Serena & Lily’s new crib bedding collections are absolutely stunning. Of course our favorite set costs $969 (go figure). But they’re still beautiful to consider. serenaandlily.com
Serena & Lily’s new crib bedding collections are absolutely stunning. Of course our favorite set costs $969 (go figure). But they’re still beautiful to consider. serenaandlily.com

Volume 2 of Pixar's brilliant "Short Films Collection" DVD is apparently "coming soon"—a few sites already offer downloadable bootlegs. But in the meantime, we love that you can purchase many of the Pixar Shorts right from iTunes. A brilliant complement to your arsenal of iPhone apps. Follow the links at pixar.com.

Minted has a sweet collection of pre-printed, full-size "From:/To:" Valentine's Day cards for kids. minted.com

EarCheck is a handy little gadget that looks and works kinda like an ear thermometer—only its purpose is to detect the presence of middle ear fluid (a fairly trustworthy indicator of an ear infection). Appropriate for ages 6 months and up. $49.95 at earcheck.com.

Kipu Organics' Kimono-style (a.k.a. side-snap) bodysuits are made with really soft organic Pima cotton and eco-friendly dyes. Oh, and they're seriously cute. $25.99 at greenwardshop.com.

Blokz Party Candles look—and yes, even stack—just like Legos. $8.95 for a set of six at spoonsisters.com.

The "Pediatric Fever Fighter Dosing Card" is a simple but brilliant invention: a double-sided card with an inner sliding sleeve that quickly highlights the exact dose of infants' or children's Acetominophen or Ibuprofin, according to your child's weight—which is, by the way, the right way to calculate the dosage (rather than by age). $3.99 (and free shipping) at meinsteininnovations.com.

Nomie Baby, inventor of the brilliant slip-on car seat cover, has just introduced its second product: the Cozy Up stroller blanket. It's warm and stylish (as expected), but gets bonus points for its washer/dryer-friendly fabrics (no pilling!), handy pocket pouch, and gentle price ($39.95 for the infant size; $48.95 for todder). Available at nomiebaby.com.

We're counting the days until the launch of Zulily, a new webshop offering steep daily discounts on gear and clothes for moms, babies, and kids. Sign up now to become a "founding member" and receive $10 off your first purchase. Zulily.com

The new custom stroller canopies from U.K.-based Little Lunalu come in smart, traditional fabric patterns like paisley, camouflage, and houndstooth. Around $90 (plus ~$16 shipping) from littlelunalu.com.
