TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

If The SHAPE FITS Eebee by EVERY BABY COMPANY INC.

This toy is designed to be a playful, interactive adventure with shapes, colors and sizes to stack, fit, share, compare and “wear.” The set includes one 12" Eebee doll and four soft “wearable” shapes that easily slip on and off of Eebee’s arms and legs. "This truly interactive doll is a modern, playful twist on classic stacking toys. Rather than just a spindle and four shapes, If The SHAPE FITS Eebee provides babies and parents with countless explorations beyond simple stacking," Every Baby Company President Stephen Gass told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 NAPPA Gold Award 8/17/2010 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Five Little Monkeys Jumping On the Bed ... and more great children's stories (A Sign Language DVD) by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

In this DVD, beloved children’s books are brought to life with voice, sign language, and beautiful music scores. Designed for preschoolers. 8/16/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Block Series by BABALU INC.

These nine Puzzle Blocks feature fresh contemporary graphics incorporated into a classic play pattern. The blocks are designed to be the perfect size for travel and small hands. 8/16/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Learn to Dress Monkey by ALEX BRANDS

This toy includes 11 dressing activities. Kids learn to snap on straps, button, hook and loop, zip and more while developing fine motor skills. The monkey features bright colors, engaging textures and a soft plush body. 8/10/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lamaze Morgan the Monkey Play and Grow by LEARNING CURVE

This plush toy is designed to keep babies entertained. It features clinking rings, a tummy squeaker, a hanging banana and a knotted tail for chewing. The Monkey design includes a soft velour body and multiple textures and crinkles, along with a portable clip for on-the-go play. 7/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Lamaze Logan the Lion Play and Grow by LEARNING CURVE

This plush toy is designed to keep babies entertained. It features clinking rings, a tummy squeaker and a knotted tail for chewing. The Lion design includes a soft velour body and multiple textures and crinkles, along with a portable clip for on-the-go play. 7/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Rainforest Jumperoo by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This Jumperoo's comfortable rotating seat is designed to provide a safe place for infants to play. The colorful rainforest toys and lively music aim to stimulate visual and auditory senses and help develop motor skills. 7/28/2010 (Price: $84.99)

Bendy Ball by BABY EINSTEIN

The colorful ball is flexible and includes sections that allow babie to mix and match red, blue, yellow and green. Designed for little hands to grasp, it includes a rattle inside for baby to shake and measures 4" in diameter.
  — As of 1.10.2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars on Target.com from 11 reviews and was listed as a top 30 bestselling toy. Pros: Assists in motor-skill development; makes rattling sounds.

As of 1.10.2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars on Target.com from 11 reviews and was listed as a top 30 bestselling toy. Pros: Assists in motor-skill development; makes rattling sounds.

 7/28/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid. This toy is designed for developing eye-hand coordination and other early skills. Then children can move on to sorting, stacking and learning about identifying and matching shapes. This set includes a plastic shape-sorting box with a handle and ten colorful blocks.
Awards: 1995 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 314 reviews on Amazon.com. PROS: Basic, durable baby toy that keeps children entertained. CONS: Lid does not snap on; May contain carcinogens.


 7/26/2010 (Price: $12.99)

Yookidoo Tote Along Musical Mirror by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Babies are mesmerized by seeing their own reflection in a mirror. This musical light up mirror offers babies an opportunity to see themselves plus much more. The large, distortion-free mirror is fitted on to the front of a durable tote bag that features three colorful, friendly light-up faces. The tote bag is designed for take-along with room for bottles, wipes and other accessories inside, plus links on the front for attaching additional toys, pacifiers and more. It also stores the rattling giraffe plush toy that comes with it. The lights and music are activated by a switch that both parents and babies can push. 7/26/2010 (Price: $22.99)

Poppin Shapes Aquarium by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The Poppin Shapes Aquarium is swimming with fun for toddlers. The easy carry, shape-sorting aquarium holds fish, a crab and a turtle, all with pop-out fins and limbs. The four colorful sea pals fit the shapes in the top and sides of the aquarium.
— Baby Loving Mama Emilie found that her sons loved to pop out the fins on the sea creatures and carry the aquarium around the house. She noted, “This toy is recommended for ages two and up, although honestly, I’m not exactly sure why. With its chunky pieces, a younger child would enjoy this.”
— The Shopping Mama Kate raved about the sorter: “It’s been great for my 3 year old to play pretend games and put on plays with the fish, turtle and crab.” The handle of her aquarium popped off too often but did not detract much from the fun. 7/7/2010 (Price: $19.99)

Cubby Soft Teething Toy by APPLE PARK LLC

Stuffed to be firm with organic cotton, this soft friendly teether is perfect to sooth a baby's gums. A rattle sounds when the toy is shaken. The Teething Toy measures 6" x 6" and is also available in Monkey, Ducky, Bunny and Lamby versions. 6/30/2010

