March 2013 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

Children will be delighted by this adorable 9.5" toy featuring six removable shape-sorting and color-matching gears! Once all of the gears have been correctly placed, they will move ‘round and ‘round with a simple turn of the knob, encouraging children's hands-on exploration and discovery. And as a lively bonus, Busy Buddy’s eyes blink and ears wiggle when the gears move. For ages 9 months and up.

Ages 3 months to 24 months.The Octo-Brush from Baby Banana is a 100% silicone toothbrush and teether in one. The unique design of this product has nubs, bumps and suction cups on its unique tentacles, making teething and brushing 8 times more exciting for little ones. Specially engineered token bristles on the underside of the tentacles help children get used to manipulating a cleaning device in their mouths, while still having fun and being able to hold the Octo-Brush all on their own!

Soft Blocks are soft, interlocking blocks that are safe for kids to use. It doesn't hurt to step on them, and kids won't pinch their fingers or have trouble pulling the blocks apart.

Knock the four brightly colored balls through the holes, then watch and listen as they roll down the ramps. Sturdy wooden hammer included.
— Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly in a February 2013 survey that they sold six of this item during the holidays, "which is a big number for a smaller store."

Adora’s GiggleTime™ Babies...just give them a hug and they emit a contagious “giggle”! At just over 16 ounces GiggleTime™ Babies are easy to take along in their very own baby carrier. You will adore them from their little button noses...to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is with open and close eyes is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. They are perfect for cuddling with their soft doeskin body and bean bag weighted bottom.

Adora BathTime™ babies are the perfect doll for the bath, pool or any water fun! Each BathTime™ baby comes with their very own washcloth and removable animal themed bath robe that when taken off shows the adorably cute swimsuit printed body. From their tiny little noses to their belly buttons . . . they are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Their exclusive “QuikDri™” body will dry in no time and ready to play again.

Features:
• Ready to Splish-Splash in the Bath or pool
• Machine Washable
• Open and close eyes
• Handmade with love
• Already in my swimsuit!

Adora’s SnuggleTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Their removable flower “hoodies” are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush available in three blooming colors. They are perfect for cuddling from their Gentle Touch™ vinyl head to their soft, squeezable bodies.

The beads on the bus go round and round, and up and down and over and under. This wooden bead maze bus is on a roll. The curvy maze at the top, peek-a-boo window, sliders, turning tiles, spinning gear, and wheels will keep tots learning and having fun. A great early learning toy for developing visual stimulation, hand eye coordination and cause and effect. Just the right size for small hands, the bus measures 10.5” long. For ages 10 mos and up.

Measuring 7", our new Bumble Bee Stick Toy is a great teether for little ones. Small enough for little hands and colorful enough to keep their attention. Made with the finest 100% GOTS certified organic Egyptian cotton. Launch date: March 2013.

Help each magnetic animal find its place and environment. This magnetic book with removable pieces is "bound" to amuse and educate with pet, farm, wild and undersea animal shaped magnetic pieces.
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Good for travel; Easy enough for young children but challenging enough to hold their interest. Cons: Pictures begin to fade after a while.
— In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that puzzles, especially from Melissa & Doug, are a best-selling education toy.

Eight multi-colored, precision tuned metal bars give any toddler room to make bright and colorful sounds. Includes child safe mallet and attractive vinyl carry case.
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: durable; clear sound; notes are on the correct scale. Cons: Some reviewers mentioned the paint scratched on the keys after a month of use.

Three dump trucks deliver important concepts related to volume, size and distance. Dumpsters are sturdy, stackable, and friction driven. Colors may vary. 7 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 8" (19 cm x 10 cm x 20 cm).

Creating a perfect, secure swaddle that doesn't come undone is easier than ever. The softness and breathability of our signature cotton muslin combined with an innovative shape and snaps, makes the aden + anais easy swaddle perfect for swaddling—in just 4 simple steps.

coco go is a 3-in-1 lounger, rocker and stationary baby seat. Adjustable to 3 positions; fully lie-flat, reclined & upright, coco go is perfect for relaxing, sleeping and playing. With its patented flat-fold design and high quality custom carry-bag, the light-weight coco go is ideal for travel. The padded machine-washable seat cleverly conceals a 2-speed vibration unit and features a 5-point safety harness and bloom’s new smart-buckle; coco go provides snug and luxurious comfort for baby no matter where life takes you. Launch date: May 2012.

