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The new PVC-, BPA-, and phthalate-free Naked bathtub from Boon (available in January for babies 0-18 months) comes in five snazzy colors, and looks very, very cool. Plus it’s collapsible so you can hang it to dry. Genius. 

We Can’t Freaking Wait For This Baby Tub.
October 13, 2011
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This November, Lanvin is launching a girls' collection for ages 4 to 10. According to New York magazine, the initial 25-piece collection will include dresses, tees, sweaters, coats, and accessories. (No word yet on whether pint-sized ballet flats will be in the offing.) In any case, it's pretty much guaranteed to both break the bank and be flipping brilliant.

You Might Not Have A College Fund, But Your Daughter Will Look Fab.
May 10, 2011
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If you need a laugh—or a reminder that you aren't alone in your nightly bedtime battles—flip through a copy of Go the F**k to Sleep. There's a PDF version of the book making the rounds on email. But if you want a hard copy of your own, you can pre-order it now for $8.44 on amazon.com.

Oh, Thank God It’s Not Just Us.
May 05, 2011
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The American Academy of Pediatrics just announced new guidelines for car seat safety. Parents are now advised to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until a child reaches the maximum height and weight for a rear-facing seat. (The oft-cited 12 months and 20 pounds guideline, they say, was merely a minimum.)

Breaking News: Revised Car Seat Guidelines
March 21, 2011
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BeautyBar.com (sister site to Diapers.com and Soap.com) just launched, selling high-end beauty and skincare products. You might not find Nars and Chanel there (yet), but you will find a well-edited selection of mainstreamers like Bliss and Dermalogica, plus some cool cult labels—and they can all be delivered in the same box as your diapers and dish soap. Brilliant.

The Founders of Diapers.Com Make Life Easier—Again.
November 16, 2010
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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.

Let’s Just Hope They Skip The Chapter On Delivering The Placenta.
November 15, 2010
Read more in: Maternity News

Your kid won’t get the jokes yet, but these new 5-piece dish sets for children—featuring art designed by New Yorker cartoonists—might give you a much needed mealtime chuckle. $19.99 at sillysouls.com.

Pureed Peas With A Side of New Yorker Humor.
November 02, 2010
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The latest from Aiden + Anais: super-soft bamboo muslin swaddlers, reasonably priced at $39.95 for a three-pack.

We’ve Never Met An Aiden+Anais Product We Didn’t Like.
October 27, 2010
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The adorable new bloomers (for baby girls) and boxers (for boys) from Cutey Booty are personalized with an initial across the bum. They’re available in either moda cotton ($24) or earth-conscious bamboo ($26) at thecuteybooty.com.

If Only We Had Something This Cutey For Our Own Booty.
August 18, 2010
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Drop-side crib recalls are par for the course these days, but today's big news was a voluntary recall of 82,000 cribs by Pottery Barn Kids. No wonder the CPSC has voted to basically ban the sale of all drop-side cribs, a measure that will likely go into effect next year.

Even The Drop-Side Cribs From PBK Are Sketchy.
July 14, 2010
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Stella McCartney's second collection for babyGap started rolling out in select stores today, and My Lord, is it adorable. The bubbles, swim suits, dresses, jackets, tees and more are heavy in navys and oranges, and will be available in most stores (and online) by March 30th. Run, don't walk.

Stella McCartney’s Spring Collection For BabyGap Debuts Today!
March 25, 2010
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Graco is recalling 1.2 million Harmony highchairs, due to tipping hazards. There have been nearly 500 reports of loose screws and cracked brackets that have caused the highchairs to tip over. For affected models and information on how to order a repair kit, visit gracobaby.com.

Recall Alert: Graco Highchairs
March 18, 2010
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We just caught wind of nursery décor newcomer Oilo, and OMG are we in love. Super-chic crib bedding, gliders, pendant lamps and pillows in great neutral colors like celadon, taupe and navy. View the entire collection at oilostudio.com.

Dwell Studio, Watch Your Back.
March 12, 2010
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