Candy dispensers shaped like your favorite train are ready for loading up with sweet treats.
— Thomas & Friends Pez candy dispensers were top sellers at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego as of July 2010, according to Cynthia Wyatt, president. “Yummy and collectible,” she said. “The perfect treat for any Thomas fan.”

Lightweight and easy to move, fold and store, the Kitchen Helper safely and securely elevates children to countertop height. It easily adjusts to three platform heights and is available in two designs, Natural and Dollhouse. Natural features fun cutouts, wipe-off marker board and chalkboard. Dollhouse is a play item in addition to its functionality as a kitchen aid. The item ships fully assembled and safely supports up to 125 lbs.

The Reel Roaster is designed to prepare roasted marshmallows, hot dog, S'mores and more. Kids can simply place a marshmallow or two or even a hot dog on the telescopic skewer, then crank the handle on the fishing reel to rotate the skewer and ensure that the snack is cooked to perfection.

Features:

• 27" Telescopic stainless steel skewer- you control length from the fire
• Detachable skewer
• Clean up is fast and easy
• Great for camping, cookouts and barbecues
• Handle has one way snap for final reeling position

Top Chef, Food Network, and “Julie & Julia” have made cooking popular once again, and BANDAI’s Chef Kids capitalizes on this current popularity. While most cooking programs are aimed at adults, the Chef Kids line includes instructional DVDs created for kids with interest in the kitchen. The ChocoPot lets kid chefs make chocolate treats using a battery powered pot and three molds. Everything is included—just add chocolate!

Deborah Zemke has shown how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles with her books D Is for Doodle, Doodle a Zoodle, 2 Is for Toucan, and Doodles to Go. Now children can doodle at mealtimes with these placemats, featuring 36 doodles from her books. Bound together as a pad—so there's always another placemat ready when one has been used—this set makes the perfect gift and will liven up dinners at home and in restaurants, picnics, and birthday parties.

Liven up lunchtime with these placemats, which teach kids how to turn an A into an Alligator, a Z into a Zebra, and a number 9 into a hot air balloon. The tear-off pad means there’s always a new placemat when you need one. Deborah Zemke has shown how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles with her books D Is for Doodle, Doodle a Zoodle, 2 Is for Toucan, and Doodles to Go.

This hand-crafted treat is hand-dipped in chocolate and decorated per theme. It comes in a sealed, clear bag and may be used as a decorative topper for gifts, a party favor or simply a treat for a special child.

The Skittles Rainbow Wand lights up in three different lighting patterns. Kids can wave it though the air in the dark and it creates a rainbow. It has an auto shut off feature after 10 seconds, and the base contains one fun size bag of Skittles candy. Launch date: August 20, 2009.

Favorite M&M characters are featured with a powerful, child-safe fan. A fun size pack of M&M's is located in the handle of the fan. Launch date: October 8, 2007.

This working, child-safe fan has lights that change colors and patterns on the fan as it spins. There is a lollipop in the handle of the fan. It's set apart because of "the unique design combination of a light-up toy that includes a candy treat. Kids can enjoy the light-up fan even after the candy is gone," Rebecca Raymond, customer service, Candyrific, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006.

A safe and easy option for storing and heating your little one’s edibles at home, daycare or on-the-go. Unlike plastic, little bites storage jars are bacteria resistant and BPA, Phthalate and Lead free. These stylish, versatile silicone jars and lids feature an innovative, patent-pending design and are made from high-grade silicone, making them dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave safe. Little bites stackable storage jars can be used for preserving baby food, storing and defrosting leftovers, stowing and warming lunches, and serving up snacks, and more. Size: 3 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" tall. Volume: approx. 3.5 fl/oz.

Like the classic little bites jars, these bigger, portable silicone jars provide a safe and easy option for storing and heating child's edibles at home, school or on the road. Serves as an alternative to plastic lunch boxes as, unlike plastic, bigger bites storage jars are bacteria resistant and BPA, Phthalate and Lead free. These stylish jars come in sets of two and feature an innovative, patent-pending design. These toxin-free jars are dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave safe. Size: 4 1/2" wide x 2 7/8" tall. Volume: approx. 10 fl/oz.

These portable, stackable silicone bowls feature a wide base (to prevent tipping), low profile and nifty sidewalls to help your little one scoop up their edibles. For home use, at daycare or on the road, little bites bowls are dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and microwave safe. Serves as an alternative to plastic as, unlike plastic, little bites bowls are bacteria resistant and BPA, Phthalate and Lead free. Size: 5 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" tall. Volume: approx. 12 fl/oz.

