Having three kids is just fine by me, but Petunia Pickle Bottom almost makes me want to keep having babies just so I can keep using their gorgeous diaper bags year after year. I said almost. And kids or no kids, I think any woman would b…
As soon as my baby was ready for tummy time, I was vigilant about putting a nice blanket or playmat down for her to lay on, as anyone with a shedding dog can understand. While of course any blanket will do, you have to check out the fabu…
The sting of summer ending can be hard to bear, but I know that accessories always make me feel better. I mean uh, my kids. So take a look at this adorable line of personalized lunch boxes by Itzy Ritzy for, of all places, Shutterfly. Ma…
We've talked about baby carriers of all different kinds on Cool Mom Picks, but never before have we featured a product like the Kiccup , a baby carrier accessory that, shall I say, keeps all those cool baby-wearing dads' parts protected …
It's been a while since we found a cool toy strap for babies and their strollers--as in, so long, that item isn't even available anymore. So it's nice to discover Lil' Sidekick , which keeps any item tethered to wherever your baby is sit…
I've been a devotee of swaddle blankets for babies from day one, and five months in with Baby #3, we are still using our aden + anais muslin swaddle blanket for every daytime and nighttime snooze. And now that aden + anais has partnered …
Anyone who has gone through the highs and lows of breastfeeding knows that no matter how experienced you are, you're bound to have moments of discomfort. Or worse. The truth is for some, nursing can be one big outright ouch , with afflic…
After the birth of my third baby, I was quickly jettisoned back into the world of nonstop diaper changes. For those of you still in that 12-a-day phase--or even if you just keep wipes in the car or the kitchen --the affordable, handmade …
I'm always on the lookout for anything that makes life easier for nursing moms like myself (like these excellently cool nursing tops ). And I can tell you from experience that returning to work after maternity leave is a particularly dau…
I'm a sucker for cute packaging. Pair that with an even cuter baby outfit and you've got one adorable gift idea for any baby in your life who's too young for chocolate Santas just yet. Jammies Prêt-à-Porter is an all-in-one gift for a st…
When I recently heard about the Baby Brezza Formula Pro , a new Keurig-like machine that dispenses baby formula, I chuckled to myself and thought, How hard is it to shake a bottle ? But after re-experiencing the sleep deprivation that co…
If you're like us and visit Gilt every day (fine, three times a day), to find chic new items for your wardrobe, home, or kids, you'll be excited to hear about a new feature they just launched to make your shopping experience even nicer. …
Getting ready for baby #3 has required many a trip down to the basement to dig up all the gear we used with babies #1 and #2. Our old car seats were the size of woolly mammoths, though, ugh! Fortunately I've discovered two incredible new…
With an ever-expanding belly and a baby coming any day now, I'm already wistfully thinking about those blissful days when we didn't have to suck in our bellies. (Ha.) I'm hoping to have some semblance of stomach muscles left after the de…
As excited as I am about the impending arrival of Baby #3, one thing I am not particularly looking forward to is the sleep deprivation that arrives on the scene with a newborn. I recall with vague familiarity the middle of the night feed…
We've made no qualms about expressing our love for Beaba's cool baby feeding products, from the awesome BabyCook Pro (included in our Baby Shower Gift Guide ) to their folding bottle-drying rack. So when we found out that Beaba had enter…
Ah, summer. It's amazing what extra time you find when you're not shuttling the kids back and forth to a zillion activities and games. We've been playing a lot of board games at our house--and some of our favorites come from a great comp…
So here's a chore I haven't been missing this summer: packing endless school lunches . Argh! Trying to come up with variety and good nutrition for my kids drives me nuts. I'm already looking for new ideas for the coming school year, and …
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 …
If the baby I'm having next month is anything like me, the kid will appreciate a really good pair of shoes . (I've already passed that gene onto my daughter, who clamors for any beautiful pair of heels she sees.) I find most people focus…
Having lived in big cities through my entire pre-kids existence, I admit to a pretty intense fondness for designs with an urban edge. So it's no surprise I fell hard for this creative, city-inspired collection of cool tees for babies (an…
When my daughter was a baby, she was a hardcore bottle protester. I went through every single bottle brand I could get my hands on at the local Target, hoping that one would magically work on the kid. Luckily, with Baby #3, I think I've …
My daughter was born smack in the middle of the summer, so it was a constant battle to find fabrics that kept her comfortably swaddled but not too hot. Luckily, a new line of baby blankets and sleepwear from one of our favorite indie lab…
Watching your kids learn how to ride a bike is one of those nerve-wracking yet awesome moments of parenting that you don't soon forget. For some kids, it can take a bit longer to learn this fine art of balancing. And that's where this bi…
