December 2010 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

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.

Rubbery letters cover with a soft flocking and done in bright primary colors make these an eye appealing way to know and name the alphabet. The magnet is totally encased in each letter so no fear about safety. These are a great way to give kids a feel for the shapes of the letters, building a sensory awareness that will help them remember and eventually write.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

These balls come in many colors and interesting shapes. Some like the Crater ball has finger holds while the Bubble ball has bumps. You might also like the Fashion balls with swirling indents that make them easier to grasp. Or look for the ones with alphabet letters, geometric shapes, or numerals molded into their surfaces. They are the size of a softball and make a nice impulse toy that leads to active play.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in an April 2013 survey that they sell around 20 Rubbabu balls a month, making them a best-seller.

Yoga fans will relate to this baby mat immediately. It's made of a cushioned foam surface that is non-toxic  - 100%TPE  (no PVC, no Latex) and that rolls up in a bag for easy on-the-go activities.  Going to a mommy and me class? Just need a place to change the baby that doesn't feel creepy?   This mat is ideal for little ones and much like a yoga mat, very easy to take along. Comes in a variety of patterns.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

Here's a water table with a theme that is bound to appeal to kids who like playing pirates. One mom from toyportfolio.com said: "The fountain in the middle was a big hit! I also like that the pump automatically shuts off after a couple minutes--The button is very easy to operate on the pump. Both my 23 month old and 3 and half year old had no trouble with it! They loved all of the characters that came with it and enjoyed putting them in the boats and having them go down the slide. Clean-up was very easy! Just pop the plug out and empty."
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

A soft fabric block with easy to grab handle, ribbon tabs for feeling, a teether for chewing, a mirror for viewing, and a pocket for a photo. Lots of sensory feedback in this classic kind of toy with a picture book connection. The graphics come out of the book by the same name.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

A clutchable mini blanket with the head and arms of Nutbrown Hare in the middle. The blankie is satin on one side and has patches of velvety velour on the other side. Between the patches are small satin ribbon tabs with images of butterflies, feather, and mushroom on them.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

A lovely set of stackers that are made from recycled milk jugs, contain no BPA, Phthaltes or pvc, and if you want to feel even better the product is made in the USA. This is a great toy to explore with your older baby or toddler.  While you can stack them in "order", you don't have to- a nice feature.  Each cup has two small holes for safety purposes - so that your child can not create a suction over his face.  Even with the holes this is a fun set to bring into the bathtub.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

An update of an old favorite, this high chair toy has a big suction cup to fasten on the high chair or it can be detached from its stand and used for two handed play. The bold contrast spinners are sure to attract visual attention and delight babies who love the power of toys that they activate with ease. There are two see-through balls with spinners inside and bright colored clackers that invite exploration by little fingers.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner, 2009.

Toddlers like toys with multiple pieces and these six colorful star shapes are challenging for little hands to put together and pull apart. There may be a short learning curve for the putting together action, but these big plastic pieces they have no right and wrong order. These not only help build motor skills, they can help knowing and naming color words and simple counting.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner, 2009.