December 2009 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

The Mermaid Cookbook by Barbara Beery is filled with delicious, nutrious recipes that get kids thinking about healthy eating while engaging their imaginations. This spiral-bound book is perfect as a gift or for creating themed parties.

What kind of mermaid can’t swim? These mermaids are fully submersible for bathtub or swimming pool fun. They come with either magenta or purple hair that can be combed.

The Pinx line includes birthday and greeting cards with whimsical watercolor designs. This company is no longer in business.

This set includes a week’s worth of graphic socks with dots and comes in a gift box.

The Tootsie Roll Metal Lunch Box is printed and embossed with “delicious” graphics. It measures approximately 8” x 7”.

This pretty infant dress can later be worn as a top. The dress is made by a Long Beach, Calif., mompreneur.

These colorful car seat covers are removable for washing and can also be transferred to shopping carts to keep baby clean. The covers are made by a Long Beach, Calif., mompreneur.

These mom and baby bovines are tethered together. When the string is pulled, they make music.

This 8” velour cow is soft and cuddly for infants.

This elegant 12” knitted butteryfly is musical, too. When his tail is pulled, he plays a Brahms lullaby.

Stimulate your baby’s senses with the BuckleyBoo Crib-a-Roo, a wonderful, playful grow-and-go addition to your babies crib. The Crib-a-Roo comes with BuckleyRoo and a sleeping BabyRoo, a developmental duo that stimulates development and engages the senses.

This 28cm keepsake teddy bear is all ready for bed in soft, plaid pink pajamas on a huggable plush body. Designed to be soft for baby's skin, it complies with the Oekotek Standard 100.

This set of sterling silver bracelets with heart charms is adorned with white jade and genuine lead-free crystals. The bracelet for moms is adjustable from 7" to 7.5" and the daughter's bracelet comes in three sizes: small (0-12 months); medium (0-5 years); and large (6-13 years).

This tiny, sterling silver bracelet for babies 0 to 12 months features an array of freshwater pearls and assorted lead-free crystals in pastel shades. It also has a heart-shaped Lil Sis charm. The bracelet is also available in medium and large sizes for 1 to 5 years and 6 to 13 years, respectively.

Suitable for children ages 18 months and up, the Color Roller spins to display the colors of the rainbow when pushed along the floor.

This single-ring teether flips easily in and out of its case. The Bug Bite is made of FDA-compliant medical-grade materials. Launch date: August 2009.

Pork Chops are baby- and kid-sized thigh highs with non-skid bottoms that were designed to provide warmth and protection for little ones and facilitate easy diaper changes. This style is available for ages 6 months to 8 years.