SNACK REMAKE

   Healthier snacks for kids on the go:

—Clif Bar, which already has an organic energy bar, Clif Kid Z bar, has a new product, Twisted Fruit.  The organic fruit leather comes in four flavors, with no added sugars, preservatives, or artificial flavors or colors. 

—Kid Splashers, also by Clif, encourages water consumption, with fruit flavor, electrolytes and vitamins you add to water.  Splashers contain sugar, but the packets, which are designed to be mixed with eight ounces of water, have only 13 or 14 grams of sugar. 

—For kids 3-5, Lunchables Jr. has a new snack, Ritz sticks, raisins and peanut butter.  Each snack has a half-serving of fruit, and provides good fiber and protein.  $2.19 for a two-pack.

GOOD CRUNCH

   Two new healthy trail mixes are great for hiking — or just bringing to a soccer game (for players and spectators):

—Navitas Naturals' Trail Power (Goji Berries, Inca Golden Berries, Mulberries, Cashews and Cacao Nibs) provides antioxidants, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. These are 70 percent organic, kosher certified, raw and vegan.  At Whole Foods, $5.95 for a 4 oz. bag. 

—Bear Naked, of granola fame, has four new trail mixes: Appalachian Trail Mix, with granola clusters, raw nuts and banana chips, Continental Divide Blend, with chocolate granola clusters and nuts; organic Pacific Crest, with pistachios, mango and raisins; and organic High Sierra Blend, with nuts, seeds and chocolate.  $2.99-$3.99 for 5-oz. bags, at A & P and Gristede's.

EASY TOTE

   If you don't want to lug a heavy diaper bag, you can take just the essentials in the clever new Tushygear.  This soft diaper changing pad has a zippered pouch at one end to hold diapers and wipes.  Tushygear pads, made in the U.S., come in 30 patterns, including baseballs, flowers and sock monkeys. There is even a pad made with organic cotton.  The pads are machine washable, and there's even one of organic cotton.  $38; $55 for organic at www.tushygear.com.

BETTER GRIP

   NUK from Gerber has new learning cups and bottles with nipples that are shaped like mom's, so babies who switch from breast to bottle to pacifier don't get 'nipple confusion'. The bottles, for birth and up, are $4.99; cups, for ages 6 months and up, are $6.49.  To find a store, go to www.gerber.com.  The company also has a 24/7 parent resource hotline, staffed by professionals, including certified lactation educators: (800) 4-GERBER