We’re digging the new version of the Green Toys Dump Truck: made from recycled milk bottles; free of BPA, PVC, and phthalates; and . . . pink!
We’re digging the new version of the Green Toys Dump Truck: made from recycled milk bottles; free of BPA, PVC, and phthalates; and . . . pink!

More than two years after we reported that health advocacy groups had asked Johnson & Johnson to remove carcinogenic chemicals from its formulation, a new report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says the Johnson's Baby Shampoo sold in many countries, including the U.S., still contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Read the full Baby's Tub Is Still Toxic report here.

The new cookbook What Chefs Feed Their Kids teaches you how to make what chefs (serious chefs, like Barbara Lynch and Floyd Cardoz) feed their kids. $15.80 at amazon.com.

We're digging the clean-lined, eco-friendly PJs from Skylar Luna. At $42 a pop, they ain't cheap. But the quality is great, and the style is both modern and timeless. www.skylarluna.com

Williams-Sonoma's new monogrammable NFL and MLB kids' aprons are a nice change from the usual frills and flowers. $24.95 at williams-sonoma.com.

Following last week's definitive recommendation from the AAP that all cribs should be bumper-free, we're especially psyched about the new Complete Sheet collection from Skip Hop, launching December 1 with separates priced from $24 to $30. The sheets have simple patterns on top and bold designs on the sides, so you can see them through the crib slats. The collection also includes coordinating wearable blankets and crib skirts.

Congratulations to our L.A. Scout, Jamie Rubin, whose fabulous line of Milkstars nursing tees and nursing dresses has been picked up by Destination Maternity. You can find them online, or in the Pea in the Pod selection of select Destination Maternity stores.

After months of anticipation, Hatch by TwoBirds launched yesterday. And, well, OMG. With adorable collection names like "the date night dress ($278)," "the errands dress ($178)," and "the hoodie ($258)," Hatch brings a real understanding of a women's wardrobe needs along with heaps and heaps of style. Not cheap, but not ugly either. www.hatchcollection.com

The latest buggies in Maclaren's Object of Design line are the White Volo ($145) and the Denim Twin Triumph ($300); both are now available at shopmaclarenbaby.com.

The new You're the Artist custom cookies from Splurge Bakery feature your kid's artwork on the cookie icing. Freaking brilliant. Prices start at $1.50 for a 2-inch round, individually wrapped cookie; splurgebakery.com.

Our Scoop editor's new cookbook, Cake Simple, has 50 cake recipes that'll work perfectly with all those cute pans (castles, dinosaurs, even the Cars 2 cakelet pan we Scooped this summer). Bonus: cakes baked in fun shapes require no decorating talent.

Tiny Love is discontinuing its best-selling Gymini Kick-and-Discover activity gym, in favor of a new tummy time mat with even more bells and whistles: the Gymini Move & Play has adjustible arches, so you can move the hang toys within baby's reach. Plus the mat is a bit bigger, which helps during the roll-over phase. $74.99 at tinylovestore.com

Diapers.com is launching yet another sister site—yoyo.com. The online toy store will go live later this month, with more than 20,000 toys, books, games, and collectibles. Woo-freaking-hoo! Expect the same lightning-fast delivery and brilliant customer service (including a 365-day return policy). And yes, there will be cart-sharing with diapers.com, soap.com, beautybar.com, and wag.com. www.yoyo.com
Stride Rite just announced a new Sesame Street collection, including Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby Robeez; $28-$46 at striderite.com.

Boon's new Glo nightlight has removable, color-changing glo balls that don't get hot and don't break. $84.99 at booninc.com.

Following a product safety alert this past May, phil&teds has voluntarily recalled its "metoo" clip-on high chair, due to an amputation hazard as well as a fall hazard that presents when clamp pads are missing or worn down. The CPSC cites inadequate product instructions as part of the problem. For recall details visit cpsc.gov; to order a free repair kit, visit philandteds.com.

Minted's new "Mommy Cards" debuted last week, and as much as we want to say calling cards are affected, these are just too dang cute. There are over 150 designs that can be personalized with your name, your kid's name, play date deets—whatever you wish. Bonus: Minted is offering 25 free cards to anyone who wants to try them, through September 23rd. Order at minted.com.

We hear Bugaboo is coming out with a stroller tray. Someday. In the meantime, we're pretty flippin' excited about Tray Vous. We Scooped the made-to-fit-Bugaboo tray two years ago, when it was in development. Now that we've had a chance to try it, we've gotta say, it's brilliant. $49.95 at trayvous.com.

When Magnificent Baby debuted last year, we loved the idea of magnet closures (so easy!). And now that A-List Mom founder Elina Furman has a hand in the design, the baby clothes are as cute as they are clever. From $26.50 for a "burrito" (a.k.a. onesie) at lilyswanky.com.

Petunia Pickle Bottom's new line of stroller bunting bags comes in five patterns that are as cute as you'd expect from PPB. Due any day at shop.petunia.com; $149.
