All Scoops by Harlan Saroken in New York

Cisco Systems announced yesterday that they’re shutting down Flip Video (which they acquired in 2009), even though it’s the best-selling camcorder in the U.S. As moms who love catching adorable moments on video, we’re bummed. They’ll keep selling until current stock—which includes a set of new designs supporting Japan earthquake relief—is gone.

The two newest entries in the 12-part "Shalom Sesame" DVD series are out just in time to get little ones psyched for the Jewish holidays. Be Happy, It’s Purim and It’s Passover, Grover ($14.99 each) can be pre-ordered now at sesamestreet.org, to ship around March 4.

Silverlicious hits stands February 1st. Pre-order now at amazon.com.

Today the FDA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission jointly issued a warning that infant sleep positioners put babies at risk for suffocation. They suggest that parents stop using infant positioners immediately. For more details and consumer advice, visit fda.gov.

Pretzel M&Ms have arrived. YUM. And no, we won't judge you if you use them for potty training bribes. mms.com

Dyson's new "Air Multiplier" fan has no blades, which means no finger hazards. It also means easier cleaning and no high-frequency "buffeting" to grate on your nerves. Oh, and it works. From $299 (we know, we know) for a 10-inch fan at bedbathandbeyond.com.

Manhattan. Yummy Mummy is slated to open this May, on Lexington Avenue in the 80s. Expect everything from Boppys and Hooter Hiders to shields and Lansinoh. www.yummymummystore.com

Manhattan. Get discounts everywhere, from Kidville and apple seeds to True Religion and Big Drop. $50 at themommypass.com.