Cool Baby Kid

You’re Not the Boss of Me {Book Review}
Posted on July 22, 2010 9:15 AM
Betsy Brown Braun is an inspiration: a child development and behavior specialist, best selling author, former teacher and creator of Parenting Pathways who offers private consultations, seminars and more about parenting. Taking her knowledge beyond the classroom, her first book Just Tell Me What to Say offered advice for parents about navigating the crazy world [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: Kids Like Candy? Sugar Free Ring Pops!
Posted on May 18, 2010 5:00 AM
Cool Tip: For special treats, long trips, birthday parties, or bribes (did I say that?) a little candy can go a long way. Even consumed sparingly, the sugar factor is an issue. Sugar-Free Rings Pops not only serve as a treat and piece of jewelry, but the new sugar-free version eases some parent guilt too. [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: Kids’ Room Decor Giveaway & Six Flags
Posted on May 11, 2010 5:00 AM
Cool Giveaway: Artistic Sensations, a unique childrens room decor site carrying kids furniture, bedding, room decor allowing you to search rooms by theme is giving away two sets of their Imagination Squares Wall Decor panels (set of 2). Enter by visiting their site, choosing your favorite product and commenting back here. Exp. 5/25/10. Disclosure Extra Entries: A sample product [...]
Smart Sites Thursday: Baby Banz Giveaway & Fisher Price
Posted on April 29, 2010 10:00 AM
Smart Giveaway: Enter to win a Baby Banz combo set (includes bucket hat and sunglasses) plus sunscreen for sun protection for baby by visiting their site and commenting back here with your favorite product & design. Ends 5/13/10. Read our disclosure and contest rules including winner notification. Smart Site: Fisher Price dedicates an online site for online [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: $25 Boutique Giveaway, New Prize Rules
Posted on April 27, 2010 2:00 AM
Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a $25 gift certificate from My Baby Clothes Boutique by becoming a Facebook fan, commenting on their wall and leaving a comment back here saying “I’m a fan!” Receive an extra entry by becoming a Cool Baby Kid Facebook fan. Also, receive an extra entry by visiting their site at and commenting back here on your favorite product. Ends [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: Includes a CSNStores Shopping Spree!
Posted on April 6, 2010 5:00 AM
Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a $50 CSNStores.com Shopping Spree; choose from their extensive selection including baby cribs, kids furniture, strollers and baby gear or toys. To enter, visit their site and comment back here with your favorite selection by 4/13. Read our disclosure and extra entry page too. Smart Site: Coupon sites are all [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: $10 Zulily Coupon Plus Cool App & Tunes
Posted on March 30, 2010 9:40 AM
Cool Coupon: We’ve scored a $10 coupon for Zulily, a popular private sale deal a day site for moms, babies and kids. Bookmark it for daily deals and use code “coolbaby10″ for a $10 discount on your favorite deal. Follow them on Twitter too. Smart Tip: Fisher Price just launched a cool new app to [...]
Quick Tip Tuesday: Educational Picks, Easy Chair & Coupon
Posted on March 23, 2010 10:31 AM
Smart Tip: Check out our new Education Corner with educational toys, picks and tips from baby to big kid. Cool Pick: The Easy Grow “Next” Chair and Highchair grows from baby to child and fits with your home’s decor. Cool Coupon: Tyler Trends kids’ apparel is running a 25% Easter discount on all non-sale items. [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: Deals, Discounts and Outdoor Fun
Posted on March 16, 2010 4:02 PM
Cool Product: We just purchased the Whopper Bouncer from Step2 and can’t wait until the weather breaks to try it out; looks like a blast! Smart Tip: Check out one of my favorite sites for deals, Good Deal Gal. Cool Idea: Use KMart’s Playdate Kit to host your own playdate with outdoor toys. Use code [...]
Education Corner: LeapFrog Reading Tips & A Smart Toy
Posted on March 7, 2010 12:22 PM
As an educator myself with a background in Language & Literacy, no topic concerning kids’ education is as important to me as reading– the cornerstone of educational success. And one company knows how to make education fun…LeapFrog. With a panel of experts on kids’ learning they not only manufacture toys but also offer parents knowledge [...]
Quick Tip Tuesday: Baby Search & Bounce…Woot Woot!
Posted on March 2, 2010 6:00 AM
Cool Product: The Bounce dryer bar has revolutionized how we do laundry. Sounds dramatic, I know, but it’s true. The time it takes to reach for a sheet and put it in the dryer equals three sips of tea I can sneak in before the box of Cheerios spills to the ground. Smart Tip: Check [...]
