Cool Mom Picks From February 2008

Friday 29 February

Pediped Goes Big

Pedipeds are a dream come true for those of us in need of a stylish yet baby-foot friendly alternative to leather booties for our crawlers and cruisers. But now our big kids can enjoy Pedipeds too, thanks to their brand spanking new Flex line. ...

Friday 29 February

"Just One More Book," Definitely Preferable to "Just One More Cookie"

My three-year-old daughter (the little angel) has entirely too many dumb books, which is killing me softly, because why waste time on dumb books ever in your life? ...

Thursday 28 February

Giving Cold Shoulders the Cold Shoulder

I admit (don't kill me, urban fashionistas) that I mourned the day pashminas went out of style. I loved the versatility of this great piece and was glad to tuck one into my bag to keep for unexpected forays into too-cold offices or airplane cabins. ...

Thursday 28 February

Eau de Notbabyfood

If you're suffering from Postpartum Fragrance Rut (PPFR) but you're not ready to delve back into the world of $70 an ounce eau de parfums, I definitely recommend checking out Elizabeth Morrison's artisanal theme fragrance collection. ...

Thursday 28 February

You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Wallhanging

Looking out on the morning rain, I used to feel uninspired. But then I found wooden wall art. And super cuteness transpired. ...

Wednesday 27 February

Tees That Inspire Imagination

I always get happy every time another talented graphic designer decides to spawn, because it means the talent gets redirected from gig posters or shampoo packaging to cool duds for kids.

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Wednesday 27 February

One Way to Distract Them From the Overcooked Meatloaf

This new limited placemat collection features two of Matte Stephens' well known designs - the monster (orange) and the owl (mustard). ...

Tuesday 26 February

Just Don't Call Them Push Presents

I think that commemorating the joys of new motherhood with a little something something is absolutely awesome. Which is why I'm really taken with artist Kirstin Pinit's Maternal Journey necklaces. ...

Tuesday 26 February

Pillowcases That Could Keep You Up Giggling

I have so much respect for designers who really do innovative things with nursery bedding. And if it's got a sense of humor - all the better. ...

Tuesday 26 February

Children's Books the Way They Used to Be. Literally.

I'm so excited to have discovered (at Toy Fair, of all places) the wonderfully named Seattle-based Laughing Elephant Books. ...

Monday 25 February

Socks To Be You

Socks don't tend to be something moms get excited over. In fact, aren't they the butt of jokes about bad gifts, along with fruitcakes and Dustbusters? ...

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