Monkey Wrist Rattle by APPLE PARK LLC

This 3.5" x 4.5" wrist and ankle rattle jingles when shaken. Soft baby velcro keeps it in place for continuous and drop-free playing. The toy is also available in Ducky, Cubby, Bunny and Lamby versions. 6/30/2010

Flower Feelings by EI KIDS

Flower Feelings are emotions brought to life as a garden of eight adorable plush characters, each with a distinctive facial expression identifiable by the feeling name embroidered on the back. Accompanying the toy is a full-color booklet describing the individual traits of each emotion, along with playful questions and answers designed to help children recognize feelings in their own life. A sing-along CD about the Flower Feelings is included in the package, along with lesson plans for home or classroom. "The colorful and engaging plush allow children a tangible way to embrace their feelings while the activities and song included in the kit provide many ways to create a positive setting in which children can express their emotions," Ei Kids President Daniel Nix told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 6/28/2010 (Price: $59.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoomer by BOOT SCOOT BIKES LLC

The Zoomer is an innovative balance training bike designed for children ages 2 to 5. Also called a walking bike, the Zoomer allows kids to learn balance and agility on their own and at their own pace, eliminating the need for training wheels when learning to ride a traditional pedal bike. "Our high-quality, brightly colored bikes are the most affordable balance bikes on the market," Boot Scoot Bikes LLC President Katherine Stirling told TDmonthly.
Awards: Placed in the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio, 2009 6/28/2010 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beado by RHINO TOYS INC.

Designed for handheld bead play, this 6"-diameter infant toy features blue hubs and white wires woven throughout the sphere that display multi-colored, sliding beads.
RECALLED JUNE 10, 2010: The CPSC and Rhino Toys recalled about 5,500 Beado toys because the wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to come off and pose a choking hazard. The recall involves Beado toys with model no. 1501 and date no. 02910 04323A. It was sold at specialty retailers from March through May 2010 and should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. 6/11/2010 (Price: $12.00)

Weplay Forest Party by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

Four ladybugs and a caterpillar have a tea party in the forest. Made of easy-to-clean, phthalate-free covers and high-density foam, these bugs are safe and comfortable for children to climb, rock, toddle or play on. "The quality is second to none," Lynn Toves, Wee Blossom marketing and sales representative, told TDmonthly. 6/4/2010 (Price: $492.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hop 45 Orange by TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Gymnic Line’s Hop Ball is made in Italy from super strong, soft, latex-free vinyl, for long-lasting use and durability. It can be used indoors or on smooth, safe outdoor surfaces. The Hop Ball is designed to promote children’s body coordination, balance and lymph circulation while simultaneously providing a fun workout. It is free of phthalates. 5/27/2010 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Forest Party by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

Four ladybugs and a caterpillar have a tea party in the forest. Made of easy-to-clean, phthalate-free covers and high density foam, these bugs are safe and comfortable for children to climb, rock, toddle or play on. 5/27/2010 (Price: $492.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom ABC Stacka Stacka by MANHATTAN TOY

This infant toy is based on the book by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. The "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"-themed soft stacker includes three alphabet stacking rings, plus a removable tree top to complete the coconut tree. 5/25/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fuzzy Foods - Market Sandwich Lunch by LILLY BEAN LLC

Lilly Bean's play food line is made of super-soft fleece and velour, with stuffing made entirely from recycled soda bottles. The Market Sandwich Lunch is American made and features two slices of wheat bread, one slice of lunch meat, lettuce, cheese, tomato, a carrot and a cream-filled cookie. "Our play foods are more life-sized than play foods currently available in the market. We believe that it makes our product more fun, safe and easy for little hands to play with," Lilly Bean Owner Hilary Karnatz told TDmonthly. 5/20/2010 (Price: $26.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WhisperPhone Element by HAREBRAIN INC.

This easy-to-use educational tool promotes accelerated learning, literacy and new language skills. The WhisperPhone Element is adjustable for fit and comfort, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. 5/17/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twisterz Word Builder by TWISTERZ TOYS, LLC

Word Builder challenges children to build new words by twisting the rings in order to create different letter combinations. With the help of their caregivers, children learn how to use consonants and vowels to build words between two and six letters long. The rings are easily removed and rearranged, creating a multitude of possibilities. 5/5/2010

Twisterz Story Starter by TWISTERZ TOYS, LLC

The Story Starter is designed for shared use with young children and their caregivers. A child twists the rings in order to create one of several thousand combinations of story introductions. The caregiver can continue to tell a story from the introduction, or encourage the child to use his or her imagination and continue the story himself or herself. 5/5/2010

Twisterz Alphabet Matcher by TWISTERZ TOYS, LLC

Alphabet Matcher challenges children to choose a letter and find the five corresponding images that begin with that letter. For example, select the letter “F” and find Fish, Foot, Frog, Flower and Flag. An answer guide is included. Alphabet Matcher engages skills ranging from logic to spelling. It contains three extra sets of rings, covering 24 letters and 120 images.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010; 2011 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award. ( Watch Video) 5/5/2010