Got Slobs? Slob Proof! Real Life Design Solutions {Giveaway}
Posted on February 24, 2010 5:24 AM
Let me just say that if you have kids (or a husband…wink, wink) YOU NEED THIS BOOK! When I first agreed to do this review I thought, “I hope this isn’t some fancy decorating book that suggests you spend a lot of money to redo your home” but after reading it I found it is [...]
Quick Tips Tuesday: Short on Time? So Are We…
Posted on February 23, 2010 12:40 PM
Cool Site: Buy and sell kids’ stuff at KidSponge; choose part or all of the profit to be donated to charity. Smart Tip: Use FamilyDoctor.org for health tips for the whole family. Children’s Charity: Get free pancakes today at IHOP and make a donate to Children’s Miracle Network. Subscribe to Cool Baby Kid via RSS [...]
Laugh and Learn DVD Series: DVD Birthing Classes {Giveaway}
Posted on February 15, 2010 6:30 AM
When I found out I was pregnant I was shocked, dubious, and then terrified. I took a test every day for four days just to make sure the baby was still there and then when I was sure I was indeed still pregnant I needed to prepare myself with information. I bought all the “best“ [...]
Beyond the Atractions: Disney World with Preschoolers {Book}
Posted on February 9, 2010 4:45 AM
We’re going to Disney World! Though we’ve been before for a day here or there, this summer we are finally making a full week family vacation and could not be more excited. So when approached to review Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers by Lisa A. Battista, it could not [...]
Are You Ready for Some Football? WalMart $50 GC Giveaway
Posted on February 3, 2010 2:00 PM
With just a few days before the Superbowl, Walmart is cutting prices on several TVs and offering installation packages starting at $99. We’re planning to attend a party Sunday rooting for the Saints to support my friend Bridgette (Experimental Mommy) and her hometown team. Hitting or having a Superbowl party? They are also offering a [...]
OxiClean Max Force Power Packs & Gel Stick Pre-Treater
Posted on February 2, 2010 2:00 PM
You’ve seen the commercials…you know Billy Macys and his OxiClean legacy. But have you actually tried the product? To be honest, before being given two new OxiClean products to test last week, I never tested them out myself. In mid-February OxiClean Max Force Powder Packs and Pre-Treater Gel Stick hit the shelves. To get ready [...]
Picnick: Photo Editing Site With Tons of Bells & Whistles
Posted on December 22, 2009 4:32 AM
I was first introduced to Picnik at BlogHer this summer, though it was a few months before I had the chance to try it out. Looking for a fun way to spice up the Cool Baby Kid contributor page, I remembered seeing some cool things Picnik offered and decided to use two photo editing features: [...]
Cool Tip: When & How to Potty Train
Posted on December 19, 2009 6:45 AM
Though some studies show the average age for potty training for girls to is 20-29 months with boys training closer to 31 months. Since every child is different, look for signs your child is ready to potty train. When ready, we first got our daughter used to the idea by reading books and showing her [...]
Safeway: Grocery Delivery Makes Us Jealous {Giveaway}
Posted on December 17, 2009 11:27 AM
The beach…warm weather…these are just some of the things missing up here in the Northeast. Add Safeway to the list. A grocery store that delivers to your home? That’s way too cool for us, of course we don’t have one. And while Cool baby Kid is thrilled to bring you this giveaway, we are slightly [...]
Celebrate National Play-Doh Day with Miss Brittany
Posted on September 16, 2009 1:32 PM
Did you know one of our most beloved childhood toys has its own holiday? Invented in 1955 in Ohio for a school teacher to use with her children, Play-Doh has since become a favorite among children. And to commemorate National Play-Doh Day we wanted to share one company who not only created a safe, organic [...]
Frank & Me:Original Stroller Blankets, Kids’ Wallets & More…
Posted on June 10, 2009 12:07 PM
Ten steps, pick up the sippy cup. Five more steps, “Hitting isn’t nice…don’t hit your brother.” Less than a minute later, stop to pick up the blanket. If you’ve even walked more than 15 feet with the kids or (imagine it) even attempted to get in a run with him, her or them, you know [...]
Paci Sitter & Toy Sitter: A Stylish Solution to MIA Baby Items
Posted on June 4, 2009 3:06 AM
Being a happy parent means keeping your baby happy. Part of keeping them happy means having that pacifier, sippy cup, or toy at arms length. That’s where TutmiNYC.com ownvers Michal Prevor, mother of two, and Irit Maor, mother of three, bring fashionable and practical solutions. Seasoned by the experience of trying all the toy, pacifier, [...]
