TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Safety Product Category

Weatherall Boot by HOLEYS CANADA INC

This lightweight, 100-percent waterproof boot has no seams, meaning no leakage. It was built for optimum functionality for spring, summer and fall. Weighing only 10 oz. per boot and manufactured using Holeys TREVA 2.0 process, Weatheralls are designed to be durable but comfortable.  It is the lightest 100% waterproof boot in the world.
 9/23/2010 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Neatnik Saucer by COULSON'S CRIB LLC

Neatnik Saucer is a patented, three-in-one invention designed to keep babies tidy and happy while eating in restaurants. It is an integrated high chair liner, placemat and germ barrier that covers everything within baby's reach. The sturdy rim and toy fasteners keep food and playthings off the ground. High chair straps fit through openings in the seat liner. "With Neatnik Saucer, dining out with baby no longer needs to be a messy, stressful experience," Coulson's Crib PR Consultant Tami Kelly told TDmonthly. Awards: 2009 PTPA Media Award 9/13/2010 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Liquid by DAPPLE BABY

This natural, biodegradable dish liquid is designed to easily remove the residue and odor left behind by breast milk, formula and baby food. The low-suds formula rinses cleanly. A plane-ready travel size is also available. "All of Dapple’s products are specially formulated to be both baby safe and baby specific, to safely yet effectively tackle the unique cleaning challenges that parents face," Jesson Burnam, PR Representative for Dapple Baby, told TDmonthly.
Awards: iParenting Media Award 2008 9/7/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dapple Baby Clean-Up Kit by DAPPLE BABY

This pre-packaged kit of Dapple essentials includes Toy & Surface Cleaner Spray, Toy & Surface Cleaner Wipes in full and travel sizes, and Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Liquid, along with a free Dapple cleaning cloth. "All of Dapple’s products are specially formulated to be both baby-safe and baby-specific. The Dapple products use ingredients found in nature to zero in on the toughest 'baby dirt,'” Dapple Baby PR Representative Jesson Burnam told TDmonthly. 9/7/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hugga Bebe by HUGGA-BEBE

Hugga-Bébé is a support for children 4 months through toddler years to use in activity centers, jumpers, walkers, high chairs, park bucket swings and more. Hugga Bebe is designed to solve the problem of having to stuff pillows, blankets or towels around a child during playtime to keep them supported. Hugga-Bébé gives children the proper tools to sit without having to slump over or flop around. Awards: 2009 iParenting Media Award; 2009 PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved); 2009 Family Review Award; 2009 WTS 5 Star Product Award; 2009 The Best and Hottest Products Award through Metro Moms; 2009 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year; 2009 Mom’s Choice; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year 8/26/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sea Squirts Life Jackets and Sea Squirts Swim Assist Vests by OPA COVE

Sea Squirts are lifejackets and swim assist vests designed to look like different fish. Designs include Killa Whale, Clown Fish, White Shark, Angel Fish, Blue Dolphin and Pink Dolphin. The jackets and vests actually have a flexible fin on the back. "Our mantra is, 'Fun follows function.' ... Our products have been designed in a way that kids want to wear them and aren't wearing them because they have to," Opa Cove President and CEO Richard Barbis told TDmonthly. 8/25/2010 (Price: $45.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lohasrus Kids Toy Chest by ODM PRODUCTS LTD.

This toy chest provides ample space for children's toys. Made of fir wood, it can be used indoors or outdoors. This product meets ASTM F963-07 safety standards, and is eco-friendly. ( Watch Video) 8/13/2010 (Price: $62.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smooth Rider by RADIO FLYER

With high performance features and a cool, classic design, the Radio Flyer Smooth Rider scooter is designed for cruising around town with friends. Experienced riders can appreciate the ultra-smooth, ultra-comfortable ride delivered by the extra-large 170mm wheels and precision ball bearings. This product also features a wider, longer deck for easy foot placement and hand and foot brakes for added control. The real wood deck provides a classic look, and the handlebar adjusts so kids can enjoy the scooter for years to come.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Award; 2010 iParenting Award; 2010 Parent Tested, Parent Approved; 2010 Seal of Approval Award 6/18/2010 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweety Bancha Plush by Rodney A. Greenblat by KIDROBOT

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," Sweety Bancha is the best friend of PJ Berri. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name. 6/18/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roundabout Carseat by BRITAX

This infant and toddler car seat is made to accommodate babies from 5 to 35 lbs. backward facing and from 1 year and 20 lbs. to 40 lbs. forward facing. It features a five-point harness system, patented, energy-absorbing versa-tether, rear- and forward-facing recline, built-in lock-offs for the seat belt, high-density comfort foam, a small, contoured base for tight installation in compact vehicles, and an energy-absorbing base. 4/19/2010 (Price: $179.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Child Safety Harness and Backpack by FIESTA

Fiesta's Child Safety Harness and Backpack has a detachable 39" strap that allows for tethering and to convert from harness to backpack. Constructed with mesh fabric, nylon straps and sturdy buckles, with animal plush accents (tiger, giraffe, elephant, and teddy bear), this product adjusts as the child grows. Launch date: February 2010. 4/16/2010 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Protect-a-Bub Classic Sunshade by BABY JOGGER

Protect-a-Bub is a leader in sun and all weather protection products for strollers, joggers and car seats. The classic sunshade is the largest canopy style UV protective sunshade on the market and winner of an iParenting Media Award. It is made out of a specially-woven polyester microfiber that is breathable and doesn’t retain heat. The shade has mesh sides that reduce glare and promote air circulation. As is the case with all of Protect-a-Bub’s sunshade products, this shade has been tested and rated UPF 50+ and blocks 99 percent of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. The Classic Sunshade fits all strollers, joggers and car seats with a canopy and is available to for both single and twin strollers. 4/2/2010 (Price: $35) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Car Seat Monitor by CARS-N-KIDS

