November 2010 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

Ten chunky little books, each with a very short rhyming story about the featured creature. These are non-fiction books for babies--young science books with each of the animals shown in their habitat. Illustrations show a parent and baby pair. The set includes a mini book about an alligator, elephant, giraffe, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, panda, penguin, or turtle. Made of recycled materials they have a craft brown eco look that goes along with the subject matter. Each small book will easily fit in a little hand and their thick pages are easy to turn for solo ‘reading.’ The sturdy tall box has a handle so toddlers can carry their library from room to room. Their Little Learning Books tower is also nice and includes small books about colors, shapes, opposites, and other basics. Good for talking as well as independent reading.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal.

The Early Rider  is a “balance bike,” which is a pedal-less bike that helps teach kids to balance and self-correct at their own speed. Now available in the US for the holidays, the Early Rider has been the #1 selling balance bike in Europe.  Unlike most other balance bikes on the market, the Early Rider features “Fat Boy” rear tires for extra stability and comfort and it comes in three sizes, for smaller and larger preschoolers and kindergartners.

The GoCrib is a standard-size portable crib that packs into an accompanying backpack. Its rigid-inflatable-airframe technology creates a light-weight, yet strong and safe environment for children.  The total weight of the crib and backpack is 10.5 pounds.  Its side door allows the crib to morph from a safe and secure place to a fun play area as your child grows. The GoCrib is designed to set up quickly, and the included dual-action pump inflates the crib in less than a minute.  The self-inflating, insulating mattress sets itself up and protects children from the ground.

Open up and explore a wonderland of forest friends and activities in this
soft, take-a-long book.

Adorable Activity Gym with oversized, round mat surface has soft linen and patterned arches, includes a Tummy Time pillow and offers 17+ developmental activities.

This Busy Time Activity Center is the result of a collaboration between Parents, America's foremost family magazine, and Manhattan Toy. This lovely, wooden activity center looks as much like a sleek piece of furniture as it does a developmental toy, and every surface provides a different stimulating world to explore. The colorful bead maze builds motor skills and eye hand coordination; the xylophone teaches cause and effect, promotes a love of music, and provides auditory stimulation; colorful, lettered pockets with drop-in objects promote eye/hand coordination and accompanies kids on the road to literacy; and turning knobs and spinning balls capture babies' sense of wonder and imaginations.

This sturdy but stylish durable wood cart is brimming with built-in activities, lots of storage space in the heavy nylon pocket, and an anti-tip braking function for beginning walkers. Colorful bead-bars, chunky wood shapes with sorter, and space for teddy bears and toys make this a hands-on favorite for years.

Caregivers can use the B-SCENE stroller from birth with an infant car seat or Britax Bassinet (sold separately). For children six months and up, the B-SCENE's removable seat can be used forward or rear facing up to 55pounds. The B-SCENE's three-wheel design and adjustable top handle offer parents improved maneuverability, while its full suspension produces a smoother, more comfortable ride for the child. It also features an industry first no re-thread five-point harness system and an automatic chassis lock that locks the frame in a folded position. The stroller boasts lightweight expanded foam tires so no inflation is required, and a
one-foot anti-scuff linked rear brake with red and green indicators.

TUMZEE has been designed for babies, from birth to crawling age. The unique design enables babies to be propped up on their stomachs on an incline, which helps reduce the frustration babies incur during this learning experience. Once babies are able to roll over they do not spend any time on their tummies anymore and TUMZEE allows them to spend time on their stomach without rolling over or getting out of it. It also has a "T" support which will keep them from sliding down. Since they are propped up they are able to see the surrounding environment and play with toys developing neck and back muscles as well.  TUMZEE is made of 100% non-toxic EVA foam. It has the softness required for infants to be comfortable laying on it but the stiffness necessary to support their weight.

This is a chemical and silicone-free line of baby care products made with no essential oils or fragrances. Performance Free Jelly Balm is a petroleum free healing ointment.  Use it for chapped lips and dry patches.  It's made with plant oils and vitamin E.  Becoming Baby Baby Wash is simple and safe for babies.  This foaming baby wash can be pumped right on the baby, and it doesn't leave a scent on the baby.  And Becoming Baby Baby Cream is petrolem free, and silicone free.  It protects your baby's bottom without any harmful chemicals.

There are three sizes available: 1oz./40ml. 2oz./70ml. & 4oz./140ml.  All three sizes of Baby Cubes™ can be mixed & matched to fit into trays.  Sold in sets of four or eight Baby Cubes.™  Individual food storage cube containers with attached lids. Each size comes with a storage stacking freezer tray.  Ideal for freezing homemade baby,   puree…keeps baby food as fresh as the day it was made.  Makes complete meals by mixing & matching different sizes.  Reduces waste by only having to defrost what is needed.  Ideal for freezing breast milk.   Ideal for storing small individual toddler snacks.  Trays stack one on top of each other in freezer saving valuable space. Airtight, freezer & dishwasher safe.  Contains no Bisphonal-A (BPA), Phthalates or Lead.   Complies with all USA (CPSC) safety standards.

A toy chest for the bath.  Fits on the bathrub with suction cups.  Bright colors.  A great way to store bath toys, Suctions easily on to bathroom wall or tiles in a fixed position.  Attaches at the perfect height to have children store their bath toys.  Features small tongues on each suction cup enabling the Bubble Fish to detach.  Contains no Bishphonal-A, Phthalates, or Lead.

