I never would have guessed that a ten-pound baby could bring so much joy--and so much back pain. I've recently been trying out the Orbit Baby car seat, and from my perspective it's a game changer. Plus a real back-saver that I'm thinking…
I'm all about the function and not the form when it comes to baby bibs, so I'm not usually one to freak out over a cute one. But then I saw the glitter baby bibs from Luna on the Moon , and everything changed. Okay, that may be a bit hyp…
A baby's first holiday has to be one of the best parts of parenting. It might even make up for all those sleepless nights and dirty diaper changes. Maybe. But we also know the holidays can be overwhelming on their own, and adding baby in…
Having been the resident stroller expert around here for years, believe it or not, I still get excited when I hear about cool new jogging strollers. It's great to know that stroller manufacturers are increasingly thinking about us who wa…
As moms ourselves, we completely understand the importance of tummy time--we've been through it oh, a half-dozen times between all of our kids. We also remember how stressful it was at first, because you're always hearing how important i…
Perhaps thanks to Sophie the Giraffe , teething toys have gotten way more fun than the rainbow plastic rings we used to rely on. That drooly baby stage now has its own array of accessories from chic teething jewelry for moms to handmade …
We're big believers in the benefits of babywearing around here. And now that my husband and I are planning an adoption, I've been looking even more into the benefits of attachment to adopted kids through babywearing, and I'm convinced it…
One of the obvious—and awesome—perks of writing for Cool Mom Picks is that I get to scope out the newest, coolest products for moms. And sometimes, those products fall into the I-can-only-dream, outrageously chic, over-the-top gorgeous c…
In my early days of parenting, finding beautiful handmade baby gifts was something you really had to work on. But now, they're popping up everywhere. And as we try to pare it down to just our favorites we're happy to discover Cheengoo wh…
Teething babies have been sinking their chompers into colorful, fashionable and safe Chewbeads ever since their bracelets and necklaces started appearing on the coolest new mamas. And now, along with their toddler-friendly teethers and p…
When I finally figured out how to get my babies in a good, tight swaddle, it changed my life. My night life, at least, because mama finally got to sleep. So I mean it when I say a good swaddling blanket makes all the difference in the wo…
Meal time with a toddler can feel like a special kind of hell. Aside from picky eating, the real frustrations for me came in when my little eaters managed to throw what seemed like all of their food on the floor. If you're the type of pa…
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…
Hi Cool Mom Picks. Any recommendations on the best affordable jogging stroller that's ideally lightweight, compact and versatile? -Pamela J. Hi Pamela, Though I will admit right off the bat that I am not a jogger, I have reviewed my shar…
Baby food. Oh, baby food. Some parents love it, but me, I dreaded the mess. Still, your baby has to learn how to use a spoon sometime, and that can be harder than you might think, with all of that scooping, balancing, and mouth-eye coord…
Having three babies in the past nine years has taught me that I need to be able to find what I need in my diaper bag, stat. There is no time for digging around to find the wipes when I'm dealing with a diaper blowout, or for, well, anyth…
As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I'm suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote . Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check…
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…
Ever get the feeling that a new stroller will cost about as much as baby's future college education? Stroller trends over the years have certainly made it seem that way. Which is why I love finding awesome strollers at prices that won't …
Having lived through hundreds of road trips with dozens of children between us all, we're no strangers to the joys (ahem) of keeping your child's car seat clean. Or at least, attempting to. So on behalf or our newest sponsor, Evenflo , m…
None of my kids had any interest in baby pacifiers, which was not for lack of trying on my part, let me tell you. If they had, I know that my germaphobic tendencies mean that I would have carried around lots of extra clean binkies and pa…
I am not a big royal watcher but I can't help but peek at all the adorable photos circulating of Prince George this week as he reaches his first birthday today. I can't even imagine what he's going to to be getting for gifts: A new pony?…
There have been no shortage of clever products made since my kids have emerged from babyhood and the handmade bandana baby bib with a pacifier clip from SevenWhiteRabbits ranks high on that list. It's quite a simple concept but one that'…
Waiting for someone to build a better bassinet? Well exciting news, expectant parents: HALO , creators of those cozy, fool-proof sleepsacks we love , is launching a bassinet called the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper , and trust me when I …