May 2010 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

These pacifier chains are made of beech wood and hang approximately 22 centimeters long. The paciclips can be attached to a child's pacifier and clutching toys.

Made of traditional plush. Size: 36 cm (14").

This sample from the Super Soft Teddy Bear collection made of a newly developed material which is hypoallergenic and washable. We guarantee that these are the softest bears ever made! Size: 50cm (20").

These adorable plush hippos are made of recently developed and highly acclaimed short pile material. This enables Cardona Toys to recreate multicolored, vivid animal world. Available sizes from 30 to 100 cm (11.8 to 39.4").

From left to right: brown tiger, white tiger, brown leopard, snow leopard, lioness, panther, lion. The short pile material has been recently developed and the toys from this material are highly acclaimed worldwide. Product size is 20 cm (7.9 inches).

The Smoovy was developed together with child physiotherapists and has a child-friendly design and stable construction. With the low-noise wheels, children can navigate through the house practically without a sound. The seat can also be used as a leg rest and thus offers multiple motion possibilities. The Smoovy combines playing and movement for toddlers. Launch date: June 2010.

This German-made clutching toy by HABA manipulates easily in an infant's hands. The variations created with the easy movement of the different sections allows for easy beginning hand-eye coordination. It is made from beechwood and colored in a nontoxic, water-based stain. Launch date: March 2010.

Good Buddy Notes newborn onesies are imprinted with "baby talk" text messages on the front. Shelley Dieterichs of Good Buddy Notes told TDmonthly, "These onesies are clever, trendy and humorous." Launch date: April 2010.

This high-quality wooden xylophone is designed with lifestyle colors, has a handle for easy toting and storage for two sticks. The baltic birch frame and maple keys and two sticks offer fun, safe early melodies. Robin Lehnert, Hape Marketing Manager, told TDmonthly, "A 10-month old begins with a rap and a tap. Who knows what could happen next on the very beginner xylophone." Launch date: February 2010.
— In a January 2014 survey, Cariad Owens Fichtner, manager of Out of the Blue, Ltd in Albuquerque, N.M., told TDmonthly that Hape Xylophones were one of the top-2 best-selling musical toys at her store.
— In a January 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Xylophones were their store's best-selling music toys.

Youngsters can tap on both sides of this wood drum. One side is a classic tone drum and the other has a regular drum sound. The see-through drum surface allows children to trace beads inside in a secure maze. It comes with two drum sticks. Launch date: February 2010.

Suitable for babies 6 months to a year old, this 7" x 7" book features a teddy bear touching his toes, nose, tummy and more. It's a touch-and-feel book with the highlighted body parts in set apart with some kind of fabric or fur. Launch date: May 2010.

Ideal for catching drool or other little messes under the chin, this mini bib features 100-percent velour cotton on the front and waterproof nylon on the back. The snuggle neck guard is designed to ensure a comfortable fit and is adjustable in two positions. It comes in fuchsia, white, butter, lilac, sky blue, pale pink, navy and chocolate.

Made in Germany of high-quality wood and non-toxic paint in brilliant colors, the Miro clutching toy and teether has an interesting shape and set-in rattle. Large, smooth bumps on the circular panels offer texture to engage the fingers and soothe sore gums.
― When asked about her best-selling infant and toddler items in March 2010, Martha Bimblich, owner of Twinkles of Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor Island, Fla., told TDmonthly, “Haba is a great seller for us.” Bimblich said she sells 25 to 30 pieces per month.
― Three of 39 storeowners said in spring 2010 that Haba is a consistent top seller in their stores.

This soft plush sorting toy from Melissa & Doug brings together a variety of fun developmental activities for toddlers. The mailbox has an opening front flap and see-through back panel, as well as a flag that can be raised and lowered just like a real mailbox. Cheerfully addressed letters come with Velcro stamps that can be taken off and put back on as a child imagines their letters going into the mailbox, flying all the way around the world, and coming back again.
― Twenty percent of 39 retailers named Melissa and Doug as their top-selling supplier of infant and toddler toys during a March 2010 survey conducted by TDmonthly.

“Dear Baby – What I Love About You” is designed to act as a colorful love letter connecting babies and toddlers to the important adults in their lives. The chunky artboard book features 20 pages and includes a “baby yearbook” page to keep a permanent record of who reads the book to the child.
— Simon Barrett of Blogger News Network described “Dear Baby” as “a delightful little picture book that I am sure any grandparent would just love to read to any very young child.” He was particularly impressed by the baby yearbook.
— While reading the book with her daughter, The IE Mommy found her “little one’s eyes were moist from tears.” She said the book became “a sweet reminder of how much I love her.”

18 inch stuffed baby boy doll with blanket featuring a blue star design. Plain soft poly knit and printed cotton fabric. Embroidered face. Double blanket consists of plain soft polar fleece and plain poly knit fabric. Laboratory tested. Hypoallergenic.

18 inch stuffed baby doll with blanket featuring a cream polyknit with primary prints. Plain and printed soft poly knit fabric. Embroidered face. Double blanket consists of plain soft polar fleece and plain poly knit fabric. Laboratory tested. Hypoallergenic.

18 inch stuffed baby doll with blanket. Made of plain soft polyknit with a checkered yellow print and embroidered face and buttons. Blanket consists of double plain soft polar fleece. Laboratory tested. Hypoallergenic.

This travel toy includes seven alphabet cards designed with elements of the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom story on both sides. Cards fit into a case that may hang in the car or in other various play areas with hook and loop straps. Launch date: 2010.

This toy features three aliens that stack on one another. Each stacking ring has a different shape and sound including crinkle paper, a bell, and a rattle. All three and brightly colored and made of multiple fabrics. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "This line was designed just by Manhattan Toy. It features fun faces, colors and fabrics that baby is sure to enjoy." Launch date: 2010.

The Alien Bobble & Stack is a roly-poly stacker. This toy features soft, colorful fabrics and ribbons and an alien that makes noises when pushed or batted. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This roly-poly stacker was designed by Manhattan Toy and has a variety of textures plus a squeaker, chime and ribbons." Launch date: 2010.

18 inch stuffed baby doll with blanket. Plain and striped soft poly knit fabric. Embroidered face and buttons. Double blanket consists of plain soft polar fleece and striped poly knit fabric. Laboratory tested. Hypoallergenic.

Suitable for ages 6 months and up, this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed toy is designed to work perfectly with most strollers and carriers. Baby can enjoy a mirror, three clacking rings, crinkle flaps and a teether. Launch date: 2010.

The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom playmat includes three letters (A-B-C) stuffed to add soft padding for babies. The "A" has plastic rings, "B" hides a mirror under the flap and "C" has ribbons. The tree top has crinkle leaves and a coconut teether in a pocket. "Baby will love this bright and colorful, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed playmat. It has a lot of fun features and is super soft," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.