This brightly colored balance board maze provides kids with a challenging, yet fun exercise. Kids stand on the maze with the ball positioned in the holding position on the maze. By strategically and timely shifting their weight on the maze, kids will be able to maneuver the ball through the maze. The round maze is over 21" wide and accommodates up to 175 pounds. Launch date: 2006.

A Discmo is five developmental toys in one. Discmos can apply to motor skills (stack, spin, slide, toss), pretend play (imagine, make-believe), educational lessons (identify, sort, count), collecting (build sets, trade) and open-ended play (invent games and more). They’re organized into familiar childhood categories such as animals, vehicles, household objects, colors and more. The discs are made from durable, textured ceramic composite material, and each bears a double-sided, full-color illustration and text. This 14-piece set features a lion, elephant, ostrich and other animals, all in a clear tube with a kid-friendly cap. Launch date: April 2007.

Each Play Clay Cup contains approximately 7 oz. of fruity-scented clay. Colors and scents available are red/Cherry Berry, green/Sour Green Apple, yellow/Pineapple Punch, orange/Orange Sherbet, sky blue/Blueberry Blast, purple/Grape Bubblegum and pink/Pink Lemonade. Made from all organic ingredients. Launch date: 2007.

Babal is a ball that is actually two balls together. Big and small, soft and colorful, they open up endless possibilities: play, touch, throw, catch, join, mix and match, build towers or balance them on your head. Babal appeals to many basic playing behaviors of children and stimulates their imagination. The large ball is 170 mm in diameter and the small ball is 62 mm. They are made of soft, high-quality, coated polyurethane foam.

The vinyl tote is filled with all seven Play Clay rolls, five Clay Cutters, one Roli Pin and one Play Mat.

Create-a-Critt'r comes with four Play Clay Rolls and a tube of Critt’r Parts (eyes, noses, teeth, horns and sunglasses). The Play Clay Rolls include Blueberry Blast, Cherryberry, Pineapple Punch and Sour Green Apple varieties. Made from all organic ingredients.

The kit comes in a clamshell case and includes three brightly colored Play Clay rolls, a Mini Clay Roller and four colorful, fun-shaped Clay Cutters. Play Clay’s unique, non-stick roller is easy for little hands to use, and the Clay Cutters have safe, rounded edges. They clay is made from all organic ingredients. "Play Clay, the original scented play dough, features seven wonderful fruity scents. The scent helps develop longer attention spans in young children, while the pliability helps develop fine motor skills,” Play Clay Factory Founder and President Linda Clark told TDmonthly. “And best of all, it doesn't crumble and make a mess like other play dough products.”

Includes 6 scented Play Clay rolls in: Blueberry Blast, Cherry Berry, Pineapple Punch, Sour Green Apple, Orange Sherbet, & Grape Bubblegum.

Over 2 pounds of dough. Made from all organic ingredients.

This set includes two each of large, medium and small stones that are random in nature and can be placed freely to create different designs and challenges for different age groups. Three different patterns on the Rainbow River Stone — dot, line and ripple — are the basic elements of nature and offer varying levels of sensual stimulation. The light stones feature an anti-slip design and are easy to carry.

The 12" duck is from the Amazing Baby line, which creates products based on accepted research of how babies develop within the first two years of life. The duck features teethers and rattles, crinkles and twists.

These textured blocks are a weighted foam alternative to classic blocks. The extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control, and the non-standard, interlocking shapes help avoid self-stimulatory behavior and encourage creativity in building. The blocks come in an eight-piece starter set that includes a booklet featuring easy, medium and challenging play options.

This soft, cuddly doll is ideal for children with physical challenges and can be fun and educational for all kids. Wendy is a precocious little girl who uses the Braille alphabet to read and also loves to play music. Her seeing-eye dog is named Liam. Wendy's friend Kyle happens to be deaf, but that doesn't stop him from playing baseball at the park and showing his teammates sign language. “Play can become a powerful vehicle for summoning courage, regaining strength and building confidence,” Founder Laurie DesRosier of Kids With Possibilities told TDmonthly. “These dolls and products have come to market to inspire, motivate and celebrate uniqueness. Books will accompany the dolls, too." Launch date: September 2007.

These six linking beanbags weigh 8 oz. each and provide endless game possibilities. Throwing and catching are made easy with two Snap Bags linked together. They create a calming presence when all six are attached and used as a shoulder or lap weight, and open a new world of gross-motor, fine-motor and social skill game opportunities. Ideal for children with autism or other sensory or learning disabilities, they introduce colors, numbers and shapes, and are great for sorting and matching. Snap Bags are durable and spot washable, come in a drawstring bag for storage, and are accompanied by a booklet that introduces several play options. Launch date: Mid March 2007.
— “Pencil Grip is the first company I’ve seen that is doing toys 'engaging children' with autism,” David Hesel, owner of Concord Toy Shop in Concord, Ma., told TDmonthly. He purchased products in the DbD line at Toy Fair 2007.

