July 2012 Notable Toys — Safety

Shopping Cart Covers help keep baby’s Germ-Free. Our Unique Elmo and Cookie Monster designs, make riding in the shopping cart fun. A "Must-Have" for all New Parents. Features sewn-in pockets for drinks and toy loop to attach their favorite toys. Thick padding makes riding in the ELMO Shopping Cart Cover comfortable and FUN. Great for Restaurant High Chairs too. Machine Washable. Sesame Street is the Most Well-Known Children's Program (81% Aided Program Awareness). Launch date: February 2012.

gunapod is the only wearable blanket with WONDERZiP, setting the standard in baby care and comfort. Think easier, cozier, softer - better. It’s the only sleeping solution that uses our innovative WONDERZiP – 4 all-around zip pulls for simple changing, temperature control and maximized comfort while providing a safer sleep for babies. Perfect for the crib, stroller and car. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2011 Dr Toy Best New Product; 2011 WTS 5 Star; 2012 Cribsie Finalist; 2102 Red Tricycle Finalist
— As of 10/01/2012 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Material is soft; can be strategically zipped and upzipped for temperature control. Cons: Snap buttons are a little small, which makes it difficult to snap them together.

The Banz hearing protectors effectively attenuate harmful loud noises without shutting out other ambient sounds. The earmuffs are easy to wear, with a low profile and no protruding parts that can catch on things. The wide, foam-filled cushions ensure that the set doesn't squeeze uncomfortably, and there is plenty of space for the ears inside the shells. Banz earmuffs have a comfy leather cover over the headband to ensure all over comfort. The weight is also important to comfort; each ear muff weighs just 190 grams. Launch date: February 2012.

Hold-On Handles is the new, fun and stylish tool to help moms teach young children to stay within arm’s reach in the mall, at the amusement park, or while running errands around town.  Moms share many things, including the stress of their children wandering off. And with all the juggling that mothers have to do, especially if they have multiple children close in age, ensuring that the kids are always safely within arm’s reach and out of danger when out and about is a priority. That’s why we created Hold-On Handles the first stroller accessory and walking rope designed for up to three children ages 18 months and older.  With a quick click of the unique, oversized carabiner, it can transform from stroller accessory to a reinvented walking rope that can be worn comfortably on a parent’s wrist, bag, or through a belt loop. Children befriend the whimsical, colorful handles, freeing up mom or dad’s hands to push the stroller, hold the bags, or open doors. Unlike with restraining and embarrassing harnesses or “leashes,” parents can teach their children to stay “in line” and “hold on” while allowing them their physical liberty.  With Hold-On Handles, moms will feel more confident, and their children can be safer, more active, and happily independent – a far better option, we believe, than a leash or harness. Launch date: September 2010.
Awards: 2011 Top Choice of the Year Award, Creative Child 2011 Four-Star Certified, WTS Toy Review 2011 Cribsie Award Finalist

Using the 3-stage learn-to-swim SWIMTRAINER "Classic" children develop the perfect swimming style. In accordance with the company motto "it's safe to have fun," from the age of 3 months children can safely enjoy independence and have lots of fun while learning how to swim. Specially designed swimming aids are introduced according to the child's age and learning ability (red, orange, yellow). The SWIMTRAINER "Classic" comes in three different sizes. Red, for ages 3 months-4 years, is used for early habituation with the water and for learning the correct leg movements; orange, for ages 2-6, focuses on encouraging proper leg and arm movement; yellow, for ages 4-8, provides a methodical progression towards swimming with no swimming aids.  These training techniques are applied for the child to achieve a perfect swimming style. SWIMTRAINER "Classic" offers children: Ideal swimming position in the water, Fast and easy to put on with clip fastener, Inflatable pads to prevent slipping through, Adjustable safety belt to prevent tipping forwards.

PRIMO’s VOICE ACTIVATED NIGHT LIGHT WITH MUSIC offers an cuddly bear design with the innovative use of modern sound activation technology with the practicality of a night light. Offers 3 timing options for the lights and music, 2 lighting options and 4 sound options. Trendy parents can choose to have their own recorded voice calm and soothe their child back to sleep via an iPod or CD that is activated when the baby cries – or they can choose a soothing heartbeat, rainforest or programmed music sound to calm the baby. Battery power makes it portable – even a toddler can take it with them to light their path.