August 2009 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

A huge selection of designs to create the perfect space. From polka dots to flowers to our sweet new candy castle design will inspire.

Baby Elephant Ear blankets (29" x 29") are shown here in a debut fabric collection of nearly 20 designer, organic and classic choices. Each one has signature corner stitching to keep the blanket's shape.

A “mini blanket” in a fun soothing size is available  as an add-on to any Baby Elephant Ears order,  This 12x12 blanket comes in a coordinating fabric, with a lush minky dot backing and has a ribbon loop sown on one side.

By simply placing the pillow behind your baby’s head and pulling the bottom of the Baby Elephant Ear lobes snugly under your baby’s chin, you will give your baby superior head/neck support and encourage healthy, strong posture development.

Gaia Natural Baby Bath & Body Wash is extremely gentle and softening. Our aim is to keep skin clean and nicely moisturised without irritation, dryness and itchiness. Great for all ages and skin types - can be used by those with skin affected by eczema. Don't worry about buying separate products for your newborn and your toddler - use Gaia Bath & Body Wash in the bath for your newborn and as a shower gel for your toddler. SOAP AND SULPHATE FREE. Size 250 ml.

Great starter, trial pack and ideal to take to the hospital. The 50ml sizes make the most convenient travel companion - now you can take your favourite Gaia Natural Baby products where ever you go! This beautiful set features miniature Gaia Natural Baby products. Includes 50 ml Bath and Body Wash, 50 ml Baby Shampoo, 50 ml Baby Moisturizer, 50 ml Skin Soothing Lotion, 50 ml Baby Massage Oil.

Leaves your baby's skin velvety soft and beautifully moisturised - A nice, light moisturiser that will completely absorb without leaving a greasy residue. Lavender Pure Essential Oil will leave your baby smelling divine! This ideal nappy change lotion keeps baby's bottom clean, soft and beautifully moisturised. Formulated for general moisturisation and to prevent dryness. Free from mineral oil, sorbolene and petrochemicals. Rough, dry patches of skin benefit most from Gaia Natural Baby Moisturiser. Doubles as the perfect moisturiser for your belly during pregnancy!

SOGGS™ are half a dozen (six pairs) fresh, free-range socks. They are available in three different designs: with stripes, stars and plain. In every box with striped socks, there are six different, fresh-colored pairs of striped socks. The free-range socks are available in one size, suitable for ages 0 to 12 months. Launch date: 2005.

Twinkle Tooth is the smallest of the Tooth Pillow family. Twinkling felt bodies, available with light pink and blue back pockets, are designed to match their sparkling personalities. They love hanging around on doorknobs and bedposts, or hiding under their sleepy friend’s pillow at nighttime. Half-round back pockets keep lost teeth safe and secure until a tooth fairy or tooth mouse quietly come to trade with a little treasure. It also makes it easier for Tooth Fairies everywhere to find the tooth in the dark without the risk of waking a child. It is said that on a clear night you may look up at the skies above and see where some of these pearly whites end up.  "Gappy Grin Gift tooth pillows are cheering children up and turning their little frowns upside down every day. Tooth pillows are fast becoming favorite friends, making bedtime, naptime and traveling much more comfortable. In addition, they are encouraging dental dialog and helping children develop oral health habits long before they understand the importance thereof," Alana Zook, owner of Gappy Grin Gifts, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 4, 2008.

Secure plates, bowls and even cups to any table with the Lil' Diner! small compact design fits right into your diaper bag, purse or the Lil' Diner signature flannel bag below. Its Diswasher safe and guaranteed for 10 years!

Lil' Love Bug Hair Gel for kids is safe for children of all ages. It has no harmful chemicals and is fragrance and dye free. It calms frizzies and fly-a-ways while also adding body. Gives your little one's locks a finished style without sticky or crunchy feeling hair. Green Tea extract was added to help hair against everyday pollutions.

Lil' Love Bug Hairspray for kids has no harmful chemicals, fragrance or dyes. Safe for children of all ages. Adds extra hold to curls and hairstyles. Also calms frizzies and fly-a-ways. Green Tea extract is added to help protect your little ones hair from everyday pollutions. Lil' Love Bug Hairspray can be used with Lil' Love Bug Hair Gel for even more hold.

Lil' Love Bug Conditioner with detangler is gentle on the eyes and skin. Safe for newborns and children of all ages. There are no dyes or fragrances added. It was made with an extra detangling agent to make brushing and styling more enjoyable. Ingredients also include Green Tea and Chamomile extracts. Green Tea extract is to help your little one's hair against everyday pollutions. Chamomile extract is to calm and soothe after a busy day of play. Lil' Love Bug Conditioner with detangler will leave your child's hair soft and silky.

LiL' Love Bug shampoo for Kids is gentle on the eyes and skin. Safe for newborns and children of all ages. There are no dyes or fragrances added. Ingredients include Green Tea and Chamomile extract. The Green Tea extract was added to help your little one's hair against everyday air pollution. The Chamomile extract is used to calm and soothe after a busy day of play. Little Love Bug Shampoo will leave your kids hair clean and shiny.

This soft exploration cube for babies is made of organic cotton and filled with organic lambswool. It features a variety of textures along with some crackling foil. Each side measures 3.9".

Starting with a sturdy wood tray painted with the arc, the sun and rain, and a bright colored rainbow, children have not only a puzzle to help them sharpen fine motor skills, shape recognition skills and hand-eye coordination, but also a set of 12 chunky figurines for pretend play. The large, easy-to-grasp pieces stand upright to bring this familiar story, or stories from a youngster's imagination, to life.
― “They have a lot of the stuff we need in one source,” Dennis Ronberg, owner of Linden Tree Children's Recordings and Books in Los Altos, Calif., said in early summer 2009 of what makes Melissa & Doug his best-selling puzzle line. 
― “Melissa & Doug does best for 3- to 5-year olds,” Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly of his best-selling puzzle brands in June 2009.

Populating the arctic landscape of this sturdy wooden puzzle's base, four smiling creatures fit neatly into shaped openings. A puffin, orca, mother polar bear and seal are painted on 5/8” thick pieces of wood with smooth edges that are easy for small fingers to grip. Early puzzles like these are designed to help build motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning and basic shape recognition skills that contribute to later ability in mathematics and reading.
― Three of 47 retailers told TDmonthly in June 2009 that puzzles geared for toddlers are their best-selling puzzles. One named Puzzibilities as their store’s top-selling puzzle brand.

This ring rattle is made of cashmere-soft polyester and features a serene owl face.

Constructed from patented Stylewood, this modern lounger for babies has a soft seat and five-point harness safety system. It's designed to create a smooth rocking motion on its own.

Measuring 52 cm x 44 cm, this chic bag is outfitted with a handle, an adjustable strap, and two loopholes at the top that slide over stroller handles. It has a small exterior pocket in addition to storage space inside.

Made with 100-percent cotton for breathability, Baby Rhys Bandana Hats come in a variety of colors and three different sizes: small (0 to 6 mos.); medium (6 to 18 mos.); and large (2 to 4 yrs.). They are specially created to fit little heads.

This fabric letter, ideal for wall decor over a crib or elsewhere in a nursery, features a blue and green palette with polka dot and stripe accents.

This banner is made of cotton and reads "Sweet Dreams" against shades of pink and green. Each individual flag is 8" x 12".