The Car Seat Monitor is a safety system designed to let the driver know a child is in the car with them by playing a song when the car stops and beeping if the child gets out of their car seat. Bob Steffen of Car Seat Monitor LLC told TDmonthly, "It is the only one like it." Launch date: Sept. 10, 2008. 3/24/2010 (Price: $29.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mobile Baby Movement Monitors by PNEO

The Snuza & Respisense ranges of Baby Movement Monitors are designed to safely and accurately detect baby's belly movements. If movement isn't sensed for 20 seconds, an audible alarm is activated, allowing parents to check their baby. This system allows for "portable movement monitoring — monitor anywhere, anytime," Charlotte Wenham, Sales VP, Pneo LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 3/24/2010 (Price: $159.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SafetyTats Quick Stick Write-On! Boy/Girl - 18-pack by SAFETYTAT LLC

SafetyTats are temporary tattoos designed to keep kids safe when they get lost. The SafetyTats Quick Stick Write-On! pack features 18 temporary tattoos with blank spaces to write in a cell phone number or other safety information. Once customized, the SafetyTats can be quickly and painlessly applied to a child’s skin without water. The tattoos’ vibrant colors are made to last up to two weeks. SafetyTats are ideal for visits to public places like zoos, malls or amusement parks.
— Maricris of  Zen Mama Ventures tested SafetyTats with her daughter at a Chinese New Year festival. During the hustle and bustle of the celebration, Maricris felt assured knowing that if she wondered off, her SafetyTat would help get her back safe and sound.
— Valerie of Val’s Views “couldn’t recommend Safety Tats more highly.” She found the product perfect for her special needs son. Valerie considered SafetyTats a good value as well: “And while they’re affordable, they’d help contribute to something you can’t put a price on — safety and peace of mind.” 3/16/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CPR Teddy Jr. by TRAINIKINS INC.

Owners can review infant and child choking rescue and CPR skills anytime and anywhere. CPR Teddy Jr. is an 8" bear that can be attached to a stroller, diaper bag, car seat or baby bed. Individuals squeeze his infant or child paw to hear the corresponding instructions for what to do if a child chokes or stops breathing. It includes a full-length training DVD that also teaches First Aid and Injury Prevention. Awards: PTPA Media Award, January 2010. Launch date: October 2009. 3/15/2010 (Price: $39.95) [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][?]

Baby Banz Ski Banz by BABY BANZ

These Ski Banz goggles are designed for outdoor enthusiasts from ages 4 to 10 years old. They offer valuable eye protection for every winter activity, from skiing to sledding to the occasional snowball fight. These professional-grade ski goggles offer 100-percent UV Protection, are helmet compatible for hitting the slopes safely, have anti-fog polycarbonate orange-tinted lenses, and include their own carrying case that doubles as a cleaning cloth. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $35) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Safari® Wildlife Malayan Tapir by SAFARI LTD.®

Safari Ltd. has given great attention to detail in its rendering of this elusive jungle dweller native to Malaysia. It measures 4.5” L x 2.75” H (11.5 cm x 7 cm). Meticulously painted by hand, this replica is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and also name identification on its underside. 1/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush animal harness by SAFETY FOR BABIES INC.

Parents can keep a hold of their children while still allowing the child freedom to roam with these plush backpack harnesses. The tether is easily detachable. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kinderville Little Bites Freezer Trays by KINDERVILLE

Little Bites Freezer Trays are designed to make storing and freezing homemade baby and toddler foods safe and easy. Made of durable, BPA-free and phthalate-free silicone, these stackable trays feature four storage cups and a see-through silicone lid. Users seal with a pinch, and then place in the freezer. They are sold in sets of two, and feature 2-oz. servings that can simply be popped out, warmed and served. The toxin-free trays are freezer safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Kinderville offers "uniquely designed products made of resilient silicone. Not too many items in the market place ... are similar to what we are offering," Oliver Albers, president of Luft Industrie LLC dba Kinderville, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dream Baby Hallway Swing Closed Security Gate Combo by DREAM BABY

The Dream Baby Hallway Security Gate is designed to fit any opening 38' to 53.5'. The gate comes with a 7' extension and a 3.5' extension. It is pressure mounted, swings closed automatically, has a door that opens in both directions and closes automatically, and functions with one-handed operation. It is created for easy installation and comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty. This gate is available in white or black. Launch date: November 10, 2009.
— As of August 2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. PROS: Sturdy, effective and fits even wide doorways. CONS: Some parents felt the gate was too difficult to open and close. 11/17/2009 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Banz Swim Goggles by BABY BANZ

These swim goggles for kids feature polycarbonate lenses that offer 100-percent UV protection, an anti-fog system, and silicone cups for comfort. They are available in pink and blue and feature an adjustable silicone strap. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 11/13/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Hokey Spoke by THE HOKEY SPOKES COMPANY

This transparent blade attaches to bicycle spokes and displays various design images prompted by an internal computer as the blades spin while the bike is moving. Hokey Spokes utilize LED lights and have waterproof keys to select the play mode. 11/9/2009 (Price: $32.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ThinkBaby 5-oz. Polypropylene Bottle by THINKBABY AND THINKSPORT

Designed to address the growing concern of toxic chemicals leaching from consumer products, this bottle is made of recyclable polypropylene and is free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead, nitrosamines, melamine and biologically toxic chemicals. It has a travel cap and a venting system to help reduce colic. High-grade silicon nipples are used, available in seven styles and flow designs, to ease transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding. The bottle is dishwasher safe. "In addition to being safe, our products are full of functional benefits and are highly sustainable," Kevin Brodwick, founder of thinkbaby and thinksport, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006. 11/5/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]