This nifty carryall stores up to 64 crayons; ten are included. No more crayons cluttering mom’s purse. It fastens securely for easy carrying. Keeps up with crayons in cars, airplanes, restaurants doctor’s office...everywhere kids go. Just fold close, roll and go. The ribbon closure is personalized with the child’s name.
― Princess Linens is one of the best vendors, said Donna Bliss of My Miracle Baby.com.

Twinkle baby dolls were made with the old fashion “hug and rub in your face” test.  All dolls are made with minkee plush or cotton flannel and the heads are filled with poly fill. It’s a bonding doll…parents sleep with the doll a few days and give the doll their scent…then give it to the baby and it soon becomes the baby’s favorite toy. It comes in 13 colors and is 17” wide and 13” high. A Tooth fairy doll, in all the same colors, but with a pocket sewn on front for the child to place its tooth for pick-up by the tooth fairy is also available separately for $18.00 and is suitable for the older child.

Giddyap and giddyap. Kids get twice the horse-power with this nifty wooden pull toy. Horses rotate when pulled.

Available in various colors also. The toy measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

These ride-ons are designed with handles on the "tails" to enable toddlers to push them as easily as they ride them. One piece molded body means that there are no pieces to break off. Hubs are recessed on the wheels so they can't poke or scratch young riders. It is great for indoor or outdoor use. It comes fully assembled and is available in red, blue, green or purple.

Mary Meyer says, "We have gone Green!" This frog comes as a teether blanket, jumper and as a musical plush toy (pictured).

"Jack, the Cuddly Dog - Colors and Shapes" is a fun, soothing and educational video about a puppy who lives in New York City's Central Park. It's also designed to be pleasant for the adults watching the DVD. According to co-creator and co-producer Max Reynal, the fact that Jack is not computer generated “makes him very special, very unique.” The accompanying music, he added, is recorded from live instruments as opposed to synthesizers, creating an organic video. “People who are looking for new things and are interested in trying new things will love our product. We've just gotten great reviews.” Launch date: September 2005.

Now kids can paint with just plain water by filling the included stylus up at the tap. The water reveals a rainbow of color when it moves over the board. The holding case has a carrying handle for portability and is double-sided so kids can paint on one side while the other side dries and erases.
— Diane Robinson, president and owner of Silly Goose Inc. in Essex, Mass., recommended these, explaining that “you can wipe the slate clean. They have a little stylus flat board.”
— “For the younger kids: Splash Art,” said Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toy & Book Store in Scottsdale, Ariz., of top-selling travel products at her store.
— Greg Bonner, owner of Heights Toy Center Inc. in Little Rock, Ark, agreed they sell well: “Art Boards. Doodling, coloring, it passes the time. Travel boards with write on/wipe off games. Still does well.”

This multi-sensory program introduces children to a "hands on" second language. It's natural and fun for them to use their bodies to communicate. Research shows that children who learn to sign may experience reduced frustration and tantrums along with enhanced speaking, spelling and reading skills. This 30-minute volume includes signs for colors, fruits and vegetables among others.

All animals fit into the ark (like the story says), and it folds up for storage. The deck has a removable drop-through door that can be used to put things in and take things out. It includes two of each animal — giraffe, zebra, lion and lamb — plus figures of Noah and his wife. Play pieces include two food baskets, a tool box and a flag with rainbow label on one side and cloud label on the other.

The Witty Bit World Alphabet CD uses character, rhythm and stories to educate and entertain. Witty Bit World applies a nontraditional and highly effective approach to teaching the alphabet and phonics. The focus is on kindergarten preparedness with a collection of 26 fun stories, songs and jingles. The variety of musical styles, with everything from pop to ballad, keeps children of all ages completely entertained while learning.

Who says “baa, baa?” What does a fish like to do? There are lots of fun, stimulating activities in these new flash cards from the child development specialists at Amazing Baby. The set includes 26 colorful illustrated cards featuring sparkly foil adornments and simple read-aloud text, as well as instructions for simple games and activities. Designed for adults and children to enjoy together, the cards encourage interaction, word association and picture recognition. The pack of 26 cards are 4 ½” by 7 ½” with full-color illustrations throughout.

By 12 months, little ones can clearly identify specific sounds, and musical notes. They are also beginning to match different sounds with the objects that make them. Meet The Orchestra, First Instruments introduces your little one to musical instruments that make up an orchestra and the different sounds that they make. Entertain them with fun puppet shows, inspire them with captivating real-world images and beautiful classical music by Beethoven, Brahms, Joplin, Haydn, Mozart and Strauss lets them discover their favorite instrument.

"My Baby Can Talk – Exploring Signs" introduces babies to 24 words and signs to encourage them to explore and begin to communicate about the wonders of the world around them. This playful exploration presents baby’s expanding world in a fun and fascinating way — offering words and signs for colors, foods, nature and play. This program includes a Parent Tutorial focusing on key guidelines to begin signing with babies as well as additional signs for parents to teach their little ones, including signs for emotions such as happy, sad, excited and sorry. Also enclosed is a printed Quick Reference Signing Card offering illustrations of the signs presented. "Research has shown that babies who use sign language tend to speak sooner with larger vocabularies, show an increase in IQ scores and engage in more sophisticated play," Kathleen Waidhofer of Baby Hands Productions told TDmonthly. This product is a 2007 iParenting Media Award winner. Launch date: October 15, 2007.

