November 2008 Notable Toys — Infant & Toddler

This hip and stylish pink and brown flowered print reverses to super sized pink and brown polka dots.

Cocoa Brown with Blue Paisley highchair cover for the most stylish toddlers!

A tropical escape for your little one. Bright red and white hawaiian floral print reverses to a surf scene print on a bright blue background. Completely reversible and washable.

Perfect for your little soldier, this cushioned stroller liner has a classic green and tan camouflage print on one side and reverses to a tan chenille on the other.

The Scrunch Bottle Bib is a revolutionary way to protect infants from spillage during bottle feeding. Catching the drips and spills that traditional bibs leave behind, the Scrunch Bottle Bib attaches to the bottle instead of the infant and catches spills before they reach the tender neck area. "It is made of the softest materials and is 100-percent cotton and machine washable. The Scrunch Bottle Bib extends and gently molds onto the infant's chin, requiring no holding or assistance," CEO Jennifer Edison of Wee Baby, Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008.

Boogie Wipes are the first and only saline-enhanced wipes designed especially for kids’ runny noses. Developed by moms searching for a better way to wipe, Boogie Wipes combine pediatrician-recommended saline with a soft, sterile, moisturizing cloth strong enough to handle the tough job of baby boogies – better known as mucous. They are extra soft, hypoallergenic, alcohol-free and gentle enough for all ages. Boogie Wipes were named as a finalist for the 2008 Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) Innovation Awards. "Saline is the No. 1 way pediatricians recommend treating kids’ stuffy noses, but they hate the process of squirting it up their up their noses," Mindee Doney, director of marketing and product development at Little Busy Bodies, told TDmonthly. "Adding it to the wipe makes it easier to remove stuck-on mucous and the added moisturizers (Vitamin E and aloe) prevent chapping." Launch date: December 1, 2007.

The Watercolor Fairy outfit features a glitter lycra bodice and organza over a tulle tutu. It is available in XSC, SC and MC. Shown with a sequin tiara (A59-69) and iridescent glitter wings (A790-69), this costume was awarded Creative Child Magazine's Top Toy Award for 2008. "Our award-winning products have been proudly manufactured in the USA for over 15 years and use the finest fabrics and trims to create truly sophisticated dress-up apparel," Art Director Renee Stojek of A Wish Come True told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 1, 2008.

Now even the tinest Baby can have a Zoobie. The Baby Mashaka plush toy  un-Velcroes to become a comfy pillow, then unzips to transform into an infant-sized blanket. The blanket even features fuzzy "comfort corners" to stimulate Baby's interest in textures. Release date: 2008.

Paci-Plushies® are an extraordinary new pacifier holder that connects popular name brand infant pacifiers with a super-soft and light plush toy using a patent-pending flexible Hug Ring™. Paci-Plushies® are the answer a common problem: the all too often missing pacifier. When a Paci-Plushie® is attached to Baby's pacifier, the pacifier becomes easy for both Mom and Baby to find. Pacifers are fully removable allowing for proper sanitation of both the pacifier and plush toy. Paci-Plushies® are compatible with over 200 varieties of name brand pacifiers allowing for ultimate usability and versatility. Launch date: 2008

This dual-headed gripping spoon is intended to be used prior to an infant/toddler actually needing it to eat.  This allows a child to target the path from table to mouth ,so when they are fully fledged table eaters, there are less mishaps and increased success. The arc-shaped handle with angled lateral guard forms a wedge-like shape to reduce hand shifting along the handle.  This allows for a more consistent path from table to mouth. The dual lateral guards pevents gagging and the dual heads prevent choking.  Additionally, the arc-shaped handle makes the spoon–end angle toward the mouth so by just pivoting at the elbow toward the mouth enables success (no wrist movement required).  This reduces the need to coordinate the movement of multiple body parts, which reduces neurological stress and increases time on task and focus. Launch date: January 25, 2007

The Tata-Mia is a three-in-one system that allows parents to easily transition from a baby recliner to a swing to a high chair. It can also fold up quickly and tightly for each storage. It comes preassembled; only the casters must be added, for easy transportability. Launch date: 2008

Combining physical play with educational activity, this pony connects to the television via a wireless IR device so that toddlers can interact with scenes and lessons on-screen while they ride. Once in the saddle, a child can select from three play levels and bounce and spin while also rolling the ball on the handle bars. More interaction results in increased on-screen activity, which includes animation, sounds, songs, and lessons about shapes, letters and more. The pony can also play music and sounds when not connected to the television. Launch date: 2008.

