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Pipilia Portable UV Pacifier Sterilizer

If there’s one baby product that’s tough to keep clean, it’s a pacifier. Regardless of how hard you try, they’re dropped, tossed and lost just about everywhere! To help with cleaning on-the-go (and at home), Pipila has introduced the first portable pacifier sanitizer, which uses a battery-powered UV/Ozone lamp to kill 99.9 percent of germs in about six minutes.

Hygienic and environmentally friendly, the sanitizer is pint-sized and lightweight, too, so it fits easily into diaper bags. Plus, nipples won’t lose their shape during the sterilization process — even after repeated cleanings. The company guarantees it! The sanitizer is also easy to clean. Just wipe it down with a damp cloth.

Check it out for $29.99 in red, blue or green on Target.com.

Milkdot

When we were kids, lunch boxes were of the metal or plastic variety emblazoned with our fave TV shows (Muppets, anyone?) Despite how fun those old school versions were, we’re now loving Milkdot’s Stoh Insulated Lunch Tote ($25).

Not only is it sleek and stylish, it’s also environmentally friendly. The easy-to-clean fabric is both PVC and BPA-free, as well as water-repellent. Plus, it’s loaded with lots of cool features including two interior mesh pockets for added storage, closed-cell foam to keep foods hot or cold and a clear picture frame on the outside so you can easily personalize it.

This modern lunch tote — which comes in your choice of cotton candy pink/chocolate or robin’s egg blue/chocolate — is so chic you’ll want to snap one up for yourself.

MAM Baby Products

MAM Baby Product’s brightly colored bottles, pacifiers and teethers don’t just look good, they work wonders too! Founded in 1976 by Austrian plastics engineer Peter Röhrig, the company’s main focus is to improve baby health and make parents lives a little easier.

And we believe them! The MAM Anti-Colic bottles have a vented base that mimics the smooth and natural flow of breast milk while cutting down on the amount of air your baby sucks in. They come in 5 oz. ($12.95 for 3 pack) or 9 oz. ($13.99 for 3 pack) – depending on your baby’s feeding needs.

We also love their classic MAM Cooler teether ($5.99). It’s designed to soothe and cool (just throw it in the refrigerator). Plus it’s ergonomically shaped to reach the back molars for better gum and teeth care.

All products are BPA free and made with a patented silicone that’s ultra-soft. The line also has lots of mini celeb fans including Kingston Rossdale and Olive Baron Cohen.

Make sure to register for the MAM Club for updates on online promotions, product tests and more.

Tinysoles.com

Tinysoles.com — the go-to online shoe boutique for celeb parents like Jennifer Garner and Salma Hayek — is stocked with lots of warm weather booties and boots for your little ones this fall.

You’ll find loads of great options whether you shop by age, brand or style. For babies, our fave is the plush Robeez Cozy Ankle Booties ($38.95, left). Made of suede and faux fur, they’re perfect for chilly winter outings.

Looking for a stylish, yet sturdy snow boot? Try the Kamik Tickle Todder Boot ($37). They’re waterproof and come with an adjustable corded cuff to seal out snow.

Also make sure to check out the site’s “tiny tips” — expert shopping information for each shoe.

CBB Deal: Until 11/16, the site is offering 15% off and free shipping on orders of $50 and more. Just enter code “CBBSTYLE” at checkout.

Envirosax

Envirosax

Beautiful patterns make these bags impossible to miss! Dubbed the ‘original designer reusable bag,’ Envirosax bags ($8.50) are made from strong polyester fabric and can hold up to 44 pounds. Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba have both been spotted toting them around and it’s no wonder!

Envirosax bags are cool, colorful and convenient — plus they’re environmentally friendly. I love the Kids Series ($8.50) which sports bright, whimsical animal prints that your children will love. And the 5-in-1 pouches ($38 ) are a perfect starter option for anyone who wants to try out reusable bags.

