Calling all germaphobes: booger-free shopping carts, swings, and high chairs
I have a confession to make: I used a grocery cart cover obsessively with my first child. Now that that’s out of the way, I have another confession to make: I never used one with my second kid. And with my third? Not a chance. But the germaphobe in me would have...
Classic wood toys that don’t cost a billion dollars
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys, but I find the prices haven’t decreased much. But CMP fave Skip...
Document your baby’s firsts, Petunia Pickle Bottom-style
The first time I saw a diaper bag from Petunia Pickle Bottom more than eight years ago, it was love at first sight. Compared to the dowdy black diaper bag I had, it was a revelation to see the bright floral patterns and the attention to construction detail. We have...
The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 works its magic again
I can’t get my son out of this stroller. This is a good thing. Trust me. My two-year-old gives the Energizer Bunny a run for his money. That is, until I introduced him to this new ride from Bugaboo. Before the new Bugaboo Cameleon 3, this kid was not having any...
French stripes from skip*hop, ooh-la-la!
My obsession with stripes runs deep, so much so that I’m coveting yet another skip*hop diaper bag (love them!) even though I’m waaaay past the diaper bag stage. But…but…this one is limited edition! Snatch up the Duo Luxe French Stripe bag...
Father’s Day gifts for new dads: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
It’s so special shopping for Father’s Day gifts for new dads or dads-to-be. That’s why the next post in our 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide series is just for those lucky fellas. Check out some of these thoughtful ideas in every price range, and...
What to buy for twin babies? Reader Q&A
Q: I’m having twins and I need everything. Where do I start? Please help! -Julia A: For this post, we’ve called upon friend, blogger, and twin mom Kelcey Kintner for some first person advice. Twins! Yay! Wait, why are you hyperventilating? Ha. Kidding. I...
Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks and win something cool for the kids, something swanky just for you
This month, if you’re a Cool Mom Picks subscriber, one grand prize winner will snag a gorgeous Jonathan Adler diaper bag from Skip Hop, plus $250 to spend at Melissa & Doug. And if that weren’t enough, two runners-up will receive a $50 gift certificate...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
From helpful apps to the gadgets and bling we’re swooning over for Valentine’s Day (hint! hint!), you won’t want to miss our favorite picks from the past week. 1. If you love your tech, this will be the best $19.99 you spend, hands down. 2. Got...
