This on-the-go carrier holds four 4”-tall plush characters — Santa, elf, snowman and reindeer — each with its name embroidered on the side. The characters play a Christmas tune when squeezed, and the carrier features a candy cane handle. The set is suitable for ages 6 months and up. "Santa's Workshop encourages learning and development, and is good for travel since it's an 'on-the-go' item," Aurora World Inc. Public Relations Representative Dan Grody told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007.

In this book written by Michelle Sinclair Coleman and illustrated by Nathalie Dion, beach babies hang ten, boogie, keep it cool and more. The 20-page board book measures 5.5” square. “High-quality illustrations in an age-appropriate board book format” set this product apart, Publicist Hayley Gonnason of Tricycle Press told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007.

This product gives little ones a chance to practice hammering, as they can hit the colored balls until they drop and slide out of the box. It is suitable for ages 12 to 18 months.

The Air-Navigator provides a smooth ride with a push bar included. This is a family heirloom that children through the ages will enjoy and remember fondly when their own children are riding Kettrikes. It comes with a patented 3-in-1 Auto-Freewheel Coasting Pedal system, a patented Quik-Adjust Frame with low step-through design, and oversized tubeless air tires on German-made ball bearings. The rear-wheel navigation system includes a navigator mechanism with a simple on/off switch that can activate the navigator mechanism. No cables are needed.

This set provides the perfect way to celebrate baby’s first birthday. This delightful assortment of musical instruments was designed to introduce young children to rhythm and music. It includes a maraca, a 4” rainbowmaker, a sea sound drum, a bell and a rattle, as well as a free musical CD.

Packaged uniquely in snap-flap vinyl cases, Nursery Rhyme Tease Sets include an original tee and a corresponding board book. Little ones can wear and read their favorite nursery rhymes. All screen-printed artwork is original and is printed on high-quality, tagless cotton T-shirts in custom-dyed colors. Designs include Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald, Humpty Dumpty, Wheels on the Bus and 3 Little Pigs. Each design is available in two fabulous colors ranging from Bubble Gum to Grass. Sizes range from 6 months to 5/6 years. Launch date: September 2006.

This third installment of the animated French television series is about five pudgy penguins who teach valuable life lessons. Ned, Ted, Ed, Fred and Nelly are the best of friends and must band together to survive in their environment. With help from a host of characters from throughout the animal kingdom, including Leo the Leopard and Orca the Whale, these tiny heroes must keep all of their wits about them and think fast to help each other in their times of need. The 60-minute DVD includes eight cuddly episodes. Launch date: May 29, 2007.

The Pink Pinstripe Clean Shopper is the trendy way to keep shopping-cart germs away. The Clean Shopper's unique one-piece design covers the entire seating-area of a shopping cart so baby's sensitive skin is not exposed to disease-causing metal. The Clean Shopper comes complete with two toy loops for attaching toys or teethers; two pockets for storing sippy cups, coupons or keys; a safety strap to help baby sit more securely; and a zippered carrying tote for convenient storage. It is suitable for ages 8 months and up. Launch date: May 2007.

When a child opens this early-learning laptop, his or her reflection will magically appear on the screen. Kids can learn and play with ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, animal names, sounds and melodies. This product won a 2007 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: June 2007.

This super-cute six piece play set includes a 10” baby doll, a soap that rattles, a ducky that squeaks, a shampoo bottle that crinkles, a removable diaper with a touch and close fastener, and a hooded ducky towel. Launch date: January 2007.

A vibrant, multicolored caterpillar with tiny red antennae, this educational plush pal’s rainbow-hued segments are accented with embroidered numbers and letters. Two of the numbers flip up to reveal mirror accents, while two of the letters double as pockets; one pocket holds a friendly, rattling bee and the other, a crinkly purple flower. The Activity Toy’s green tail tinkles and the head rattles. It is suitable for ages 6 months and up. Launch date: January 2007.
— Gund products were listed as best sellers by Joe Berardoni, Sr., at Pun’s Toy Store in Bryn Mawr, Pa., in October 2008. “It’s the name that everyone knows and trusts when it comes to plush products,” he said. “They have everything from new baby through childhood (and beyond).”
Awards:  1997 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner.

This album includes 12 heartfelt songs featuring two songwriters from the Grammy finalist Platinum recording “Child’s Gift of Lullabies.” Several musical styles (Rock, Copeland, Blues and Dixieland), make it a nightly favorite, and children will dance happily off to their rooms and into dreamland. “This CD has a bit of all music genres that the whole family can enjoy,” Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music told TDmonthly. “Angels Are Dancing With You” won a Best Song Children’s Music Web Award. Launch date: 1997.

The first of two volumes, this album features 12 imaginative songs for toddlers. Activities are paired to each song and can be downloaded from the website to help teach valuable skills to toddlers and their care-providers. Titles include “Pajarito” (Little Bird) and "The Ticklebug,” and sing-able lyrics and memorable melodies help curious toddlers get their wiggles out and begin to explore the world. “Songs on this CD can help build important development skills when played and used by parents and care-providers with young children,” Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music told TDmonthly. This product received iParenting Media and iParenting Media "Hot" Awards for 2007. Launch date: January 2007.

