November 2008 New Specialty Toys — Safety

This portable, weather-resistant sign offers an eye-catching reminder to drivers that they should slow down and drive carefully in areas where children are playing — neighborhoods, parks or schools. It is designed to be put out only when children are at play, and removed when they are not. The sign is printed with UV-protected inks and comes with a T-stand. Several character designs are available.

With this DVD, kids can learn important facts and get ready for any physical science test. Marko the Pencil takes learners on a journey to his Super Science Station where it’s easy to grasp science concepts. This DVD covers lab safety, scientific method, atoms and their parts, molecules, states of matter, physical and chemical changes, mixtures versus pure substances, electricity, magnetism, motion, gravity, light and energy. It meets National Science Education Standards, and is designed for grades 5 and up. Approx. 55 min. Launch date: September 2008.

This DVD presents personal safety instructions to be shared by children and parents. Also included with the DVD is a booklet to catalog and store child’s vital information.

Handheld Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers have become the worldwide standard for identifying and quantifying lead and other toxic metals in children’s toys and jewelry. Our TestAll™ technology (patent pending) automatically selects the correct analytical mode, allowing nontechnical users to easily perform measurements with minimal training. In light of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, these powerful instruments can provide importers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and regulators with a real solution for fast, easy screening of toys. Awards: 2008 R&D 100 Award for technological innovation; Creative Child Magazine 2008 Product of the Year Award in the Safety Products category. "The Niton XL3t 700 features an optional small-spot x-ray area that allows users to isolate and analyze individual areas as small as 3 mm in diameter," said Jen Robert, Marcom Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Launch date: April 11, 2007.

MiniMitts are a thumbless, easy on/off pair of child-size wash mitts designed for "little hands” that enable children to master personal hygiene skills. While parents teach children how to wash with BellyLaf’s coordinated Grippees™ adult wash mitts, children model after Mom and Dad by using MiniMitts. MiniMitts incorporate SmartShapes™, geometric shapes of colorful circles, squares, triangles and stars that are combined together to create clever characters that appeal to kids and parents alike. They are made with an ultra-soft, eco-friendly bamboo/cotton blend. "MiniMitts teach children bathing independence and make bath time an interactive and learning experience. The SmartShapes™ appliqué designs on the top of each mitt allow parents to teach children about shapes and colors," Denise West of BellyLaf told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 7, 2008.

Patent-pending Grippees are designed to help parents bathe children with confidence and reduce risk of injury. Grippees' clear, soft and non-toxic silicone gripping dots are strategically placed on the palm of each wash mitt and aid in holding slippery children as you wash or move them in and out of the bathtub. Colorful embroidered appliqué designs incorporate SmartShapes™, bright and cheery geometric characters that make bathing time fun and interactive for all. The product is made with an ultra-soft, eco-friendly bamboo/cotton blend. Grippees wash mitts actually solves a problem with its clever gripping system. Everyone on the planet that has bathed a child knows how slippery they are. "Bathroom accidents occur every day in American households involving children. Having wash mitts that wash as well as aid in safely holding the child is an ideal combination. The bamboo/cotton blend makes it perfect for delicate skin," Denise West of BellyLaf told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 7, 2008.

Tail Wags promotes fun combined with safety by creating eye-catching helmet covers that encourage kids and adults alike to want to wear their helmets while participating in sporting activities. Statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show that using a helmet could have prevented 53 per cent of head injuries occurring in children under 15 years of age. With a focus on fun and safety, Tail Wags helmet covers make a bold statement on the slopes, bike trails and horseback, through vibrant animal personalities, including zebras, turtles, kitty cats and teddy bears.

There’s nothing more terrifying to a parent than the thought of being separated from his or her child. Award-winning Spot Me ID™ “animated” ID bracelets were invented by a mom who lost her 7-year-old daughter for a terrifying 15 minutes while on vacation in 2007. As these uniquely themed ID bracelets are moved back and forth,  a “magical” effect is created that brings our safety dog “Spot” to life. On our everyday series bracelet, Spot winks, wags his tail, and waves. Using the included marker, parents simply write their names and cell phone numbers on the back of the easy-to-recognize safety products. Spot Me ID™ animated ID Bracelets are waterproof, affordable, and require no batteries. "There is nothing on the market like Spot Me ID™," said Jamie Rayko, CEO of Spot Me ID, Inc. “With over 2,000 children lost every day, there is nothing more important to parents than keeping their kids safe. Every family needs Spot Me ID™ - Because Kids Get Lost™.” Patents pending. Launch date:  08/01/2008.

Just imagine….. Your standing in line at a crowded theme park or shopping mall and suddenly your child has wandered out of sight! There is nothing more terrifying to a parent then the thought of being separated from their child. Finally, the answer has arrived….Spot Me ID™ “animated” ID Lanyards! These ”award-winning” lanyards were invented by a mom who lost her 7-year-old daughter for a terrifying 15 minutes while on vacation in 2007. As these uniquely-themed ID lanyards move back and forth, it creates a “magical” effect that brings our safety dog “Spot” to life. On our water park series lanyard, “Spot”, has on his swimming goggles and jumps up through the inner tube. Using the included marker, parents simply write their name and cell phone number on the back of the easy-to-recognize safety products. Spot Me ID™ “animated” ID Lanyards are waterproof, affordable, and requires no batteries. "There is nothing on the market like Spot Me ID™," said Jamie Rayko, CEO of Spot Me ID, Inc. “With over 2,000 children lost every day, there is nothing more important to parents than keeping their kids safe. Every family needs Spot Me ID™, “Because Kids Get Lost™.” Launch date: 08/01/2008 8/25/2008 (Patents Pending)

There is nothing more terrifying to a parent then the thought of being separated from his or her child. Award-winning Spot Me ID™ “animated” ID bracelets were invented by a mom who lost her 7-year-old daughter for a terrifying 15 minutes while on vacation in 2007. As these uniquely-themed ID bracelets move back and forth, a “magical” effect is created that brings our safety dog “Spot” to life. On our zoo series bracelet, Spot is on a safari. He jumps out from behind the leaves and pulls up his binoculars. Using the included marker, parents simply write their names and cell phone numbers on the back of the easy-to-recognize safety products. Spot Me ID™ animated ID Bracelets are waterproof, affordable, and require no batteries. "There is nothing on the market like Spot Me ID™," said Jamie Rayko, CEO of Spot Me ID, Inc. “With over 2,000 children lost every day, there is nothing more important to parents than keeping their kids safe. Every family needs Spot Me ID™, “Because Kids Get Lost™.” Patents pending. Launch date: 08/01/2008

There is nothing more terrifying to a parent then the thought of being separated from his or her child. Award-winning Spot Me ID™ “animated” ID bracelets were invented by a mom who lost her 7-year-old daughter for a terrifying 15 minutes while on vacation in 2007. As these uniquely-themed ID bracelets move back and forth, a “magical” effect is created that brings our safety dog “Spot” to life. On our stadium series bracelet, Spot kicks the football and he has black sports lines under his eyes. Using the included marker, parents simply write their names and cell phone numbers on the back of the easy-to-recognize safety products. Spot Me ID™ animated ID Bracelets are waterproof, affordable, and require no batteries. "There is nothing on the market like Spot Me ID™," said Jamie Rayko, CEO of Spot Me ID, Inc. “With over 2,000 children lost every day, there is nothing more important to parents than keeping their kids safe. Every family needs Spot Me ID™, “Because Kids Get Lost™.” Patents pending. Launch date: 08/01/2008