November 2007 New Toys — Infant & Toddler

Braincandy, Touch My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, this reggae-tuned DVD features tactile adventures for little ones, allowing them to learn about touch with the Sense Gang. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Braincandy, See My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, “Braincandy, See My World” features Bruce Brain, Ivy Eyes and other members of the Sense Gang as they explore vision, color, movement through a peek-a-boo game, bubbles, butterflies, a scavenger hunt and more, all set against classical music. “Braincandy offers an organic approach to learning that mirrors the way children learn naturally,” Jennifer Porter of Marketing Alchemist shared with TDmonthly. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Baby Squeakers and Rattles by ALIMROSE DESIGNS

Alimrose Designs Squeakers and Rattles feature baby-safe fabrics. They are easy for infants to hold and yet fun enough for toddlers to play with. The [squeaker] sound is not too annoying for parents,” Tracey Vieira of distributor Cute-ture told TDmonthly. “The rattles are matching prints with soft bells or rattle sounds.” MSRP ranges from $19.95 to $29.95 within the line. Launch date for new range: October 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Bunny Play Blanket by MUD PIE

The Plush Bunny Play Blanket is a very soft blanket that features a plush bunny head, feet and tail. The 35" x 35" blanket is perfect for the crib or for playtime. It is also available in lamb, horse, cow and duck designs. It “combines a child’s sleep and playtime item into one at an attractive price,” Shari Abbott of Professional Marketing told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. ( Watch Video) 10/17/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perennial Buggy Blanket by BROOKS POND

Warm and wind- and water-repellant, the Brooks Pond Perennial Buggy Blanket is the only stroller bunting designed to be used in all seasons. In the summer, the bottom portion can be used as a stroller liner to protect against sticky messes. In the fall and spring, the lap portion can be attached to keep kids warm and dry. And in the winter, one can add the removable insulated liner to protect against the coldest weather. Made to fit all strollers, “it's the only stroller bunting designed to accommodate a child at every stage and in every season,” President Mitra Morgan of Brooks Pond told TDmonthly. 10/17/2007 (Price: $135.00)

Winnie the Pooh Magical Hunny Pot by LEARNING CURVE

Bright colors and visually appealing patterns give Pooh’s “Hunny” pot a brand-new look. The plush toy comes with three smiling honeybees that babies can take out and put in the honey pot, helping the baby with spatial discovery. 10/11/2007 (Price: $23.99)

BlankCapey by PITTER PATTER COLLECTIONS INC.

The hooded blanket features super soft cotton minky on one side and bamboo or cotton fabric on the other. The organic, solid-color blanket can be used as a swaddler for infants, a snuggly blanket for toddlers and as an imagination-inspiring cape for children as old as six. 10/11/2007 (Price: $158.00)

Organic Collection – Bamboo by PITTER PATTER COLLECTIONS INC.

Pitter Patter Organic Collections are sold as four-piece crib sets. The sets include a four-sided elastic sheet, a tummy-time blanket, a 16” drop skirt and a bumper in four separate zippered pieces for easy washing. Other varieties in the Organic Collection include Lotus and Mandala. 10/11/2007 (Price: $772.00)

Blanket Full of Love by STARRYTIME KEEPSAKES LTD.

The 28-page personalized book features the child’s name throughout the book, with exceptional care taken to effectively creating rhymes for every name. Choose from 42 illustrations to most accurately resemble the intended child, and choose the color of the blanket itself. A personalized blanket is also available separately. This product is an iParenting Media Award and Family Choice Award winner. 10/11/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yellow Bear Rattle by SCRAPPERS INC.

This felt rattle measures 10 cm across and is handcrafted in Petone, New Zealand by Rachelle Dempsey. 10/11/2007

Toddlin' Tunes: Sing-Along With Cathy Bollinger by RIVANNA MUSIC

This sing-along album with music therapist Cathy Bollinger presents old favorites in unique arrangements, introducing children to new words, sounds, instruments and musical styles. It includes jazz, acappella and Irish fiddle lilts, and received a 2005 Parents’ Choice Silver Award. 10/11/2007 (Price: $15.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Can Sign by BabyFirstTV

From BabyFirstTV, a network tailored to babies, toddlers and their parents, this DVD helps parents learn how to use sign language to communicate with their baby before he or she can speak actual words. The program offers a fun, easy and engaging way to learn key words and their correlating signs. 10/11/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Dreams by BabyFirstTV

From BabyFirstTV, a network tailored to babies, toddlers and their parents, this DVD features lullaby music and soothing images to offer quiet time for both baby and caregiver. The programs feature soft classical music, calming ever-changing shapes and peaceful colors. 10/11/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Countdown to My Birth by MOTHERLY WAY ENTERPRISES INC.

The unique daily pregnancy countdown calendar is written from the baby’s point of view. Find out amazing facts each day, such as when a baby’s heart begins to beat, and when his eyes can open. The stand-up, desktop format includes 280 developmental facts, a daily countdown to your due date, room for notes, and stickers to mark special ‘firsts’. 10/5/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Making Me: The Pregnancy Activity Book for My Big Brother or Sister by MOTHERLY WAY ENTERPRISES INC.

