TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Eco-Friendly

Calafant Pirate Ship L3 by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

This pirate ship sails over the Seven Seas and the pirates are always looking for loot to fill their treasure chest. This amazing cardboard pirate ship is easy to build and so much fun to decorate. A project for all little pirates 3+. Sturdy construction and fun details like canon holes and a treasure chest. Made from recycled cardboard!  Item no.: D 2513X Assembled size: 18" x 8" x 18." "It's a craft activity AND a toy! This Pirate Ship provides hours and hours of fun - building, decorating and playing," Martina McConnon, owner of Creative Toyshop, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2011. 8/25/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monsieur or Madame Wooden Clutching Toys by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Baby’s new best friend! The Monsieur and Madame wooden clutching toys have charming faces and colorful moving parts to keep baby interested. Made in Germany using beech wood from sustainably managed forests. Approx. 4 ½” Launch date: September 2011.
— Kai Rady, owner of Shenanigans Inc in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly in a 2012 survey about infant and toddler products that wooden rattles from HABA were one of her best sellers. 8/23/2011 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pure Nature Clutching Figures by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Soft and snuggly organic cotton clutching toys will be a hit with mom and baby. Choose from an adorable blue Bob Burrow (bird), green Freddie Frog, or Lisa Long Ears. Each clutching toy is filled with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 polyester filling, which means they’re machine washable and hygienic. (Natural fillings don’t dry as well and are more prone to mold.) Approx. 5 ½” Launch date: 2011. 8/23/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snuzzle Me Infant Carrier Cover by SPLENDIPITY INC

Only multi-functional 7-N-1+1, organic and reversible car seat cover with Ultra-Soft Cotton Technology, solving the problem of carrying around multiple products when leaving the house. Can be used as a car seat, restaurant high chair, swing and shopping cart cover along with nursing shawl, car seat shade and stroller cover, with a UV protection shade. The super soft, moisture-wicking fabric blocks 95% of the sun's harmful rays while keeping baby cool and comfortable. "It is the only multi-functional and organic product  made from material that is OekoTex certified to be free of any chemicals, metal or phthalates, so you can be confident that nothing toxic is touching your baby," Susan Kiley, owner/founder of Splendipity Inc, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008. 8/23/2011 (Price: $46.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thermobaby Babytop Booster Seat / Toddler Chair by JUVENILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

BabyTop Booster Seat is a two-level booster seat & a small toddler chair. It can be used with or without the tray and can also be transformed very easily. Babytop folds making it very  transportable for use at restaurants, friends, & at Grandma's house  The feet of the armchair fold into the base for use as a booster.  The straps can be stored in the small compartment formed by the tray and the back rest. The non slip tray attaches to the back of the Babytop  when not in use. Child stability and support is provided by the safety traps and the encasing shape.  Colors: Pearl/Blue, Blue/Green,  Black/White and Plum/Lilac Case Pack: 4 Units. Launch date: September 2007. 8/12/2011 (Price: $43.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Cubes by JUVENILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

1oz./40ml. 2oz./70ml. & (new) 4oz./140ml. All three sizes of Baby Cubes can be mixed & matched to fit into trays. Sold in sets of four or eight Baby Cubes. Each size comes with a storage stacking freezer tray. Ideal for freezing homemade baby puree…keeps baby food as fresh as the day it was made. Makes complete meals by mixing & matching different sizes. Reduces waste by only having to defrost what is needed  Ideal for freezing breast milk. Ideal for storing small individual toddler snacks. Trays stack one on top of each other in freezer saving valuable space. Airtight, freezer & dishwasher safe. Travel well from freezer to microwave.  Contain no Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates or Lead.  Complies with all USA (CPSC) safety standards   Case Pack: 36 Units (all sizes). 8/12/2011 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoë b Biodegradable Beach Toys by ZOE B ORGANIC

Zoë b Biodegradable Beach Toys include a bucket with built-in handles that won’t break off (usually the first thing to go, in our experience). A sifting lid with geometric cut-outs for learning shapes. Two cups for sand and water play. And one tough, virtually indestructible shovel. It’s all scaled for toddler-size hands and fits easily inside the bucket for carrying to the beach. In the off-season, the toys are great for the bathtub—plus the bucket doubles as a container for crayons and toys. BPA, phthalates and PVC free. Launch date: June 2011.
Awards: PTPA award 8/10/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thermobaby Kiddyloo Toilet Trainer by JUVENILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Thermobaby has invented the Kiddyloo for toilet training from 18 months old. Allows the child to do what grown-ups do. The Kiddyloo is very comfortable and its enveloping shape reassures the child. Features include: Soft surface ensures pleasant contact with skin;  Ergonomic handles;  Non slip step with two settings;  Feet adjust to different height toilets;  Non slip skids under feet offer stability. Case Pack: 4 units. Min order: 12 units. Colors can be assorted:  Blue/Green,Black/White Plum/Lilac, Grey/Green. 8/10/2011 (Price: $43.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring by JUVENILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