Open this delightful anthology of more than sixty lap songs, clapping games, and action rhymes with a bonus CD and discover the perfect book for babies and toddlers - and their grateful parents and caregivers. Featuring familiar favorites such as "Goosey, Goosey, Gander" and "I’m a Little Teapot" as well as lesser-known rhymes such as "Harry Whistle" and "In Went the Prairie Dog," this comprehensive collection includes directions for play, historical tidbits, and fourteen simple musical arrangements for piano and guitar. Masterfully selected and edited by Jane Yolen, whom NEWSWEEK calls "America’s Hans Christian Andersen," THIS LITTLE PIGGY is lavishly illustrated in charming detail by Will Hillenbrand. The bonus CD contains fifteen minutes of lively music and vocals, based on Adam Stemple’s original arrangements, including "Dance to Your Daddy", "I’m a Little Teapot," and many others.
Kids won’t be able to resist acting out these dozens of rhymes and games - an endearing, annotated collection sure to become a family heirloom.

Eyes can get sunburned! Award-winningFrubi Shades offer complete outdoor eye protection for babies and children. Frubi Shades are made from soft foam material that is not only comfortable, but also lightweight. But that’s not only why Family Review Center recently gave Frubi its highest award. … It’s the medical science in each Frubi that makes it a “wow” item for parents and grandparents. Frubi stands for FRame coverage, Ultra violet, Blue Light and Infrared. The combination of the wraparound styling and the lens also protects against harmful blue light and infrared. Frubi Shades are rated with an eye protection factor (EPF) of 99.5 out of 100, the highest yet recorded in the sunglass industry. And they’re made of polycarbonate so are the safest lens made. The soft-spongy material is formed in one piece so there are no hinges, small parts or hard surfaces to hurt a child. Because of their unique construction, they don’t press against a child’s eyelashes. Frubi Shades provide maximum sun protection, safety and affordability. They come in all kinds of designer colors and can also be bought in 3-packs for $29.95. Frubis are not a toy.

Mary Meyer Wheelies steal the feel and concept of old time pull toys with wheels that go around and the requirement to be pulled or tugged by a toddler to make it go but they’ve made these wheels safer and softer and quite possibly cuter.  Wheelie Monkey features a brown and tan monkey grinning ear to ear and sitting in a banana shaped car. Wheelie cat features a black and white feline tucked into a gray mouse car with a bent tail, large pink ears, beady black eyes, a black pompom nose and an embroidered mouth and whiskers. Wheelie Moose with a great big rack rides in a green canoe and Wheelie Dog with a patch over his eye and oversized paws sits inside a classic white bone on wheels. The toys lined up together look like a scene a hometown parade.  The toys are 7 inches tall and include a short pull string and wheels that move freely.

Hola! This unique video series centers on the home and daily routines of babies and children through age 9. This video provides translation and is designed for those whose first language is English but are looking for a fun and easy way to give their children a basic first introduction to Spanish that relates to their everyday lives. Kids will meet Fuerte the adorable Chihuahua and his amigo Fuego, a chili pepper. It also stars the Fiesta Friends Kids, bright graphics, fun musical scenes and unique toys. This DVD centers on the bedtime routine, offers popular nursery rhymes in Spanish, numbers from 1 to 20, items in the bedroom, toys and bedtime phrases as well as simple commands. It has won numerous awards.

Ozlo’s magnetic shape-sorting doghouse. It includes Ozlo the dog, dog house, dog bed and 6 magnetic shapes.

This retro-cool ride-on toy features a vibrant colored steel body, detailed chrome accents, horn, working steering column, plastic fenders and rubber tires. It’s 29.5” long. Some assembly required.

What kid doesn’t want to fly his or her own plane? The press of a button on the steering wheel can activate the captain’s voice, realistic takeoff and landing sounds, or even music for the flight. The bin under the seat provides space to transport precious cargo, while flashing lights on the soft propeller keep kids engaged. The detachable rear handle transforms this colorful ride-on into a walk-along for the beginning walker.
— Of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008, over six percent shared that this item was the best-selling ride-on toy in their store.
— International Playthings was named by over 13 percent of retailers – who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 – as the manufacturer of the best-selling ride-on toy.
— Diana Glaser, owner of the The Green Caboose in Stroudsburg, Pa., told TDmonthly that her store sells two to three units of this item every month.

Kids can join Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins and Signing Time’s Rachel Coleman for lots of signing fun. The charming animation, children signing and delightful songs make any time Signing Time. Volume 6, “My Favorite Things,” teaches signs for the colors of the rainbow, fruits and vegetables, and activities. Volume 7 takes kids to “Leah’s Farm.” In Volume 8, they’ll venture into “The Great Outdoors” and in Volume 9, they get to hop on “The Zoo Train.” The company recently won a Telly Award for Signing Time! Volume 8: “The Great Outdoors.”

Description: Recently winning an iParenting Media Award, these perfectly safe, soft foam blocks resemble beautifully stained wood blocks. The product is geared for young creative builders and can be played with on the floor or used in the bathtub for extended play. The blocks float and stick easily to the bathtub tile walls when wet. They are sold in packs of 30 ($17.95) and 80 ($29.95).