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Bella Tunno

Baby and kids brand Bella Tunno — celebs like Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Garner and Nicole Richie are fans of their “necessary accessories” — recently debuted more great gear for families on the go.

This includes their super handy disposable collection (bibs, place mats and multi-purpose pads) which comes in really adorable pink or blue patterns. But these products don’t just look good, they’re chock full of cool features.

The bibs sport a self-adhesive fastener, a soft top-layer, a leak-proof back layer and a front catch pocket to prevent mess. The place mats can be attached to the bibs with self-adhesive strips for extra protection. Plus, they’re perfect for airplane fold-down trays so you can keep things clean at 30,000 feet! And the use-anywhere multi-purpose pads are designed to absorb up to one cup of liquid!  Prices range from $6 to $8 for a 10-pack.

But most parents will probably appreciate the super stylish Parent Pod ($49, above) even more. It’s a lightweight, multi-compartment diaper bag that’s sleek and small (12 1/2-in. x 10-in). It also features eight pockets, a plastic toiletry case, two elasticized bottle pockets, a wipes case, its own changing pad and a removable shoulder/stroller strap. The best part? You can use it as a toiletry bag for yourself once you’ve moved past the diaper stage!

Plus, this beautiful gear supports a wonderful cause. A portion of all sales go to the Matt Tunno Make A Difference Memorial Fund, a charity founded by creator Michelle Tunno Buelow in honor of her late brother. The organization benefits teens and young adults battling drug addiction.

– Kate

Dwell

When mod first burst upon the baby and kid scene, it certainly had its fair share of naysayers. After all, many moms silently wondered, what is a nursery without duckies and bunnies? A few years later and it’s clear that mod is here to stay. And DwellStudio, which counts celebrity moms Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Keri Russell, and Kelly Rutherford among its devoted fans, proves once again it’s the leader in the mod nursery movement.

As it celebrates its tenth year, the company debuts an ambitious collection of cute new products and patterns — including cool packaging. It includes everything from backpacks and bib & burp sets to crib bedding and storage bins that sport fun, never before seen prints like Sparrow, Paper Dolls, Owls, Organic Poppy and more!

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Ru-Me

Now kids can be eco-friendly too!  The stylish green company RuMe has debuted a line of Jr Reusable bags ($10.75) for little boys and girls. With bright colors and cute designs like cupcakes and rockets, they’re a fun way to tote things like school supplies, slumber party supplies, sports gear — the possibilities are endless!

The super-sturdy, 11″ x 11″ x 4″ carryalls are made of water-resistant polyester and can fold up to stash almost anywhere. Celeb moms like Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba are already fans of RuMe’s reusable bags for adults, so we won’t be surprised if their little ones pop up carrying these too!

CBB Deal: From 10/12 – 10/26, enter “CBdelight” at checkout for 15% off all orders.

– Kara

Spanx/Assets

Many women (including celebs) swear by SPANX, especially the company’s maternity collection — Sarah Michelle Prinze reportedly wore them throughout her pregnancy. So we were excited to hear that the company’s affordable offshoot, ASSETS, was launching the Marvelous Mama line for fall.

Available at Target for $16-$20, it features three products: Terrific Tights, which firm the hips and offer tummy support; Perfect Pantyhose, which don’t cling to clothes; and the Unbelievable Underwear, for use under skirts and short dresses. After all, moms-to-be deserve a sexy silhouette, too!

– Kate Hogan

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Kingston Rossdale is the coolest kid on the block! He not only gets to attend fashionable events with mom Gwen Stefani and dad Gavin Rossdale, but he always shows up dressed to impress, from his edgy hairstyles down to his fresh kicks!

Lately we’ve spotted him sporting Creative Recreation’s Cesario sneaks ($60) in three different colors. Other mini fans of the super edgy sneaker line include Kingston’s brother Zuma, Solange’s son Daniel Julez and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’s son Bronx.

– Kara Murphy