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Latest in Backpacks, Lunchboxes + Bags for Kids

Sunday 26 May

Summer camp backpacks with serious standout style

MadPax BLOK backpack on Cool Mom PicksThe first summer I sent my son to day camp, I tried to cram his lunch, towel, bathing suit, rain jacket, and various other doodads into his cute little preschool backpack. Epic mommy fail. ...

Thursday 02 May

Adorable new lunchboxes for kids that are recycled. But you'd never know it.

Kids' eco-friendly owl lunch bag on Cool Mom Picks

I take lunchbox shopping verrrrry seriously. I need a durable, reusable lunch pack for the kids that is insulated, looks great, is eco-friendly, and stays closed (so the leftover crumbs don't take up residence in my car). Take it from a woman who just took on a thousand goldfish crackers wreaking havoc in the trunk: we've found a fabulous new option.

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Saturday 06 October

Fighting childhood cancer with the strength of 1000 ladybugs

Juju Ladybug | BeatrixNYBefore I was a cool mom, I was a cool aunt with very high standards. Lucky for me, being a cool aunt in New York City isn't tough, as fabulous boutiques beckon from just about every other corner. ...

Friday 05 October

Japanese anime-inspired diaper bags? We say Tokidoki!

Tokidoki + Ju Ju Be diaper bagDiaper bags are kind of like minivans. They are super practical, but don't exactly scream funky fresh. But this new Tokidoki and Ju Ju Be diaper bag collaboration is like taking your Honda Odyssey and making it a low rider. ...

Monday 17 September

Pop art placemats that pack a punch

Personalized Pop Placemats | PsychobabyAh, the poor humble placemat. Sure, placemats serve a noble purpose: to keep spills and mess (somewhat) contained. But have you ever fallen in love with a placemat? ...

Wednesday 05 September

Esperos Backpacks - Buy a bag and help send a kid to school

ESPEROS Backpacks - buy one for your kid, give an education to anotherDuring this back-to-school season, it can be kind of easy to forget that there are some kids in the world who don't go to school at all. But you can help--all with the purchase of a super-cool bookbag or backpack from an amazing company.
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Tuesday 28 August

6 of the best of the robot backpacks for kids

Kids' robot backpacksIt's 2012, and we still don't have our jet packs, hovercars, and personal house-cleaning robots. But we have found that robot backpacks are super hot, so we've rounded up a fantastic collection of the very best ones, to keep your kid company at school. ...

Thursday 23 August

Lunch bag and sandwich bag value packs make back to school eco-friendly and affordable

I've always liked I've always liked BuiltNY's lunch totes, so much so that I own a few of them myself. I can assure you they've all stood the test of time. And the test of peanut butter. ...

Monday 13 August

The only Back to School Shopping Guide you'll need: ours!

The summer is almost officially over and that means one thing: The launch of our sixth annual Back to School Shopping Guide, featuring close to 150 goodies that will make your little and big kids' school year the coolest one yet. 


You'll find everything from cool preschool backpacks and lunch boxes, to hip back-to-school clothes for kids and tweens, parents' lifesavers, free printables, plus exclusive discount codes galore, all in one handy place. 

Cool Mom Picks Back to School Shopping - Lunch Totes
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Tuesday 07 August

What's cool and on sale at Old Navy for Back to School? More than you might think.

Preschool Girl Outfit/ Old Navy Back To School SaleOnce again, we're super happy to be working with Old Navy--and not just because it's so fun/weird to see Jason Priestly in their new TV ads. If you haven't checked out their insanely good sale online yet (seriously, there is a lot under $10 and tons of tees for $5), I've put together just a few looks for boys and girls. ...

Tuesday 17 July

Adorable toddler backpacks and big kid backpacks that you won't be replacing by October

Kids' backpacks by SoYoung MotherI learned the hard way, as have many parents, that if you buy a cheap backpack for your kid, even your toddler, you will be buying a second (and possibly third) backpack before the school year is through. So now I look for good quality, functionality, and still a cute design. ...

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