Parents Magazine Play+Learn Young at Art is a magnetic sketchboard that erases with a ladybug knob. It has animal magnets that work like rubber stamps and a magnetic pencil for drawing. The drawing board is backed with a comfortable beanbag lap desk and also has a built-in tote-along handle. It was the model candidate for an award for best travel toy. Young at Art is easily portable complete with a built-in tote handle; a beanbag lap desk that makes it ideal to bring and use on car, plane or train rides. It can be brought along to the beach or poolside. And because the screen can easily be erased, this toy never gets old as the child is free to keep on creating. READ MOM REVIEW

Snacktime has never been more productive than it is with the Parents Magazine Dinner Party set. The package comes with 4 cups, 4 dinner plates, 4 dessert plates, and 4 forks, knives, and spoons, all real dinnerware and dishwasher safe.The set is perfect for learning about nutrition and developing manners.

This 25-piece floor puzzle is designed to help teach children numbers, shapes, the alphabet, and animals, as well as basic recognition skills. The child sits in the middle and puts the puzzle together around him, eventually forming two rings. The inner ring features numbers, both numerically and in word form, while the outer ring moves in alphabetical order, showing a letter and an animal whose name begins with it. Easy storage in a sturdy carrying case allows for travel.

The Hog Wild is a four-wheel scooter for children who arenīt quite yet ready for tricycles, but still desire the thrill of the open road. A set of handlebars allows the child to actually steer while powering the peddle-less vehicle by foot, and a gas guage made up of beads lets the driver know how much fuel is left. Skid-free rubber rim wheels make indoor use possible, but the strong wooden frame makes the Hog Wild perfect for outdoor adventure as well.

This construction set comes with a wide variety of shapes, and some pieces have magnetic sides that allow for unique building designs. A 16-page instruction booklet provides the blueprints, so kids have the option of following the design through to the end or using their imagination to build something completely original.

The 18" dolls from Battat try to reflect a more modern attitude than some traditional dolls, but they also offer a "safer" side that parents will appreciate. They can be glammed up for a rock concert, or snug in their pajamas for a slumber party. In addition to "Rock Star" and "Slumber Party" is a "Spa" doll.

This colorful plastic drum is filled with insect-shaped instruments such as ant bells, bee maracas, a caterpillar tambourine, a ladybug xylophone and centipede drumsticks.

This kit includes everything kids need to nurse little pet patients back to health. It includes a complete set of play medical instruments for performing checkups and administering medicines. When kids need to make a house call, they just pack up their tools into the lid of the animal hospital and carry them along. Each door has a color and shape coded key to make sure the animals stay safe and secure. It includes three plush animals (parrot, dog, cat) and eight instruments (stethoscope, syringe, flashlight, mirror, tweezers, pet vitamins and boo boo cream. The included flashlight requires one AA battery (not included) and measures 12" by 12" by 5".

This stylin’ furry friend has a perfectly trendy carrier to go along with it. It comes with a fashionable outfit, sunglasses, a comb, a collar, a food dish and more.

This 18" posable doll comes packaged with two outfits, several accessories and a hardcover book titled "The Mystery of the Vanishing Coin." There are six dolls in the collection, including Eva, all of which have new face sculpts. They are available at Target. Launch date: Fall 2009.

This battery-powered 25-piece set lets kids build an take apart a miniature airplane. 21 vehicle parts and a power screwdriver with three different bits are included.

There’s a conga in the Congo with these 10 wild instruments. Includes Leopard conga drum with 10-bell tambourine lid; Antelope slide whistle; Hornbill water whistle; 2 giraffe maracas; Croc cabasa & clacker; Twister hand drum and 2 snake drumsticks.

This keyboard encourages interactive play with lots of buttons to press and plenty of musical choices for singing, playing, and recording. The Meowsic Keyboard comes with a book of lyrics and a small book of favorite kid quotes posted on the B Quote Gallery. Has a record button with instant play back, five instrument sounds and five beat choices, as well as a 20-song playlist that includes seven cat-themed songs.
— As of 1/6/2012 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 60 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of songs to choose from; Includes black keys as well as white keys. Cons: Some parents very strongly believed that the pre-recorded songs sounded terrible, and that the songs sung with "meow" instead of regular lyrics were intolerably annoying; a few reported that certain keys wouldn't work simultaneously.
— In a 2012 survey about musical products, two of 13 retailers told TDmonthly that the Meowsic Keyboard from Battat was their top seller in the category.

Get the road trip started as you steer your little car around the B. town on the screen, which lights up for night driving. Shift through forward, neutral and reverse. Both the engine and the horn make actual sounds. The LED blinkers let everyone know where your little driver is headed. Your child can push the music button to hear 3 driving songs in 3 unique styles. The YouTurns also make the perfect car seat toy – flip it over and it doubles as a pillow.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks

Designed for little hands with big plans. Beeps, flashes & spins.
Easy to turn when it hits an obstacle. Radio signal works across rooms. Auto-off feature conserves all that power. Try it in the dark - colors light up your room like a toddler disco.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2013 survey that their best-selling infant/toddler toy is "probably the Battat 'Wheeee-mote Control Car' - we always seem to be ordering more."

Four unique balls come in gorgeous patterns and colors to bounce, kick, squeeze, splash, roll, chase and love. Each ball feels different, offering a unique sensory experience. Each plays differently. (Just like kids.) Chew away. They’re BPA-free. Yes, there are an even number of them, but they're still odd.

Our B. Critter Clinic features a hospital with 6 private rooms, 2 cute plush patients, color match keys and 5 tools. The stethoscope, mirror, syringe, tweezers and thermometer give you everything you need to make your "critter" all well.