March 2009 New Specialty Toys — Gifts

This is a heat and cold therapy item that looks like a stuffed animal and is part of the Toasty Wild Animal Collection. It can be a calming, soothing aid for children, and also may comfort those with Alzheimer's, anxiety or sore muscles. The elephant can be warmed in the microwave to deliver heat therapy, or placed in the freezer to deliver cold therapy for up to two hours. Launch date: 2007.

Each alarm makes the sound of the animal on the dial, so the dog barks, the frog ribbits and the butterfly kisses. Batteries are included. The product features a clear-box design with a "hear me" option that allows customers to hear the sound of the clock alarm sound inside the package. The product is 7" tall, with a 4"-diameter clock face. "Bright colors and clearly printed numbers make it fun for children to learn how to tell time," a representative of Streamline Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007.

This stain-resistant, machine-washable lunch bag is made of sturdy neoprene, which also acts to insulate and cushion contents. The lightweight bag measures 12" L x 10" W x 6" D and has interior pockets, cushioned handles, and wide zipper openings for accessibility.

This recycled cuff bracelet features two rows to display colorful, snap-on Shains letters and icons. The cuff is available in black, blue, concrete, earth, grass, orchid, pink, poppy, red, sky, sun and vanilla shades. This set includes each letter of the alphabet along with seven icons.

From the Toasty Barnyard Collection, this plush pig has a herb and flaxseed filling and is designed to deliver heat and cold therapy by being warmed in the microwave or placed in the freezer. Launch date: 2007.

This soft, plush duck functions as a source of heat and cold therapy. It can be warmed in the microwave to deliver heat therapy, or frozen to provide cold therapy for up to 2 hours. Launch date: 2007.

This little baby doll with a big smile is made in the USA of 100-percent phthalate-free material.

This firefighter themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included.

This police officer themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included.

A collection of bracelets and necklaces in a wide variety of color options.

These colorful accessories come in assorted colors and designs to match the outfit of the day. Accessories include rings, clips, and ponytail straps.

Use this letter frame to personalize a person's room with their name. Letters are available in assorted colors and designs.

These one-of-a-kind, handmade fabric friends are fair trade and stand 1.5" tall. They feature large mouths and variety of colorful designs.

All Purpose Mats serve as a cutting board, placemat and workstation in one. There are four educational mats: three feature a country from the Handstand Kids Cookbook series and the fourth illustrates a kitchen scene. Maps of Italy, Mexico and China are featured along with language translations of cooking utensils and foods used in the Handstand Kids’ recipes (the Mexican map border shows an apple and below is the Spanish translation “manzana”). These lightweight and durable mats are dishwasher safe and phthalate free. "There is no other multi-purposed item like this on the market. The mats educate kids on geography [and] language, and empower them in the kitchen to have their own work space," Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009.

The Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook kit features easy-to-learn recipes, such as The Great Wall of Chicken Lettuce Wraps, while teaching about the Great Wall of China; and Kung Pow! (Kung Pao Tofu), which shows characters doing karate. The Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook introduces readers to the Mandarin language and comes in an adorable takeout box with a pair of child-friendly chopsticks. "The Chinese Cookbook introduces kids to the language, culture, and food of China in a delicious and healthy way! Children learn about new countries while gaining cooking skills that will assist them in being healthy and interested in the world around them," Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009.

Kids can make eyewear fun, fashionable and fresh with Ficklets charm huggers. They're versatile and are made to be easy to attach and remove. With a wide selection of designs, kids can mix and match depending on their interest, outfit or mood. "Ficklets is the first and original interchangeable/removable charm hugger or adornment for eyeglass frames," President and Founder Ros Guerrero of Ficklets LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007.

Girls can decorate their lives with these 1" (2.5 cm) to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) vinyl Shimmering Jewels Puffy Stickers. There are eight different fade-resistant stickers in each package, an illustrated plastic sleeve. Launch date: April 15, 2009.

Farmer Eggbert just loves fried eggs. Who can find the same number of chickens as eggs in the pan? Whoever collects th most fried eggs wins!

Tony's robust tractor with trailer is exactly what small hands need! When being pushed Tony jiggles due to the eccentric placement of the wheels. This beechwood toy is a great first small push toy.

Welcome to the Haba mini market-ask about today's special! Includes imitation bar code scanner, 2 storage boxes, and umbrella. Made of birch plywood, this mini store comes with lots of extras to add additional play value: carrots, apples receipts shopping bags cheese. bread and many other items included! Shopping will never be the same!

Vroom, Vroom Watch out! The nippy little car is coming into your child's room. This is the ideal child's riding vehicle for dashing around corners as it won't chip or mar cupboards or doors with it's wrap around padding.

Use your skills at threading these bright and cheery flower children on the string to make a necklace or simply dump and start over.

Teddy, bib, pacifier, sheep: The charming illustratedpictures fuarantee first watching and reading fun. In these handy books children will discover lots of familir objects and will learn to name and read!

Brightly colored beech wood flowers bring this beautiful clutching toy to bloom. Haba's non toxic water based stain brings out the beautiful essence of this infant toy. Just the right size for any little girl's hands!