Top 20 Baby & Kid Products You Can’t Live Without
Posted on January 14, 2009 4:49 AM
OK, so I can’t count. There are currently 24 picks on my top twenty list. After wrangling with which to take off as new ones are added, I finally decided I’ll just have to chance that my readers don’t think I’m terrible at math and just can’t pick 20 best. And that I am terrible [...]
Guest Cloth Diaper Review: Blueberry Diapers
Posted on December 22, 2008 4:14 AM
Since I’ve never used cloth diapers myself, but wanted to pass along a review of Blueberry Cloth Diapers to my readers, Mollie, a Cool Baby Kid guest reviewer, tells us what she thinks. There are basically three types of cloth diapers: a prefold diaper for which you need a corresponding cover, a pocket diaper which [...]
Cool Tip: How You Can Keep Your Kids Organized
Posted on December 7, 2008 2:00 PM
This is a great question. Reading to your child is such an important activity. It is a great time for bonding, it’s educational and instills a valuable habit in your child’s life from a young age. But, books can become clutter very easily. What is a parent to do? ~Organize books by category. In our [...]
Someone Spoil Me & Other Gift Tips
Posted on December 4, 2008 4:03 AM
I recently received an email which asked, “There are so many cute products on your sites plus the gift guide, but what I really want to know is where are you shopping this holiday?” So I’ve decided to take a review break today and answer that very excellent question. My real-time holiday gift buying tips:I [...]
Toddler Discipline Help: The Time Out Pad
Posted on December 3, 2008 4:05 AM
No one loves time out. I tell my students all the time that there is nothing worse than having to disciplinethem; I’d much rather they discipline themselves. Inevitably, whether we’re talking 13 year olds or my own toddler, the limits are pushed and consequences are inevitable. Though we’ve used time outs fairly successfully, the Time [...]
The Baby Kid Blogs Are Born!
Posted on November 20, 2008 3:57 AM
It’s been one year since the birth of Cool Baby Kid. To celebrate, I’d like to announce two new Baby Kid Blogs today! Smart Baby Kid, like it’s mama blog, reviews products and resources for youngsters. And while cool products are fun to find, educational ones deserve their very own site. Finally I’m able to [...]
Preparing for Baby: Baby Lists by Elaine Farber
Posted on November 11, 2008 4:14 AM
Not to be confused with Ferber–a moment of quiet reverence for the man who helped both of my children to sleep through the night– Elaine Farber’s book, Baby Lists, is another must-have in the “preparing for baby” book department. Actually, I think both Ferber and Farber’s books will be the ones I’ll give to expecting [...]
The Holidays Are Here! Time to Order Photo Cards…
Posted on October 18, 2008 4:49 AM
Doodlebug Dezigns Holiday Photo Cards Too early to kick off the holidays? Never. While I haven’t even found Christmas outfits for the kids yet (much to my mother’s dismay) some of my friends have already ordered their holiday cards! Cool Baby Kid readers already know I was thrilled with Doodlebug Dezigns for my son’s birth [...]
Create Your Own Cakes: Easy As 1-2-3
Posted on October 4, 2008 3:26 AM
Cakes by Me I’m not a Martha Stewart type by any means. However, my new favorite thing in the world is a company called Cakes by Me which allows you to create your own professional-looking cakes. This month I was in charge of dessert for our “Gourmet Club” (couples who cook and share recipes.) I [...]
Belt Alternative for Little Pants
Posted on September 26, 2008 4:00 AM
Dapper SnapperSeriously? I didn’t think of this? Doesn’t it kill you when someone has a terrifically simple idea that you know you should have thought of! Here’s a perfect example. My daughter has always been in the 10% of her weight since being born (two weeks late I might add) just under 6 lbs. Needless [...]
Clean Hands, Healthy Kids
Posted on September 21, 2008 11:48 AM
Dial Complete: Campaign for Clean HandsTis the season for colds, and my daughter is already leading the pack. According to Dial’s Campaign for Clean Hands website, kids average six to ten colds a year. And the best prevention? You guessed it…clean hands. Dial Complete, a foaming antibacterial hand soap, not only kills germs but comes [...]
Grobag Egg Room Thermometer, One Cool Company
Posted on July 24, 2008 5:13 AM
Every once in a while I find a product that I love so much I want to buy a bunch of them and immediately give to all of my friends and then buy stock in the company. Actually, I should probably invest in the stock first… Anyway, the Grobag Egg is so cool that I’ve [...]