With this DVD, kids can learn guitar and sing with their whole family. It features simple lessons that make it fun and easy to play songs on guitar right away, and includes entertaining segments with the playful puppet “Capo,” who dances and sings along with the music, encouraging younger children to do the same. Preschoolers develop an understanding and appreciation of musical elements while parents and caregivers play along and join the fun. The product “includes iPod-formatted videos, so you can easily ... take them with you to learn and play anytime, anywhere,” CEO Quincy Carroll of iPlayMusic Inc. told TDmonthly. This product received a 2007 Parents’ Choice Approved Award. Launch date: April 2006.

This motorized self-rolling puppy engages baby and stimulates crawling and interaction. Colorful buttons introduce music and dog sounds. Fred can move in a straight line as well as in a circular motion when you move his belly. When baby stops playing, Fred will engage baby by barking and panting to start play all over again. Fred is suitable for children aged 6 months and up. Launch date: October/November 2007.

These adorable bugs are made to be kept inside the house. They each have their own “magnetic” personality and serve as colorful stacking blocks. The built-in magnets make stacking easier and encourage spatial development. Each cute creature features a rattle, allowing for individual piece play as well. “Lamaze toys … appeal to developmental stages. This product is in Stage 2: Exploring and Experimenting,” Andrew Sroufe of Salmon Borre Group told TDmonthly. The Bug Stacker received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Launch date: February 2007.

Little toddlers now have a pup of their own to walk. This sweet little puppy moves with a slight tug of the leash. It even makes sounds just like the real thing, including barking, panting and whimpering once the leash is let go. The Puppy requires two AA batteries (not included).
— “Pull toys by International Playthings,” were best-selling infant toys according to Amy, manager at The Toy Store in Atlanta.
— Eight of 25 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 agreed that infant toys from International Playthings were best-sellers in their stores.
— Sales of International Playthings infant toys varied from retailer to retailer, with some reporting sales of a few a month, while others claiming dozens sold per month.

This soft, quality doll is handcrafted in Germany. Following the philosophy of Waldorf educators, it is characterized by a simple and clear form to stimulate a child’s imagination and various textures to promote tactile development. It is ideally suited for playing and cuddling, and makes a wonderful bed companion. The wool body is filled with polyester, and the hands and feet are filled with granules encased in little bags. The hair is mohair wool. It is machine washable up to 105 degrees, and all textiles have the Oeco-Tex certificate 100. “Superior quality materials and craftsmanship” set this product apart, Sales Manager Sybille Hartmann of Koesen USA told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006.

Al-i-Sorter brings baby’s favorite activity of shape-sorting to the tub. Baby can either drop shapes through alligator’s back or “feed” alligator by placing shapes in his mouth. After-bath pick-up is fun and easy as shapes store in alligator’s tummy. The Al-i-Sorter helps develop baby’s motor skills by encouraging eye-hand coordination. “This toy has many facets to it and lots of different activities,” Peggy Barrett, public relations consultant for Sassy, told TDmonthly. “You can even hang it to dry because the tail is the hook.”

Super-soft and oh so huggable, 16” Snugapuff is a unique, pillow-like plush pal with a satin back and fluffy front. The sweet and snuggly companion is available in five cuddly characters: purple elephant; cream-toned lamb; pink pig; blue puppy; and brown bear. “Snugapuff is unique because it is both a pillow and a plush companion. The front is made of our softest plush and the back is a satiny, touchable fabric that kids love,” said Shallu Chhabra, marketing and licensing manager for GUND. Launch date: January 2007.

The sturdy, two-story Family House Playset is the perfect home for loving Play Town residents. It has everything necessary to keep characters comfortable, including a bed, table, two chairs and a cradle for Baby. It features wooden pillars and accents, a working front door, a working doorbell and a balcony, plus a garden and an attic for storing possessions. It includes Mom, Dad and Baby character pieces plus a bonus Play Town Sound Book. “The world can grow and expand by simply adding more pieces,” said Julie Gwaltney, managing director of Learning Curve. “An extra building or character can open up entirely new avenues for play.” Launch date: Summer 2007.

This long-term intelligence, smart-play toy for ages 9 months and up paves the way for discovery and development of kids. The set includes 12 cubes and eight triangles for stacking. The cubes feature number faces, peek-a-boo and a variety of colors and pictures enabling kids to learn consequence, counting and matching. A puzzle provides practice in logic and eye-hand coordination. “The Block 'N Learn set is a modern spin on a classic smart-play toy. In addition to stacking, the blocks also act as a puzzle that builds eye-hand coordination and logical thinking,” Lauren Grande of Southard Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007.

Created for ages 6 months and up, Boss, the blue dinosaur with 60 colorful balls in his tummy, is just waiting for babies to give him a big hug. Babies can sit inside Boss’s tummy (ball pool) for hours of fun. When Boss is zipped up, there are other activities for kids to discover. Launch date: June 2007.

Made of 100-percent cotton corduroy fabric, this pony has an old-fashioned mop-head mane and tail. It includes a safety back rail on the seat to prevent a child from sitting off center and toppling over backward. The product is made in Poland and features quality European craftsmanship. Launch date: May 2007.

Small World Toys has the perfect new item to help little ones find their navel, just in case it’s gone astray. Karen Katz’ adorable book “Where Is Baby’s Belly Button,” along with a cuddly plush toy that comes to life from the story, will help baby solve this caper in no time. The plush doll measures 12”, and the company requires a minimum order of four units. Launch date: June 2007.