January 2010 New Specialty Toys — Eco-Friendly

Made of food-grade stainless steel, this  12-fl.-oz. sippy cup features a cap and spout constructed from BPA-free polypropylene, has a large mouth for simple cleaning and to hold ice cubes, and is 100-percent recyclable. It is available in seven colors, plus natural Sport.

This whimsical giraffe has a poseable neck for playtime fun. It is made from naturally sustainable rubberwood and organic cotton fabric. "Our toys educate children, encourage them to use their imaginations, and provide knowledge to help make eco-conscious decisions," Michael Daner, president of I Love My Planet Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 7, 2009.

This twist on the classic jack in the box features the king of the jungle in an intricate, wood-burned design on the rubberwood box. It is made from naturally sustainable rubberwood and organic cotton fabric. "At I Love My Planet Toys, we pride ourselves on offering eco-friendly toys that retain quality without compromising affordability!" Michael Daner, president of I Love My Planet Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 7, 2009.

This small-sized classic begins as a teething and discovery toy, with knots and tags and crinkly sounds. Later, it teaches counting and ABCs with 1 Apple, 2 Birds and 3 Cats stitched on the crinkly pages. It is made of organic cotton fabrics: soft velour, canvas tags and terrycloth knots, and is machine washable. Launch date: September 2008.

This eco-friendly, design-driven burp cloth is biodegradeable, compostable, disposable, hygienic, sanitary and organic. It is made of organically grown bagasse, the fibrous residue left over after the sugar can has been crushed and the sugar extracted. Simply modern in design, symmetrical in shape, and contoured to be "saddled" on either shoulder, drool has a tab that allows the cloth to remain in place without the use of adhesives or straps. Embossed with the words "drool" and a design that resembles tiny bubbles, it will be offered for sale in its natural state — a slight off-white color called bare — or with simple printed designs to complement an adult wardrobe. Launch date: September 13, 2009.

The Climbers is an all-wooden, 3-D strategy game for two to five players. The object is to move your climber pawn to the top of a stack of colored blocks first. On your turn, you move one of the blocks and then climb up if you can, using your ladders for the larger steps in your climb. You must stay on surfaces that are your color or gray. You can also use your blocking stone to keep a block from being moved or occupied. Most games last 30 to 45 minutes. "If you have an open box, customers will be drawn immediately to the colorful blocks, the delicately crafted ladders, the simple rules, and the high replay value," Mark Salzwedel, president and CEO of Strategic Space, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2009.

The baby daze logbook features eight sections designed by a professional organizer to help new and expectant parents cope with all the "baby data" they'll encounter when caring for a newborn — feeding, diapering, sleeping, medical information, gift tracking (and thank-you notes) and more all fit neatly in this centralized resource. "The comprehensive, yet simple, nature of the book" sets it apart. It is "easy to use, yet it offers a section for pretty much everything a new parent may encounter," Leland Brandt, president of The Research Department, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2002.

The Pura Kiki line is a modern and eco-friendly stainless steel infant and toddler bottle line. Kiki is 100-percent BPA-free and 100-percent toxin free. The bottles are crafted from food-service stainless steel and also feature stainless lids/collars in addition to wide-neck food-service-grade cross-cut silicone nipples. Kiki is also compatible with sip spouts and wide-mouth silicone nipples from virtually all leading manufacturers. The Kiki line is backed by a lifetime warranty. "All bottles in the Kiki line work seamlessly with Pura nipples and spouts as well as those from most leading vendors," Jenifer Moore, vice president of Pura Stainless, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 13, 2009. (photo does not represent Starter Set)

The Pura Kiki line is a modern and eco-friendly stainless steel infant and toddler bottle line. Kiki is 100-percent BPA-free and 100-percent toxin free. The bottles are crafted from food-service stainless steel and also feature stainless lids/collars in addition to wide-neck food-service-grade cross-cut silicone nipples. Kiki is also compatible with sip spouts and wide-mouth silicone nipples from virtually all leading manufacturers. As with all of our products, the Kiki line is backed by an unprecedented lifetime warranty. Pura Stainless was named a Top 50 Small Business in the U.S. in 2009. "Pura Kiki is the first and only infant and toddler bottle that grows with your child," Jenifer Moore, vice president of Pura Stainless, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 13, 2009.

The Pura Kiki line is a modern and eco-friendly stainless steel infant and toddler bottle line. Kiki is 100-percent BPA-free and 100-percent toxin free. The bottles are crafted from food-service stainless steel and also feature stainless lids/collars in addition to wide-neck food-service-grade cross-cut silicone nipples. Kiki is compatible with sip spouts and wide-mouth silicone nipples from virtually all leading manufacturers. The Kiki line is backed by a lifetime warranty. Launch date: September 13, 2009.

The Pura Kiki line is a modern and eco-friendly stainless steel infant and toddler bottle line. Kiki is 100-percent BPA-free and 100-percent toxin free. The bottles are crafted from food-service stainless steel and also feature stainless lids/collars in addition to wide neck food-service-grade cross-cut silicone nipples. Kiki is also compatible with sip spouts and wide mouth silicone nipples from virtually all leading manufacturers. As with all of the company's products, the Kiki line is backed by a lifetime warranty. "Pura Kiki is the first and only infant and toddler bottle that grows with your child," Jenifer Moore, vice president of Pura Stainless, told TDmonthly. Pura Stainless was named a Top 50 Small Business in the U.S. in 2009. Launch date: September 13, 2009.

The 2010 SummerMuff is a 100-percent organic cotton sack that fits into strollers, joggers and carriers, cocooning baby in soft, breathable organic cotton. The top layer that drapes over baby is woven with natural minerals that block more than 90 percent of the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. The bottom layer, also soft, 100-percent organic cotton, protects baby's skin from scratchy synthetic stroller fabrics, protecting them using the highest UV protection available in fabrics today. It is available in two sizes, small and large, and three colors, pretty pink, baby blue and natural. "It is the only product in the market that offers all these features," Judi Santana, account coordinator at PJ Inc. Public Relations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.