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  • May 25, 2006

    Pillow talk

    If you’re looking for a breastfeeding pillow, good luck. There’s no lack of options; on the contrary, you’re more likely to be overwheled by the sheer number of choices on the market. And every woman is different, so if you...

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  • Flying Carpets and Modular Play Tables – Oh my!
    May 22, 2006

    Flying Carpets and Modular Play Tables – Oh my!

    Today, we visited the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. The place was just oozing coolness, from the fabulous people to the fabulous furniture. We were in town for the weekend, and we were curious to see what...

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  • Infant car seat wins for American Inventor
    May 22, 2006

    Infant car seat wins for American Inventor

    American Inventor, the new reality series produced by Simon Cowell for ABC, wrapped up this past week. Interestingly enough, the winning invention was an infant car seat. The Anecia Survival Capsule was invented by Janusz Liberkowski after his daughter Annette...

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  • Moon Sand
    May 19, 2006

    Moon Sand

    I loved Moon Sand at first sight when I saw it at Toy Fair. It’s a substance that looks like sand, feels like a combination of sand and play-doh, but never dries out. So you can build all kinds of...

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  • May 17, 2006

    Who? Us?

    Magic Beans has been nominated for the 2006 A-List, as compiled by the local CBS affiliate in Boston. We’ve added a link at the top of the page (Toot our Horn) if you’d like to vote for us. It would...

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  • My new favorite CD
    May 17, 2006

    My new favorite CD

    It was Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music where Ralph Covert (Ralph’s World) got his start, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that this institution is an apparent clearinghouse for exceptional children’s music talent. But their newest CD, Wiggleworms...

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  • May 17, 2006

    Visiting Orlando with little kids…

    We recently came home from the JPMA show in Orlando, and we brought along our two little girls, ages 2 and 4. Those who know me can verify that I am an obsessive information hound. When I was planning this...

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  • May 14, 2006

    What else would you do with an old billboard?

    Those creative guys at Dad Gear have put some old, recycled billboards to great use. They’ve hired professional artists to crop interesting and compelling sections of printed vinyl, then they’ve turned them into the front flap of their signature messenger...

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  • May 12, 2006

    We’re hooked!

    This is one of the most oft-requested products we’ve never been able to find. Parents are dying to find a way to hook bags onto their strollers. On a Maclaren, or other two-handled model, it’s easy. But on any stroller...

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