Babies

We have covered pregnancy apps in the past like We're Pregnant and Sprout , and now the Totally Pregnant app is another awesome one to add to the ranks. As for me, after recently having baby #3, the shop is closed and I'm done, but seein…

One constant among all my kids is that they loved being swaddled as babies. Though I never considered at the time that there would be such a thing as a QR code swaddle blanket to help me out with this blanket-wrapping art form. With a ne…

If you're looking for an awesome geeky baby gift for a kid who you're hoping will grow up to be the next Marissa Mayer or George Lucas or Carl Sagan, as luck will have it, there's a ton. From onesies to nursery decor and board books, her…

Tracking down the coolest new gadgets for kids is one of our great joys as both parents and picky consumers. Each year sees a ton of launches, but not all of them make it to the next. Here, our very favorite launches of 2013 which both k…

I'm amazed every day at how many tech innovations in baby gear there have been since I had my first daughter nine years ago, many of which we've featured here on Cool Mom Tech. By far, one of the most popular strollers we've shared with …

We're excited to see all the new apps coming out that are optimized just for the new new iOS 7. Including one of the first we've tried: this awesome app that's perfect for those of you in the market for a digital baby monitor. MobiLinc C…

Swaddle your baby with love. With tenderness. With math and science! Don't worry, these swaddlers are totally organic. (Organic science? Hm...sounds like a great baby gift to us.) The lovely 100% organic cotton swaddle blankets from Unco…

The Honest Company , Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan's awesomely pure baby company we've loved featuring on Cool Mom Picks has gone from organic to high-tech with its new mobile app. And it is as good as we expected. The new HonestB…

Recently, I had the pleasure of stopping by The Better Show to share our favorite tech gadgets and gear for new parents. While I love all of them, I have to say the runaway hit on the set--even among the non-parents on the crew--was a tr…

This morning, you might have caught our Editor Liz Gumbinner on the Better Show talking about the coolest tech gadgets for new parents . And if you didn't, well you're in luck because we've got the video right here and links to all the a…

The other day I was cleaning out my daughter's closet and I came across her baby book. About the first six months of her life were complete, but after that, it was pretty spotty. I will say that looking at digital baby book options avail…

Looking for last minute holiday gifts? Don't miss our Pinterest boards , where we've got a bunch all ready for the picking. Or shopping. 1. If only this geeky necklace actually applied to life, and not just stuff on our computer screens.…

Baby's first Christmas is certainly a special one, but if he or she happens to be the offspring of geeks, then not just any handmade stocking or embroidered blanket will do. For the last installment of our Holiday Tech Gifts series, we'v…

We can't help it, we're obsessed with Pinterest! Come join us , and check out these five pins that you won't want to miss. 1. No pockets, no problem, with this cool accessory ! 2. What's red, plays music, and looks like you grabbed it ou…

Having three kids in less than four years meant I was used to living in a state of sleep deprivation. And though my "babies" are now old enough to sleep (mostly) through the night, I am so excited for you new mamas because there is a coo…

It's a onesie! It's a turtle! It's... the most sensitive baby monitor ever. Or it will be. And soon, it'll be helping new parents and their babies, especially those sweet premies, rest a little more easily. Parents with preemies or infan…

Babyproofing, when you're a tech mama, is just a wee bit more nightmarish than for those who don't own 8 million power strips. But maybe this outlet cover will help ease your pain? At $6 for a set of 4, you're probably not going to use t…

I fondly remember trying to track all the "activities" when my first was born, namely, diaper changes, feeding and sleeping. Back then, I had to rely on writing things down on Post-Its (and then forgetting where I left them). Now, there …

Someone recommended I purchase the "Total Baby" app and it doesn't look like it's available anymore in in iTunes. Any similar apps you know of and could recommend for parents of newborns? - Kelly Hi Kelly! When we checked, the Total Baby…

I love the motto that forward-thinking tech companies seem to be using with great frequency these days: Always in beta. However even if your company is your "baby" it's not exactly your baby. Which is who really, truly is in beta. The Be…

There are times as a mom when not only do I wish I had three sets of arms, but three sets of eyes as well. That's why I was interested in a new DIY video monitoring system called iWatchLife . Especially because it's completely free. DIY …

If you're looking for a baby shower gift for the blogger, internet addict, or social media fan in your life, it looks like we've found just the thing. It's hard not to look at the RSS icon baby bib and laugh. Created by the aptly named G…

I'm a new video baby monitor convert ever since I tried the Philips video baby monitor a couple of years ago. But with a few expecting friends and family members asking me for other options, I was interested in checking out the Motorola …

Update: The WebMD app is now available for the Android platform too! Our first baby was born about one week before the first iPhone. The phone was a lifesaver; she was was one of those won't-rest-anywhere-EVER-but-on-your-chest types and…