The Aquababy is suitable for babies 7-16 months when the child starts to want to sit up. The Rounded shape gently supports the child while giving it freedom of movement. Features include a non slip seat  Extra large suction cups for excellent stability  (Not suitable for non-skid surfaces).  No assembly or accessories needed.  Contains no BPA, Phthalates, PVC or Lead.  Pkg: Boxed. Case Pack: 3 Units per color. Min order: 12 units,  colors can be mixed White/Blue,White/Black,Blue/Green, Lilac/Plum,Dark Pink/Light Pink.
Awards: 2011 Babble.com Best Bath Award 8/10/2011 (Price: $36.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZooLEY by RINGLEY NATURAL TEETHING TOYS

Each ZooLEY teether is made with 100% certified organic cotton terrycloth as well as untreated, naturally antibacterial Maple wood, two items which are safe and soothing for children to gnaw on as they cope with the soreness of teething. Launch date: September 2011. 8/10/2011 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RED & WHITE COLLECTION: Newborn Gown by SWEET COTTONS

Playful, cheery and soft, SWEET COTTONS' new RED & WHITE COLLECTION features cozy pima cotton sets, gowns, rompers, blankets and hooded towels. Made of 100% Peruvian Cotton. Launch date: July 2011. 8/2/2011 (Price: $39.99)

Wool Felt Bug Kit by ARTTERRO

Fun and easy to sew, colorful wool felt is perfect for making your own fuzzy caterpillars, dragonflies, ladybugs and more! With easy to follow tips and lots of examples for inspiration, use craft thread, beautiful ribbon and beads to make wings, eyes and antennae.  Make up to 7 creepy-crawly bugs! Two bonus projects in every kit! Turn the box into a mailbox, birdhouse or special treasure box. The inner tray is perfect for framing your art. Ages 8 and up
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award; 2010 NAMTA (National Art Materials Trade Association) Best New Kids' Product 7/26/2011 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glow in the Dark Key Clips by SHAINSWARE

Illuminate your message with Shains Glow in the Dark key clips. Come in flower and heart shapes. Shains Key Clips allow individuals to express themselves through letter and icon elements that easily attach through the holes. "What sets these apart is the ability to change your message whenever you want and the ability to mix, match and combine various Shains products to create new cool looks," Chris Ohama from Shainware told TDmonthly. Launch Date: Summer 2011. 7/20/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Citiblocs Camo Colors 100 Piece Building Set by CITIBLOCS LLC

100 piece assorted "camo" colors including : Green, Olive, Brown, Khaki, and Natural. Fun and educational, these award winning eco-friendly blocks will keep kids building for hours on end. This 100 piece CAMO colors set contains 5 different colors to add a little pizazz to building fun. Colors include: green, olive, brown, khaki and natural (20 blocks of each color). Kids can build towers, towns, castles and more. Building guide included. Launch date: July 2011. 7/15/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Citi Trees by CITIBLOCS LLC

This set includes 10 assorted colorful trees to decorate Citiblocs creations. This set of 10 vibrantly colored trees in a variety of shapes and sizes lets kids expand their Citiblocs environment. Launch date: July 2011. 7/15/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"WHAT SHE SAID!" by SHAINSWARE

The object of the game is to be the first player to fill the Shains bracelet with the most stars by using their intuition and how well they know their friends, to figure out “WHAT SHE SAID!” Each game comes with a set of 200 elements (letters, numbers and stars), six orchid tabs with seven holes and six bracelets in pink and orchid, 36 “WHAT SHE SAID!” cards, eight cardboard element holders and carrying pouch. Each player takes a small purple strip and a larger bracelet strap. The bracelet will be used for scoring and is worn on the wrist. The smaller strip will be used to plug in letter elements, to create a word that corresponds to the card played from the deck on each turn. The deck of cards are placed face down in the middle of the playing area, along with the cardboard element holders. Letters are for making words that answer the “WHAT SHE SAID!” cards, numbers are for betting, and stars are for scoring. Launch date: September 15, 2011. ( Watch Video) 7/11/2011 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pizza for Breakfast by COIL RECORDS