This award-winning, patent-pending product uses a fun bottle cover designed to help babies and toddlers learn how to lift and hold their own bottles and sippy cups. Each machine-washable LilyBug features a soft, cuddly animal friend with an embroidered face and vibrant colors, and provides visual and tactile stimulation. The company requires a minimum order of 50 pieces. The product “is an innovative learning tool that children are instantly attracted to. … We provide an alternative to the hard, plastic baby bottle or sippy cup by offering a comforting animal friend during the developmental years of feeding and growing,” CEO Crystal Kane told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2006.

Young Learners Thumballs are great for little hands to catch and toss as they work on developing skills. Bright primary colors are easy to focus on, and the balls are available in the following designs: Animals, for vocabulary development; Numbers, for development of counting and math skills; and Shapes, to enhance visual perception skills. “Thumball has a unique multi-paneled design and safe composition which offer a ‘pleasingly squeezable’ play experience,” Gregg Pembleton of Answers in Motion told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007.

This X-shaped ball flies farther than a football but it’s soft so it won't hurt the kid catching it. The Yackle Ball comes with many fun and stimulating games to encourage outdoor play. It is available in 10 colors. CEO Patricia Littwin of Ttalf Corporation chose to manufacturer the original Yackle in the United States, and automation within a 10,000 sq. ft. North Carolinian facility allows production at only 10 cents more per ball than was quoted in China, she said. “We like the Yackle Balls by Ttalf,” Owner Linda Angel of Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla., told TDmonthly upon her return from Toy Fair 2007. Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2007. Launch date: June 1, 2006.

Where to Buy: Rocking Horse Toy Store; LB Toys; Escapade Direct

This x-shaped ball is getting younger children prepared for all sports. It is easy to catch, so it builds confidence. The ball’s softness helps eliminate the fear factor. The games kids play with the ball are educational and improve hand-eye-coordination. “Yackle Ball Jr. has the perfect shape to teach our children at a young age to have fun with sports and outdoor toys,” inventor Patricia Littwin told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2007.
— Ray Goodhart, owner of Ages & Stages Toy Box in Arvada, Colo., told TDmonthly after Toy Fair 2008 that his store would be bringing in the Yackle Ball.

Now I Know My 1,2,3’s introduces children to numbers 1 through 100 with fun, rhyming text and hands-on activities.  Over 100 magnetic pieces, a magnetic board, write-on/wipe-off pages, and a write-on/wipe-off marker provide hours of fun and learning!

Stunning colors give this perennial favorite a lively look. Babies will be engaged and amused by the responsive rattle, and caregivers can safely refrigerate this pliable plastic toy to produce a soothing teether. “We have so much of the Manhattan baby...we sell a lot,” Owner Amy Barrett of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., told TDmonthly in early 2007. “People buy them for baby gifts...baby shower gifts. They like them because the colors are so bright.”
— “Winkels from Manhattan Toy — [we sell] about 30 per month,” Burdette told TDmonthly in March 2008. Five percent of the 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in spring 2008 singled out this item as their stores’ best-selling infant and toddler toy.
— "I sell 18 or so a month," Mary Ellen Cerney, owner of Dear Friends & Children in Duncan, Okla., said in March 2009. In June 2009, four of 47 retailers listed Manhattan Toy as their best-selling baby line. In March 2010, two of 39 specialty retailers cited Winkel as a best-selling baby toy.
— In June 2010, five percent of 40 specialty retailers named Manhattan Toy’s Winkel as a top-selling baby product.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 299 reviews on Amazon.com.

This colorful system comes with a colorful panel that fits in the child’s lab and connects wirelessly to a receiver that hooks into the TV. The signal work from 9 feet away, and parents can choose from three grow-with-me play modes – Play Time, Watch & Learn, and Learn & Explore. The system works with Baby Smartridges, which each feature five learning games with 10 different baby signs. This product was named one of the Top 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy, and requires 4 AA batteries.

Babies and toddlers can learn colors in English, Spanish and French with this electronic toy. The kaleidoscope has three modes of play that cater to different developmental phases. It was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy.

This trampoline comes with a slip-resistant jumping surface and easy grip handle bar to ensure both safety and fun. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use due to its tough weatherproof mat, tubular steel frame, and durable coat finish. For extra safety, a padded cover around the mat cushions the frame and prevents children from stepping through the bungee cord. The trampoline is also ASTM safety approved and is CPSIA compliant. Adult assembly and supervision is required.

The Galaxy Activity Template introduces the concept of LEFT, RIGHT, TOP and BOTTOM. Focuses on physical placement of images within the context of the template. Provides written words for placement identification and reading skills. A variety of templates are offered to teach basic learning skills. They are especially beneficial to learners who rely on the kinesthetic, or tactile, approach to learning. Activity templates include sample shapes for recognition and identification, and give directions for stroke movement. When finished, students can remove the template and re-trace to develop fine motor skills. Adding color to the completed pictures further develops fine motor skills. Suggested activities are included with each template.

The Think and Grow Number Puzzle is a complete math learning center, consisting of 20 counting beads, numerals from 0 to 9 as puzzle parts that fit into the wooden puzzle board. Attached to the puzzle is a 2 sided activity board with connect-a-dot patterns for tracing numbers on one side.

Giant tumble down ball maze with 6 brightly colored soft and safe rubber balls. The balls are placed through the top, zigzag their way down and are collected in the tray at the bottom for retrieval and continued play. Set of 6 balls included.