November 2010 New Specialty Toys — Water Activities

Cruise on the surface or dive for underwater fun, with this replica 1942 Balao/Gato class submarine. The submarine works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable diving planes and an adjustable rudder, so one can control diving, surfacing and steering.

Built from the vaults of history this replica of the Titanic cruises on the water surface. This Titanic works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable rudder, so one can control its voyage.

The infant and toddler swim aides keep the child's face out of the water. Soft and flexible, they are comfortable for child to wear. These features also extend the time the device can be used by child as the device expands as the child grows.
Awards: 2008 NAPPA Honors winner (Schooner device)

Nammu is a UV-blocking sun protection swim cap designed to protect the head from the sun’s harmful rays while in and around water. Fashioned like a trendy bandana, the fitted swim cap is designed to stay in place during any activity. It is easy to care for and conveniently tucks away in a pocket or bag. The Nammu swim hat is "fashionable and fun to wear, and it ties in the back so it never falls in the water," Nammu Owner Atar Morgenstern told TDmonthly.

These water-friendly toys come in colorful and fun animal shapes designed to make bathtime fun. Each set comes in a reusable mesh bucket with a handle and zipper closure. The toys are made from organic cotton and feature a string loop to hang dry.

Sea Squirts are lifejackets and swim assist vests designed to look like different fish. Designs include Killa Whale, Clown Fish, White Shark, Angel Fish, Blue Dolphin and Pink Dolphin. The jackets and vests actually have a flexible fin on the back. "Our mantra is, 'Fun follows function.' ... Our products have been designed in a way that kids want to wear them and aren't wearing them because they have to," Opa Cove President and CEO Richard Barbis told TDmonthly.