Mimijumi’s seriously boob-like “Very Hungry” bottle now comes in a convenient 4-ounce size, dubbed the Not So Hungry. $13.99 at paperelephantbaby.com.
Mimijumi’s seriously boob-like “Very Hungry” bottle now comes in a convenient 4-ounce size, dubbed the Not So Hungry. $13.99 at paperelephantbaby.com.

The new Neon Pop version of the Bugaboo Cameleon is due out next month, and will be sold at Nordstrom's, for starters. We're kinda flipping over this one.

For parents who like to track weight between pediatrician visits, the Aqua Scale 3-in-1 baby tub, scale, and water thermometer records the precise weight of a baby in the bath. Yes, it adjusts for water and movement. Pretty cool. $69.99 at store.upspringbaby.com.

Former Vogue style director (and current Town & Country creative director) Alexandra Kotur co-founded Parasol, a line of sun-protective swimwear. Their girls' line ($95 to $105 for two-piece sets at parasolsun.com) is pricey, but it blocks 98% of damaging rays and looks flipping adorable. We dig the swim shirts in their women's line, too.

The Cold Snap by Hatch Things is a new water- and wind-proof coat-extender that enables parents to bundle babies in carriers inside their own coats. It also works during late pregnancy, when you can't quite get your jacket closed around your bump. $129 at bumpbrooklyn.com.

Ultra-traditional Sperry Top-Siders now come in metallic shades for toddler girls. $50 at sperrytopsider.com.

A small study recently published in the journal Pediatrics suggests watching "fast-paced" cartoons may hinder young kids' self-control and ability to focus. The study concludes that just nine minutes of viewing a frenetic cartoon had immediate effects on 4-year-olds' executive function, however programming that's "educational" (e.g., Sesame Street) doesn't seem to have the same effect. Read the complete study.

Junior Babiators (for ages 1-3) are way more stylish than the usual baby sunglasses. And they're unbreakable, to boot. In fact, if your kid does, somehow, manage to break them, the company will replace them for up to a year after purchase. Babiators are also free of lead, BPA, and phthalates, so no worries if they spend as much time in her mouth as over her eyes; $19.99 at babiators.com.

Serena & Lily's new Campaign storage line includes bedside tables, benches, and bookcases—all with cubbies ideal for stowing stuff. The collection has those clean lines that work so well in a nursery or playroom—and unlike most basic kids' furniture, it comes fully assembled. $245 to $525, at serenaandlily.com

Meri Meri makes brilliant cupcake sets (wrappers and topper-picks) in cool kid-party themes like pirates and princesses. (There's a sweet one for baby showers, too.) The sets are $12 for 24 wrappers and picks, at surlatable.com.

The Imprint Comfort Mat ($69.99 for a 20x36" mat) is a non-toxic, anti-microbial, non-slip cushioned floor mat that conforms to the shape of your feet, supporting your arches. Standing at the kitchen sink washing bottle and pump parts never felt so good. imprintmats.com

Attach the SafeFit SnackPod to your stroller, right next to your tot, and let him help himself to snacks and swigs from the sippy. $10.99 for a set of two at bedbathandbeyond.com.

If you love Diapers.com (and who doesn't?), you're going to flip over this: the founders of Diapers.com are about to launch a sister site called Soap.com—stocking over 25,000 daily essentials, from cleaning supplies to deodorant. Prices will be in the Target and Walmart range; shipping will be overnight (and free if you spend more than $50); and the site will share a shopping cart with Diapers.com—so you can restock wipes and mascara all at once. soap.com
Brelli's Chinese-inspired umbrellas for kids ($38) are the coolest things we've seen in rain gear in a long time. Besides looking really chic, they're made with bamboo and a biodegradable PVC-free canopy—plus they withstand downpours and wind gusts shockingly well. Check out the ponchos, too ($22), and don't miss the non-toxic, waterproof Brelli markers ($24), for kids who want to custom-doodle their own Brelli. thebrellishop.com

Land of Nod's new paintable textured wallpapers can be left white or painted with any interior paint to match your nursery décor. Patterns include graphic squares, beadboard, and this sweet damask. $29.99 for one 56 square-foot roll at landofnod.com.

Turns out BabyLegs isn't the only purveyor of adorable leg warmers for babies: we found the motherlode of cute styles (argyle, stripes, peace signs . . . you name it) at Bibi & Mimi. All leg (and arm) warmers are $9.95 at bibiandmimi.com.

All of the trendsetting baby boutiques across the country, Barneys included, are stocking Grass & Clovers tees for spring. The year-old label has a retro-folksy appeal, with adorable patchwork appliqués that have already been spotted on Violet, Olive, and Romeo. grassandclovers.com

The latest smooshed-fruit-in-a-pouch snack for kids is Buddy Fruits. Pure blended fruits (apple, strawberry, banana) with absolutely nothing else added. Look for them at health food stores, or order them by the case ($59 for 48 pouches) at buddyfruits.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled all Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds, due to strangulation hazards. You can order retro-fit kits to correct the cord hazard online, or call 800.506.4636. For more information on the recall, visit windowcoverings.org.
