May 2010 New Specialty Toys — Infant & Toddler

Four ladybugs and a caterpillar have a tea party in the forest. Made of easy-to-clean, phthalate-free covers and high density foam, these bugs are safe and comfortable for children to climb, rock, toddle or play on.

This infant toy is based on the book by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. The "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"-themed soft stacker includes three alphabet stacking rings, plus a removable tree top to complete the coconut tree.

These adjustable 100-percent cotton toy straps allow parents to keep a child's favorite items on a seat or stroller. "Toy tossing has come to an end," Victoria Turner, president of Simply on Board, told TDmonthly.

This iron crib was designed to reflect a commitment to quality and attention to detail. It is made in the USA. "Experience, skill, and beautiful craftsmanship set Corsican Furniture apart," Corsican Furniture General Manager Jon Anderson told TDmonthly.

The Astro Highchair has a large, super-soft leatherette seat and a deep adjustable tray. It sits on a stable yet compact base, and collapses flat for easy storage.

This soft rattle is made from colorful rings, ribbons, bungee, crinkle paper and a bell.

This natural wood teether is also a colorful infant rattle. The rattle inside is designed to entertain infants while the natural wood soothes sore gums. Made of ECO rubber wood and machine-washable polyester, the rattle's pieces separate for easy cleaning.

This stacking toy has endless variations allowing toddlers to build their very own playmate. The stacking features are intended to fine-tune hand-eye coordination and strengthen manual dexterity as they teach children about size and proportion. Eight felt accessories stack in between the wood pieces to become arms, legs, clothing or even a super-hero’s cape.

Simple shapes make this puzzle suitable for early developmental stages. The creative variations and mixing features are intended to fine-tune hand-eye coordination and strengthen manual dexterity as they teach children about size and proportion.

These birds nest inside each other and are designed to teach the fundamentals of size and shape while engaging reasoning skills. Children can rock and balance the birds to learn spatial awareness and to fine-tune hand-eye coordination. These functional features combined with bright colors and natural wood create a playfully educational nesting toy.

The Little Tikes School Bus Activity Gym features tires and a steering wheel that turn as well as a stop sign that really works. It includes a slide, two platforms and a dashboard full of toys.

This child-friendly battery-powered teether is designed for comfort.  The textured chewable star points produce a safe, soothing vibration whenever the child bites down on them.

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch teething rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. The slender design provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcoGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts.

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch resin rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. Its classic dumbbell shape provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer.

This BPA-, PVC- and nitrosamine-free cooling teether can be chilled in the refrigerator for a soothing effect. The soother is filled with sterilized water for baby's health and comfort.

BPA and PVC free, this biodegradable plastic teething rattle is made from cornstarch resin. It is made with Natureworks EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts and comes in a fun shape for exploring fingers. Noelle Brown, marketing associate for iPlay, told TDmonthly, "We think about both baby and the environment and consider both when creating our products."

"Look Who's Signing Part 2 K-Z" jumps right in where Part 1 left off. The DVD continues to teach children the art of signing by introducing new vocabulary and using the second half of the alphabet. Express Yourself Baby DVDs are based on communication and self-expression. Jennifer Magee, Chief Creative Officer at Express Yourself Baby! LLC, told TDmonthly, "Children get the head start they deserve in communication by learning a second language, American Sign Language. Both parents and children will communicate with one another and have fun all at the same time!"

"Look Who's Signing" is based on communication and self-expression, and includes 26 basic signs in American Sign Language, the alphabet, classical music and more. The basic signs on Express Yourself Baby DVDS relate to early language development, everyday objects and actions that are familiar to babies and children. This interactive DVD gives parents, caregivers and teachers a tool for not only communicating with their children but also educating them and having fun all at the same time. Jennifer Magee, Chief Creative Officer of Express Yourself Baby! LLC, told TDmonthly, "Our products are created with other families in mind. They not only teach a second language but are educational and entertaining for both children and adults!"

This stylish hobo is made from Re-Run fabric and keeps six plastic bottles out of landfill. Organization is assured with multiple pockets inside and out. The Hana comes with wipes case and changing cloth, and features an adjustable shoulder strap.

This two-ply organic bamboo velour and bamboo jersey satin-trimmed, mid-weight blanket is an all-season, all-weather solution to keeping baby cozy. Choose from lime, cocoa or natural bamboo velour paired with natural colored bamboo soft jersey knit. The 31" x 31" blanket is suitable for nursery, travel and play. Made in USA of imported material (Organic bamboo velour (70/28/2 bamboo viscose/org cotton/poly) with organic bamboo jersey (100 org bamboo viscose).

These brightly striped organic bamboo velour hats feature alternative sizing. The Citrus comes with a ribbon stem and leaves set atop this cozy all season hat. The Plum is striped in cheery orange and plum purple with orange ribbon detail. The are made in the USA of imported materials (70/28/2 bamboo viscose/organic cotton/poly blend).

This full-coverage, all-season organic bamboo velour hat with wide band is lined in silky organic bamboo jersey. It's available in lime or cocoa. The lime sports a stem and leaves detail, while the cocoa hat is topped with a classic chocolate ticking ribbon. It is made in the USA of imported materials.

Tagacuda™ has lots of tags and comes with a squeak. Available in green, blue and pink.

Tagasaurus™ is a friendly dinosaur with soft tags running down his back. Available in green, blue and pink.