June 2009 Notable Toys — All

The Wood Grain Style Qee Collection features figurines in a variety of sizes in both light wood and dark wood designs, each created with a unique pattern like real wood. The collectibles are available in 2.5" with keychain attachment, 8", 9" and 16". Launch date: 2009.

A baby giraffe called Gina, carefully appliquéd in a garden of pink and yellow flowers, combined with classic polka dots makes this fun and trendy ensemble for your baby girl’s crib. This 7 piece set includes comforter, bumper, fitted sheet, pillow, pillow cover, crib skirt and diaper stacker.

This soft yellow print combined with textured fabric accents brings soft sunshine into your baby's nursery, surrounding her with warmth and cheer.  Detailing with cotton, velvet and fur fabrics provide different sensations on touching.  This 4 piece set includes a comforter and matching bumper, fitted sheet, and crib skirt.

Dragonflies with dreamy retro pink and purple fabric wings are appliquéd onto flower motifs quilted upon a pink gingham check comforter. This 7 piece chic set includes a comforter and matching bumper, fitted sheet, pillow, pillow case, crib skirt and diaper stacker. The gingham fabric is woven and is very soft to touch. After all, every princess deserves the best.

This exclusive crib set brings an imaginative star and moon print in midnight blue and white. All you need to provide is a lullaby. The comforter has three dimensional stars stitched on to make your baby smile as they get ready to go to bed. Excellent also for a daytime playbed.  The bumper ties have star detailing, adding glamour to the ensemble. This 7 piece set includes comforter, bumper, fitted sheet, pillow, pillow cover, crib skirt and diaper stacker.

"Shoulder Pillow" is a new and innovative pillow/cushion which is placed on one's shoulder so that as a child is held in one's arms, the child can lay his/her head on the shoulder of the individual without discomfort to either the child or the individual.

An addition to the TummyTub®, the Two Step Stool raises the tub to allow you to wash your baby from a seated position. The Two Step Stool also comes with a washing cup to aid in bathing your baby. The Two Step Stool comes in two parts. When the top attachment is removed you have a child's seat with a storage compartment. This can also be adjusted to provide a step stool which is great for children to use in the bathroom. The Two Step Stool is available in three colors; blue, pink and green.

The TummyTub was designed in the Netherlands by caregivers to ease the transition from the comfort of the mother's womb during bathing. Babies naturally adopt the fetal position while in the tub, allowing for easier bathing by the caregiver while at the same time providing a natural position for the infant and saving on water.

The new toilet training standard - directly from diapers. The toilet seat comes with two sizes, one for adults, and one for the child. The child seat rests on top of the adult seat, making it safe for child to sit on.

Double Ladderball consists of placing each ladder 25 feet apart, and each team consisting of one or more players stands at one ladder and  tosses their colored bolas (either red or blue) at the other ladder. Bolas that hang onto any of the crossbars scores points for the tosser. Top bar is 3 points, middle bar is 2 points, and the bottom bar is worth 1 point.

Metal Ladderball is exactly like Ladderball, but built tough for durability against wear and tear. Similar to the rules of Double Ladderball, Metal Ladderball consists of placing each ladder 25 feet apart, and each team consisting of one or more players stands at one ladder and tosses their colored bolas (either red or blue) at the other ladder.

BinkiBear is a teddy bear with a pacifier attached, allowing for both baby and parent to find the pacifier. If baby loses the pacifier while sleeping, he or she can easily locate the pacifier via BinkiBear and fall back asleep, allowing for better sleep for both child and parents.

The infant hoodie from BinkiBear is colorful and comes complete with a long tail hood plus pockets for baby to explore.

Available in three colors. The Long Tail Hat is soft and warm and features a tail extending out of the hat.

This hat is square in shape, allowing a little child to easily stand out in a crowd.

2-Player Perpetual Commotion is the original Perpetual Commotion specially designed for two-player speed and excitement. Play as many cards as you can into a center Arena to earn points. Gain extra points by being the first to empty your Feeders pile—but watch out! A single roll of the eight-sided die can change your score.

For 2 to 6 players, this hide-and-seek game challenges players to find featured objects (revealed from a Find Me tile) within their set of Keep Me cards. The featured object may be hidden in the card so players have to have a sharp eye. First player to collect all matching cards win. Game includes 40 Find Me tiles, 60 Keep Me cards and instructions.

This Fling-a-Ring game involves flinging lifesaver rings at flamingoes to save them from being eaten by alligators. The player with the highest score wins. Though time is of the essence, accuracy means much more than speed. Game includes 7 flamingoes, 48 lifesavers, 4 lifeboats, 2 alligators, game board and instructions.

YoYo's in your neighborhood! See YoYo as he goes next door for a visit. Children can look for YoYo under the flaps on every spread to see what he's going to do next! Written and illustrated by Jeannette Rowe. 8 Pages.

Tom has a problem with his tail--he doesn't like it. He wants to wag his tail like Sam the sheepdog, or swish his tail like Henry the horse. But Tom's tail is too short and curly. With the help of some mud, Tom's tail becomes long and straight. But it's also sharp! When Tom wags his tail, it pokes anyone standing by. His brothers and sisters kick him out of the sty because they're tired of being poked. In the middle of the night, as Tom's sleeping outside, it begins to rain. And the rain washes away the mud on Tom's tail, making it soft and curly again! By Linda Jennings, illustrated by Tim Warnes. 32 Pages.

MINE! That's what the very greedy bee says to anyone who asks him to share. While the other bees work hard, the greedy bee is busy gobbling pollen and guzzling nectar. Until one day, the greedy bee finds a meadow full of the biggest, juiciest flowers he's ever seen, and he decides not to tell ANYONE. . . . Soon he's too full to fly, and worse, he doesn't know how to get home. Will anyone help a very greedy bee? By Steve Smallman, illustrated by Jack Tickle. 32 Pages.

Mother Mouse is watching over Little Mouse, snuggly tight in his bed, when Mole appears. "Mother Mouse!" Mole says. "You can't leave your baby there! The farmer is coming to plow the field. That bed is not safe." By the light of the moon, Mother Mouse searches for the perfect new nest for Little Mouse. Her woodland friends offer many ideas, but nothing is quite right. Then Mother Mouse remembers something. Set against a spectacular sky of glittery stars and a flocked full moon, this inviting story will lull children to sleep as they appreciate the coziness of their own beds. By Sheridan Cain, illustrated by Gaby Hansen. 32 Pages.

White with Black Swirl print. Made of 100% Cotton. The Sprout Shell is an infant carrier cover that attaches securely over any size infant carrier within seconds, and gives Baby a tent-like enclosure so he or she is sheltered from the elements. The opening for the infant carrier’s handle lets air in for Baby, while giving Mom, Dad or caregiver a secure grip on the handle and a view of Baby inside.

Brown with Blue Dot pattern. Made of 100% Cotton. The Sprout Shell is an infant carrier cover that attaches securely over any size infant carrier within seconds, and gives Baby a tent-like enclosure so he or she is sheltered from the elements. The opening for the infant carrier’s handle lets air in for Baby, while giving Mom, Dad or caregiver a secure grip on the handle and a view of Baby inside.