Don't tell baby that they are only 1.5 ounces. Edushape's Edu-Weights look like barbells, but are really rattle/shakers designed to stimulate babies and encourage development of their fine/gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, auditory sensory stimulation and visual stimulation. Specifically designed with high contrast colors, pattern and different textures. For ages 3 months and up. Launch date: June 2012.

Cuddle Covers are plush pillow covers in the shape of an animal. The covers come in eight different characters, are hypo-allergenic, and zip over a pillow (a Cuddle Cover pillow is also sold separately for $14.99).
— "Each Cuddle Cover is made with hypo-allergenic and ultra-soft polyester fabric, so once you've run your hands across them, it's hard to stop...I appreciated that they are plenty durable enough to be laundered and that the strong zipper makes it easy to position the pillow inside without a problem." - Review from XENIA SUNDELL at ThanksMailCarrier.com

The beloved ragdolls are backpack. Beautifully made with fine facial features in soft brown tones and yarn hair. Has the traditional embroidered "I Love You" heart on his chest and features plastic button eyes.

The original doll with a heart is back. Beautifully made with fine facial features in soft brown tones and yarn hair with the classic loop style. Has the traditional embroidered "I Love You" heart on her chest and features plastic button eyes.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award

A beautifully soft and realistic dog. Also comes in a smaller 8" size. Part of the Miyoni collection - plush animals made with superior materials and great attention to detail.

Aurora's newest Fancy Pal lets kids carry their plush pet backpack style. This shimmery backpack with wave like detail comes with a 7" sparkly orange clownfish.

Aurora's newest Fancy Pal lets kids carry their plush pet backpack style. This shimmery backpack with rainbow detail comes with a 7" cuddly unicorn with sparkly horn.

A pretty in pink purse with sparkly detail and accented with a pearl. Also comes with a stuffed mermaid doll to carry around.

The Ice Age 4 Continental Drift Mini Plush Dolls are fun plush characters. Kids can collect them all as they re-enact scenes from the film Ice Age 4, Continental Drift. The assortment includes Scrat, Manny, Diego, Shira and Captain Gutt.

Googly eyes is not his only quality, but makes it more exciting for this out of this world creature. Guzly is super silly for a friendly monster, bright colors and an extra-long tongue makes kids smile just by looking at him. Turn playtime into Guzly time with the Googalops Guzly hand puppet.
— In a June 2014 survey, Joel Dinkins from Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that Manhattan Toy made their store's best-selling puppets.
— In a June 2015 survey, Ava Allen, owner of Be Beep A Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Manhattan Toy was their best-selling plush/puppet brand.

Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company, introduced Clifford the Big Red Dog® early this year, and now they are bringing out the newest holiday plush version. Small sitting Clifford is 7” and holds a red, green and white stocking in his mouth. Launch date: September 2012.

These unique characters have been designed solely by The Bear Mill Team. The back story of these unique colorful plush is based upon utilizing the leftover remnants of fabric from a textile mill’s production day.  In this story Mr. and Mrs. Threads, who were among the first plush that The Bear Mill produced, create Windle, the original SnipPet.  Windle then goes on to create the rest of the SnipPets family. SnipPets can be identified by their signature curly nose, unique smiles, and branded foot.  Storybooks of their magical adventures in The Bear Mill, which is located in rural England, will be launched soon.

Pillow Pet Dream Lites turns darkened rooms into a starry sky instantly. Simply press the button it projects a starry sky on the ceiling and walls. Creates a magical and tranquil environment that helps kids ease into a restful sleep. Built in timer shuts off after 20 minutes. Folds up into a pet or opens to lay flat. All the DreamLites come with 4 light options steady blue, amber, or green and the 4th is all three colors that transition every 4 seconds continually in a loop. The face of the particular pet is also projected along with the stars.
— As of 7/30/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Projects the stars well; good battery life. Cons: Hard plastic tops means they aren't very snuggly.

No bears were harmed in the making of these mittens, but they will keep your paws nice and toasty. 100% polyester faux fur with thinsulate lining and PVC non-slip grip make them super warm and easy to handle. Secret fold-back flap allows access to bare hands, in case a tissue, pen or cellphone is needed. Available in 2 Youth and 4 Adult sizes. "Mittens are warmer than gloves, but you can never do anything with mittens on! Our mittens bring out the FUN in FUNctionality with the opening at the palm," Julie Dennis, Design & Production Co-ordinator at BearHands, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012.

Santa Boo Boo Bear is the newest and cutest Holiday hit this season at Cuddle Barn. This adorable Teddy Bear plays peek a boo with his big floppy Christmas hat while singing “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”. Using only the best quality materials for our products; all our Cuddle Barn friends a have crisp, clear sound and are made with soft to the touch plush fabric that makes all children want to cuddle up with our Cuddle Barn pals. Launch date: June 2012.

This gorgeous, luxe duo is hard to resist; its a blankie for life on-the-go. It’s a toy storage, pouch-pillow and blanket all in one, sure to make nap time cozy just about anywhere. Launch date: March 2012.
Awards: 2012 Kids Product of the Year - Creative Child Magazine

Zip-Itz Pillowz came to life after a mysterious machinery malfunction on the Pillow and Linen Assembly Line #316 at the Zany Zipper Factory. They are sleepy and scrappy little creatures that love to hide treasures in their pockets and love to snuggle up for nap-time. Launch date: August 2012.

Soft, really cute and extra cuddly, these Elephants are full of discovery. As Baby/Toddler plays with them, surprises are revealed everywhere, including crinkly ears, squeaking balance ball, squeaking baby elephant, a discoverable baby safe mirror & hidden 'roller ball' spinning rattle (under the saddle). Parent and child elephants are meant to stay together:  when baby is pulled away, the parent's tail pulls the baby back and vibrates for added excitement & fun. Launch date: July 2012.

This soft and cuddly hippo is loaded with discovery for the young mind. Features attached legs (pull one the other retracts), a teether hand, a baby safe mirrored hand, a peek-a boo silky bellybutton (just got to poke it!) and an ergonomically designed teether tail which encourages gripping. When pulled, it makes Soft Hippo vibrate with excitement. Launch date: July 2012.

Goodness, are Owls scary. Fearsome terrors of the night, they strike with vicious precision at all things squeaky and crunchy in a wave of silent death...I'm not convincing anyone, am I?  All right, fact is, yes, Owls are extremely efficient hunters, but who cares when they're so gosh darn cute. Who wouldn't gladly sacrifice the occasional mouse for those huge eyes, those fluffy feathers, that permanently surprised expression that asks, "Who, me? What mouse? It was like that when I got here. Incidentally, pass the ketchup."  15 squishy inches of innocent bird, polyester fiber, ages 3 and up. Launch date: 2011.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Squishables were their best-selling plush toys.

100% US Made Plush Dog. All materials and construction are provided by Americans. Launch date: July 2012.

This homespun PATCHWORK RABBIT is as scrappy as they come. With lots of personality and differently textured and patterned fabrics like a vintage quilt, this rabbit is great for snuggling, storytelling or bringing homey comfort on a long trip.

Familiar to any garden, these tiny marvels of nature's engineering have their own protective armor. This PILL BUG PUPPET has segments that overlap and can roll up into a ball. A movable head and buggy legs are ready for crawling and exploring. Launch date: July 2012.

With its sweet smiling face and curlicue tail, this PIGLET PUPPET features Realistic movement and attention to detail. Launch date: June 2012.

"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" Kids will let out a crow when they work this ROOSTER PUPPET. They can strut and peck with the best of them when they animate his head and beak. Launch date: July 2012.