Little bites cups feature a wide base and low profile to minimize tipping and spills. Their slightly textured exterior helps to prevent slippage. These stackable little cups are highly portable, easy to clean and, like all Kinderville products, are an alternative to plastic for being bacteria resistant and BPA, Phthalate and Lead free. Size: 3 1/8" wide x 2 3/4" tall. Volume: approx. 6 fl/oz.

Made of durable, BPA-free, non-leaching silicone, these ice pop molds are the perfect size for small hands and bellies. The unique tapered design allows the ice pop to be pushed to the top to enjoy. The fluted rim helps any residual liquid go back into the mold and not over little hands. No sticks and less mess. Dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave safe. Size: 2 1/8" wide x 5" tall. Volume: approx. 3.5 fl/oz.

Ice cream can be even more fun with these shaped scoops. Kids can have cones filled with circles or squares of their favorite frozen treat.

Coat hangers and twigs are a thing of the past now that the Spinmallow has been invented. Just stick a marshmallow on the telescoping skewer, hold over the fire and let the roasting begin. It includes a flashlight on top to help easily locate the graham crackers and chocolate. Launch date: 2009.
― John Naisbitt, owner of Thinker Things in Solana Beach, Calif., told TDmonthly in June 2010 that Spinmallow is one of his top-selling electronic items.
― “Marky Sparky is the best company for the older boy,” remarked Diana Gisolfu, owner of Sister's Kids in Springfield, Mass., about what makes Marky Sparky her best-selling line of electronic toys.
― Two of 40 retailers said in summer 2010 that Marky Sparky supplies their top-selling electronics.

Kids can whip up a variety of fun, imaginative cupcakes as artful configurations or intriguing singles. It features custom-designed tools and skill-building techniques. In "Sweet!," author Jenna Land Free and expert Leslie Miller focus on how to make single cupcakes as well as splendid configurations. This fully illustrated, 24-page book comes with recipes, techniques and tips on how to create one-of-a kind works of edible art using creamy frosting, simple fondant and elegant ganache. Classic decorating tricks are broken down into simple step-by-step directions. The kit includes a froster designed with little hands in mind; three frosting tips: flat, star, and round; a frosting spreader (mini offset spatula); a stencil holder with four pre-cut stencils: sand dollar, snowflake, dragon face and bow; mini cutters in three shapes: circle, flower and shell; tweezers; a cake comb; and a rolling pin with raised edges for evenly rolled fondant. The pack is 10" W x 10" H x 2" D with e-flute packout. Launch date: August 2009.

Created for use year-round, these 100-percent edible teeth are ideal for parties, give-outs or everyday fun. "We are the original edible candy teeth," Colin Leier, manager of Triple Alliance LLC dba Bubbagum, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007.

Tied with a beautiful red ribbon, this gift bag includes a large Christmas tree cookie decked out with ornaments and two smaller cookies on the sides.

This collection of dishwasher-safe dishware featurs Woodours artwork. Separately available pieces include a bowl (pictured), plate, spoon and sippy cup. Launch date: 2009.

From the Under the Sea Collection, this sturdy lunch box will keep kids' midday meals safe from the sharks and other hungry predators.

The Jelly Belly Kids Mix of 20 flavors was selected by kids, for kids. The company interviewed children, pre-teens and teens to determine which Jelly Belly jelly bean flavors they loved most. The result is this collection of kid favorites. Launch date: February 2009.

With this game and candy in one, kids take the dare with the spin wheel, then pick the jelly bean in the color the spinner lands on to take a chance on tasting look-alike wild or mild flavors. There's a collection of 20 look-alike flavors, while others are the delicious Jelly Belly beans customers love. New for 2009 are Canned Dog Food and Centipede flavors, along with Booger, Baby Wipes and Pencil Shavings flavors, to name a few. Launch date: August 2009.

Little chefs fill pies, roll cookies and more. This set invites kids to imagine holding a pretend bake-off, making special treats for company, running their own bakery, or entering the school bake sale. It features an egg that cracks open to release the yolk, cookies in four shapes to cut out, and more. The set introduces parts of a whole with a sliceable, three-piece loaf of bread and a pie with three, two-piece slices kids can fill with the included fruit. It comes with 31 plastic pieces, including favorite baked goods, a measuring cup and spoon, and other utensils a baker needs. The rolling pin (the set’s largest piece) measures 8.5” L. "From mimicking what happens in the kitchen at home to imaginative play such as running a restaurant, the Pretend and Play Bakery Set offers a realistic hands-on play experience as well as educational play," Nancy Davies, group account director for Salmon Borre Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009.