July 2011 Notable Toys — Plush

These loveably freaky, ghoulishly cute zombies are the newest additions to the Creepy Cuddlers family. The trio of characters includes : Deathmittens- an undead feline with an exposed radius bone and bandaged tail; Zach and Ophelia- both feature real cloth clothing and skin that has “decayed” patches exposing the corduroy “sinew” below. Set includes all three figures. Launch date: September 2011.

This Cuddly Cow is a clever choice for feeding time help – he’s an expert at delivering milk. The black and white design is suited to baby’s early eye development, and the red and white gingham bow stands out against this background.  Bottle Snugglers™ Cuddly Cows make baby feeding time less stressful for caregivers, and they are great as baby shower gifts or gifts for parents of a new baby. Bottle Snugglers encourage bonding during feeding time by allowing Mom to continue holding and cuddling a feeding baby while using her free hand to care for herself or another child. They are also a big help to Moms of multiples.

The palest pink and white coloring are complemented by a pink and white gingham bow, making this Piggy baby bottle holder a sweet addition to any new parents’ tool kit. Bottle Snugglers encourage bonding during feeding time by allowing Mom to continue holding and cuddling a feeding baby while using her free hand to care for herself or another child.  Bottle Snugglers Pinky Pigs are also a baby feeding support system for parents of twins and triplets, which can help to keep multiples on the same feeding schedule.

His light blue color with white accents is set off with a light blue and white gingham bow, and his soft, velour fabric make this the plushest Puppy around.  Bottle Snugglers Precious Puppies make excellent feeding time helpers for child care providers at day cares and preschools, where baby feeding schedules tend to overlap. When the Precious Puppy holds baby's bottle, the caregiver can more easily and comfortably bond with baby during this special time.

The Charming Teddy Bear snuggler is soft brown velour with cream foot pads and a plaid bow, suitable for a boy or girl. This soft, huggable Bottle Snugglers Charming Teddy Bear will support most baby bottle types and can be used as a regular toy after baby learns to hold the bottle alone. The Charming Teddy Bear is the bottle holder that started it all for Bottle Snugglers. Bottle Snugglers encourage bonding during feeding time by allowing Mom to continue holding and cuddling a feeding baby while using her free hand to care for herself or another child. They are also a big help to Moms of multiples.

If you frequent wooded areas, it’s only a matter of time until you’re bitten. Tick is the newest addition to the Critters Category. This toy is a plush, five-to-seven inch-high versions of its counterpart in nature. Like all GIANTmicrobes products, this new addition is a humorously educational toy modeled on electron micrographs, enlarged a million times actual size. Each product includes the micrograph image as well as information about the microbe it represents.

Hay Fever is the newest addition to the Maladies Category – with no argument from some of the 60 million adults and children in the USA who, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, experience Hay Fever symptoms. Hay Fever, or medically speaking, seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a physiological reaction to the courtship rituals of grasses, trees and weeds. This toy is a plush, five-to-seven inch-high versions of its counterpart in nature. Like all GIANTmicrobes® products, the new additions are humorously educational toys modeled on electron micrographs, enlarged a million times actual size. Each product includes the micrograph image as well as information about the microbe it represents.

The Playtivity Loopee is double the fun at 6” by 8”. There are two donut shaped loops that form the animal’s body making it perfect for grasping with little fingers. Its head rattles. The feet and tail crinkle. Inside the second loop is a rattle spinner. Like with all PlayTivity toys this too has lots of satin must-rub tags throughout. Comes in 4 different styles.

This pull toy is 13” long but pulls out to a full 16”. Pull the Pullee Zip and watch it wiggle and jiggle all the way up. At the top of the Pullee is a large ring that attaches easily to the stroller for fun while traveling. The Pullee is in the shape of its animal style and splashed with lots of color and patterns. The pull ring at the bottom of the animal is laced with satin tags for even more fun. Comes in 4 different styles.

This rattle is the perfect size to fit baby’s small hand. This donut shaped rattle is in animal form and helps to develop baby’s grip. The animal’s head rattles and there are satin must-rub tags throughout. Comes in 4 different styles.

This PlayTivity Cuddle Pal is 11” tall and has feet, arms and ears that crinkle. His left foot rattles while his right foot squeaks. Squeeze his belly and hear his animal sound. Soft satin must-rub tags can be found throughout.  Comes in 4 different styles.

This sock monkey is fashioned in the classic style. Dark woolen body is offset by the white of the sock ankles (arms) and the red of the heel (mouth). The monkey wears a matching hat festooned with a bright red pom.

12" Elephant and mouse duet. They sing verses together and separately. Mouths move while singing the Irving Gordon song made famous by Nat King Cole, "Unforgettable." The elephant's baritone is offset by the mouse's sweet soprano.

This plush 11" stork flies on his blue plane with precious cargo. A jaunty blue cap and gingham bow in pale blue continue the baby boy nursery theme. Propeller spins and displays the light up message "Special Delivery!" while the Stork sings, “Hush Little Baby."