February 2012 Notable Toys — Special Needs

Each DVD introduces the basic concepts associated with each topic in a fun way. DVD extras include: Chapter Selections, Sneak Peeks and a Fun Activities Game.
DVD titles available: Shapes; Colors; Letters; Numbers; Animals; Opposites; Sounds; Seasons; Head to Toe; and Food Fun.

This unique and fun soft ball was designed by an artist to bring out baby's creativity. Develops both fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while encouraging spatial development, interaction and creative play with others. Ages 6 mo. +

Fun picture cards that introduce more than 30 signs using America Sign language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Contains signs for everyday words, family members, manners, letters of the alphabet and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with children. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that introduce Spanish and English words and associates each language's word with a matching picture. Contains over 50 words including colors, numbers, favorite objects, action words and familiar phrases. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that introduce different musical instruments, styles of music, musical notes, and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature color mixing, textures, art tools, and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that introduce the alphabet A-Z. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with children. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature amazing animals and fun facts. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature 11 shapes and 12 colors. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Talking Hands® introduces young children to words using American Sign Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Pictures of children and descriptive text show how to make each sign. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces Spanish words and phrases using both the Spanish and English words, plus the Spanish pronunciation. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

A colorful board book that introduces music concepts like types of instruments and dances and fun facts. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images:14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces fundamentals of art including color, texture, patterns, lines and more. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces numbers 1-20 using real world objects that help with number recognition and counting. Real life colorful images, associated with a number, makes this item a child's favorite. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 heavy, cardboard pages: 14 pages plus cover. Photos and illustrations of large, colorful images on every page.

Introduction to upper and lower-case letters and multiple letter-sounds. Shows children and familiar objects. DVD includes special features such as: Baby Bloopers, Behind The Scenes, Video Sing-Along and an Interactive Activity. 45 minutes.

Animals are all around us. Children will delight in seeing the names and images of animals that live in the jungle, the swamp, and even in their own home and backyard. Real life animal images, along with their names and fun facts, will delight children as they turn the pages. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images:14 pages plus cover.

Introduces 11 shapes and 12 colors using real world objects associated with each concept. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

The Borris plush Toy is a chew-safe soft toy designed in a way that acknowledges the needs of children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism. Many children with unique sensory needs desire mouth and chew objects for oral motor input. Most plush toys are unsafe to chew on--and as a result, many parents are reluctant to give them to their sensory seeking children. Borris is made of chew safe, non-toxic materials, constructed with reinforced seaming, and a double layer of canvas and bonded plush. Having a favorite plush toy is an important part of childhood. Soft® is committed to a balance between a durable, chew safe toy, and a product that is still soft, endearing,and cuddly.

The Weplay Pedal Walker works like a quadricycle. It has two balancing pedals and one pair of detachable handrails. It allows a child to move forward by exerting their own body weight and distributing it across the pedals of the walker. For the more experienced user, the handrails can be removed to encourage higher levels of balance and coordination exercise. Dimensions: 15" x 20" x 22",  Pedal - 11" x 4". Weight  Limit: 110 lbs. Launch date: January 2010.

Steadily place the Weplay Up On Top on the head while standing or walking. According to different ability levels, the players can stack 2 or 3 on the head to create a balancing game. Dimensions: 6” x 6” x 5” (l x w x h). Contents: 1 each (Blue, Green, and Orange). Launch date: December 2011.

This Weplay Team Walker set includes 4 colorful pairs of walkers. Each walker set can be used alone or firmly locked together with the other sets to create a teamwork activity that enhances coordination and improves individual motion development. The adjustable rubber straps allows the item to fit the feet with ease. This item is wonderful for schools and daycare centers. It can be used indoors and outdoors.  Dimensions: 16" x 5" x 1". Maximum Weight: 177 lbs. per pair. Launch date: 2009.

The Weplay Rocking Bowl is a new addition to the Weplay family. This item allows kids to climb, hide, rock, and balance in a safe and inviting way. The wave designed edge provides children with areas to grab without the threat of being pinched. The patterned inside gives the product an anti-slip area and a visual focus. The bottom is designed with a smooth curve to allow the bowl to rock in all directions. The bowl is large enough for one to two children to play with it together. Maximum Weight: 88 lbs. "This bowl is large enough for two kids, and the scalloped edges and textured bottom make it safe!" Lynn Toves, marketing & sales rep for Wee Blossom, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012.

The Weplay ® Tricky Fish is a hand-held balance coordination board designed in the shape of a fish. This ball maze board is two-sided to provide the user with different types of tracks for more fun and challenge. As the user works the ball around the track, the board helps them to develop muscle control, flexibility of the wrists, and improves reflexes. The Tricky Fish enhances eye-hand coordination and exercises the eye muscles while elevating the user's attention span. The Tricky Fish is suitable for everyone. Includes: 1 Board, 1 Ball  Dimensions: 10 X 9 X 2". Launch date: January 2012.

The new “Special CARES” has an additional 10 inches of webbing added to the straps so it can accommodate a flyer up to 6 ft. tall. The harness-type device works like the flight attendant and pilot restraints by safely securing and supporting the upper body, instead of relying solely on the lap belt. Special CARES is exactly like the original device, only with longer straps to accommodate taller travelers. The Special CARES aims to make flying a more viable travel option for those with special needs. Sometimes extra gear, braces, or special seats don’t fit onto an airplane seat. When that happens, passengers are forced to check those items until the end of the flight. Flying with a lap belt as the only restraint simply isn’t an option in most cases, so air travel isn’t an option, either. Special CARES provides much needed upper body support throughout the flight.