Annie is returning to Broadway in the fall of 2012, and auditions are in the works. The producers are looking for girls ages 6-12, who can audition in person (there’s an open call in New York City on June 12), or online starting today.
Annie is returning to Broadway in the fall of 2012, and auditions are in the works. The producers are looking for girls ages 6-12, who can audition in person (there’s an open call in New York City on June 12), or online starting today.

DwellStudio will be hosting a sample sale from Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15th: up to 70 percent off baby, kids, and home products. 60 Grand St., between West Broadway and Wooster Sts.; 10am-8pm daily.

The CPSC is warning that certain versions of phil&teds' popular metoo clip-on high chair are unsafe. Apparently, the clamps can easily come loose causing the chair to detach. About a dozen kids have been injured so far. MSNBC reports that phil&teds has not agreed to a national recall and is instead offering a replacement kit that has not been approved by the CPSC. Learn more at msnbc.com.

Bugaboo has introduced a series of brightly colored canopies for spring. The limited edition colors—deep purple, soft pink, tangerine, light green—are sold as separate accessories ($59 for the Bee, $99 for the Cameleon), and will be arriving any day now, at Bugaboo retailers like Giggle and BuyBuyBaby (which will be the only outlet selling the light green canopies).

As we mentioned last summer, Annie is returning to Broadway next year. And now the musical's official website is up, with a teaser page where you can sign up to receive email alerts about production details, ticket sales, and, yes, auditions—a mom can dream, right? anniethemusical.com

The former editor of Cookie magazine has finally launched her new website for moms, momfilter. We say "finally" because we interviewed Pilar Guzman last summer, on the eve of her expected launch of momfilter. Apparently, it took a while longer to get the site up-and-running, but in this case we say better late than never!
Frette, purveyor of fancy hotel bed linens and robes, now has a baby line. The Frette Baby collection includes everything from embroidered Egyptian cotton crib sets (from $250) to cashmere blankets ($225) to, of course, monogrammed velour robes ($95). Available at frette.com.

Yet another Target collaboration that made us do a happy dance: Splendid Littles for Target launched just after Christmas. Same cute stripes, for way, way less. Check out the entire collection at target.com.

Pantone has just announced its 2011 Color of the Year (drumroll, please): Honeysuckle (a.k.a. Hot Pink). Read about the inspiration for the new "It" color, and see how it looks as paint, on bridesmaids' dresses—even on the new Visa card (no joke) at pantone.com.

The new down-filled infant bunting from Ugg comes in three colors (white, tan, brown), and features a cool slit to accommodate a car seat buckle. $125 at uggaustralia.com.

We keep waiting for Moncler to introduce a stroller bag. But until they do, the new SnugglePie is the top of the line. The insanely cozy New Zealand shearling stroller sacks run $350, and work with all five-point harness strollers. Available in caramel and (coming soon!) chocolate, at snugglepies.com.

Ralph Lauren's new fleece-lined quilted stroller bags ($100) come in pink, blue, and of course tartan. Personalize it for an additional five bucks.

Banana-Chocolate Chip Waffles (with hidden carrot puree), anyone? Jessica Seinfeld is at it again—sneaking healthy ingredients into kids' meals. Her new book, Double Delicious, hits stands October 26th. Pre-order now at amazon.com ($28.99).

Bugaboo has just announced its latest stroller, the Bugaboo Donkey—a convertible buggy that can operate as a single, or side-by-side double. We can't freaking wait for our Gear Guy to test it out. In the meantime, we hear that the Donkey (named for its aim to be a beast-of-burden carryall for urban families) is the same width as the Cameleon when set up as a mono; in its duo configuration, the Donkey is just six inches wider and can accommodate double seats, bassinets, or car seats—or any combo of the above—or a single seat alongside an expandable side basket, for serious lugging. Available April 2011; price TBD.

Newcomer Bina Apparel officially launches today with a well-edited fall collection of dresses, leggings, turtlenecks, and coats for girls ages 2 to 7 ($28 to $98 at binapparel.com). The downside is your 2-year-old might be better dressed than you.

Williams-Sonoma is recalling about 11,000 Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers (sold from June through July 2010) because they may overheat liquids and food, causing burns to babies and adults. For recall details and info on how to return your Beaba bottle warmer for a full refund, plus a $25 store credit, visit cpsc.gov.

Shirin Kids' Fall/Winter Wood Fairy Collection became available today, and is as chic as you'd expect. Dresses are $80 each, at shirinnyc.com.

The following brands of eggs have been recalled, due to salmonella contamination (eek!): Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps. Read the recall details at FDA.gov.

Method has partnered with CleanWell to launch its first line of disinfectant sprays and wipes, including an antibacterial bathroom cleaner ($5) and all-purpose cleaner and wipes ($4). Available starting this week at Target, and online at methodhome.com.