The Baby Bottle Buddy makes feeding and bonding time more enjoyable for both baby, parents and caregivers. The Bears capture an infant’s attention during feeding.   Baby Bottle Buddy™ promotes hand-eye coordination; Parents will find their baby reaching for the bear while on the bottle which helps develop their fine depth perception; Research has shown baby’s first develop depth perception at 3 to 5 months of age; and the contrast of the Black and White features, stimulate the baby’s eye muscle development.  Machine washable on delicate cycle & dryable on low heat.  Specially designed ears with bumps and ridges for sensitive gums while baby is teething.  Can also be used as a wrist toy, Machine washable and dryable on low heat, constructed with all-new materials, Safety tested (SGA) to all USA, Canadian & European standards & contain no BPA, Phthalates, PVC or Lead.  Colors: Blue, Pink, Brown.

Sound and movement monitor with a sensor located under the baby's mattress.  Within 15 seconds, you will have a prealarm indicating no movement in the crib.

Perfect to clip onto the car seat, stroller, bib, crib.  Comes with mini-rattle.  Also part of a system that can connect an oball pacifier and/or teether.  Assorted colors.  The Oball Links and Mini Rattle from Rhino Toys is an exciting tactile experience for babies.  Featuring a squishy, smaller-sized Oball with a "rattle" hole that is hooked to a dangling rubber chain.

The hybrid is organic and manufactured in the USA and is a diaper and liner in one.  The removable insert can be changed out. The hybrid also works as a great alternative to training pants or pull-ups when used without the snap-in liner.  Super-soft American-grown organic cotton fleece next to baby's skin. Organic bamboo fleece outside with PUL sandwiched between for leak prevention. Extra organic cotton inserts available for easy wash and wear. Simply adjust the snaps in the rise as baby grows. It has a snap closure and snap-down umbilicus for baby's comfort. This diaper comes with a fast-drying snap-in diaper liner for extra absorbency. Fits 7 to 35 lbs. Made in USA.

This product is a ball full of finger holes that is incredibly easy to catch, and safe to throw.  Shiny, Smooth, Flexible, Durable.  100% Dishwasher Safe, PVC, Latex and Phthalates Free.  3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces

Easy to grasp, makes a great noise.  You can roll and play with it. Turn it around and it makes rain stick sounds.  Great for infants and toddlers.

Baby will stay safe and secure when they cuddle with either of these Guardian Angels, Toni or Tine. The plush dolls are made of organically farmed cotton, which produces the highest quality cottons for both the threads and the outer materials. All "pure nature" textiles are produced in accordance with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). The GOTS standards for organic textiles and the use of raw materials ensure safety not just for children but also for the environment. The polyester filling has been tested under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and certifies that "pure nature" products by HABA are hygienic and washable. (Fillings made of natural material have very poor drying quality, hence a greater risk of mold. Therefore polyester is preferred). All "pure nature" products are tested by an independent CPSC accredited laboratory, LGA, that specifically control harmful substances. Recommended for newborns and up.

Baby will stay safe and secure when they cuddle with either of these Guardian Angels, Toni or Tine. The plush dolls are made of organically farmed cotton, which produces the highest quality cottons for both the threads and the outer materials. All "pure nature" textiles are produced in accordance with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). The GOTS standards for organic textiles and the use of raw materials ensure safety not just for children but also for the environment. The polyester filling has been tested under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and certifies that "pure nature" products by HABA are hygienic and washable. (Fillings made of natural material have very poor drying quality, hence a greater risk of mold. Therefore polyester is preferred). All "pure nature" products are tested by an independent CPSC accredited laboratory, LGA, that specifically control harmful substances. Recommended for newborns and up.

This soft plush sheep with pink legs is fun for babies, and safe for them too. Controlled organic farming produces the highest quality cottons for both the threads and the outer materials of the sheep. All "pure nature" textiles are produced in accordance with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). The GOTS standards for organic textiles and the use of raw materials ensure safety not just for children but also for the environment. The polyester filling has been tested under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and certifies that "pure nature" products by HABA are hygienic and washable. (Fillings made of natural material have very poor drying quality, hence a greater risk of mold. Therefore polyester is preferred.) All "pure nature" products are tested by an independent CPSC accredited laboratory, LGA, that specifically control harmful substances. Recommended for ages 6+ months.

Cute, flower-wearing sheep Cotti is filled with natural Spelt seeds so it can be warmed or cooled for baby’s comfort. Controlled organic farming produces the highest quality cottons for both the threads and the outer materials of the sheep. All "pure nature" textiles are produced in accordance with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). The GOTS standards for organic textiles and the use of raw materials ensure safety not just for children but also for the environment.  All "pure nature" products are tested by an independent CPSC accredited laboratory, LGA, that specifically control harmful substances. Recommended for newborns+.

Various activities about feeling and touching. The two tactile games introduce first games with rules. A game collection for 1 - 2 players ages 2+.  This game stimulates perception, recognizing shapes, learning to understand rules.

The fox and little sheep meet with all the other animal kids to play together. Four animal kids always meet on a picture card. With a bit of luck you are the quickest and the first to find the animals of your picture card thus winning the game. An assigning game with animals for 1-6 children age 2+. Includes variation for older players.
Contents: 24 wooden pieces, 6 cardboard picture cards.