunting lodge. Okay, so it's not. But I would consider fun-ing things up a bit with this 3-d deer head puzzle mounted over the bed. You or an older...
Sweet Shoes! No, They Really Are Sweet Shoes.
It is never too early to start a child on the righteous path towards ultimate footwear coolness. You may be tempted just to keep the teeniest tootsies clad only in socks, but resist you must - for early shoe choices may impact their preferences for life. One option to...
Ensuring yours is the prettiest baby on the block
One of those things that no one warns you about in Lamaze class is newborn acne. It's devastating seeing those beautiful baby cheeks - and forehead, and chin, and nose, and neck - absolutely obscured by that ugly red rash. The docs say it goes away in six to nine...
The Alphabet According to Pop Culture Junkies
Yeah yeah yeah, A is for Apple. B is for Ball. Whatever. I'm far more interested in Brooklyn dad/designer Adam Scherr's retro cultural take on the alphabet via his label, Infinitee. A is for Audrey, B is for Brando, F is for Frank - You know which one. As if there's...
Whatsa Wagamama?
My mother-in-law spared no opportunity to laud the wondrous and all mighty playpen. Yes, it's useful when traveling or when you just can't chase after your wee one any longer. But she relied on it so much with my husband, I'm surprised he doesn't have a permanent mesh...