Editor’s Picks: October 2022

We are fully into fall and that means colder temperatures, pumpkin spice everything, and cozy-at-home must-haves.

This month's picks include eco-friendly jammies from a beloved brand, a new book from a beloved talk show host, and comforting essentials for your home. In many ways, October kicks off the holiday season for families, so enjoy your pumpkin picking and Halloween before the holiday madness sets in.

Check out the Mom.com editor's picks for October below.

Totter & Tumble Morris & Co. The Blackthorn Playmat

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Totter & Tumble
starting icon Starting at $110 from Totter & Tumble
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This playmat for babies combines style and practicality. It's a 1.3 cm thick memory foam pad that keeps babies safe from hard surfaces and provides you with a soft mat for working out or stretching. It's easy to clean, reversible, and comes in various sizes to suit your space.

Gerber® Childrenswear

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Gerber® Childrenswear
range icon From $6.95 to $24.95 from Gerber® Childrenswear
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Now that the weather is cooling off, keeping kids comfy and cozy is a priority. Whether they're wearing casual pajamas, cute dresses, or stylish rompers, our little ones should always feel comfortable in their clothing. Gerber Childrenswear just introduced its newest collection, Our Softest Edit, which is made from sustainably produced, environmentally friendly viscose made from eucalyptus. These buttery soft styles (in sizes 0–3M through 5T) are made to sleep, snuggle, and play! Plus, all the styles are incredibly affordable.

'Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories' by Kelly Ripa

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Kelly Ripa is one heck of a multitasking mama. She is the longstanding host of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, and she just released her first book. We have already torn through this book of essays, and it only became available last week!

PediPocket Blanket

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Amazon

This might look like a regular fleece blanket, but it has an innovative foot pocket. That means your feet will stay warm and covered as you snuggle up on the couch for football, the new Hocus Pocus flick, or anything else. This is essential for colder weather, and there's even a smaller version for kids!

Insta Natural Vitamin C Night Cream

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Insta Natural

With vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, you will wake up to a brighter and smoother complexion. I've been using this for a few weeks now and am happy to report that I look less tired than I feel in the mornings.

Aimee Kestenberg Speak Up Novelty Large Tote

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Aimee Kestenberg

This large tote is perfect for carrying diapers, a laptop, bottles, a change of clothes, makeup, and all the other stuff moms lug around on a daily basis. It's made from soft leather, has removable shoulder straps, and has the message "It's Cool to Be Kind" emblazoned on the front. In other words: This bag is perfect!

Pink Queen Oversized Sweater Dress

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Amazon

Fall means it's time for cozy sweaters, or even better, cozy sweater dresses like this one from Pink Queen. This chunky, oversize dress has a loose turtleneck and would look great paired with your favorite boots. It comes in the color seen here as well as 33 others.

Burt's Bees Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm

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Burt's Bees

Sure, we've got pumpkin spice lattes, but now we have pumpkin spice lip balm. This limited-edition version from Burt's Bees contains pumpkin, beeswax, and coconut oil to keep your lips hydrated and fall-weather ready!

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