TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

Monkey Pillow by TFH SPECIAL NEEDS TOYS

Vibrates when squeezed. Just a quick hug or pressing on the funny monkey face, will activate the vibration unit. 6/25/2008 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnificent Cards: "I am a Genius" Affirmation Card by MAGNIFICENT CREATIONS LIMITEE

"I am a Genius" card is part of Manifest Your Magnificence, a unique set of 64 Affirmation Cards and Audio CD designed specifically to nurture a child’s self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written, and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful “I AM” message that connects children to their magnificence, followed by a supporting message on the backside of the card  to reinforce the "I AM" message. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnificent Cards: "I am Positive" Affirmation Card by MAGNIFICENT CREATIONS LIMITEE

"I am Positive" card is part of Manifest Your Magnificence, a distinctive set of 64 Affirmation Cards and  an Audio CD designed specifically to nurture a child’s self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful “I am” message that connects children to their magnificence, followed by a supporting message on the backside of the card to reinforce the "I am" message. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnificent Cards: "I am Unique" Affirmation Card by MAGNIFICENT CREATIONS LIMITEE

"I am Unique" card is part of Manifest Your Magnificence, a unique set of 64 Affirmation Cards and Audio CD designed specifically to nurture a child’s self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written, and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful “I AM” message that connects children to their magnificence, followed by a supporting message on the backside of the card  to reinforce the "I AM" message. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lacing Penguin by ESTIA HOLZSPIELWAREN

This wooden penguin from Germany is outfitted with holes and comes with a string so that children can lace their way through the toy. 6/19/2008 (Price: $6.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Humpty Dumpty Activity Developmental Toy by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS

This soft and snuggly, award-winning toy has a rattle, crinkle sounds, different textures and teethers. The 12" colorful egghead sits upright and jingles with delight. 6/18/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light & Sound Phonics by KIDZ DELIGHT

“Lights and sounds” teach phonics using visual and auditory stimuli to gently encourage and direct a child’s learning. Child can learn even if at pre-reading level. Key illustrations are ideal for preschool age. Features 8 fun activities including letter names, letter sounds, spelling, numbers and memory, 26 backlit alphabet keys to guide and correct a child’s learning, a repeat button, and take-along handle. 6/17/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Together Tunes Too by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The interactive sing-along, story time toy features hidden surprises on each side. For example, one side features “Pat a Cake,” where children can open the oven to see the lyrics and watch a cake pop out of the oven; another side features “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” where children can lift the flap to se the words to the song and pull the star to see it vibrate. The toy is intended for children over the age of six months. 5/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color & Shape Ball by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The musical ball will teach kids all about shapes and colors. Soft and sturdy, it features bright colors and multiple textures for visual and tactile stimulation. As the ball asks children to find a color and shape, the music will play to encourage their exploration and keep them entertained. The toy is intended for children over the age of six months. 5/30/2008 (Price: $90.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Explore the Farm by KIDZ DELIGHT

Kids will learn animal names, sounds, numbers and colors, as well as discover animal names in a foreign language. The toy also includes play elements that will help kids develop their fine motor skills: a sliding sheep, a spinning wheel, a sliding dog, a rotating hen and an opening door. With each movement, speech or sound is triggered. “Explore the Farm includes six different game modes to make it age-appropriate and evolutionary,” Am Curet of Kidz Delight told TDmonthly. Launch date: Fall 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light & Sound Animals by KIDZ DELIGHT

The toy features seven fun activities including Animal Names, Animal Sounds and Animal Homes, with cute images, colored lights and great sound effects. It’s a “high quality electronic laptop toy focus[ed] on animal learning,” Am Curet of Kidz Delight told TDmonthly. Launch date: Fall 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Baby Sit and Spin Pooh by LEARNING CURVE

The rotating spinner allows babies to explore all the engaging features on the mat with its bold colors and patterns while building upper and lower body strength. This item is intended for babies between the ages of the birth and six months. Launch date: February 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $44.99)

Lamaze Birdhouse Xylophone by LEARNING CURVE

The Birdhouse Xylophone has a full octave of notes that babies can play with a bird-shaped, mallet sized especially for little hands. A fun birdie sits on its birdhouse perch, enjoying the music the baby makes. A songbook is included, along with a place to securely store the mallet when it is not in use. Launch date: February 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Earlyears Pull N Peek Photo Fun by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The toy’s innovative design features two permanently attached, nesting cylinders. Pulling up on the teether handle sounds a motion-activated squeaker and reveals hidden photo pockets and a shiny turtle. The toy also features space for three photos, adorable tactile friends and a put-and-take fishbowl. This item is intended for children over the age of six months. Launch date: February 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $16.99)

