July 2010 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

At just 21" wide, this angular polished-aluminum stroller can be easily maneuvered. The reversible seat offers a full recline, and a sun canopy provides extra coverage. The bassinet is sold separately.

This cuddly 8.5" frog has super-soft green fur and is designed for infants.

Designed to be child-safe and huggable, this 13" square blanket features embroidered eyes, silk edging and washable material.

Designed to be child-safe and huggable, this 13" square blanket features embroidered eyes, silk edging and washable material.

Designed to be child-safe and huggable, this 13" square blanket features embroidered eyes, silk edging and washable material.

This super-soft blanket is attached to a brightly colored spaceship. It features dangling ribbons designed for babies to grasp and hold.

This toy is small, but comes with a multitude of features. The "alien" includes elastic arms, crinkle paper, a squeaker, ribbons and teethers.

This on-the-go teether includes teething accents, rattles and squeakers, and attaches via C-ring to most strollers and carriers. Baby-Ville toys feature the images of celebrated photographer Penny Gentieu, recognized worldwide for her signature-style baby photography.

Embroidered messages and baby faces adorn each soft page of this six-page book. Features include a rattle, mirror, peek-a-boo flaps, and vibrant colors, plus lots of fun fabrics. The book attaches to most strollers and carriers with a hook and loop closure. Baby-Ville toys feature the images of celebrated photographer Penny Gentieu, recognized worldwide for her signature-style baby photography.

This soft activity ball features a chime ball, teething ribbons and an array of textures and color. Baby-Ville toys feature the images of celebrated photographer Penny Gentieu, recognized worldwide for her signature-style baby photography.

Features include a crinkle and squeaker for baby's listening skills, and for tactile exploration, Pooh has multiple materials, as well as knotties, ribbons and teethers.

This plush flower wrist rattle is designed to be placed on baby's wrist or ankle for hours of sensory stimulation. It features bright pastel colors and is available with black or brown "hair." The wrist rattle comes with attached velcro for easy placement and removal.

This set, designed as a gift for newborns, includes a soft cow security blanket and a plush rattle that makes gentle noises.

This six-piece soft plush set is designed to stimulate baby’s developing senses. Each play piece features different activities. The teapot plays "I'm a Little Teapot," the cups rattle or jingle and have a crinkly tea bag tag, the croissant crinkles, and the rattling cupcake has a mirror inside.
— Three of 40 retailers told TDmonthly in early summer 2010 that International Playthings items are best-selling infant and toddler toys.

This little beetle has wings that fold up around her so she can hide. The bright red, yellow, orange and green rustling foil rattle measures 6" tall and is made of foam covered with a cotton-poly blend.
— In a June 2010 TDmonthly survey, five percent of 40 specialty retailers named HABA rattles as top-selling baby toys.

This colorful, floppy-eared dog stands 10” and is designed to delight children with the crinkle sound in his ears. He comes with attached multicolored tags for rubbing.
― Two of 40 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in early summer 2010 that Taggies are a top-selling infant gift, with one store estimating sales at 10 per month.

This fishbowl features three happy residents for puzzle play. The extra-thick, three-piece wooden puzzle includes a fish, a turtle and a crab, each with jumbo wooden knobs for easy grasping. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece.
— In a Summer 2011 survey, 5 out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that wooden peg puzzles from Melissa & Doug were their best-sellers in the category.
— As of 7/12/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 32 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; age-appropriate; puzzle pieces fit well. Cons: One reviewer said the veneer on the puzzle pieces began peeling a month after purchasing it.
— In a June 2010 survey of 40 specialty retailers, 15 percent named Melissa & Doug as an overall top-selling brand. Two retailers told TDmonthly that the brand’s puzzles sell especially well.

The Siliskin 12oz Glass is a safe alternative to plastic drink-ware. The reusable and recyclable glass drinkware comes in a four pack with two aqua and two lime glasses. The Siliskin is hypoallergenic, has no open pores to harbor bacteria, is dishwasher safe, and can be boiled to sterilize. Also comes in a smaller, six ounce version.

Kids learning to drink from a "big kid" cup will enjoy the Siliskin-Glass, a clean alternative to plastic drink-ware. BPA-free, and made from 100 percent  food grade silicone, the Siliskin 6oz Glass helps prevent slipping and adds extra protection to the glass inside. The Siliskin is hypo-allergenic, has no open pores to harbor bacteria, is dishwasher safe, and can be boiled to sterilize. Comes in a four pack with an aqua, lime, red and purple glass.

Siliskin colorful silicone baby bottle cover allows for young ones to grab hold and avoid slippage when feeding from a glass bottle. The microwave safe Siliskin keeps heat from transferring from bottle to hands and is both hypo allergenic and dishwasher safe. This translucent silicone sleeve allows you to see measurements and liquid in the glass bottle (included). Available colors: Pink, Gray, Aqua, and White.

Silibib is a stylish infant silicone bib designed to lie flat on the chest in a soft, wipe-away material. The Silibib is both hypoallergenic and dishwasher safe. Available colors: Blue/Brown, Gray/Yellow, Green/Blue, and Red/White.

A versatile all season bootie that can be worn over shoes, Stonz Linerz, slippers or bare feet. Their durable coated nylon upper provides wind and water-resistance, their fleece lining provides warmth and comfort, and their wide opening allows the booties to slip on and stay on easily. The booties have rubberized, skid-resistant soft soles and are machine-washable.

A versatile all season bootie that can be worn over shoes, Stonz Linerz, slippers or bare feet. Their durable coated nylon upper provides wind and water-resistance, their fleece lining provides warmth and comfort, and their wide opening allows the booties to slip on and stay on easily. The booties have rubberized, skid-resistant soft soles and are machine-washable.

This reversible fleece hat features the Stonz logo on one side, and a two-tone red/black design when reversed. The high quality anti-pill fleece provides warmth and wears well. Velcro closure ensures hat stays on with a comfortable fit. Machine washable and dryable.