TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Special Needs

Drum Therapy® Kit by DAD (DRUMS AND DISABILITIES)

The Drum Therapy® Kit, designed to help autistic and special needs children and adults develop retention, coordination, self-esteem, fine motor skill, sensory integration, social skills, and physical and cognitive functioning, can also help children get better grades in school, and make homework much easier. "[Used by] Doctors, School Systems, and Therapists throughout the world," Pat Gesualdo, President/CEO of DAD, told TDmonthly. 12/8/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Between A Roc and A Hard Place (By Danny Birt) by TOY BOX BOOKS

Between a Roc and a Hard Place is the story of a young dragon named Tephra, who is abandoned as an egg and is subsequently adopted and raised by a family of giant birds (Rocs). Through trial and error, Tephra and her family members learn along the way what being a family really means. The story explores intricacies of adoption, especially interracial adoptions, all without ever mentioning the word ‘adoption.’ Author Danny Birt has an MA degree in music therapy, and has worked with children who have special needs.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Children's Books award 12/3/2010 (Price: $12.00)

RTB Red & White Strips (RC) by ROCK-A-THIGH BABY

This lot of Red & White Stripes feature "relaxed cuffs" which are slightly looser and longer, making for a better fitting outfit for infants with chunkier thighs. 11/5/2010 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Hat by WEE BABY INC.

The Wee Hat is a baby hat designed especially for newborns that is stylish and is specifically sized to fit a newborn’s tiny head. Just like a hospital cap, The Wee Hat has no seams or interior tags that can irritate babies' skin. It is made of super soft cotton and comes in a boxed set of three hats in coordinating colors. 8/16/2010 (Price: $36.00) [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. "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 55 - Metallic Blue 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: $29.00) [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][?]

Feelings Awareness Activity/Flash Cards by ABC FEELINGS INC.

The award-winning ABC Feelings Activity/Flash Card set contains 26 cards with full-color illustrations and a feeling word for each letter. Each card has a line drawing on the back, a definition of the feeling, a story and interesting activities relating to that feeling. With six activities per card, this set is ideal for preschool age and up, in home or classroom, group or one on one. Instructions are included in the easy to use carrying package. Vice President of ABC Feelings Gene Abrams told TDmonthly, "These 7.5" x 8.75" cards are interactive and multicultural, fun and easy to use, resulting in enhanced communication and understanding of feelings." 4/29/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stranded™ - The Ultimate Survival Game by TALICOR / ARISTOPLAY

For two to four players, Stranded is a fast-paced light strategy game where being last will make one first. Players remove randomly placed game pieces from the platform in hopes of trapping their opponents. But each piece that is removed changes the game surface, creating new moves for some and different strategies for others. Suspense will mount with every move or remove as players try not to fall into their own trap. "Each game played has different moves you can make to either win or set yourself up for losing. The clear box top packaging gives the consumer a perfect look at the colorful playing board. This attractive and intriguing design draws consumers to the product," Todd Jacobs, Vice President, Talicor, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2010. Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Game of the Year Award ( Watch Video) 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The PODEE Kwik'N-EZ Medicator™ (BPA-FREE) by PODEE INTERNATIONAL INC.

The PODEE Kwik’N-EZ Medicator™ is a baby-friendly medicine dropper designed to conveniently allow for clean and easy administration of liquid medicine to an infant or toddler. All parts are made of high-quality materials and are BPA FREE. "This product makes giving medicine hassle-free because the baby takes the medicine straight from the silicone nipple just has the baby would milk. And it's another product from Podee that offers parents a real helping hand," Brooke Cortese, Marketing and Sales Director, Podee International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 10, 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DBOX by PUSHKAPOR LLC

Dbox is a patent-pending puzzle game consisting of cubical units that can be attached or detached to several others to create three-dimensional segments in a variety of shapes. Users connect segments to solve an endless number of challenges. DBOX offers pre-existing puzzle selections and also allows players to create and solve puzzle challenges themselves, in addition to sharing them with other puzzlers arround the world on the DBOX website. "Dbox has endless challenges and shapes in one game. It appeals to all minds at all levels. It is a social game where players can invent, create, share and compete," Oded Light, co-founder, Pushkapor LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 2/10/2010 (Price: $19.61) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clingy Cord by CAITIMAC CREATIONS

The Clingy Cord is an adjustable, decorative elastic cord that secures sippy cups, bottles, blankets, toys, pacifiers, stuffed animals and other go-everywhere items to the stroller, high chair, car seat, diaper bag, shopping cart, etc., so when a child throws their belongings they don't hit the floor. The Clingy Cord eliminates the need to retrieve an item over and over again for a child and reduces the risk of losing belongings. It is designed to be soft, safe and durable. "It is the only one on the market that is completely adjustable to fit a variety of products. ... You can also add additional links to hold more than one object," Carolyn Carter, owner of CaitiMac Creations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2007. 1/14/2010 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daisy Fold & Go by EASY DAYSIES

