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Tuesday 18 June

Baby gift sets, and how to make them more personal

DIY baby cards | Cool Mom PicksWe admit it: We all want to be the ones at the shower who hand over a gift and get the biggest "awwww..." from the crowd when it's open. Not that it's a contest. Still, if you want to put together something extra-special, it's about putting more thought into the gift than just clicking a box on an online registry. ...

Monday 17 June

Making hard floors cozy, one little tushy at a time

Bla Bla Kids Playmat at Cool Mom PicksWood floors are beautiful, easy to clean...and a wee bit hard on tiny little tushies. If your littles need a good place to get cozy, we're loving these beautiful, well-made, and perfectly sized bean bags and travel playmats. ...

Monday 10 June

Dream a little dream of your baby (finally) asleep in a cozy bassinet

Babyhome Dream baby cot at Cool Mom PicksWith my first two kids, the bassinet was a bedside fixture for at least the first month or two after their respective arrivals. Clunky and awkward, it was not exactly a charmer -- and my wakeful babies didn't seem too impressed, either. This time around, I'm trading up. ...

Monday 03 June

Get in The Shade: the all-purpose, all-weather protector for baby

The Shade car seat cover at Cool Mom Picks I firmly believe that the rule that applies to dogs should also apply to babies: always ask before touching. (Hey, let's add pregnant bellies to that list, too).

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Tuesday 28 May

Juuuuust right: baby bottles go thermal

organicKidz thermal baby bottles at Cool Mom Picks Oh, the bottle stage. I remember jiggling wailing, hungry babies whose only goal in life was to get some warm milk, and those minutes of waiting for bottles to warm would seem like hours. This time around, I've discovered a fantastic alternative to those dreaded bottle-warming-minutes. ...

Wednesday 01 May

What to buy for twin babies? Reader Q&A

Strollers for Twins: Review on Cool Mom Picks

I'm having twins and I need everything. Where do I start? Please help! -Julia

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Tuesday 23 April

The new Phil & Ted's Poppy high chair converts to a not-so-high chair

Poppy High Chair by Phil & Ted on Cool Mom PicksYou know what's always a major disappointment? When an amazing company like Phil & Ted's releases a great new baby item after my babies are already too grown up to need it.

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Saturday 13 April

Bumbleride Indie: Is it too dated to call it the Cadillac of Strollers?

Bumbleride Indie Stroller | on cool mom picks ...

Monday 08 April

Cool Mom Picks and Gilt Groupe team up for awesome discounts on cool baby gifts

gilt cool mom picks must-haves for babySince launching our Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide a few days ago, we've clearly got baby gifts on the brain. So it's perfect timing to continue helping out new mamas and all their generous friends and family with a baby shower sales event at Gilt today. ...

Sunday 24 March

What do do with the kids' wet bathing suits? Take a lesson from pro surfers.

Waterproof BAGGU Wetsuit Bag on Cool Mom PicksYou know what really irks me? When my boys have their swimming lessons, and then I'm left with several wet trunks and towels when the lesson ends and no wetbag to tote them home.

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Tuesday 05 March

The most beautiful baby sleep sacks: almost as nice as beautiful baby sleep

Bella Bundles sleep bundles on Cool Mom Picks>Until I had a baby, I didn't understand the purpose of a sleep sack. But as a new mama, oh, my eyes were opened. ...

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