All Scoops by Harlan Saroken in Every City

Self-described author of “trashy novels” and NYC mom of three Jill Kargman teamed up with her daughter Sophie (aww) to write an adorable and funny book about preschool politics and gender roles. Pirates & Princesses comes out September 15; pre-order for $11.32 at amazon.com.

Fancy Nancy's first Thanksgiving book, Our Thanksgiving Banquet, debuted yesterday—with 30 stickers that just might keep someone entertained while you're basting the turkey; $4.99 at amazon.com.

Kellogg's has just introduced gluten-free Rice Krispies—they're made with brown rice, and without the barley malt that's in the regular Rice Krispies. And yes, there's a recipe for gluten-free Rice Krispie Treats.

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.

The latest installment in the posh series, Fancy Nancy: Aspiring Artist, hits bookstores on March 1. Pre-order for $8.66 at amazon.com.

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.

They may look like oven mitts, but Nomie Baby’s new “strittens” (as in "stroller mittens") are a pretty cool way to keep your hands toasty on winter strolls. They stay attached to your stroller handle (and they work with any kind of stroller), so you’ll never forget them as you rush out the door. $30 at nomiebaby.com.

The most exciting thing about the new iPhone 4 is the front-facing camera, which enables video chat. Hallelujah for working moms! On sale June 24; available for pre-order starting June 15 (from $199).

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

Knock off 49 minutes of your summer weekend commute with Sesame Street's latest DVD release: Best of Elmo 2. Available on Amazon.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.

One of our favorite gifts to give are these adorable (and practical) insulated lunch totes—great for stashing cold snacks and beverages for the car, the beach, the park . . . We've seen them at MonogramChick ($20), ida claire (pictured, $24.50), and My Little Sunshine ($23).

Somehow we missed the news that Liberty of London was doing a line for Target, but it's arrived and it's damn cute. Beyond the expected home accents, they've got adorable piggy banks ($9.99), crib bedding ($99.99) and infant wear. Check out the complete collection at Target.com.

The brilliant thing about Cheerios is that they're simultaneously a snack and an activity. Hence the cleverness behind the Cheerios Play Books: toddlers complete the pictures on each page by placing Cheerios in just the right spots. Then, of course, they eat them. From $6.99 at Amazon.com. 

Piggy Paint is a line of non-toxic, odorless nail polishes for kids. They've also got a low-odor nail polish remover that's gentler on the gag reflex. Polishes are $9.99 at piggypaints.com.

Hallmark's recordable storybooks play back a pre-recorded voice reading the story, page-by-page. (Perfect for out-of-town grandparents.) Choose from three books, including "The Night Before Christmas." Available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.

With Crayola's "Lights, Camera, Color!" feature, you can upload your own photos to the Crayola website and convert them to coloring book pages. No joke. It's the coolest thing ever. It takes two seconds, but you need an "access code," which you can find on the inside of specially marked boxes of crayons—or you can try using our code: PR24QCHT. Test it out at crayola.com

Mabel's Labels has brought back their super-cute holiday gift tags and snowflake-themed address labels—and they're 30% off (today only!) at mabel.ca.