Earlyears Oliver Octopus by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The eight-legged activity toy features a different color and texture for each crinkly, stretchy leg; a dangling, rattling fish; and a squeaking, hanging starfish. Flip the plush over and open the mirrored hatch on the bottom for additional play. Oliver also comes with a link to hang him from car seats, strollers, diaper bags and more. Launch date: February 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Emotion Mania Thumball™ by ANSWERS IN MOTION

Toss it. Catch it. React to the stimuli under a thumb or any finger specified. The response is based on the type of Thumball™ and, the player’s skill level. Emotion Mania is a playful approach to expressing feelings. 5/9/2008 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earlyears - Earl E. Bird by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This developmental toy features a squeaking belly, a crinkly red tail, multiple-textured teething rings, a colorful beak, colorful legs and wings and much more.
—  “The Earl E. Bird by Earlyears — we sell about one a week and it has been our best-selling infant toy for a long time,” Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creativity For Kids in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in March 2008.
— Two of 41 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 named the Earlyears' line by International Playthings as their best-selling infant and toddler line.
— The toy is machine-washable, making it convenient for moms and sanitary for babies. 4/29/2008

Earlyears - Puppetivity Pal Bunny by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Each soft puppet is designed to fit on an adult's hand for play between child and caregiver. Additionally, each puppet features its own mini hand puppet with sound, a mirror on one foot, a satin appliqué on the other foot, a squeaking tail, a plastic link for hanging and take-along fun and a chunky body, allowing it to sit upright on its own. Launch date: December 2007. 4/17/2008 (Price: $20.00)

Earlyears - Activity Quilt by TAGGIES INC.

The activity quilt is made with soft, luxurious materials and consists of beautiful detailing, delighting babies in tactile and visual stimulation. One side of the quilt features a peek-a-boo ladybug mirror, a squeaky pig, a musical lamb and a crinkly cow, while the other side features Taggies' signature fleece. The quilt comes with two, soft handles for easy transport. Launch date: December 2007.
— Five percent of the 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 singled out Taggies' blankets as the hottest infant and toddler item in their stores.
— “The little Taggies' blankets with tabs on the ends,” Amy Oliver, owner of Giggles in South Hamilton, Mass., told TDmonthly in March 2008, when asked about which infant and toddler item sells best. 
— The blanket’s looped tags are designed to stimulate and promote a baby’s mental development. 4/17/2008 (Price: $50.00)

Buster The Busy Bus by BLUE BOX TOYS INC.

The wheeled toy is uniquely designed to allow children to role-play as the bus driver or enjoy the other fun activities included in the design. Buster comes with educational features such as a shape sorter and additional fun features such as Tic-Tac-Toe and a clicking clock dial. The toy promotes imaginative play, eye-hand coordination skills and tactile skills. Launch date: August 2006. 4/17/2008 (Price: $44.99)

Play Time Activity Center by INFANTINO LLC

The center is great for tummy time and seated play. It includes four activity-packed sides with a large peek-a-boo mirror, put-and-take bird’s nest, colorful fish rattle on fish bowl and peek-and-see leaves. This product is intended for children over the age of three months. Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Loopapalooza by INFANTINO LLC

A toys consists of multiple rings, all linked together. The links feature different colors and textures to stimulate a baby’s developing senses. Among the links are three plush characters. Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Stacker by INFANTINO LLC

The stacker comes with a whistling base, busy bead, fish rattle, peek-a-boo mirror, textured water teether and crinkle flower ring. The toy’s various textures, colors and sounds will help stimulate a baby’s senses, while the stacking aspect will help him or her build hand-eye coordination. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. “We are excited to be able to create these items for parents and baby alike,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly.  Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lil' Lion's Happy Hangout by INFANTINO LLC

The colorful, textured gym includes four great link toys and a peek-a-boo mirror that plays a two-minute tune and fun jungle sounds.  The mat measures 30”x 24”. “Here at Infantino, we strive to develop products that have a lot of educational, stimulating, and unique qualities all at an affordable price,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Fuzzi Hugbug by KUSHIES

The toy features a chiming body, a squeaking head, rattling feet, stretchable arms and magnetic hands. A Zolo signature clip included for easy attachment. Launch date: 2005. 4/11/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]