KIDS STUFF / Caring for kids

Two dentists created Tooth Tissues, disposable textured dental wipes to remove plaque from babies and toddlers' teeth and gums. They are made with xylitol and are fluoride- and paraben-free. Each pouch has 30 wipes and costs $6.99; available at Target.com, Amazon.com or ToysRUs.com.

"Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies" (Wiley Publishing Inc., $15.99) by Matthew M. Miller and Sharon Perkins includes information geared to new fathers-to-be, including tips for setting up the nursery, a baby-proofing checklist and a dad's bag-packing checklist for the hospital.

WalkSafe is a line of ponchos and umbrellas for children that includes a 3M coating that glows when lights are shined on it, helping to keep children safe in the dark. Umbrella is $10.99 and poncho is $9.99 at Amazon.com.

If your children are biking after dark, consider the Bike Glow Safety Light, a flexible tube of lights that is waterproof and lightweight. It can be wrapped around the frame of a bike and the battery-powered lights can be set to flash or for constant illumination. $24.95 at bikeglow.com, REI stores and specialty bicycle retailers.