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Britax has recalled certain Chaperone car seats manufactured between September 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011 for faulty harness adjusters that may not properly secure a baby in the event of a crash. Remedy kits will be available by February 6th, at the latest. For details on affected model numbers and instructions on ordering a repair city, visit britax.com.

RECALL ALERT: Britax Chaperone Car Seats (Again).
January 30, 2012
Read more in: Baby News

Sleep Consult, the new e-book from pediatricians and sleep experts Marc Weissbluth and Daniel Weissbluth, teaches parents to get kids to sleep (and sleep well) within the context of their own families. All for a lot less than a sleep consultant would cost: $9.99 at amazon.com.

Weissbluth Does Kindle.
January 30, 2012
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy News

Giggle has just launched a mobile app for its Best Baby Registry so you can create, scan, and manage your registry with your iPhone. Free at itunes.apple.com.

We Can’t Say We’ll Miss The Clunky Registry Scanner.
January 24, 2012
Read more in: Maternity Baby News

The Honest Company, which makes eco-friendly (and super-cute) diapers, wipes, baby bath products, and cleaning products, launches today. Co-founded by Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan, it's a subscription-based service: Stuff gets delivered to your door, a month's worth at a time, for an affordable price. ($79.95 for a month of diapers, for example, and if you sign up soon they'll throw wipes in for free, forever.)  

Honestly Awesome Diapers.
January 17, 2012
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

The new Bugaboo snack tray has a sliding cover and a cup holder; it rotates 90 degrees so you can get your kid out; and it's a breeze to clean. Compatible with the Donkey, Cameleon, and Frog; $39.95 at amazon.com.

Stroller Snacking Just Got Easier. And Neater.
January 16, 2012
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Plum Organics' latest baby food pouches feature whole grains mixed with appealing fruits and veggies. The new flavors are sweet potato mango & millet; plum berry & barley; apple raisin & quinoa; and zucchini banana & amaranth. $1.49 each or $18 for 15 at toysrus.com.  

It’s Never Been Easier To Get Your Kid To Eat Quinoa.
January 03, 2012
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Clek's new convertible car seat is called the Foonf, and it's being hailed as fantastically safe and very easy to install. The design is sweet, too. It won't be in stores till June, but it's available for pre-order now. $475 at mbeans.com.

The Car Seat That Has The Blogosphere In A Tizzy.
January 02, 2012
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Boon's new Swig (available in 2012) comes in short and tall sizes, has spout and straw options, and features a flip-top lid to keep spills to a minimum.

We’ve Got High Hopes For Boon’s New Sippy Cup.
December 22, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler News

The new WarMMuffs from 7 A.M. Enfant are some of the toastiest (and certainly the most stylish) stroller mitts we've seen—available in a bunch of snazzy-chic color combos and styles (including patent with faux fur lining); $39 at 7amenfant.com.

Finally, Stroller Mittens That Don’t Look Like Oven Mitts.
December 21, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Stokke's newest system features a bouncer ($250) that reclines for napping and has a carry handle so you can transport a snoozing baby, plus a day bed ($200) that works with the bouncer mattress. The daybed's rockability and sweet Scandinavian design are pretty nice, too. Available at giggle.com.

A Cool New Bouncy-Napping Thingee From Stokke.
December 13, 2011
Read more in: Baby Buy News

The "sherpa" sleepers from Snug Organics are super-cozy and made from 100 percent organic cotton. Available for $58 at snugorganics.com; sizes 3M to 5T.

Organic Fleece PJs Are Hard To Find.
November 23, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Two co-founders of Sprig Toys have just launched BeginAgain Toys, with engaging (and battery-free) toys organized into categories like Writer (meant to inspire storytelling and character creation) and Inventor (to inspire exploring and building). The first toys in each category, priced in the $15-to-$30 range and made from eco-friendly materials, are available now; they'll soon be carrying additional toddler and baby toys by ImagiPLAY, too.

A Fresh Take On Old-School Toys.
November 21, 2011
Read more in: Toddler Buy

Sesame Street voices are now available for TomTom navigation devices. So little ones can crack up over hearing Bert and Ernie in the car instead of melting down while you try not to get lost. $12.95 at tomtom.com.

A GPS That Helps You—And Entertains Your Kids. Score.
November 17, 2011
Read more in: Toddler Buy News

Gucci's wool GG pattern baby hat ($85 at gucci.com) is just a tad over-the-top. But compared to the label's $90 baby tights, it's kind of practical, too.

Can You Say Statement Gift?
November 15, 2011
Read more in: Baby Buy

The new "Shop the Rainbow" system from Diapers.com allows you to shop for baby clothes by color. You can sort by blue or pink, of course, but also beige, gray, green—even animal print. There are size, brand, style, and gender-sorting algorithms, too, so finding exatly what you need should take about 12 seconds. 

We Love The Way Those Diapers.com Folks Think.
November 09, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy News

The Grinch airs on TBS tomorrow, kicking off the two-month-long season of vintage holiday specials. For deets on the rest (just a few weeks till Rudolph!), check out this very, very detailed TV schedule.

DVR Alert: Here Come The Holiday Specials.
November 04, 2011
Read more in: Toddler Do

We're digging the new version of the Green Toys Dump Truck: made from recycled milk bottles; free of BPA, PVC, and phthalates; and . . . pink!

This Might Be Our Favorite New Toy Of The Year.
November 03, 2011
Read more in: Toddler Buy

More than two years after we reported that health advocacy groups had asked Johnson & Johnson to remove carcinogenic chemicals from its formulation, a new report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says the Johnson's Baby Shampoo sold in many countries, including the U.S., still contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Read the full Baby's Tub Is Still Toxic report here.  

We Prefer Our Baby Shampoo Without Formaldehyde, Thanks.
November 02, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler News

The new cookbook What Chefs Feed Their Kids teaches you how to make what chefs (serious chefs, like Barbara Lynch and Floyd Cardoz) feed their kids. $15.80 at amazon.com.

Meal Ideas For Overachieving Parents.
November 02, 2011
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy Do News

We're digging the clean-lined, eco-friendly PJs from Skylar Luna. At $42 a pop, they ain't cheap. But the quality is great, and the style is both modern and timeless. www.skylarluna.com

There’s Always Room For Another Line Of Good Organic PJs.
October 27, 2011
Read more in: Toddler Buy News
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