All Scoops by Christie Matheson in Every City

Former SNL star Rachel Dratch‘s new memoir, Girl Walks Into A Bar…: Comedy Calamaties, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle, details (humorously) her unexpected experience of having a baby at 44. $14.69 at barnesandnoble.com.

Two new "Maisy First Experiences" books explain concepts very, very gently. The first two books in the series, Maisy Goes On A Sleepover and Maisy Goes to the City, are $9.87 and $12.99, respectively, at barnesandnoble.com.

Inspired by vintage subways signs, these unfussy keepsake pillows are personalized with all the key birth details: name, date, weight, length, place, and parents' names. $80 at uncommongoods.com.

The Social Security Administration just released its list of the most popular baby names for 2011. Sophia and Jacob are the top-ranked names; Mason (Kourtney K's baby name of choice) came in at number 2 on the boys' list, its highest rank ever, knocking Michael out of the top 5 for the first time since 1948. Read more at ssa.gov.

Though Boon's Grass and Lawn drying racks are pretty much perfect aesthetically, we do begrudge the lack of vertical space and places to hang little parts. So let's all do a happy dance over their new (and aesthetically pleasing, of course) Stem and Twig accessories. $5.99 at booninc.com.

The May 21 issue of Time has a lot of people talking about the cover (with a picture of a kid standing up to feed from his mom's breast) and the affiliated feature story on Dr. William Sears and attachment parenting. 

One of the most beloved children's tales of all time is finally available in board book format. $7.19 at barnesandnoble.com.

A pad of Doodles Place Mats, by Taro Gomi of Everyone Poops fame, has 52 sheets, so your kiddo will have plenty of restaurant table entertainment. Just don't forget the crayons. $12.99 at chroniclebooks.com.

Manhattan Toy has recalled about 3,000 of its Starry Time baby rattles due to a choking hazard. It's a small recall, but since we know the brand has many fans we wanted to get the word out. For details about the recall and returning affected rattles for a full refund, visit cpsc.gov. 

The new organic cotton Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, and Piglet tees and onesies by Atsuyo et Akiko have more flair than typical Disney attire. $44 each at sproutsanfrancisco.com.

Maine-based Sea Bags has designed a baby tote ($160) and diaper pouches ($26) exclusively for Crewcuts. They're made from fabric that has withstood ocean swells, so they can probably handle a sippy cup spill. Available at jcrew.com.

Christian Jackson's minimalist children's story posters are graphic interpretations of classic tales. We're thinking they'd rock as modern nursery decor. $99 each or $549 for a set of 7 at landofnod.com.

We announced back in November that the next installment in the Olivia book series was in the works. Now, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses is available for pre-order; it's set to release on August 28, but there's always a chance it will arrive early. $10.67 at barnesandnoble.com.

Playful baby and toddler tees by The Green Egg feature appliques made from post-consumer recycled plastic, and buying one means supporting the Haiti Projects, a non-profit organization working to empower impoverished women in Haiti. $32 to $34 at giggle.com.

Todson has recalled about 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats, sold at REI and other national retailers from January 2009 through April 2012, due to risk of laceration and fingertip amputation. For details about the recall, including affected model numbers and how to obtain a free retrofit kit to fix the problem, visit cpsc.gov.

On My Leaf and In My Barn are the newest entries in an engaging series by Sara Gillingham and Lorena Siminovich. The very simple stories are sweet, but it's the finger-puppet main characters that really elicit giggles. $8.09 each at barnesandnoble.com.

From the makers of beloved detangling brush The Knot Genie comes the new Teeny Genie, which fits in smaller hands so your toddler can try brushing through her own mop if she wants to. $19.99 at knotgeniestore.com.

Given the AAP's definitive no-bumpers-in-cribs guideline, we love the idea of other snazzy ways to add flair, like the new crib skirts from DwellStudio. $58 to $128 at dwellstudio.com.

Nontoxic eco eggs are made in the USA from corn starch. They're durable enough to last for years, and they're also totally compostable when you're done with them. $30 for a case of 96 at ecoeggs.com.

Green, the new book from Caldecott honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger, celebrates the springy color in a way that's earning high praise from critics. Plus there's a fun peekaboo element that you and your toddler will love. $10.97 at barnesandnoble.com.