"Pizza for Breakfast" is the critically acclaimed first album of Mister G, a celebrated songwriter and educator who performs internationally.  The songs, which include fan favorites such as "Sneaky Chihuahua" and "Pony with a Problem," span a range of musical styles ranging from pop to rock, bluegrass to ska. Kids, and their parents, will be singing along with the environmental toe-tapper, "Don't Waste Stuff" and soaping up to "Bath." Launch date: January 2010. 6/27/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spa Baby Tubs by SPA BABY TUBS

Now made in Canada, our non-toxic, eco friendly bath comes with a non-slip mat for comfort and security. New York magazine has called Spa Baby "a soothingly womb like hot tub for infants." It is the "largest upright tub on the market to last infants the longest," Brandy Cameron, President of Spa Baby Tubs, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011. 6/27/2011 (Price: $37.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains - Glow in the Dark Starter Kit by SHAINSWARE

Illuminate your message with Shains Glow in the Dark Starter Kit with 30 Glow in the Dark elements. Perfect for the Halloween season. "What sets these apart is the ability to change your message whenever you want and the ability to mix, match and combine various Shains products to create new cool looks," Chris Ohama from Shainware told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2010.
Awards: 2010 Women in Toys Green Award
— Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo Toys in Denver, Colo., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that Shains bracelets are one of her top-2 best selling jewelry items. "This is a great new line," she told us. 6/24/2011 (Price: $10) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains Notebook by SHAINSWARE

Got Something to Say? Want to keep your thoughts in writing? Kids can let their inspiration and imagination flow with Shains Notebook. Personalize the cover with their name, class subject, or decorate and change it whenever you want. Use the unlined paper as a journal, sketchbook or scrapbook. Portable. Available with 30, 60 or 100 elements. Price quoted is for 30 elements. "What sets these apart is the ability to change your message whenever you want and the ability to mix, match and combine various Shains products to create new cool looks," Chris Ohama from Shainware told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007.
Awards: 2010 Women in Toys Green Award 6/24/2011 (Price: $13) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains - Popsicle Cuffs by SHAINSWARE

This recycled cuff bracelet features two rows to display colorful, snap-on Shains letters and icons. The cuffs are now available in our favorite Popsicle colors; Blue Hawaiian, Grape, Cherry and Lime. "What sets these apart is the ability to change your message whenever you want and the ability to mix, match and combine various Shains products to create new cool looks," Chris Ohama from Shainware told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007.
Awards: 2010 Women in Toys Green Award 6/24/2011 (Price: $4) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Builder Rattle Blocks by CITIBLOCS LLC

This 22 piece rattling building block set was designed specially for Little Builders. Shake, rattle, and build with these colorful blocks sized for little hands. Launch date: June 2011.
Awards: Dr. Toy 10 Best Toys of 2011 ( Watch Video) 5/27/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

One Size Cloth Diaper by FUZZIBUNZ

This award-winning patented cloth pocket diaper is made with sturdy snap closures, which are made to last and require no maintenance. FuzziBunz diapers have no Velcro®, so they won't fray, collect lint or snag your baby's clothes. FuzziBunz come in a variety of sweet and fun colors and they fit snugly on your baby without the added bulk that  comes with most one-size diapers. They offer "Lots of adjustability with 30+ adjustable buttons and snap settings to adjust waist, leg casings and rise. It is the most adjustable one-size diaper," Ashley Boudreaux, marketing director at FuzziBinz, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2007 Iparenting Media; 2008 PTPA Media; 2009 Best of Business Awards; 2010 Stevie Awards: Best New Product of the Year; 2010 Stevie Awards: Most Innovative Company 5/27/2011 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Start Wooden Puzzle Play Ball by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Earth-friendly wooden play ball puzzle that exercises skills that prepare children for reading, math, problem solving and more. This 16-piece puzzle features four scenes of a boy playing sports. It's made of wood harvested from sustainable forests, and comes packaged in a handy carrying case to help keep track of the pieces.Launch date: July 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Start Stacking & Nesting Blocks by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Ten sturdy earth-friendly boxes to stack, build and nest with early-learning concepts on each side. Learning letters, numbers, shapes, colors and baby animals has never been so fun and easy. It's a "Classic development toy made entirely from earth-friendly recycled materials," Rich Hill, director of marketing at innovativekids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2011. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]