I have a four-year-old. And in spite of putting him to sleep in his own bed each night, I wake up to his sweet little face beside me in my bed almost every single morning. I'm okay with that, but I am ready for whatever magical solution …
I found out today that 30 percent of moms living below the poverty line can't afford the diapers they need for their babies. As in, sometimes their kids have to wear the same diaper all day long because that's all they have. I shouldn't …
One of the main reasons I always loved babywearing -- besides having both hands free, which is the clear winner -- is that cool baby carriers can be a stylish way for new moms to accessorize, especially when we're not always feeling so f…
If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn't have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this s…
I just laid my eyes on the new Bugaboo Van Gogh special edition stroller, featuring Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Almond Blossom design on the Bugaboo Bee³ stroller, and I'm drooling. Or swooning. Or both, maybe. What a perfect collaboration…
When we I first met Susan Petersen four years ago and discovered her start-up Freshly Picked Moccasins -- well, wow. We knew her totally handmade in the US moccasins were truly special. What we didn't know is that her brand would grow in…
Since my baby literally can't be without me for more than 20 minutes without starting a scream-fest -- I'm just that special, I guess -- it means I need to be ready to feed pretty much at all times. Like, the second I arrive home from a …
It's a small #firstworldproblem as far as parenting goes, but baby socks that don't stay up are one of my pet peeves. Maybe it's the fact that I've spent more money than I care to admit on tiny pairs of socks the last two years, but it j…
I think I probably speak for most parents of young babies when I say that swaddle blankets are my life. And ironically, mostly not for swaddling. I mean, yes, my kids were wrapped up like burritos in the early months, but those handy swa…
I just love when parents get fired up about not being able to find the kinds of off-the-beaten-path things their girls are interested in. Because really, that just inspires entrepreneurs to come up with such things and now we all get to …
With a new baby joining our family soon, I've been keeping my eye out for a new diaper bag that is stylish enough to work as a handbag when I don't have my kids in tow. But at the end of the day, a diaper bag is still a diaper bag--with …
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech . 1. We think you'll love these 21 unexpected ways to display your photos beyond frames . 2. We put together 15 Instagram tips we think every user should know . Helpful! …
First: A caveat. The name Poop 'n Pull makes us all laugh every time. So much so, that we almost dismissed it just on the name alone. But on closer look, this is a seriously smart potty training reward system for parents of young kids re…
Being a parent definitely makes you realize how fast time flies by. Case in point: my baby girl, who I feel like I had yesterday, is almost ready for solids. Meanwhile, my nearly two-year-old son is spitting out new words every day. But …
As you might imagine, we see a lot of baby gear 'round these parts (yes, I'm still a southern girl at heart) and that includes all kinds of booster seats. But the new Mamas & Papas Baby Bud booster is worth a look for several reasons, no…
While I'm all for buying a few special items for my kids, like a crazy pair of polka-dot Doc Martens or some fun fuzzy vest they're coveting, mostly their wardrobes consist of affordable basics that can mix or match with the rest. Like, …
This spring, two of my friends have had kid number four which as we all know, makes it a little tougher in the gift-giving department. What baby gift do you give to the veteran mom who has three of everything already? Think heirlooms and…
Maybe it's because spring is officially in the air, but mamas, I am definitely in love. With a diaper bag. More specifically, with the new Mod collection from Cool Mom Picks favorite Petunia Pickle Bottom . With three modern diaper bags …
Next to sleeping and feeding, teething is probably the most-talked about baby topic on the hundreds of Facebook mom groups I'm a member of--probably because it always impacts sleeping and feeding too. Thus, my desperation to find cool te…
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 …
There's a reason why Skip Hop is a favorite brand of modern parents. Their ability to create playful and adorable items for babies that aren't so, well, babyish is what made me a longtime fan, from their nursery decor and crib bedding to…
Ah, the umbrella stroller, one of the most important pieces of parenting gear you will own. Yes, even more than a wipes warmer. (Kidding. Don't get a wipes warmer.) In round one of parenting, our umbrella stroller took a real beating as …
While a ton of kids and babies are going to end up with "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirts today, we thought we'd take a slightly different tack and track down some cool kids' t-shirts featuring some of our favorite Irish rock bands. Because St.…
One of the best new-mom tips I ever received was to invest in a nice baby bounce chair. My BTDT friends swore that we'd use it every single day, and they were right. I've had a few over the years, and by far my favorite were the simple, …