October 2009 Notable Toys — Furniture & Decor

Available in three sizes, this beanbag utilizes suede, nylon, PU, vinyl and cord materials, featuring double-needle stitching and a child-proof safety zipper. It is filled with polystyrene beans. "Tired of unmovable sofas? Take our products with you everywhere, and enjoy your life. It is quite handy while unstuffed," William Xie of Chine Toybiz.cn told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009.

This soft, padded playmat features a high contrast, smiling ladybug. Overhead, white polka-dots on a black arch are designed to catch baby’s gaze, allowing him to focus. Three brightly colored toys with geometric patterns and high contrast designs dangle overhead to provide added visual stimulation. A soft, curved cushion securely cradles baby. It doubles as a tummy time bolster. A self-standing, True Reflection™ mirror offers tummy time entertainment. Many textures encourage baby’s tactile sense while sounds stimulate baby’s hearing. "The playmat is so versatile, with activities for back-lying babies and tummy time too. The high contrast, geometric patterns help baby develop visually, sounds and textures stimulate the other senses," Peggy Barrett, PR consultant for Barrett Marketing Communications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009.

Bean bag chairs don't have to be boring. These cool critters keep kids in comfy company while they watch TV, read, play video games, or just hang out.

These far-out pigs come in a variety of prints. They can add a touch of fashion to any room, while storing up coins to purchase yet another Wild Pig.

These peel-and-stick, movable room decals can be personalized for any princess.

The Butterfly Baby Mat is a soft and sanitary way to let Baby play on the floor. The product depicted is a prototype. Design may change significantly before production.

These soft bean bag chairs come in cuddly animal character designs.

A vintage novelty fabric of playful kitties is accented with peppermint stripes and black and white polka dots. The three-piece set includes a bumper with grosgrain ties in French pink, a fitted crib sheet and double crib skirt with 17" drop. The top layer of the skirt is fully lined with 200-thread count artic white cotton fabric. The accent of black ric rac is just the right touch to the bumper and crib skirt made in the USA of 100-percent cotton. "The vintage and fun prints as well as the price point for the double skirt that is fully lined" set this product apart, Molly McLean, owner and designer of Ella & Bee, told TDmonthly. "The price point is just below other American-made crib sets with this type of quality." Launch date: March 14, 2009.

Themed like an oven with a painted stovetop on the top of the lid, cooking mits on the side, and oven timer and oven screen on the front, this 7.5" x 5" x 5" box holds recipes inside. The inside of the box features the phrase "What's cooking?" on the lid.

This print on wood is available framed and unframed in two different sizes: 8" x 10" and 11" x 14" (measurement includes mat). Nine styles total are available, and it is made in the USA. The artwork is "printed on sustainably harvested (and chemical-free) maple veneer," Lorena Siminovich, owner of Petit Collage, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009.

This poster features whimsical toys and treats next to their corresponding letters. It is made in the USA and available in two different styles. "[The] poster is printed with soy inks on 100-percent recycled paper," Lorena Siminovich, owner of Petit Collage, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 20, 2009.

This giraffe-shaped growth chart doubles as a wall mirror to indulge little ones' fascination with their own reflection and record their height as they grow. Made of sturdy mirrored acrylic, this growth chart is shatterproof and light. It comes in two pieces (head and body) and records heights from 1" to 3.5". Launch date: August 2009.

This modern alphabet poster is a three-color screen print hand-pulled in Oakland, Calif., on uncoated 100-percent post-consumer recycled paper. It is available in three color variations. Launch date: 2008.

Girls can make a special place to store their jewelry with the Mosaic Jewelry Box, using more than 300 colorful acrylic tiles and glitter grout to decorate a plain white jewelry box and transform it into a sparkling masterpiece. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award. Launch date: December 3, 2008.

George tands 13" from nose to wall. Adjustable antler span is 16". Girth is 21". Ready to hang; choose big-game shoulder mount or solid pine plaque mount. Plaque size: 9"x12" His name was chosen in honor of two famous Mainers: President George H.W. Bush and Senator George Mitchell. He is one of the most popular moose every year, loved by Democrats and Republicans alike. NEW and improved George has Deep (fuzzy) nostrils and a lower jaw with teeth and tongue.

Polar bears are well-adapted to severe cold. In fact, they often have a problem with overheating and have to take frequent breaks to cool down while hunting. Posed with her head turned to the left, lovely Anouk is a picture of grace with her calm expression. Shown here as a plaque mount; she is also ready to hang as a big game shoulder mount.
You can pose the lower jaw to make a sweet smile or to show a little tongue! Anouk stands 15" from the wall. Shoulder mount is an ample 36" girth. Plaque mount is a solid pine 11"x14" plaque

As North America's largest native land mammals, buffalo "bulls" stand up to six feet tall at the shoulder, are 10 feet long and can weigh over a ton. Revered by the Plains Native Americans; their word "Tatanka," means "buffalo." He is often purchased to be part of a theme room. Tatanka stands 16" from the wall with a 40" girth and 14" between horn tips. Available only as a big game shoulder mount. Ready to hang and enjoy.

Cliff enjoys being around the other trophies and people. Posed looking to the left gives Cliff a sense of confidence. His long 26" horns are fully adjustable. Stands 18" from the wall with a 33" shoulder mount girth, and 16" horn span. Ready to hang and enjoy.

 A very stylish set for girls or boys, this set has retro-art sea green and yellow backed turtles dancing among swirls quilted upon the comforter and bumper. Coupled with color matched fabric in stripes, this 7 piece set includes comforter, bumper, fitted sheet, pillow, pillow cover, crib skirt and diaper stacker.

The collection includes a complete set of gingerbread characters: Cookie Formal Boy, Cookie Cinamon Girl, Cookie Softy Snowmank, Cookie Boy and Cookie Reindeer. They are 8" with colorful holiday buttons and edging, ideal for gifts, decor or play. "Douglas toys are distinctive in design and quality. There is visual appeal as well as true quality workmanship and safety consciousness," Erika Radich, marketing manager for Douglas Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 20, 2009.

This 8.5” x 11” oversized peel-and-stick postcard from Greenie2Steps is produced with inks, coatings and adhesives that are all water based. It is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. It depicts TelleyGreen, the beautiful and magical home of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. She is traveling the world to discover new places, learn new lessons, and meet new friends in her pineapple plane. Launch date: July 29, 2009.

Jumbo Greenie2Steps whimsical wall art prints (36" x 48") are both educational and eco-friendly, and depict the friends and adventures of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. The peel-and-stick wall art is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. The inks, adhesive and coatings are all water based, so the wall art is safe for infants, toddlers and children of all ages. Launch date: July 29, 2009.

Huge Greenie2Steps whimsical wall art prints (24" x 36" are educational and eco-friendly, and depict the friends and adventures of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. The peel-and-stick wall art is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. The inks, adhesive and coatings are all water based, so the wall art is safe for infants, toddlers and children of all ages. Launch date: July 29, 2009.