We don’t know whether to hug or curse our Miami Scout for discovering Chocolate Pirate’s Booty—available exclusively at Whole Foods. Yum.
We don’t know whether to hug or curse our Miami Scout for discovering Chocolate Pirate’s Booty—available exclusively at Whole Foods. Yum.

Blanqi's maternity bodystylers lift, smooth, and cover a whole lot more than just the bump. Plus, they double as layering tanks. Kinda brilliant. Available in nude and black; from $68 at blanqi.com.

Reading What to Expect When You're Expecting is a rite of passage for most first-time moms. Now the 20-million-copy-selling pregnancy bible is being made into a rom-com, telling the parallel stories of five pregnant couples, Love Actually style. Due in 2012.

Kudos to the makers of Bobble, for creating reusable water bottles with built-in filters. Brilliant! Just fill 'em up with tap or fountain water anywhere you go, and squeeze out the fresh, filtered water to fill your kid's sippy, prepare a bottle of formula, or keep your own dear self hydrated. They're BPA-free (of course), available in six bright colors, and can be used about 300 times before the filter needs to be replaced. $9.95 at waterbobble.com.

The Social Security Administration has just released the official list of the most popular baby names of 2009. New in the Top Ten for boys: Noah and Jaydon; for girls: Mia. Read the complete list at socialsecurity.gov.

Citibabes Soho is inviting expecting moms for a fun day of prenatal classes and workshops, complimentary spa treatments, big giveaways, and talks by everyone from maternity designer Rosie Pope to Cool Mom Picks founder Kristen Chase to StrollerTraffic's own Publisher (Tara Mandy) and Gear Guy (Jamie Grayson). For an event schedule and to purchase tickets ($20 each), visit citibabes.com.
Hello Hanna's new recycled-paper "sweet stands" are $10.95 for a box of six, at hellohanna.com.

Gilt Groupe and thebump.com are teaming up to host a baby-gear sale, slashing prices on everything from Bjorns and UPPAbaby strollers to diaper bags and blankets. The "Stroll in Style" sales starts Tuesday, April 6th at Gilt.com. (Stay tuned for details on Gilt's maternity wear sale, slated for April 27th.)

. . . But wait. This one is good. As in really, really good. Bump It Up is an hilariously realistic style guide for all four trimesters, with useful tips on rockin' your bump with non-maternity clothes, accessorizing on the cheap, and creating a "faux glow." Brilliant for any expecting mom who needs help thinking outside the sweatpants. Hits stands March 23rd; available now for pre-order at amazon.com.

God bless Spanx for introducing a line of swimwear—just in time for Spring Break. Perfect for hiding those stubborn fourth trimester pounds. One-piece suits are $128-$198 at spanx.com.
