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Tada! Shop brings together edited picks from some of our favorite kids’ stores (J.Crew, Tea Collection, Giggle), and lets you shop by brand, gender, or clothing category. The editors report on new items, suggest complete looks, and put all the sale items in one easy-to-find place. It’s the coolest shopping source we’ve seen in a long, long time. www.tadashop.com

Ohhh, Pretty New Webshop Alert.
December 09, 2009
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We're not suggesting you go all Katie Holmes and dress your toddler in reckless footwear, but for those of you with Big Kids in your lives: these adorable monogrammed clogs are $34 at kellyskids.com.

Yes, We Realize Clogs Are Not For Babies.
December 07, 2009
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Any City, USA. We're digging these Giant Noodles ($35) from RSH, our new favorite webshop for gifts and toys we haven't seen everywhere else. roomservicehome.com

Big Fluffy Pipe Cleaners Are Better Than Skinny, Not-So-Fluffy Ones.
November 10, 2009
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Any City, USA. For some super-green baby feeding options, check out the reusable corn bowls, divided plates, and utensils at dandelionforbaby.com.

Corn Spoon Is The New Silver Spoon.
November 09, 2009
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Any City, USA. Well, kind of. Mutsy's newest stroller, the Transporter, is $398. But the bassinet is sold separately, for $150. Still, the whole package is quite a bit less than the other guys'. Available at pishposhbaby.com.

A Combo-Buggy Stroller For Less Than $400? Seriously?
October 28, 2009
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Any City, USA. Stella McCartney's much anticipated children's line hits babyGap and GapKids stores on November 2nd. We can't freaking wait.

The Gap Is About To Get A Whole Lot Cooler.
October 27, 2009
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Any City, USA. We love everything about Kushies' new Baby Banana Toothbrush: the soft little bristles, the bendy handle, and the fact that it's pthalate- and BPA-free. $8.99 at kushiesonline.com.

Yes, There’s BPA In Toothbrushes, Too.
October 26, 2009
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Any City, USA.  Joovy's "Room Squared" playard offers a whopping 10 square feet of floor space. That's way, way bigger (50 percent bigger, to be exact) than the standard pack n' plays. Great for parents who use playards to encourage solo play time for toddlers. Available for $149.99 at buybuybaby.com.

A Pack-N-Play That Seems A Little Less Like A Cage.
October 21, 2009
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Any City, USA. Francie Pants are like diaper covers for the toddler and big-girl set. They're comfy and lightweight, and a total relief for modest moms. Available in a bunch of cute poly-lycra fabrics, for sizes 12 months and up. $16.50 at franciepants.com.

Big-Girl Undies Are Cuter Than Diapers, But Still . . . .
October 19, 2009
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Any City, USA. One Step Ahead's "natural" foam puzzle mat blends in with wood floors—a great option for city dwellers whose living rooms double as play rooms. $39.95 for a 26-piece mat at onestepahead.com.

It’s All About Camouflaging The Play Area.
October 09, 2009
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Dallas, Atlanta. We know how you Southern mamas love smocking, and how you Southern papas love your college football. So we figured you'd flip over Viva La Fete's new Smocked NCAA Collection: dresses ($62), boys' shortalls ($70), and bibs ($30) featuring team logos. Available at bestdressedchild.com.

This One’s For The Southerners.
October 08, 2009
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Any City, USA. Neiman Marcus's annual "The Christmas Book" is out and full of the usual holiday luxuries, like Burberry PJs. Flip through the catalog at neimanmarcus.com.

Apparently, Some People Buy Christmas Gifts Before Halloween Candy.
October 07, 2009
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Any City, USA. There's a new eco-friendly, ergonomically correct baby carrier on the market: The Boba. What makes this one different are foot straps, meant to improve circulation and reduce pressure on the wee one's hips. $99 at sleepywrap.com.

Boba Vies For A Piece Of The Ergonomic Baby Carrier Pie.
October 06, 2009
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Any City, USA. Ritzy Sitzy shopping cart covers are padded, machine washable, and outfitted with various pockets and toy loops for the necessary distractions. From $68 at itzyritzy.com.

We Really Can’t Think Of Anything Germier Than A Shopping Cart.
September 29, 2009
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Any City, USA. Phillipe Starck has created a mini version of Kartell's famous Louis Ghost Chair. The "Lou Lou," as it's called, comes in glossy red, white and black, or transparent crystal, yellow, pink, lilac, green, and light blue. There's also a special Barbie edition. The chairs are $133 at unicahome.com.

Toddler Tushies Look Even Cuter In Designer Chairs.
September 22, 2009
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Any City, USA. The Sipatiniz is a new spill-resistent martini glass with covered edges and a hole for a straw. Hilariously brilliant for keeping cocktails in the glass when toddlers are underfoot (not that we recommend boozing while on duty). $74.99 for a set of four at fabuloustouchgifts.com.

Think Of It As A Sippy Cup For Moms.
September 10, 2009
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Any City, USA. Gather your favorite marker doodles, sticker collages, and finger-paint projects and mail 'em to the folks at Cucobooks, who will create a coffee table book out of your kid's masterpieces. Genius. From $150 at cucobooks.com.

Toddler Artwork Deserves To Be Archived.
September 02, 2009
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Any City, USA. These personalized laptop cover decals might not increase productivity, but they sure look cute. $26 at littlecupcakescompany.com.

Work-At-Home-Moms, This One’s For You.
August 27, 2009
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Any City, USA. Is it just us, or does the front-positioned Safe-T-Seat seem to make a helluva lot more sense? www.ibertinc.com.

When You Think About It, Putting Your Baby On The Back Of A Bicycle Seems Kinda Insane.
August 21, 2009
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Any City, USA. The personalized Handwriting Plate is $22 at laplates.com.

A Cool Kid-Centric Twist On The Monogrammed Melamine Craze.
August 19, 2009
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