November 2010 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

This toy gives kids the opportunity to stimulate their imagination and learning skills while encouraging discovery, fine motor skills and open-ended play.  The practical storage bag keeps all of the pieces securely in one place and comes with a hand-strap to make carrying the blocks a snap.  6.8 x 12 x 13.8 inches ; 3.6 pounds.
— As of 06/06/2011 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy for kids to take apart; durable; easier for toddlers to use than LEGOs and other small building blocks; encourages creativity. Cons: Don't stick together as well as LEGOs; children can put the storage bag over their head and suffocate.

These stylish slippers allow babies and toddlers to move freely yet safely. The secret is the non-skid soles made of soft, machine-washable leather.  Slippers really do stay put thanks to the added elastic cuff. The 100% leather sole is coordinated with a fashionable sock made from 80% cotton, 15% spandex and 5% elastane. Choose from blue Cowboy, pink Cowgirl, Gothic Cross Slip Ons or Love Rocks Sneaker.

This packaged set features a one-size-fits-all for an adult and a size 0-12 months pair for baby. Now Mommy and Baby Girl can share the same style and soft comfort down to their toes. Made from fluffy feather yarn, these look-a-like MaryJanes make cuddle time with baby a little cozier. Both feature JazzyToes’ non-skid soles. Each pair has 3% spandex for a snug yet perfect fit.

Spiffies wipes, which contain the natural cavity-fighting ingredient xylitol, have been found to significantly reduce the development of cavities in kids. The individually-packaged wipes come in child-friendly flavors, so kids actually enjoy using them.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Products for Babies award

This product uses music and rhythm to teach key lessons.  It features 15 musical activities and more than 40 songs and melodies.  It introduces letters A–Z, numbers 1–10, colors, shapes, first words, cause and effect, and instrument sounds.  Lessons are in both English and Spanish.
 —  As of 1.06.2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 15 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: Colorful experiments intrigue young children. Cons: Adult supervision required at all times; too simple for older children.

As of 1.06.2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 637 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 22 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: A variety of activities; Helps develop fine motor skills. Cons: The legs are not easily detachable.

Features include doors to open, friends to find beautifully illustrated animals from A to Z, loopty-loo routes for you to wind through, zigzag paths to race up and down, spinners to spin, and a beautiful display box with gift tag.
 —  As of 10.25.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews on Target.com and was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Durable and fun for infants and toddlers.

Promote music appreciation and auditory development by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces. A large, easy to press button allows your baby to toggle through 7 high quality and enjoyable classical melodies at home, or for on-the-go fun. It also has colorful lights that dance across the screen to enhance each entertaining melody and promote visual perception. Featured melodies include excerpts from Mozart, Chopin, Vivaldi, and Rossini. Toy also includes Off/Low/High volume control and 2 AA batteries.
 —  As of 10.25.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 56 reviews on Target.com and was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Durable, engaging, mesmerizes infants.

This wood clock features colorful shaped numbers, perfect for learning to tell time.  Place the colorful numbered shape pieces in their proper places on the face of the soundly-built clock, and move the hour and minute hands to make learning time fun.  Measures 9" x 5".
—As of 10.25.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 91 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 15 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS:  Durable, encourages learning.  CONS:  Some versions have a pentagon with 6 sides, and a hexagon with 5 sides.

Toy Bungee is designed to keep toys, cups, pacifiers and other objects from being thrown or dropped to the floor via its strap harness. The button design of the Toy Bungee has been carefully crafted to outsmart the most intelligent toddlers. Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that baby or toddler can throw or drop as much as they like, and the object won’t hit the dirty floor.

Bring a bit of nature to the nursery, with this whimsical mobile.  It comes in simple shapes, showcasing the beauty of nature and animals.

Just one pull on this cuddly soft animal starts a lullaby for baby to enjoy.

Just one pull on this cuddly soft animal starts a lullaby for baby to enjoy.

