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The most exciting thing about the new iPhone 4 is the front-facing camera, which enables video chat. Hallelujah for working moms! On sale June 24; available for pre-order starting June 15 (from $199).

I’ve Got A 10am Videoconference With My Kid.
June 08, 2010
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Pretzel M&Ms have arrived. YUM. And no, we won't judge you if you use them for potty training bribes. mms.com

Pretzel M&Ms?! Nice.
June 03, 2010
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Knock off 49 minutes of your summer weekend commute with Sesame Street's latest DVD release: Best of Elmo 2. Available on Amazon.com.

How To Survive Bumper-To-Bumper Traffic On Summer Weekends.
June 02, 2010
Read more in: Toddler Buy News

Dyson's new "Air Multiplier" fan has no blades, which means no finger hazards. It also means easier cleaning and no high-frequency "buffeting" to grate on your nerves. Oh, and it works. From $299 (we know, we know) for a 10-inch fan at bedbathandbeyond.com.

Fans With Blades Are So Overrated.
May 14, 2010
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy News

One of our favorite gifts to give are these adorable (and practical) insulated lunch totes—great for stashing cold snacks and beverages for the car, the beach, the park . . . We've seen them at MonogramChick ($20), ida claire (pictured, $24.50), and My Little Sunshine ($23).

Nothing Says Picnic Like A Seersucker Lunch Tote.
April 20, 2010
Read more in: Toddler Buy

Somehow we missed the news that Liberty of London was doing a line for Target, but it's arrived and it's damn cute. Beyond the expected home accents, they've got adorable piggy banks ($9.99), crib bedding ($99.99) and infant wear. Check out the complete collection at Target.com.

God, We Love It When Boutique Brands Sell Out.
April 01, 2010
Read more in: Baby Buy News

The brilliant thing about Cheerios is that they're simultaneously a snack and an activity. Hence the cleverness behind the Cheerios Play Books: toddlers complete the pictures on each page by placing Cheerios in just the right spots. Then, of course, they eat them. From $6.99 at Amazon.com

You’ll Want To Make Room In Your Carry-On For This.
March 18, 2010
Read more in: Baby Toddler Buy

Piggy Paint is a line of non-toxic, odorless nail polishes for kids. They've also got a low-odor nail polish remover that's gentler on the gag reflex. Polishes are $9.99 at piggypaints.com.

Just Please Don’t Paint Their Nails Black.
December 18, 2009
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Hallmark's recordable storybooks play back a pre-recorded voice reading the story, page-by-page. (Perfect for out-of-town grandparents.) Choose from three books, including "The Night Before Christmas." Available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.

Because Skype Isn’t Really A Bedtime Kinda Thing.
December 03, 2009
Read more in: Buy

With Crayola's "Lights, Camera, Color!" feature, you can upload your own photos to the Crayola website and convert them to coloring book pages. No joke. It's the coolest thing ever. It takes two seconds, but you need an "access code," which you can find on the inside of specially marked boxes of crayons—or you can try using our code: PR24QCHT. Test it out at crayola.com

Suddenly That Elmo Coloring Book Seems Awfully Lame.
December 02, 2009
Read more in: Toddler Do

Mabel's Labels has brought back their super-cute holiday gift tags and snowflake-themed address labels—and they're 30% off (today only!) at mabel.ca.

Holiday Trimmings From Our Favorite Label Maker.
November 30, 2009
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Any City, USA. Pedialyte now comes in single-serve powder packs (just add water). Keep 'em in the diaper bag, right next to the Tylenol and Band-Aids you cart around . . . just in case. They're not that easy to find yet, but we've seen them at some Target, Walgreen, RiteAid and Walmart stores.

Just-In-Case Type Moms Will Love This.
October 22, 2009
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Any City, USA. Magnetized wooden blocks? Now that's what we call GENIUS. From $85 at tegu.com.

And God Said, “Let There Be Tegu Blocks.”
September 03, 2009
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Any City, USA. Nine Telluride is our favorite new source for baby gifts. The new online boutique monograms organic-cotton tees and tanks for babies, plus dresses, skorts and the usual burp cloths, bibs and blankets. Distinguishing feature? Pick-your-own racing stripe ribbon or vintage fabric patch. Adorable. ninetelluride.com.

Build-Your-Own Skort (And Other Cool Custom Clothes).
August 27, 2009
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Any City, USA. The personalized tees from Luna B are so freaking cute—especially this Birthday Number Shirt. Love! $25 at lunabtee.com.

Birthday Vanity Is Totally Cool When You’re 3.
August 19, 2009
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Any City, USA. The latest addition to the Uglydolls empire: a series of board books. The first, ABC U Later, is $6.99 at randomhouse.com.

Who Would’ve Thought You Could Make A Fortune Selling Ugly Dolls.
August 17, 2009
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Any City, USA. Sandy Vohr's soft-leather animal bookends are just too darn cute. $155-$198 at barneys.com.

An Awesome Gender-Neutral Shower Gift.
August 03, 2009
Read more in: Maternity

Any City, USA. Lexie Rose's new line of infant car seat covers comes in adorable fabrics, including pastel pink or blue seersucker. $89 at lexierose.com.

Graco Carseats Are So Much Cuter When They’re Covered In Seersucker.
July 16, 2009
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Any City, USA. Personalized Playtex sippy cups! BPA-free, dishwasher safe. $17 at monogramchick.com.

Really Cute Birthday Party Favors.
June 24, 2009
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Any City, USA. The folding Jr. Director Chair from Hoohobbers is light enough for toddlers to cart around the house, and conveniently doubles as a booster seat. Choose from mesh, denim and canvas fabrics, and add your kid's name for a few extra bucks. $35 at hoohobbers.com.

The Perfect “Big Kid” Chair.
June 19, 2009
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