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A pillow featuring K Studio’s whimsy-cool line characters, customized to represent a specific family (parents, siblings, pets, and a new baby), is a quirky twist on the personalized gift idea. They’re made from organic cotton or hemp, too, which sensitive new parents will like. From $134 at kstudiohome.com.

An Engraved Frame Is Nice, But This Is Way Cooler.
September 03, 2010
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The new cookbook Baby Love (available today for $13.49 on amazon.com) has more than 60 recipes for healthy meals babies and toddlers will actually like, from mom-of-three and MSNBC anchor Norah O’Donnell and her chef hubby Geoff Tracy.

Mac And Cheese Again? Really?
August 31, 2010
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California company Rikshaw Design gets plenty of buzz about their Indian-inspired bedding and little kurtas, but their most helpful product may be their little-known diaper pouches—brilliant for organizing messy diaper bags. They come in sets of two (for $26): use one for diapers, the other to hold small baby essentials all in one place.

There’s Nothing Comfy About Diapers Filled With Cheerios Crumbs.
August 25, 2010
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Given how much time babies spend snuggling (and slobbering on) their lovies, we like the idea of ones made from untreated chemical-free cotton, colored with vegetable and mineral dyes. Bonus if they come in the forms of Horton and the Cat in the Hat, like the new Dr. Seuss ones from MiYim. $14.49 at amazon.com.

It’s Easier To Be All Schmoopy About Chemical-Free Lovies.
August 24, 2010
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We never understood why baby utensils are always sold in sets of two. Green Toys makes dishwasher safe, BPA- and phthalate-free baby utensils from recycled milk containers that come, thank you very much, in affordable sets of eight ($5.99).

What Baby Uses One Spoon And Fork A Day?
August 23, 2010
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General Motors is recalling the 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook (about 250,000 cars in all) for faulty seat belts, which may not be latching properly. Read the recall details at gm.com.

RECALL ALERT: GM Seat Belts
August 17, 2010
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The Daily Green has updated its "Dirty Dozen" list for 2010, calling out the 12 foods with the highest pesticide residue—plus 15 "clean" foods you don't need to buy organic. View the 2010 Dirty Dozen list at thedailygreen.com.

Please Pass The Pesticides.
May 03, 2010
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Two new Fancy Nancy titles hit bookstores this week: Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night, and Fancy Nancy and the Sensational Babysitter. Next up? Fancy Nancy: Oh La La! It's Beauty Day, due out in June. Pre-order now at barnesandnoble.com

What Ridiculous Shenanigans Is Nancy Up To Now?
April 29, 2010
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Lifefactory's new 22-oz. wide-mouth glass beverage bottles come with no-slip silicone sleeves. Bottles and sleeves are dishwasher safe and BPA, phthalate, PVC, and polycarbonate free. Available now for preorder ($21.99 each) at lifefactory.com.

Plastic Bottle Alternatives Just Keep Getting Better And Better.
February 26, 2010
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Mollygoggles has the cutest bomber jackets ($84) and pullover knit sweaters (from $60) for pint-sized Mets, Yankees, and Red Sox fans. Perfect for riding out the waning weeks of winter. All styles availabe in navy or pink, at mollygoggles.com.

How To Stay Warm While Waiting For Opening Day.
February 10, 2010
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The Huffington Post has published a wonderfully comprehensive list of organizations providing earthquake relief in Haiti, along with instructions on how to donate to their causes. Two organizations whose efforts are specifically targeted toward children's aid are UNICEF and Save The Children.

30+ Ways To Help People In Haiti.
January 14, 2010
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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.

Just A Perfect Little Onesie.
January 12, 2010
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Yes it's an extravagance, but with first-birthday pictures in mind we can't help but covet this cupcake plate from Simon Pearce. $65 at simonpearce.com.

 

A Completely Unnecessary Birthday Accessory That We Absolutely Must Have.
December 16, 2009
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GreenEdge Denim is a brand-new line of organic jeans for kids designed by pattern makers from 7 For All Mankind, True Religion, and Joes. The styles are beyond cute . . . and over $100 each, which is simply the price you pay for organic-denim jeans made sustainably in L.A. Their premier collection will begin shipping in a few weeks from greenedgekids.com. Get 'em while you can.

The Next “It” Jeans For Kids.
November 28, 2009
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Any City, USA. A new study from the Environmental Working Group on the toxicity of classroom cleaning supplies encourages parents to ask about the cleansers used at daycare and nursery school. Read the complete study at ewg.org.

Something Else To Worry About.
November 04, 2009
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Any City, USA. Tea Collection has collaborated with Tiny Prints to create a line of holiday cards inspired by Tea Collection fabrics. So now you can dress up your little ones in adorable frocks and button-downs for the ole' photo shoot, then order holiday cards to match. Very cool. View the cards at teacollection.com.

Sometimes Matchy-Matchy Can Be A Good Thing.
October 28, 2009
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Any City, USA. Tess & Talullah's ties for boys are a total departure from the usual stripes and solids. $18 at tessandtallulah.com.

Little Dude Style That’s More Barneys Than Brooks Brothers.
October 21, 2009
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Any City, USA. Petunia Pickle Bottom's organic baby socks aren't cheap ($25 for a three-pack), but they sure are cute. www.petuniapicklebottom.com.

Organic Baby Socks That Don’t Scream Tree-Hugger.
October 07, 2009
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Any City, USA. Loving these slip-on labels for bottles and sippys. Not only are they dishwasher safe and reusable, they're also easier to spot than the usual stick-on labels. Four for $12.95 at inchbug.com.

Let’s Unite To Prevent Accidental Sippy Sharing.
September 25, 2009
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Any City, USA. The new Nature Next Bamboo Gate works the same as the usual plastic pressure-mount ones, but is made with bamboo and recycled plastic. So it's safe, eco-friendly, and good-looking. $24.99 at safety1st.com.

Thank You, Safety 1st, For Making A Gate That Isn’t An Eyesore.
September 02, 2009
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