Does anyone else feel like buying sunscreen takes a PhD and two hours internet research? I do. And then I'm too tired to swim. That's why we're happy to share some family-tested sunscreens that we've thoroughly tested-- and we checked th…
Do you have any suggestions for fun, quiet and small toys for a looooong flight/travel day for a 2yo and a 4yo, both boys? Would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks! -Brave mama, Melissa. Crayons and blank paper, activity books, and co…
This is a fabulous day to become a Cool Mom Picks subscriber. If not just for our exclusive discount codes, celebrity trends, and picks you won't find on our site, there's that dandy subscribers-only monthly giveaway like this one: One l…
Sometimes I picture myself like in a movie scene, on the back of a shiny turquoise scooter (yes, in my fantasy it's turquoise, okay?), silk scarf in my hair, cruising around Europe without a care in the world. That's not likely to happen…
Whether you've got one kid or four like me, it's tough traveling on a long road trip. Hey, it's even hard just going out to dinner with all your baby gear essentials sometimes. But this new pick is so practical, so cool, it's become far …
I've got to be honest, the Snooze Shade is the kind of product I dream of being able to use more. Because, well, my babies don't generally start sleeping in the first place. But for anyone with a baby who actually does sleep, the Snooze …
I'll say it: the bathing suit choices for little girls are abhorrent these days--teeny string bikinis, plunging v-necks, high cut briefs, ruching at the "cleavage" presumably to create more of it. It's making me crazy. To say nothing of …
We all know that any time you go on the road with kids , it's not really a vacation, it's a trip -- but that doesn't mean you can't pack in style. In fact, the right suitcase can really get you in the vacay state of mind. Even if you are…
My 4-year-old-any-second-now daughter is at the age where she's learned there's more to the world than just home, store, and school. She's asking about the places she can visit after a plane ride or two, and while most of them involve th…
You're going to think I'm crazy, but believe me when I tell you that the Orbit Baby infant car seat has totally changed my life. It comes with the Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System G2 --which includes the amazing stroller frame, too-- an…
I don't care if Toronto hasn't quite gotten the spring memo yet-- I'm already dreaming about park visits and picnic lunches. And when I spotted this adorable insulated picnic lunch bag at ModCloth, I fell in love. And I knew right away t…
It's sleek, sporty, and goes from backpack to messenger bag in less than thirty seconds. But, unlike those $60,000 convertibles, it won't mess up your hair, and you probably won't swallow a bug while using it. Oh, and it's called Annie. …
If you could see the ground-in crayon and magic marker stains all over the back seats of our minivan, you'd understand why I'm so fond of a cool portable drawing tablet that uses nothing more than water, and generates no mess at all. As …
There's a hot new baby carrier that just might exceed all your baby carrying dreams. Except for the one where you're carrying a baby while riding a magical unicorn with Ashton Kutcher. It's called the Nordic Carrier, made by our friends …
Finding a meal that satisfies all members of my families is a mission impossible these days. Add a baby just starting solids into the mix and that spells H-E-A-D-A-C-H-E. But there's a new line of organic baby foods that just might do th…
Over the course of a mama's diaper bag carrying years, there will be times she may curse that heavy bag and long for the carefree and fabulous purses of her youth . But as time goes by, that longing to be rid of the diaper bag turns into…
Now that my nineteen month old has officially reached the dreaded "dropsy stage," I try to attach everything I can to her stroller and high chair, from her sippy cup to her toys. So, when I found the MoMA Shapes and Colors Stroller Cards…
We've been such fans of Beatrix NY over the years (you might know them as Dante Beatrix), because everything they make is pretty much awesome. Their motley little menagerie of creatures range from robots to bunnies to not-particularly-sc…
I'm a big believer in traveling with kids . It's never too early to expose them to other cities, other cultures, other foods, and hopefully, the ability to behave on an airplane. (Oh please oh please!) I'm always looking for travel goodi…
If your resolution includes cutting back on plastic water bottles, and doing it with style (what? that could be a resolution) then we have an awesome new option for you. Café Press has teamed up with Paul Frank to create a design-your-ow…
My daughter used to be the kid who would try anything. She liked broccoli. She ate eggs. She even liked horseradish. My husband and I would brag about it. Well, now she's a typical, picky three-year-old and she has a few eating quirks. O…
This Christmas, I'm dreaming of... white sand beaches, umbrella drinks, and menus in a language that is not my first. Oh, and a phalanx of babysitting-ready grandparents. All of that seems slightly more within reach with this super cool …
My son just got his first booster seat for the car. Long after many of his friends. Not because he's small. Just because I haven't been rushing to get him out of the old car seat. It's safe, it's functional and we like it. But there come…
I'm definitely an eco-minded person, but I don't think I'm alone when I admit that sometimes convenience wins out over conscience. For years I've stuffed my son's lunch box with pre-packaged snacks or plastic snack bags, but I think I've…