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…
Oh Zutano , I have missed you. We have been sized out of your cute baby goodness for a while now, but I'll have a brand new baby soon and it looks like my timing couldn't be any better. First in my shopping cart for baby's winter wardrob…
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…
Maybe it's the cooler weather, but we just keep discovering funky leggings your babies and kids should be wearing. Like, stat. And now there's another. I've loved the mom-and-pop owned LA shop Chaboukie for their super cool, edgy designs…
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…
If we ask my four-year-old to help out with something, he's taken to tipping an imaginary hat and saying, "Happy to sublige." As in, happy to oblige. How Downton Abbey of him. He's always cracked us up, but when I try to think of specifi…
I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for nice baby blankets -- which is why you see a lot of them around here. Especially handmade ones. I mean, what's more sweet than wrapping your little newborn up in a soft bundle that's one-of-a-…
The hardest person to keep warm in winter always seems to be the baby--they're just too small to layer too much, and I hate trying to wrangle them into a coat. So other than layers of baby blankets , I turn to hats, booties, and mittens.…
We've always been a big fan of BabyLegs for their fun designs and ease of use. I mean, what parent wouldn't love a pair of baby leg warmers that keep those chubby little legs snug while also making diaper changes a breeze? That's why we'…
Around here we've kind of got a thing for shoes (if you haven't noticed) and so we've always loved buying shoes for our babies as much as we do shoes for ourselves. The cuteness factor is just off the charts; one look at teeny little sne…
I probably would've loved the Mother Tucker just for the name itself, but after taking it for a test run, I'm comfortable saying that every nursing mom needs to try this nursing tank right tucking now. Full disclosure: I'm not nursing ag…
Zooties animal baby booties are adorable, if you couldn't tell. Even more adorable? They have a great story that involves providing work, medical assistance, and education to women in Kyrgyzstan, who hand-craft each pair from sheep wool.…
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…
Lately we've seen a lot of quotes misattributed to Shakespeare, but this great one from A Midsummer Night's Dream is the real deal: Though she be but little she is fierce . And we love it on these onesies and tees from mod & mini on BRIK…
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…
If you check out the Cool Mom Picks indie shop at great.ly, you'll find a whole category of cool kids' room decor , and now we have a new artist we're adding to the fold that I think is just wonderful. Rosy Designs is run by a Vancouver …
Like a lot of you out there, I can't live without my favorite handbags , yet for some reason, diaper bags were not at the top of my priority list when I began preparing for baby number one. Now I know better. However I've run into troubl…
Muslin blankets are among my most beloved baby items. They're so perfect for swaddling, shading and about a thousand other baby-friendly things, too--as all of us have been preaching for years. When my kids were babies my favorite muslin…
Well, here I go again. After five years of heavy spousal debate we are expecting a brand new bundle of girlie joy this winter. And YES that counts as my big announcement! We are ecstatic, but we're finding ourselves in the position of sh…
We're always so excited to find a new designer making stylish, modern clothes for babies and kids , because as we've preached for years now, there is more to baby style than appliquéd sequin puppy dogs playing baseball. (Sorry, puppies.)…