August 2011 New Specialty Toys — Special Needs

Adventure BanZ improve on our Original Baby Banz by adding an embedded silicone nose and brow piece for added comfort! Baby Banz were originally designed in Australia for one of the world's toughest UV environments. Clinically tested by one of the world's leading authorities on sunglasses, Baby Banz have passed the most stringent standards on sunglasses in the world. Launch date: 2011.

First Toddle® Baby Gym is a comprehensive play and development system that takes a baby from 3 months to 3+ years of age.  One product is all parents need to help their children learn to stand and walk.  It also helps children with special needs. "First Toddle® Baby Gym is one development system that grows with a child and replaces other infant and toddler toys.  Not only is First Toddle® Baby Gym enjoyed by children of all walks of life, it has dramatic positive impact on children who need a bit more support to get started (e.g., children with special needs)," Mike Monaghan, CEO of First Toddle, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.
Awards: 2009 - Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year" 2009 - Creative Child Magazine's "Product of the Year" 2009 - iParenting Media Award Winner 2009 - The Toy Man Seal of Approval 2009 - The Toy Man Best of 2009 Award 2010 - Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year" 2010 - Creative Child Magazine's "Product of the Year" 2010 - Mom's Best Award 2010 - WTS Toy Review 5-Star Award 2010 - GreatDad.com 2010 - NAPPA Honors 2011 - AblePlay - Top 10 Newest Products and Top 2% of Products We've Ever Reviewed for Children with Special Needs

Teachers can use these handy magnets in a pocket chart or any magnetic surface in the  classroom to show the class routine. Illustrations are simple enough for non-readers of any age to understand. Created by a teacher. No more having to make a routine out of laminated paper! 18 durable magnets. Includes 3 blanks to fill in with a permanent or dry erase marker. Great for kids with special needs. Launch date: 2010
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year Award (Parenting Aids-Teaching Responsibility & Educational Products); 2010 PTPA Award (Parent Tested Parent Approved).

The Pic N Color is a PC software program that converts any photo into an outlined image that can be printed out and colored. Kids or parents can choose an image, then print it out for coloring fun. The software is "Very child friendly," Dominick Testa, president of Rocko Unlimited LLC, told TDmonthly.