The Daisy Fold & Go goes with any Easy Daysies Magnetic Kit. It is a magnetic board that kids can take anywhere. Grandparents and babysitters can easily know a child's daily routine. It can be personalized with a dry erase marker. Users can place magnets down the middle or use the "To Do" and "Done" columns for a reward system. The back stores unused magnets. 12/11/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules for Children - Family Activities Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This add-on kit includes nine colored, durable magnets that can be used with the Every Day Kits or other sets. It could make an educational gift for homeschooling, help get kids organized and into routine, aid kids learning English, and help children with special needs. "This teacher-created product arose because of parent requests for a daily schedule like the one in my classroom," Elaine Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules - Chores & Rewards Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This kit includes nine colored, durable magnets (perfect for little hands) that can be used on a fridge or on Easy Daysies Fold-&-Go. Some of the magnets in this set include Feed Pet, Clean Bedroom, Help Set Table, Walk the Dog, and two blank magnets to fill in for tasks like "Sitting Still and Eating Dinner," "Do Homework", etc.) Individuals can use a dry erase marker to check the white boxes below the task their child completes and reward him or her when all six boxes are checked. It can be used alone or mixed and matched with other Easy Daysies kits. It can be used from ages 2 1/2 and up since the pictures themselves are explanatory. Launch date: November 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules For Kids - Starter Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This magnetic daily schedule for kids consists of 18 durable, kid-friendly magnets and a fold-&-go magnetic board that kids can take anywhere. Grandparents and babysitters can easily know a child's daily routine. It can be personalized with a dry erase marker. Users can place magnets down the middle or use the "To Do" and "Done" columns for a reward system. The back stores unused magnets. This mom/teacher-created product is made in Canada of 70-percent recycled materials. Individuals can mix and match from nine different kits to create a family's or classroom's perfect routine. "A daily visual schedule helps children become more successful and independent all because they feel safe and confident knowing what is happening next! Wonderful for helping preschoolers or kids of any age, and children with special needs, with event transition," Elaine Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year Award (Parenting Aids-Teaching Responsibility & Educational Products-Preschool Category); 2010 Parent-Tested Parent-Approved Award ( Watch Video) 11/17/2009 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Goal Bands Game by BLACK BELT GOALS INC.

The Goal Bands Game features karate belts turned into six wristbands and used as a simple reward/reminder system that encourages the achievement of behavioral goals. Goals are chosen, daily, by GBG participants and the wristbands are exchanged, in karate belt order, after each days' success until the black wristband is reached, ideally, at the end of the week. The idea is for GBG participants to become goal oriented and able to supercharge their inner stregths for a lifetime of great achievements. "The Goal Bands Game is both visual and tactile, has a broad appeal, a mutitude of uses, is as simple to use as putting on a bracelet, and works for virtually anyone of any age to encourage personal growth and the achievement of great individual, or group, goals," James Mentzer, president of Black Belt Goals Inc., told TDmonthly. This game received a 2009 Dr. Toy 10 Best Socially Responsible Products award and was named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products. Launch date: 2009. 11/5/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

weePOD by PRINCE LIONHEART INC.

The weePOD® toilet trainer provides an adjustable, cushiony seat for toddlers, with a secure and easy to use design for parents. It is available in green, blue and pink. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $33) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Podee Hands-Free Baby Bottle by PODEE INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Podee® Hands-Free feeding system is a solution for on-the-go parents and parents of multiples. Since the baby feeds in a semi-upright position with the Podee bottle, it can also help reduce colic, reflux and ear infections. "We're the original hands-free baby bottle feeding system. There is nothing else like it on the market. And we've been doing this for over 16 years," Prudente Cueto, president of Podee International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 1991. 10/5/2009 (Price: $995) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

14" Square Juggling Scarves by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This set includes 12, 14"-square, 100-percent nylon scarves in a variety of colors, plus a durable reusable plastic bag for storage. It is made in the USA. Launch date: 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jannuzzi Birthday Cupcake Tees by JANNUZZI

Designed to make a little girl's birthday a touch more special, these tees features cupcake appliques made with soft, fuzzy fabric. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns. The company also offers designs for boy birthdays. "All of our appliques are cut and sewn in our offices in Fountain Valley, [Calif.]," Chis Jannuzzi, co-owner of Jannuzzi, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 8/28/2009 (Price: $28) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meebie™ by ORKID TOYS

Meebie is a toy developed for play, with therapeutic benefits. Designed as a globally appealing tool for expression and learning, it may be used in educational settings, play therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, counseling and at home. The soft, furry Meebie measures 21" from head to seat and is fully washable. It may be used to express emotion, using the interchangeable pieces; comfort a child with separation anxiety, or one who has been hurt; engage children who are reluctant to express or participate; or teach specific emotions and emotional understanding. "Meebie’s 37 beautifully embroidered pieces can be arranged and rearranged in any number of ways, conveying all emotions," Lisa Johnson, co-owner of Orkid Toys, told TDmonthly. It was named among Dr. Toy's Best Products from 2007 to 2009. Launch date: September 15, 2005. 8/19/2009 (Price: $79.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Multi-Award Winning – My Many Colored Days (Parent Scarf Kit) by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This kit includes 10, 27" square scarves in 10 colors — one of each of the following: purple, royal blue, gray, black, orange, red, kelly green, brown, pink and yellow. It also comes with an instructional insert, the "My Many Colored Days" book by Dr. Seuss and the IDEAS Music Colors CD. "We also provide durable and reusable plastic bags for storage as well as Velcro to hang the scarves in a special place, where they can be put away easily and beautifully," Rosanne Jessen, marketing associate for arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 8/19/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Multi-Award Winning – My Many Colored Days – Group/Classroom Kit by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This kit includes 20, 27" square scarves in 10 colors — two of each of the following colors: purple, royal blue, gray, black, orange, red, kelly green, brown, pink and yellow. It also comes with an instructional insert, the "My Many Colored Days" book by Dr. Seuss, the IDEAS Music Colors CD, a reusable plastic hanging storage bag, and Velcro to hang the scarves nicely. Launch date: 2008. 8/19/2009 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WhisperPhone® Duet by HAREBRAIN INC.

WhisperPhone Duet uses the power of auditory learning while also allowing students to learn together in pairs. Duet also can keep classrooms quieter. Duet is Title I and Reading First funds qualified, dishwasher safe and battery free. It received a 2009 Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products award. Launch date: May 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]