January 2011 Notable Toys — Pretend Play

Safari Ltd’s latest addition to its Fairy Fantasies® Collection is this fanciful Tea Party set, which includes a brightly colored sunflower table with a teacake and teacups, 2 colorful fairies with butterfly wings and toadstool seats. Figures not sold separately. Meticulously painted by hand, this set is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This delightful new soft jersey knit 15” doll with long yarn hair and nice embroidered face is a daily prescription for practical dress-up play. Contemporary rag doll has a variety of wardrobe features, including stretchy hair bow, tie-up shoe lace, Velcro shoe tab, button lab coat with zipper pocket, snap on stethoscope and attached pup, to encourage motor skill development and make getting dressed for the day fun through imaginative play. Doctor role playing addresses issues of compassion, health, and caring at an early age plus it reduces fear of the doctor and curtails possible upsets during those important examinations. This is the perfect doll for home, preschool, and, of course, the pediatrician’s office.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Now your child can go shopping with a colorful and sturdy Cozy Cart and put in a favorite toy. Push the cart around just like mom and dad do at the grocery store. The seat is big enough for a 12” doll or plush animal. Ample space in cart for toys and
other small items. Rugged construction lasts for many years. Easy assembly. No batteries required.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Spice up imaginative play while learning shapes, colors, and fine motor skills. This new cottage contains six holes that match six chunky candy shapes. The sorter engages children as they explore shape recognition, spatial reasoning, color recognition, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Pieces store in the durable plastic house, which encourages clean up, and then empty through the door. Durable plastic pieces wipe clean. Good product for home and school.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This clever and complete shopping cart enhances pretend play with over 55 pieces that include play food, packages, and cans. The removable basket stores underneath. Shopping cart has a place for your child’s favorite doll or stuffed animal—and can be used with or without this feature. Also included is assorted play money to expand the play value. Caster wheels allow for easy turning. This cart is easy to assemble—no tools required. Will provide your young shopper with plenty of active pretend play and lots of assistance when you go grocery shopping.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This adorable Alice in Wonderland Tutu features a fluffy royal and light blue tutu, embellished satin aporn with harlequin trim and glimmering red sequence heart. Also includes satin hairbow. S/M - Girl's 3-6, M/L - Girl's 6-12. Costume comes wrapped in package with hanger for display.