Cool Mom Picks - Bedding and Blankets, Burps and Bibs

Sunday 28 June

A baby wrap so pretty you might steal it for yourself

My younger son has always been a big blanket kid; even now, at six, he sleeps with at least one baby blanket every night. My younger son has always been a big blanket kid; even now, at six, he sleeps with at least one baby blanket every night. ... [More]

Monday 22 June

Swaddling blankets for summer

SwaddleDesigns Swaddling Blanket With a baby born in almost every season, I'd have to say that I had the hardest time swaddling my oldest, a July in Mississippi baby. ... [More]

Wednesday 17 June

You always burp the ones you love

You know how you have your everyday jeans and your "fancy" jeans? (Or is that just us suburban moms.) Well these personalized burp cloths from Blume are like those, perfect for when you want your baby to spit up on something a little more stylish. ... [More]

Sunday 14 June

Baby blankets with a softer side

baby blanket from Big Fat Hen I know, it's summer and you're not thinking warm, fuzzy blanket, but really, for those pregnant friends due in fall or winter or those of us with the air conditioning pumping all night, the handmade blankets from Big Fat Hen are a pretty great pick to have on your radar. ... [More]

Wednesday 06 May

Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.

When my son was born there weren't really tons of organic or eco-friendly products like there are today. Honestly I thought I was being environmentally responsible by making sure there was no lead paint on his crib. ... [More]

Tuesday 05 May

You're no bunny til some bunny loves you

bunny baby lovie from Petite Miette I've noticed this odd thing about lovies and security blankets - the kids never like the ones I like. If it's soft, even if it's ugly, they dig it. Go figure ... [More]

Saturday 25 April

Your picnics just got eco-friendlier, at least as far as your butt is concerned

throw n go picnic blanket I'm the woefully unprepared mom at my daughter's soccer games--the one who's sitting directly on the itchy grass (and who will probably forget to brush the grass off her rear end when she stands up). ... [More]

Monday 20 April

Hip bibs - Yes, you read that correctly

Hip Violet Baby Bib Since discovering so many fabulous baby bibs here, I've crossed over to the dark side and now I love dressing my daughter in them. ... [More]

Monday 13 April

Baby blankets that are soft on the eyes, skin and wallet

We're not usually pastel gals around here but in honor of Easter we thought we'd make an exception. Especially for something so cute, so cottony soft as the Cover Me baby blankets we discovered at Little Milk Junkie. ... [More]

Tuesday 07 April

Not your grandmother's quilts

modern bird quilt Say "quilt" and certain words are likely to spring to mind, like old fashioned, patchwork, and grannies--but one look at the incredible modern quilts from Got Me In Stitches and you'll realize that you're way off base. ... [More]

Sunday 29 March

Changing pads with personality (yes, there is such a thing)

Rugged Idea Changing Mat After changing three little bums on the go, I've learned never to underestimate the power of a fantastic diaper changing pad. And while lots of diaper bags these days come with their own pads, the majority tend to be an after thought and not the prime feature. ... [More]