Coolest Kids Albums

Anyone who's had a screaming child in the backseat while trying to make it the two hours to grandma's house — or just the two minutes to the grocery — knows that a great kids' album is a must-have! Kids are crazy about music, but unfortunately, too many of the tunes that appeal most to our lil ones can cause a mommy meltdown. Instead of picking the lesser of two evils (whining or crying versus music that kind of makes you want to pull your own hair out), pick up one or all of these 10 CDs, surprisingly cool and totally easy on the ears — even for you mamas who spent your prebaby years front row at every indie rock show in town.