Dunecraft has recalled about 95,000 Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs, and Fabulous Flowers. These are not baby toys, but if you have them around for an older child, please know that if they are ingested they can expand and cause intestinal blockage. (This happened to an 8-month-old in Texas.) For details about the recall, visit cpsc.gov.
The angle of Boon's Scrub baby bottle brush makes it easy to get into all corners and crevices. The built-in valve and nipple cleaner is a nice touch, too. $9.99 at booninc.com.
Nuna, the Dutch makers of mod baby gear, had a big hit with the LEAF baby seat. So we're excited to see how parents respond to PEPP, their new compact foldable stroller, and PIPA, their sleek new car seat (which works with PEPP). Both will be available in a f…
Dekor Plus, the beloved diaper pail that holds up to 60 diapers with minimal stink, is now available in hues other than white. The Kolor line currently includes pink, blue, sage, and black. $44.99 at sproutsanfrancisco.com.
The new write-your-own labels from Emily Press are waterproof and dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe, just like their pre-printed labels. Simply write with permanent marker then seal it with an easy-to-apply laminate layer. Smart. $9.99 for a 24-pack a…
J.Crew's very lightweight baby tunic comes in an assortment of adorable fabrics. We especially dig the anchor and thistle prints ($39.50), and the (pricier) Liberty floral ($58). The coordinating bloomers ($24.50-$38) are even cuter. At jcrew.com.
ToddleGreen's single-use liners fit over any potty chair. And they're made of a biodegradable, water-soluble material, so you can just flush them—and the mess. No dealing with cleanup (as long as you remove and flush them quickly, before they start to break d…
Zoku's Slush and Shake Maker can quickly turn just about any liquid-ish ingredients (milk, juice, pureed fruit) into a frozen treat. Which could help curb a tantrum on a hot day. $19.95 at williams-sonoma.com.
Not that we'll need it much over the next few months, but Patagonia's awesome Nano Puff jacket now comes in baby sizes starting at 0 months. So flippin' adorable. $79 at patagonia.com.
So it seems crib skirts are the new crib bling. We're loving the look of Serena & Lily's fresh-for-summer Canopy, Swirl Applique, and Nautical Flag versions. $88 at serenaandlily.com.




