It's finally getting to pool and beach season (yippee!), which means time to shop for bathing suits for kids . Like many parents, we like that one-piece bathing suits keep our littlest ones covered up...although we also appreciate that a…
Kids' activewear is kind of a funny phrase, if you think about it, since kids are such constant blurs of motion -- it's like every piece of clothing turns into activewear, purposefully or not. Which is what makes the new GapKids and Marv…
Hold on to your credit cards, mamas. Because we found some seriously cool kids' leggings at The Trendy Tot Etsy shop. From magic 8 balls to emoji faces , these knee patches will add a ton of interest and personality to your kids' wardrob…
It's swimsuit shopping season again, which is increasingly becoming a challenge for those of us with tween daughters. And, I get it: Mine doesn't want to show up to the pool in the same swimsuit as our 5-year-old neighbor. And yet, I don…
Each spring, one of our readers' favorite posts is our recommendations for cute, modest swimsuits for girls that are stylish but not...you know...a little old for them. We'll have our latest version coming soon! But in the meanwhile, I'm…
The spring cleaning bug has hit, and I'm getting ready to tackle my kids' closets. It's a big job. And today of all days, being that it's Earth Day, I'm inspired to think greener when it comes to my kids' clothes. While I'm not a fan of …
Having a new baby is completely life-changing in the best possible way...and, in some harder-to-embrace ways too. (Looking at you, complete lack of sleep.) If you're anything like me, a house that's in chaos will make you feel even more …
You will not be seeing me in a romper... this summe r. I mean, I have learned never to say never (see also my snark about skinny jeans in the early CMP days, ha), but until I'm size supermodel (hahahaha hahaaha haaaaa!!) I will happily l…
While I want to be a little cynical about the brand new GAP collection of Star Wars 40th anniversary clothes and accessories for kids and adults , that just launched today I have to admit here...it's awesome. Like, design snob seal of ap…
If the new spring season also means a new baby in your family, don't miss these 10 sweet first Easter gifts we've found at some of our favorite indie shops and makers this year. From keepsake ornaments to baby wraps so cute you won't be …
With the much-anticipated release of the new Power Rangers movie tonight (!!), we're not sure if kids are more excited -- or those of us who grew up with them in the '90s are. Which is why we've had the best time browsing the cool new Po…
I've been loving the rainbow fashion trend I'm seeing everywhere, and there are so many rainbow dresses for girls I'm seeing, that just perfect for Easter. (Provided the weather actually feels like spring...in spring! Raise your hand if …
Spring is in the air, and the shoes this year are adorable. Metallic shoes for girls (and boys) started trending last year, but from what we've seen, this style isn't going anywhere anytime soon. From sneakers to sandals, we're seeing to…
After years in a job for which I'm forced to click past baby tees with slogans like "I get my mom's looks and my dad's ability to nap all day" (not even kidding) what a joy to find this new Strong Like Mom t-shirt at Target. The best par…
Wheelchairs with flair? Now this is something the world needs. At Toy Fair this year, we instantly fell in love with PunkinFutz , a brand new product line anchored by a hip selection of wheelchair bags made just for kids . Special needs …
As a newly adoptive parent, I've received a lot of generous adoption gifts from friends and family that celebrate our daughter's culture and heritage, and speak volumes about the fact that she came into our family in a way very different…
So like, the 80s are toooootally back, you know? And like, as much as we loved the rad shark romper from Rosie Pope that we just shared, turns out there's a lot more to love in her collection of righteous new 80s inspired baby clothes fo…
If we ever needed one more reason to wish we could blink and have it be June, it's so we could slip our girls in this ridiculously adorable shark romper from Rosie Pope . A shark romper! For babies! And girls! You can understand my excit…
Like the rest of the country, I've been a little Hamilton -obsessed lately. So when I found these hip, historical t-shirts for kids at Wee Rascals that have that same hip, historical bent as the musical that's on everyone's mind these da…
For new parents, Valentine's Day gifts for babies who will never remember the day, is of course just one more way to justify buying something adorable. So this year, we pulled together 14 sweet but modern Valentine's Day gifts for babies…
Members of the Rebel Alliance, big and small, rejoice! We've found the perfect weapon to protect you from the damp forests of Endor, the withering sun of Tatooine, or, you know, some light drizzle on your commute to school . We are so ex…
If you're a parent of a new baby, you'll soon find that many experienced moms and grandmothers on the street will stop and tell you: You have to put a hat on your baby during cold winter weather! Some will even suggest you dress your bab…
Trying to get your toddler to quit squirming long enough for you to wriggle on a pair of mittens is basically a parenting rite of passage. One much easier said than done. Which is why I'm so impressed with the lightweight kids' fleece pu…
The good thing about living down South is that I can wait until the last minute to buy snow boots for my kids , when they're all on sale! And when you're buying four sets of winter snow gear, those savings help a lot. That said, all of t…