Resource for Family Travelers
Posted on June 3, 2008 5:42 PM
Child to Go Website Preparing for an overseas trip with a baby and toddler is a bigger undertaking than I first imagined. After putting together a list, I set out to find some of the travel gear. I found Child To Go which is a packing mother’s best friend. With an extensive inventory of travel [...]
Chic Nursing Covers for Breastfeeding Moms
Posted on April 3, 2008 9:14 AM
When my daughter was 6 weeks old we took her to Disneyworld; my cousin Nancy, who breastfed four girls, laughed when I ran off to hide and feed the baby, telling me I’d have to learn to nurse in public. Thanks for the lesson! And thanks to Bebe Au Lait who makes the nursing in [...]
Quick Zip Crib Sheets by Clouds & Stars
Posted on March 16, 2008 4:15 AM
It’s time to change the crib sheet…do you untie every single bumper pad tie in order to take the mattress out or struggle to pull the mattress over the bumper pad? I used to hate this chore and would stare down at the sheet and wonder, “Does it really need to be changed?” The Quick [...]
Advice from Baby to Child, Sleeping to Feeding…
Posted on February 22, 2008 4:26 AM
American Academy of Pediatrics: Birth to Age 5My sister-in-law, who has three children, gave me this book. This is the same person who, when I told her I couldn’t take the constant night wakenings at five months old, laughed as I said, “Yes, I’ve let her cry for a good 2-3 minutes!” She put me [...]
Clean Baby’s Face Gently; Perfect for Toddler Too
Posted on January 24, 2008 4:18 AM
Pampers Sensitive WipesThis one may seem obvious, but when Bella was a baby I searched everywhere for a product gentle enough to clean her face. After discovering Pampers sensitive wipes there’s been no turning back. We buy them in bulk and stock up the changing stations, feeding station (drawer next to high chair), and diaper [...]
Saving for Kid’s College; Free Money, Seriously!
Posted on January 15, 2008 6:42 AM
UPromise College Savings Program I can’t believe I didn’t learn about this sooner! Here’s the skinny: register with upromise.com and then register your credit cards, debit cards, grocery etc. Every time you shop, a percentage of the money you spend will go into your child’s UPromise account if the store or company participates. An even [...]
Tips for Making Hair Bows
Posted on December 26, 2007 7:45 AM
Help with Hair Bows In the past year I’ve learned a bit about the world of baby and toddler girls’ hair. Here are some tips I’ve collected so far: Baby- To make your own headband, buy stretchy lace at Joanne Fabric, measure on baby’s head for size and sew together. Sew a small loop around [...]
Buying Baby Books
Posted on December 20, 2007 2:13 PM
Sandra Boynton Books The task of choosing baby books can be daunting. With so many options, I’ve decided to make it simple and give you the absolute best (according to Bella). Presenting…Sandra Boynton! See how easy? Now all you have to do is buy these books and read them to your little one! The cool [...]
Sleep Better with Baby: Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper
Posted on December 11, 2007 8:40 AM
Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper You ask: “What is your #1 favorite piece of baby equipment you couldn’t live without?” Here it is. I scrapped my bassinet for the Arm’s Reach Co-sleeper and slept better than ever since I was able to reach over and grab the baby, nurse her, all while barely awake. I was also [...]
Blogroll & Other Cool Links
Posted on November 8, 2007 5:52 AM
These are sites I love for various reasons; if you have some time to spare for blog reading I think you’ll like them too. And when you’re done, be sure to come back to Cool Baby Kid and check out some cool contests or our Top 20 Picks. 5 Minutes for Mom Chic Shopper Chic [...]
Blogging Resources
Posted on November 7, 2007 9:53 PM
So many Baby kid readers ask about blogging basics I created a list of the resources I used when first getting started and continue to use to improve my blog. After creating the blog and writing quality content, your best bet is to spend some time looking at blogs in your niche, explore their links, [...]
Cool Website for Babies & Kids
Posted on November 4, 2007 3:01 PM
Kids & Keyboards When little ones want to take over your keyboard, Kneebouncers is the site you must visit. Any button they press will pop bubbles, play a guitar or drive a train. This is a huge hit in our house! Cool Pick: Piano
Tips on Travelling with Kids: One Baby, One Toddler and An Eight Hour Overseas Flight
Posted on November 1, 2007 9:02 PM
The following is a mini travel journal of our trip to Italy with two little ones. If you’d like to cut to the chase and read about specific travel tips, equipment to take for the kids and ideas for flying with children, scroll to the bottom of this post.Traveling Overseas With KidsOf course we were [...]