This hardcover book for siblings of the baby-to-be includes all sorts of information and fun activities, including coloring, measuring,  counting, journaling and more. It covers every day of the nine-month pregnancy, and includes four colored pencils and a 24” measuring tape to track the baby’s growth. "This is the only day by day pregnancy activity book for the sibling written entirely from the baby’s point of view," Motherly Way Enterprises Inc. Founder and Author Julie Carr told TDmonthly. "It is pediatrician and child psychologist recommended to help the big brother or sister understand and bond with the new baby." 10/5/2007 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A to Z Activities for Kids by KEY PORTER BOOKS

This set of 26 extra-thick activity cards — perfect for trips, for use at home and for decorating kids’ rooms — features bright letters paired with everyday objects and fun-filled play ideas. It is designed to help children increase coordination, explore language, practice cooperation, make music, create art and more. “When consumers see the name ‘Gymboree,’ they feel comfortable and know they’re selecting a book or toy that’s been created by child-development experts who understand what children need to grow and have fun,” Deborah Sloan of Deborah Sloan and Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2007. 10/4/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caterpillar Dice Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This lacing toy and dice game includes six caterpillar pieces, one head, one cord and one wooden threader. It is designed to teach colors and comes in a compact, round container for convenient storage and travel.
— Products by HABA account for the third best-selling line at Silly Goose in Essex, Mass., store owner Diane Robinson told TDmonthly.
— "Pretty much anything from Germany," sells well right now, said Amy Barrett, owner pf Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Last Chance Gulch  in Helena, Mont. HABA is a customer favorite. "Because of all the Mattel recalls, people are really concerned about children's toys in particular." 10/2/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teething Bling by SMART MOM LLC

Teething Bling pendants and bangles were inspired by babies who like to tug on jewelry. Made from a federally approved, phthalate/lead/latex-free, non-toxic silicone, Teething Bling jewelry looks beautiful on the adult wearer but is safe for curious babies to handle and chew. There is nothing else like it! Also available are a bangle ($12) and pendant/bangle set ($28). 10/2/2007 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Skate by PEG PEREGO

This innovative product offers two-in-one versatility, with quick and easy transformation from a carriage to a stroller. The Skate provides 360-degree side protection and three height positions in carriage position. While in stroller mode, the Skate offers a three-position seat adjustment, a removable hinged bumper bar, and Peg Perego’s signature five-point freedom-of-movement harness. Little travelers can either face the world ahead, or parents can reverse the seat for bonding time with Baby. The aluminum chassis closes with the seat attached. A new telescoping handle adjusts to several positions and heights. Two adapters allow parents to instantly attach a matching Peg Perego car seat directly to the frame. Also included are a zippered hood, bungee cords, zip-off boot and rain cover. The pneumatic tires on ball-bearing wheels and all-wheel suspension make this carriage/stroller system easy to push and steer. ( Watch Video) 10/2/2007 (Price: $899.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Felt Appliqued Rompers & Dresses by DECAF PLUSH

Decaf Plush's new line of felt-appliqued rompers and dresses are perfect for either back to school or a day at the beach. Constructed of soft corduroy or lightweight seersucker, each piece is appliqued with one of four original illustrations, including birds or owl on branch, planes and elephant. The dresses can also be worn as a tunic over jeans or pants for older children. Each piece is available in two colorways & machine wash/dry. Matching pillows of wool felt are also available separately. Four to six weeks for delivery; minimum $350 wholesale order (mix/match all products). Launch Date: September 2007. ( Watch Video) 10/2/2007 (Price: $52.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moses Basket by HOOHOBBERS INTL

The Moses Basket from Hoohobbers is a beautiful way to keep a newborn close by and sleeping soundly. The basket is available in 34 Collections and comes with a full-sized receiving blanket. One characteristic that makes this product stand out is that it’s made with duvet-style bumpers so that all of the linens can be laundered to keep the basket looking brand new. The baskets fit babies from birth until they are about 4 or 5 months old. ( Watch Video) 10/2/2007 (Price: $139.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Power Clean Diner by BABE EASE LLC

This chair cover protects kids from grimy, wooden restaurant high chairs. The one-piece is easy to transport and machine washable. 10/2/2007 (Price: $22.95)

Beginner Pattern Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG

Ideal for a first manipulative, this 35-piece set features two-sided pattern boards that have cut-out spaces for secure shape placement. It measures 11" x 11" x 3". Launch date: January 2004.
— “Melissa and Doug — the puzzles and blocks are the best sellers. We sell something Melissa & Doug everyday,” Annie Polard, a buyer for Gretchen’s in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— For Alison Cox, owner of Animal Quackers in Raleigh, N.C., and Sheena Brittman, manager of Weiner Dog Toys in Marco Island, Fla., customers come into the store asking for Melissa & Doug products “by brand name.”
— Over 19 percent of retailers surveyed told TDmonthly that Melissa & Doug wooden blocks are the best-selling item in their store. 9/28/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Baby Buckeye "Raising Tomorrow's OSU Fan Today" by TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT LP

Featuring Officially Licensed footage of Buckeye sports, mascot, marching band and campus attractions along with an Ohio-sized view of the sights, sound, traditions and colors of The Ohio State University™. BABY BUCKEYE combines all the great things you love about OSU® with all the things you want your Little Buckeye to learn – numbers, letters, colors and more. 9/28/2007 (Price: $19.95)

Yumi Tumi Plate by BOOGALOO TOYS

The Boogaloo Munch™ products help toddlers have a fun, learning experience at mealtime. These combination meal trays/plates are of dishwasher safe (upper shelf) molded plastic in bright colors and fun designs. They help wean the child from the high chair to the family meal table while encouraging them to understand the correct layout of table wear while building up their confidence and helping teach table manners. 9/28/2007 (Price: $9.95)