Beaba could have ridden the Babycook wave for a long time, but we’re thrilled to see they’ve expanded the brand with a line of kids’ tableware and utensils. Everything is dishwasher safe and BPA-free; we especially love the soft plates and bowls—microwavable, stackable, and slip-resistent. Shop the entire collection at babycookstore.com. 

Brooklyn-based children's store Pomme has opened a Manhattan satellite, devoted to sizes newborn to 18 months. Petite Pomme, as they're calling it, stocks really fresh stuff you won't find anywhere else—like this Je T'aime Tribecca tote, $22 at the store. So cute. Petite Pomme, 186 Duane Street; www.pommenyc.com

Stork Craft has recalled more than 2 million drop-side cribs as a result of 15 incidents of child entrapment (including four deaths). Read the full report at consumerreports.org.

Method handwash is now available in three holiday scents: peppermint vanilla, hollyberry, and cinnamon bark. $3.99 each at drugstore.com.

Thank you, Pequot Healthcare, for publishing this handy-dandy chart detailing the differences in symptoms among colds, seasonal flu, and H1N1.

Our baby gear guy, Jamie Grayson, is all fired up over Ergo Baby's new Heart2Heart infant insert—for its cool snap-closure (simulates swaddling) and under-the-tush cushion (for proper spine support). $25-$38 at ergobabycarriers.com. 

Skip*Hop's Splash bottle drying rack now comes in a cool translucent/stainless steel combo. $28 at skiphop.com. 

Apparently, flooding at an Atlanta-based Kellogg Co. factory is going to result in an Eggo waffle shortage through the middle of next year. (Truth is, Van's are probably healthier anyway.) Read about the details on boston.com.

Alicia Bell is launching a collection of little girls' blouses for Fall. Her signature ruffled sleeve is irresistible in its new mini version. The Little Bell collection will be available for sale starting in July, and we'll be ordering one in every color for pre-school. Seriously. www.aliciabell.com

Moms who think sugar is evil now have something to serve at birthday parties. www.wateroos.com