Aurora’s award winning Baby Talk line expands for 2013 to include five new themes: My First Purse, My Farm Friends, My Forest Friends (pictured), My Beach House and My First Discovery. Each Baby Talk set includes a "carrier" and four plush pieces to encourage learning and development in children through the associated sights, shapes and sounds.

Sculpting dough for all ages, colored with fruit and vegetable powders only and wheat/gluten free. Made with no preservatives and all natural and organic ingredients. Parents can feel good about their baby/toddler exploring the textures and stacking, playing and rolling our Veggie Dough. Launch date: January 2013.

A velvety-soft security blanket for your baby. Each Cloud b character has a comforting expression that suggests it's time for sleep. Playful design allows Peekaboo Lovie to come out for play or be tucked in for sleepy-time. Features: 100% Polyester; Measures 13" x 13".

Disney Baby Dreamy Sounds Soothers effortlessly help calm children to sleep and make the perfect nighttime companion. Similar to the best-selling Sleep Sheep, Disney Baby Dreamy Sounds Soothers will lull little ones to sleep with the classic melody “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and pleasant “white noise” – soft sounds of nature. They can also be attached to a crib with Velcro® straps and feature a removable sound box.

Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers bring children the magic of the night sky through their favorite Disney characters. Similar to the best-selling Twilight Turtle, Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers transform any room into a starry night sky with a colorful, soothing projection of stars. Children will be delighted to find the familiar image of Mickey Mouse’s ears hidden in the stars. Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers are available in classic characters.

Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers bring children the magic of the night sky through their favorite Disney characters. Similar to the best-selling Twilight Turtle, Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers transform any room into a starry night sky with a colorful, soothing projection of stars. Children will be delighted to find the familiar image of Mickey Mouse’s ears hidden in the stars. Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers are available in classic characters.

For the first time, Cloud b takes its patented Twilight Turtle technology to a new form with this exciting race car. Ready to rev up the deepest dreams for even the most restless sleeper, transforming with push and play action for daytime fun. Featuring fully functioning wheels and fun light projections during the night that are set to a 45-minute timer, Twilight Carz ensures companionship throughout the day. Launch date: November 2012.

This special assortment of 8 fuzzy colorful durable, safe and fun toy vehicles includes plane, car, fire engine and bus. They are the perfect size for little ones to grab onto. With all the different colors and shapes they provide endless hours of pretend play and story telling. Rubbabu toys are made of soft, squishy rubber foam, which is organic, hypo-allergenic, and completely biodegradable. They are covered with the brightest, best-quality Swiss flock for a surface your child will enjoy playing with. This is a safe, durable and fun toy for preschoolers to enjoy at home and on travel. They are also available as a Little Vehicle Assortment B and the new Shape Sorter Bus.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20

This wooden panda baby toy loves to play peekaboo. Hear the click and clack as its paws flap up to cover the cheerful face, then push them down again to say, "Hello!" Even babies can bring about a big visual change with just a simple motion, so they're encouraged to keep exploring as fine motor skills grow naturally. Made with select hardwood and child-safe dyes, First Play Peek-a-Boo Panda makes a heartwarming baby-shower gift.

eeBoo's long awaited Animal Tower Growth Chart, illustrated by children's book illustrator Melissa Sweet, is finally here. The Growth Chart features an enchanting tower with a smiling animal at each window, so that with each growth spurt, children will come eye-to-eye with a new animal friend. Comes with 32 fun stickers to mark birthdays and other important events. Other great eeBoo Growth Charts include Space, Hot Pink Flower, Growing Like A Sunflower, Up in the Castle, Musical Fairy Tree, Baseball, Birds in a Birch Tree and Firemen.