The coolest accessory brands and shops that we fell in love with this year: Editors’ Best of 2015

by Cool Mom Team | Beauty + Cosmetics, Editors Best of the Year

You might say we’ve got a little thing for accessories. And you might say that’s a huge understatement. Which is why we have the best time all year poking around the internet, cruising the trade shows, and poking our heads into local jewelers,...

The best of the Cyber Monday Deals: More than 80 amazing deals from our favorite shops, big and small

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Okay, let’s be honest. Cyber Monday deals are kind of like Black Friday deals, since now all the great shopping deals are available online anyway, and even last more than a day or two. Not that we’re complaining. So we’ve put together the best of the...

The Mountain Buggy Juno baby carrier: From the high-end stroller company, comes a high-end baby carrier that’s really worth a look. And a carry.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

When one of our favorite rugged, stylish stroller brands, Mountain Buggy, announced they were getting into the baby carrier business, I was definitely intrigued. I knew that keeping up with a baby and a six-year-old of my own was going to require some kind of super...

Comotomo: Cool new silicone baby bottles that are soft, gentle, and awesomely squishy

by serena | Baby

As a mom of three, I have checked out my fair share of bottles. Some are great while others…just awful. And during those sleepless days (and nights), it’s fair to say that a bottle that eases my mind, whether the baby is right in my arms while I work from...

Meet the awesome new superhero Robeez: Able to leap all that baby gear all over your floor in a single bound.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kid Style

Robeez has been a favorite of mine since before my kids were even born; I was literally buying them when I was still pregnant. With awesome styles like the little peanut elephant shoes, football frenzy shoes, and monogrammed options – could you blame me?...

6 innovative products for babies with multiple uses, so you can use them for years past the infant stage.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Having a new baby is exciting and fun and…crazy expensive. We’ve all been there, it can be hard figuring out whether you splurge on the crib, or get a cheaper crib and spend more on all those cute clothes and room decor accessories and infant toys....

Tips for styling cool back to school looks, and how to save while doing it

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

We’ve spoken here — a lot — about never shopping online without first searching for a discount code, and one of the first places we always turn for that is RetailMeNot.com. You too? Perfect! Because they’re our newest sponsor and we love that....

9 travel essentials for babies that are worth the money

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel

Going on a vacation with a baby can be a lot of work, but if there’s anyone who needs to get away and relax for a while it’s a new parent. (We support you, new parents!) We have all packed for a lot of trips over the years, and we’ve put our heads...

3 of the best baby carriers for dads. Because dads are awesome baby-wearers too.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Around here, we’ve always rolled our eyes at people who refer to fathers watching their kids as “babysitting.” Which means we also love companies who know that moms aren’t the only ones doing the childrearing these days. From cool diaper bags...

A formula dispenser bottle that’s a game changer when you’re on the go.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel

While it falls squarely in the category of #firstworldproblems, making bottles with formula when you’re on the go can be a pain in the neck. Individual sleeves of formula are easy, but not in my budget. Those little three-way containers are an improvement over...