The Daily UV Shield 30+ Moisturizing Lotion is a dual-purpose lotion designed for daily use that keeps skin nourished and soothed while providing complete protection from UV rays. Developed for babies and children of all ages, the broad-spectrum SPF 30+ lotion contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as safest for young infants. These pure physical block ingredients offer the safest protection with the least potential for skin irritation. A blend of marine silk, aloe and vitamins E and B5 also work together to provide antioxidant protection, soothe sensitive or irritated skin and relieve dryness. The lotion is clinically tested, certified hypoallergenic and free of parabens, phthalates and fragrance.

BRITAX Parkway SGL offers advanced protection to children and reduces risk of injury for others in vehicle - A new belt-positioning booster seat from BRITAX-the ParkwayR SGL-introduces the ISOFLEXTM Flexible Lower LATCH Connection System. The ISOFLEX system secures the booster seat to the vehicle in seconds with only two clicks and a pull, which stabilizes it during a crash and prevents it from becoming a projectile when not in use. The Parkway SGL can be easily converted into a backless booster, and accommodates children 40 pounds and 38 inches up to 120 pounds and 63 inches.

The set includes a Bebe au Lait Original Nursing Cover and three matching burp cloths in a variety of signature Bebe au Lait prints for stylish moms on the go.  The award-winning nursing cover features a patented rigid neckline for ventilation and direct eye contact with baby. Both products come in an easy-to-wrap gift box.

Designed for parents who want to carry their children up until the age of 2, this ergonomic waist belt promises maximum carrying comfort, with an adjustable waist belt and shoulder straps for optimal weight distribution and pressure point relief. It also features flexible leg positions. The baby carrier is easy to put on and take off without assistance.  As with all our baby carriers, it was developed in collaboration with medical experts to produce an optimal carrier for newborns.
   

This is a double stroller, developed to accommodate twins as well as two children of different ages. The Stroll-Air My Duo stroller has the ability to reverse each seat independently of each other, so that older baby could be facing forward and the younger one would still face the parent. The stroller accommodates one (when using in combination with one seat) or two infant car seats (for twins), as well as one or two bassinettes. The narrow 29 inch wide frame allows passage through doorways and compact fold allows the double stroller to fit inside a car trunk.
Awards: 2008 JPMA Innovation Award.

These spinning bears go round and round when baby pushes the knob on top. The brightly colored spinning top is made of sturdy plastic and has a flat bottom that sits flat on the floor. A fun toy for learning about cause and effect and for making things happen.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

Hang the Velcro fabric straps of this colorful Buggybu Musical toy on the crib rail or stroller. Give the smooth wooden ring a tug and the three parts of its body pull down and play Brahms Lullaby as they move back up. Each of the round segments of the body have ribbons to touch. The body of the Buggybu, itself has multiple textures. A fleece face with stitched features, crinkly wings, and segments done in cord and knits with satin piping.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

This is a talking pot that speaks when you put its lid on and off. Sometimes it says "on" or "off" or switches to "closed" or "open." Toss the toy veggies into the pot and use the big grey spoon and it adds stirring and mixing sounds along with little factoids about the foods.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

A great combination of two favorite play modes for learning about cause and effect and making things happen. There's an easy to activate ball drop with two balls that roll down a chute and best of all, there is a set of colorful gears that twirl and play music. Tots can activate the gears by moving them directly or by pressing the red happy face button.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

All done up in sky blue velour, this first doll is soft and totally huggable. The entire body of the doll is done in velvety fabric except for the little hands and face that are done in soft vinyl. The features are painted on so there is nothing to pull off. This new doll, Sky wears a one-piece romper and a blue and white striped hat with a knottie on top. It is completely machine washable.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

A smaller 9 ½ inch version of the original Miss Grenadine rag doll. She comes all dressed in a red, hot pink, and melon velour dress. Her arms and legs are easy to grab and her painted vinyl face is tucked in a non-removable hood. There is no hair to mouth or do-dads that will come off. Light weight and huggable, this is a perfect doll for the littlest pretender.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

Give these wooden painted maracas a shake. Painted in bug-like colors-red and black ladybug, yellow and black bumble bee, green and black grasshopper, these are smooth to the touch and have a good sound. Fun for keeping time with music or dancing time.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.