The toy’s innovative design features two permanently attached, nesting cylinders. Pulling up on the teether handle sounds a motion-activated squeaker and reveals hidden photo pockets and a shiny turtle. The toy also features space for three photos, adorable tactile friends and a put-and-take fishbowl. This item is intended for children over the age of six months. Launch date: February 2008.

The eight-legged activity toy features a different color and texture for each crinkly, stretchy leg; a dangling, rattling fish; and a squeaking, hanging starfish. Flip the plush over and open the mirrored hatch on the bottom for additional play. Oliver also comes with a link to hang him from car seats, strollers, diaper bags and more. Launch date: February 2008.

Toss it. Catch it. React to the stimuli under a thumb or any finger specified. The response is based on the type of Thumball™ and, the player’s skill level. Emotion Mania is a playful approach to expressing feelings.

This developmental toy features a squeaking belly, a crinkly red tail, multiple-textured teething rings, a colorful beak, colorful legs and wings and much more.
—  “The Earl E. Bird by Earlyears — we sell about one a week and it has been our best-selling infant toy for a long time,” Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creativity For Kids in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in March 2008.
— Two of 41 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 named the Earlyears' line by International Playthings as their best-selling infant and toddler line.
— The toy is machine-washable, making it convenient for moms and sanitary for babies.

Each soft puppet is designed to fit on an adult's hand for play between child and caregiver. Additionally, each puppet features its own mini hand puppet with sound, a mirror on one foot, a satin appliqué on the other foot, a squeaking tail, a plastic link for hanging and take-along fun and a chunky body, allowing it to sit upright on its own. Launch date: December 2007.

The activity quilt is made with soft, luxurious materials and consists of beautiful detailing, delighting babies in tactile and visual stimulation. One side of the quilt features a peek-a-boo ladybug mirror, a squeaky pig, a musical lamb and a crinkly cow, while the other side features Taggies' signature fleece. The quilt comes with two, soft handles for easy transport. Launch date: December 2007.
— Five percent of the 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 singled out Taggies' blankets as the hottest infant and toddler item in their stores.
— “The little Taggies' blankets with tabs on the ends,” Amy Oliver, owner of Giggles in South Hamilton, Mass., told TDmonthly in March 2008, when asked about which infant and toddler item sells best. 
— The blanket’s looped tags are designed to stimulate and promote a baby’s mental development.

The wheeled toy is uniquely designed to allow children to role-play as the bus driver or enjoy the other fun activities included in the design. Buster comes with educational features such as a shape sorter and additional fun features such as Tic-Tac-Toe and a clicking clock dial. The toy promotes imaginative play, eye-hand coordination skills and tactile skills. Launch date: August 2006.

The center is great for tummy time and seated play. It includes four activity-packed sides with a large peek-a-boo mirror, put-and-take bird’s nest, colorful fish rattle on fish bowl and peek-and-see leaves. This product is intended for children over the age of three months. Launch date: July 2008.

A toys consists of multiple rings, all linked together. The links feature different colors and textures to stimulate a baby’s developing senses. Among the links are three plush characters. Launch date: July 2008.

The stacker comes with a whistling base, busy bead, fish rattle, peek-a-boo mirror, textured water teether and crinkle flower ring. The toy’s various textures, colors and sounds will help stimulate a baby’s senses, while the stacking aspect will help him or her build hand-eye coordination. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. “We are excited to be able to create these items for parents and baby alike,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly.  Launch date: July 2008.

The colorful, textured gym includes four great link toys and a peek-a-boo mirror that plays a two-minute tune and fun jungle sounds.  The mat measures 30”x 24”. “Here at Infantino, we strive to develop products that have a lot of educational, stimulating, and unique qualities all at an affordable price,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008.

The toy features a chiming body, a squeaking head, rattling feet, stretchable arms and magnetic hands. A Zolo signature clip included for easy attachment. Launch date: 2005.

The soft-textured crib mobile features unique patterns, vibrant colors, a mirrored canopy and five adorable plush characters. The plush characters can be removed from the mobile for independent play. Launch date: 2007.

Babies can explore by stacking, building, tumbling and tossing the toy. The toy will encourage self-confidence and imaginative play. Launch date: 2005.

Traditional push along, study wood construction,hardwood and steel with rubber coated wheels. Ideal support for toddlers 1st steps. Blocks not included. Adult assembly required.

The caterpillar character introduces babies to five colors in three languages. Parents can activate three modes of play and control the volume with a remote control from anywhere in the car or room. The toy even features a mirror that allows parents to keep an eye on babies tucked in rear-facing car seats. The toy’s lights, music and colors will entertain and engage babies through entire car rides.

Multi-Sensory learning perfect for typical and special needs. This fun and engaging card set lets your child feel the different textures of the Horse and Lizard, smell the distinctive aromas of Apples and Roses, and much, much more! Learn the entire alphabet and many beginning words in Sign Language and Braille.

Familiar farm yard animals and shapes that encourage the developemnt of manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination.

A wooden sorting toy designed to develop early skills. With 6 colorful shapes to match and post, the sorting wheel will rattle when rolled along.

Great for eye hand coordination, size & color recongnition. Traditional wooden stacking with a soft plush animal head that makes a barking sound when squeezed.

The rattle and photo album in one features five photo slots, a chaser bead rattle and lots of unique textures for baby to explore. Launch date: February 2008.

Dr. Squeaks and his pup patient entertain with fun sounds, textured teether and a peek-a-boo mirror. Launch date: February 2008.

The 36” x 28-1/2” textured mat gym features great activity toys and is designed to grow with one’s baby. The gym also includes a large peek-a-boo mirror tiki hut that plays two 15-minute tunes and is accompanied by lights that coordinate with the beat. It is perfect for gym time, tummy time and seated play. Launch date: February 2008.

Never has Early Learning been so much fun! These new, portable, hand held talking Learning Pals are cute and colorful and as much fun as they look. Kids can learn ABC, 123, Colors & Shapes, Animal Sounds and their favorite nursery rhyme melodies. Each Learning Pal teaches something different. Each version requires two “AA” batteries and has an auto shut off for battery conservation. With light up buttons and fun, friendly voices and activities, Learning Pals will soon become your child’s favorite toy. Recommended for ages eighteen months and up.

Alphabet Man is a versatile teaching tool designed to augment a teacher’s current reading program, not replace it. His colorful and familiar character grabs young children’s attention and makes it easy for him to get across his message. He holds the “Super Power” of reading and wants to help children gain this power too. He does it by introducing the letters and the sounds they make in a memorable and fun fashion. (See our website for more details of this program).