November 2010 Notable Toys — All

This soft kimono long sleeve baby bodysuit in espresso roast with just a touch of trim in baby blue is perfect to make a sophisticated under-statement. Wear it with cool yoga pants in baby blue or just wear it by itself to hang out and play. Made with 100% soft certified pima organic cotton with low-impact dyes. Made in Peru.

This hooded baby jacket in baby blue with espresso roast interior lining is double layered, and made from the softest 100% certified pima organic cotton with low-impact dyes.  Made in Peru.

These mix-and-match dinos spawn buildable species.  15 multi-colored parts assemble to build three complete dinosaurs or endless custom creatures with a little imagination. Encourage your little archaeologists to hatch the traditional terrors (shown)--Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and T-Rex--before giving rise to a mob of new critters. Made in the USA of non-toxic wood and water-based paint.

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.

Yahtzee meets Tetris in this ancient-Egypt–themed game. Players take turns rolling five dice, up to three times a turn, as they try to win pieces by matching symbols on the dice to those on the treasure tiles. The tiles, which come in different configurations, are used to fill in the blank spaces on their playing cards.  For 2 to 4 players.
Awards:  2010 Disney FamilyFun Toy of the Year; Parents’ Choice Gold Award, Fall 2010 Games.

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.

Fish Lips' gift tags come in bold, geometric designs to coordinate with our Everyday & Holiday Gift Wraps. The 3" square tags are printed on ultra thick cardstock and are a stylish accessory for any package! Gift tags have a ribbon for easy attachment and are sold in sets of 6. Designed, printed and packaged in the USA on 100% Post Consumer Waste Recycled paper with soy inks.

The Creative Child "Album of the Year" winner introduces children to the sophisticated instrumentation of New Orleans style music, while keeping them entertained with classics like "Zip a Dee Doo Dah" and "Yellow Submarine".  Each song is stylized and funkified by one of New Orleans' acclaimed artists (Ivan Neville of Neville Brothers, Radiators etc.) and a portion of all proceeds goes toward music education in classrooms.
Awards:  2009 Creative Child "Album of the Year, 2008 Creative Child "Preferred Choice."

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.
   

With this kit, one can design their own stencils, and then create colorful, shaded pastel pictures. Contains black, white, and color paper, pencil, soft pastels, scissors, cotton balls, and instructions.

Add sunshine and water and see what develops. Use natural or man-made objects to make unique prints, by placing the objects on the included light-sensitive paper on bright sunlight or outside on an overcast day. Available in three different kits; each kit includes 15 sheets of paper.

Stowaways™ Big Buckets™ feature sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Dinosaur Park adventure includes a complete playset of animals, scenery, an off-road vehicle and a playmat to build exciting scenes.

Stowaways™ Big Boxes™ feature sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Space adventure includes a complete playset of figures, vehicles, and a playmat, including over 45 pieces.

Stowaways™ Big Buckets™ feature new, sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Military Adventure includes over 55 military figures, 2 tanks 2 artillery pieces, sandbag bunkers and more for hours of imaginative fun. Combine this set with one of our many Bitty Buckets™ (sold separately) to build even greater adventures. Over 80 pieces.

Cruise on the surface or dive for underwater fun, with this replica 1942 Balao/Gato class submarine. The submarine works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable diving planes and an adjustable rudder, so one can control diving, surfacing and steering.

Built from the vaults of history this replica of the Titanic cruises on the water surface. This Titanic works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable rudder, so one can control its voyage.

Easy to follow illustrated instructions show how to create and paint a one-foot-tall volcano. The included dinosaurs and “lava” recipe which shows them how to make it erupt again and again.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two bowls, one bowl to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set bowl designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two mugs, one mug to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set mug designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a Triceratops, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a T-Rex, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. Lots of fun and easy clean-up. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly.

Fabulous Franko and his Fabulous Toys is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a fabulous little guy called Franko and his fabulous adventures, in six stanzas of rhyming verse. "Illustrations that are wildly creative and whimsical combined with rhyming verse," Randy Compton, CEO of Think-a-lot Toys, told TDmonthly.

Screen with words that have many different sayings. Over 20 different words, these are in tie dye or solid color colors and they glow in the dark.