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The new Flip-In laundry bin from Oxo has a lid that makes it easy to put things in, but tricky to remove (brilliant for families with toddlers who like to scatter dirty laundy all over the place). It’s PVC- and phthalate-free and cute enough for a design-y nursery or playroom. $29.99 at oxo.com

Keep Your Toddler’s Dirty Laundry Where It Belongs.
May 22, 2012
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We know neon generally works best in small doses, but we're loving the head-to-toe (or rather, neck-to-rear) neon effect of American Apparel's short-sleeved onesie, which comes in neon yellow, pink, and blue. $11.50 at store.americanapparel.net

So Much For Exercising Restraint With Neon.
May 18, 2012
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About 330,000 Tots in Mind crib and play yard tents have been recalled due to strangulation and entrapment hazard. Tots in Mind is now out of business; for information about the specific models being recalled and obtaining a refund from retailers, visit cpsc.gov

Recall Alert: Tots In Mind Crib Tents And Play Yard Tents.
May 17, 2012
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Zutano Blue for Target, an even-more-reasonably-priced-than-usual line of Zutano clothes and nursery basics, is now available. Hats are $5, onesies and footies are $8, and blankets are $14.99 at target.com.

Cheap And Cheerful Is A Good Combo For Baby Basics.
May 16, 2012
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Culture Baby's Spanish baby espadrilles are quite possibly the cutest shoes we've ever seen. They come in pink and blue, and they're sized either for newborns (0 to 3 months) or secure walkers (18 to 24 months), which is thoughtful considering espadrilles don't work so well for newbie walkers. $25 at culturebaby.com.

And Suddenly Baby Booties Seem Rather Dull.
May 09, 2012
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Skip Hop's new stroller liners are super cushy thanks to memory foam, which was designed by NASA to make astronauts more comfortable in space. They're coming later this month; pre-order for $30 at comfortfirst.com.

Making A Good Stroller Liner Is, In Fact, Rocket Science.
May 04, 2012
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Gunamuna's new collection of bamboo and cotton wearable blankets are lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking, and we dig the big polka dots in bold colors (bright orange, bright pink, or chocolate brown); $39.50 at gunamuna.com.

Bamboo Sleep Sacks. With Awesome Polka Dots.
April 27, 2012
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We're kinda flipping over the new John Derian for Paperless Post collection. Derian's nature-inspired images (or a vintage-looking red initial) can skew sophisticated or sweet, and they're a cool alternative to pink or blue bunnies. They'd also work nicely as birthday party invites.

Electronic Birth Announcements Seem Less Slackerish When They’re Designed By John Derian.
April 26, 2012
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We love the style and colors of Babyhome's simple, practical products (think bassinet, stroller, high chair, and baby chair), which are now (woo hoo!) available in the U.S. $79 to $300 at mbeans.com.

European Baby Gear Always Looks A Little Cooler.
April 25, 2012
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To celebrate the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, Pampers is launching limited edition USA diapers and wipes that will be available starting this month, for as long as supplies last. They're also giving away a family trip to London to watch the Games. Visit the Pampers Facebook page for more info.

If Only Changing Diapers Were An Olympic Sport.
April 17, 2012
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This summer, Puj (maker of the ultimate in-sink infant tub) is launching Snug, an elephant-shaped spout cover made from recycled materials that won't absorb moisture (so, no mildew). It will be available in July, but if you want one before then you can click here to apply to be a product tester and get one way before that. For free.

Stylish Bathtub Spout Covers Seem To Be Having Their Moment.
April 17, 2012
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Boppy's new travel pillow comes in a convenient-to-carry size (with a shoulder strap) and unzips into a full-size Boppy pillow for nursing away from home. $44.99 at boppy.com.

If Only You Could Take Your Boppy With You Everywhere.
April 10, 2012
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Celeb chef Tyler Florence's baby food company, Sprout, has launched a line of organic toddler meals, including veggie risotto with quinoa and mac and cheese with butternut squash. $3.55 each at sproutbabyfood.com.

Tyler Florence Takes Baby Food Up A Level.
April 04, 2012
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The latest from the creator of Moo, Baa, La La La! and The Going To Bed Book is Tickle Time. Let the silliness begin. $6.25 at barnesandnoble.com.

A New Boynton Board Book Doesn’t Come Along Every Day.
March 26, 2012
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Kids' stuffed animals get pretty nasty. (Drool. Snot. Spit-up. Breakfast remnants.) Luckily you can clean just about any stuffed toy, even the ones that aren't officially washable, in a Teddy Needs A Bath! washer and dryer bag. It's kinda genius. $14.99 at toysrus.com.

Seriously, That Teddy Needs A Bath.
March 14, 2012
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It's a little easier with the BRICA Roll 'n Go Car Seat Transporter, which can convert most car seats into a stroller of sorts. This is the first real competition we've seen for the gogo Kidz Travelmate. $69.99 at toysrus.com.

Schlepping A Big Car Seat Through The Airport Sucks.
March 05, 2012
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The Ubbi diaper pail (a.k.a. the "can of steel") promises an odor-free nursery, requires no special bags (but works with their eco-friendly reusable liner), and is very easy to operate. Plus it looks pretty darn snazzy. You know, for a diaper pail. $79.99 at ubbiworld.com.

A Diaper Pail That Could Change Your Life.
March 01, 2012
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After much anticipation, Boon's Naked baby bathtub ($59.99) is finally making its way to store shelves. Right now you can find it in blue at rightstart.com, and in orange at giggle.com. (And, psst: we'll be giving one away this Sunday on Facebook.)

Boon Sure Does Know How To Make A Tub Look Good.
February 29, 2012
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Oeuf's new layette line doesn't have (or need) lots of bells and whistles. It's just high-quality basics (tees, footies, onesies, beanies, bibs) in sweet white organic cotton. If you want a little flair, try the ruffle diaper cover. $12 to $56 at oeufnyc.com

Oeuf’s Footies Are As Nice As Their Cribs.
February 28, 2012
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Little Giraffe's brand new Leggies are very cozy (winter ain't over, people) and darn cute crowd-pleasers. $33 at littlegiraffe.com.

It’s Hard To Go Wrong With Leg Warmers On A Baby.
February 21, 2012
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