June 2010 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom playmat includes three letters (A-B-C) stuffed to add soft padding for babies. The "A" has plastic rings, "B" hides a mirror under the flap and "C" has ribbons. The tree top has crinkle leaves and a coconut teether in a pocket. "Baby will love this bright and colorful, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed playmat. It has a lot of fun features and is super soft," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this 14-piece set includes 10 shapes with numbers and letters to count and sort into the A-B-C-D compartments, each with a hook and loop closure. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This great Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed toy provides a great way for little ones to practice their numbers and shapes." Launch date: 2010.

The Buggybu Playtime Busy Bug's bright colors and multi-fabric patterns offer visual stimulation, and its hidden noise makers include rattles, squeakers and crinkle paper that will perk up all little ears. Launch date: 2010.

Baby can enjoy the clicky clack this teether makes when this toy is tapped together. This teether features wooden shapes, multiple textures and colors, and is easy for little hands to grasp. Launch date: 2010.

The soft nursery novel features classic development prints, crinkle paper flaps, a mirror and ribbon ties to close or attach to various play areas. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Wimmer Ferguson is known for its award winning products. All babies will love the Nursery Novel because of all its features." Launch date: 2010.

This fun Dr. Seuss rattle has the Cat in the Hat's face on it. It features three colorful rings and is made of soft materials. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, calls it "a cool, easy for baby to hold rattle featuring the famous Dr. Seuss characters Thing 1 & Thing 2." Launch date: 2010.

One side features a mirror for self discovery, while the other side has high-contrast black and white graphics that help baby with visual and multi-sensory development. This toy has ribbon ties for easy attachment. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Wimmer Ferguson is known for it's award winning products and this is the only Wimmer Ferguson product of its kind." Launch date: 2010.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum.

This play mat has many features for baby to discover, including flaps with reverse print graphics, fun textures and crinkle paper, plus a removable mirror, teethers and a pocket with a star shaped ring attaced. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "This play mat is unique because it features the Wimmer Ferguson design, which specializes in infant and toddler development tools." Launch date: 2010.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum.

The Blooming Sprouts Collection is made from bamboo spun into a rayon fabric. They are then stuffed with corn fiber filling for a well-loved and slightly lumpy feel. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "The Blooming Sprouts Bamboo Chick is super soft and has a unique simplistic style." Launch date: 2010.

The Little Bloom Flowering Tummy Garden playmat features a detachable prop pillow, crinkle paper, tree and flowers, a rattle doll, teether, mirror and clacking rings for baby. Launch date: 2010.

Little Bloom's Sweet Sounds Lantern's beautiful colors and multi-fabric patterns make a lovely hanging display for baby's room. With just a pull on the little kitten, this musical lantern plays Brahm's Lullabye. This lantern features ribbons and a crinkle paper flower and will attach to most strollers and carriers. Launch date: 2010.

The products of Naturecolored are divided into two categories: organic cotton and natural colored cotton. All the organic cotton products meet IMO NOP and OCIA standards. Launch date: May 2, 2010.

StinkyKids Brand tees feature the colorful StinkyKids characters on the front of each shirt as well as the StinkyKids logo and motto, "Always be a leader of good," displayed on the back of the tee neckline. StinkyKids Brand tees are 100-percent cotton, and sizes range from infant to women's lX and come in white, light pink or baby blue. Each StinkyKids Brand tee comes with a matching trading card and collectible book mark. A portion of the profits is donated toward making cancer patients smile. Britt Menzies, CEO of StinkyKids told TDmonthly, "StinkyKids characters teach kids to 'Always be a leader of good' and learn from their childhood mistakes and mischievous little stinker behavior. Characters have an eye candy appeal and are very colorful and unique." Launch date: August 2006.

Protect-a-Bub is a leader in sun and all weather protection products for strollers, joggers and car seats. The classic sunshade is the largest canopy style UV protective sunshade on the market and winner of an iParenting Media Award. It is made out of a specially-woven polyester microfiber that is breathable and doesn’t retain heat. The shade has mesh sides that reduce glare and promote air circulation. As is the case with all of Protect-a-Bub’s sunshade products, this shade has been tested and rated UPF 50+ and blocks 99 percent of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. The Classic Sunshade fits all strollers, joggers and car seats with a canopy and is available to for both single and twin strollers.

Chibi is defined in the urban dictionary as a Japanese anime word describing endearingly cute little characters with oversized heads and big engaging eyes. These anime-influenced Chibi Zoo babies are made from soft 100% polyester velour, embellished with embroidery and filled with fluffy polyester fibers. They all have big black eyes and are approximately 10” tall. Each baby has his or her animal name in Japanese embroidered on the bottom of one foot.

Beba Bean's latest line of modern, clean and lovable animals. The adorable baby animals features an internal rattle. Animals include elephants Sami & Alex, giraffes Lenny & Moe, bears Franki & Billi, and lions Fred & Ted.

The Pee-pee Teepee™ is an absorbent terry lined cotton flannel designed for newborn boys for use during a diaper change. Its cone shape allows it to fit between the thighs of baby, and is washable and reusable.

Trend Lab Pink Kitty Character Hooded Towel with Bath Mitt is made of 100-percent terry for softness. The towel measures 27" x 36" and fits young children up to 3T. Launch date: 2009.

The Trend Lab Soccer Ball Clock has an 11" diameter. AA battery not included. "The unique design and look of our decorative clocks make it easy for parents to decorate their child's room," Marchelle Lyons, marketing coordinator for Trend Lab, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009.

This Dr. Seuss by Trend Lab ABC print bucket hat is great for the beach or any sunny day. It's available in infant and toddler sizes. Trend Lab's Marchelle Lyons told TDmonthly the "Dr. Seuss ABC scatter print design makes it fun and playful for your little one!" Launch date: December 2009.

USA-made and eco-friendly, Rock-a-Thigh Baby thigh-highs (a tights and legwarmer hybrid) are fashionable and functional socks designed to stay up and stay on. These stylish socks are for girls and boys, infants and children, starting at size 0-6 months. Rock-a-Thigh Baby President Jennifer Dutcher told TDmonthly, "Cuff design and ribbed panels make RTBs the Kiddie socks that rock and stay up on top!" Launch date: 2010.

For urban parents with babies on the go, RoSK provides attachable stroller gear that protect against the elements. The Sun Cover is made of 100-percent organic cotton and offers SPF 30 sun protection that lasts all day and doesn't need to be reapplied. Designed with lightweight cotton to not add warmth on hot days, the Sun Cover comes with RoSK signature ribbon ties for attaching to strollers, carriers, infant car seats, and more. It provides an alternative to chemical sunblocks on babies and children with sensitive skin. "The combination of the Sun Cover being made of organic cotton and SPF 30 makes this cover an original," Heather Correa, owner of Rain or Shine Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 28, 2010.

The Snuza & Respisense ranges of Baby Movement Monitors are designed to safely and accurately detect baby's belly movements. If movement isn't sensed for 20 seconds, an audible alarm is activated, allowing parents to check their baby. This system allows for "portable movement monitoring — monitor anywhere, anytime," Charlotte Wenham, Sales VP, Pneo LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

Elonka Nichole Designs presents a diaper bag that offers chic moms boutique style at an affordable price. This messenger style bag is made of 100-percent designer cotton prints. It includes two outside pockets for bottles and a cell phone, three inside pockets for all sorts of baby products, and a large strap that fits around strollers. "These products are made by hand in the USA of the highest quality material without being overpriced," Elonka Perez, Owner/Designer of Elonka Nichole Designs Ltd., told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008.