February 2010 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

This bright red lady bug has a smile on her face and measures 11 inches from her antennae down her back. Kids love to cuddle with her in the nursery or in the stroller. Launch date: Spring 2010

What’s black and white and read all over? It’s Panda Bear and he’s one of the many literary characters youngsters can cuddle with as Mom or Dad reads their favorite storybook. Panda measures 11 inches and sports a multi-colored belly and ears! Launch date: Spring 2010

From the 1967 classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? comes this loveable, huggable 11 inches of soft bear. Notice his colorful ears and paws reminding young readers of the marvelous kaleidoscope of colors in Eric Carle’s picture books. Launch date: Spring 2010

This Very Hungry Caterpillar really knows how to wriggle around the house and into your child’s heart. Soft and colorful, this 7-inch bundle is stuffed with “beans” for easy grasping by little hands. Launch date: Spring 2010

What do you see? Why, it’s adorable pictures of my family and me! Surprise your favorite cutie with a photo cube of fabulous photos tucked into this soft plush cube. Launch date: Spring 2010

Make room on the bed or couch for this big fellow measuring 18 inches tall. Elmer is quite handsome with his patchwork of yellow, orange, blue, white, pink and more vibrant colors – just like in the storybook. Made of the oh-so-soft plush by award-winning Kids Preferred.

She’s 12 inches of huggable pink plush with an endearing smile and purple hair bow. It’s easy to see why she is one of Elmer’s best buddies.

Cousins Elmer and Wilbur had never seen a pink elephant until they meet Rose. This 8-inch rosey pink elephant, with her purple bow, blushes easily, just like in the classic storybook. Her shy smiles make a perfect companion to snuggle with, as Mom or Dad reads the picture book again and again.

Measuring 15 inches square, baby will snuggle against the soft fabric as a security blanket, or under it as a warm covering or just grasp it as a cozy companion to carry in the car or the stroller.

A fabulous baby shower gift or one to welcome home a bundle of joy, this jumbo 32-inch bunny is sure to delight baby every time he opens his sleepy eyes. pat the bunny’s sweet smile and peach ears are complimented by a wide turquoise neck bow. The oh-so-soft plush will make everyone in the house want to pat the bunny again and again.

The children’s classic, Guess How Much I Love You, introduces Little Nutbrown Hare and his Dad in a snuggly bedtime story. Measuring 5.5 inches, this soft plush disc will keep baby active and occupied when attached to a high chair, stroller or car seat. More than a half-dozen little labels, many made with a crinkly sounding fabric, captivate little ones and offers plenty of variety to keep them busy. Press sound chip to hear “I Love You” and a kissing sound.

Crocodile Chris’s large, grinning face makes for some great fun. Add his jingly bell, offset wooden wheels and non-removable, twistable head and he’s not the only one who will be smiling.

Cow Caro makes every baby a moo-ver and a shaker. Push her around on her offset, wooden wheels, shake her to hear the bells, or twist her non-removable head so she can smile in every direction.

This bear, rhino and crocodile stacking toy is not only fun but it’s a great developmental toy. Children can stack the blocks on one of three wooden rods in any order; do it like a puzzle, or mix up the animals. When it’s all done, pull the Zoolino stacking toy around and have your own zoo parade.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year 2010

Bear Ben’s pushing himself into every baby’s heart. This adorable, blue bear has a bell, a non-removable, twistable head and offset wooden wheels.

Paulina’s bells, offset wheels and non-removable, twistable head is sure to roll its way into any pony-loving baby’s favorite toy stable.

Brightly colored with water-based stain (no lacquer) rattles are sure to keep baby happy and busy. Whether babies want to shake it or spin it they’re going to enjoy it.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy Award 2010
— Three of 38 specialty retailers cited rattles by HABA as a best-selling wooden toy in their stores in February 2010.

This adorable, soft plush sheep with soft pink legs is perfect for babies, and safe for them too! This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials.

Baby boys and girls will love this soft, plush sheep clutching toy with a green flower and easy to grab ring shape. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials.

Baby’s will stay safe and secure when they cuddle with either of these Cotti Guardian Angels Toni or Tine. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials.

This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials and maintains HABA’s distinctive European aesthetic. This Cuddly Cotti is soothing when being rubbed on baby’s cheek and even has knots for babies to suckle.

Now children just don’t have to count the sheep, they can pull the sheep.  Soft plush sheep with removable wheels. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials.

Cute, flower-wearing sheep Cotti is filled with natural Spelt seeds so it can be warmed or cooled for baby’s comfort. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials.

Each set comes with six, themed puzzles, a matching puzzle piece for each of the six puzzles for cognitive associative development and then a wooden figure for imaginative story play. The chunky, high glass, soft snap cardboard puzzle pieces make them easy enough for a 1 ½ year old to complete all by themselves. Three styles available: Farm, Animals, Construction.
Awards:  Parents’ Choice Approved Award, Fall 2010 Puzzles.