Nobody wants an ordinary child, so why would you want to shower them with the same gear as all of the other kids on the playground? Whether you’re an excited dad-to-be or a veteran mother of, there’s a whole world of unique decor, toys, clothing and generally awesome items for your kids out there…and by ‘there,’ I mean the Internet. These are some of the best blogs to visit before you shop for the coolest little people in your life.
Buy Modern Baby
If your home’s style leans towards minimal and modern, there is no reason why that aesthetic shouldn’t extend to your child’s space. A branch off from the retail site, buymodernbaby.com the blog of the same name is ideal for parents who don’t want ruffles, duckies, licensed characters or shabby chic. Serving up simple, sophisticated and modern for kids, you’ll love the Real Room Tours just as much as the product-heavy posts.
Green parenting isn’t just a passing fad. For many, growing our families inspires us to look for new ways to shop for, tend to and entertain little ones while keeping our carbon footprint in mind. With the motto, “Sustainable design for the next generation,” they present products that are created responsibly, yet still appeal to a modern sense of style.
You can open up your mailbox to see what’s new in the world of toys that go “DING! “¡HOLA!” and “Peek-a-boo!” When you’re looking for something unique, handmade, super cool and out of this world to please a special small fry, there’s KidCrave. Covering everything from games and decor to clothing and accessories for children, each one of their picks will inspire an excited, where-did-you-find-this? reaction.
Want to know what hippest kids are into, but only have time for one blog? Then you better tune into Cool Mom Picks. With a focus on non-mainstream products and services, particularly those from indie or emerging designers and women-run companies, this site is the Internet version of that friend who always seems to know what’s new and now.
What’s a mom to do when she can’t find all the little things she wants for her daughter in one place? Start a blog, of course! At least that’s how Kenziepoo came to be. Rachelle (Kenzie’s mum) has created a space that inspires parents with a plentiful collection of posts featuring to-die-for nursery decor, original baby gear, trendy clothes and other fabulous items for kids.
Tim Jacobsen
Cool Material is a hobby-turned-profession for online publisher, Tim Jacobsen. After starting a top 300 Internet retailer and holding a couple of SVP positions, his passion for social media, online marketing, and entrepreneurship drove him to branch out on his own. Started in 2008, the men's lifestyle blog covers everything from entertainment and technology, to art and style. Cool Material reaches out to over 600,000 readers each month, but the site’s hip, of-the-moment content and honest reviews continues to grow that number daily. Outside of his Internet world, Tim enjoys bicycling, poker, and traveling with his family.