Some stretch, some length and so many ways to wear it. These versatile pants allow the waistband to be worn to cover the belly, to cover the waist for extra support, or around the hips for style. The basic black pant goes well with other clothes and is made of relaxing and versatile fabric, to allow for everyday wear.

The BellaBand is designed with pregnant women's bodies in mind. The top hem is wide and flat to minimize visible lines under women's tops. The main body of the BellaBand is seamless-knit so there are no side seams to show if the band is folded over. The fabric is designed to stretch and recover to fit throughout pregnancy and beyond. The bottom hem is double-sewn to better grip pants, skirts, and shorts to prevent the BellaBand from riding up.

Lounge in it. Work in it. Live in it. The Everyday Cami is a lush, seamless-knit camisole with a crêpe finish that's perfect for wearing with everything. It's super-soft and cut extra-long to keep one's belly covered throughout her entire pregnancy.

The Belly Leggings from Ingrid & Isabel are made of a luxurious, ultra-soft knit that stretches to gently hug the hips, legs and belly. The high seamless waistband gives the belly full coverage and room to grow while the legs are cut long for year-round wear. Made with a changing body in mind, the waistband can be worn folded at the waistline in early pregnancy, up high and over the belly for full coverage as it grows and under the belly for support in the final weeks of pregnancy. Layer with tunics, dresses, skirts or a comfy long t-shirt.

The Ruched Tank is a seamless tank with substantial ruching at the sides to create body-friendly pleating around the torso throughout all stages of pregnancy. The tank will give subtle pleating around the body in early pregnancy, a smooth, supportive silhouette on a blossomed belly, and heavy pleating after baby to disguise a soft, recovering belly. Provides for figure-flattering effects of a ruched tank while keeping all the comfort, support, stretch and recovery of a seamless knit layer that will last throughout and after pregnancy.

The appearance of a sandal is designed onto these socks. Now your baby can wear sandals throughout the year. This box includes 6 pairs of “sandals” in 6 colors. Jazzy Toes socks have non-skid grips on the bottom of the socks to help infants learn to walk . They socks come in a ready-to-mail gift box.

These Mary Janes designs come with a flower on the buckle. These socks for girls come with elasticized ankles and non-skid grips that help babies learn to walk without slipping. With six different colors in the set, each ready-to-mail gift box contains six pairs of socks. The full collection includes 12 original designs and a variety pack for both boys and girls.

Zoobies are three-in-one plush/pillow/blankets that come in a variety of animals. Now Baby can have her own Zoobie sized just for her with Baby Zoobies. Baby Zoobies have a detachable blanket that measures just 23" x 29.5". They fit nicely in diaper bags. They also feature a furry "comfort corner" to please Baby's love of textures. Diaper bag not included. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

These miniature versions of Zoobie Pets stick to the three-in-one concept, acting as a stuffed animal, pillow and blanket, but are sized for babies. The blanket inside features a furry  "comfort corner" and is 23" x 29.5". Various styles are available: Mashaka the Monkey, Ellema the Elephant, Tama the Tortoise, Hada the Hippo, Kojo the Croc and Jafaru the Giraffe. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

This non-toxic snap-pocket bib is made from PVC-free, phthalate-free, lead-free coated material. It is wipable, machine-washable and eco-friendly. The bib is available in over 20 prints to satisfy any discerning little one. The patented snap-pocket sets is apart from the competition. Launch date: May 1, 2008.

Available in 5-, 8- and 11-oz. sizes, this shatterproof bottle is BPA free and offers an air-free feeding design so that babies will have less gas and be more comfortable. The 5- and 8-oz. versions even have an Anti-Colic valve at the base. The orthodontic nipple of the bottle is made of soft silicone, and the bottle includes a leak-proof cap. The two smaller versions have a suggested retail price of $4.99 individually and $12.99 in a three-pack.

This colorful burro can be attached to a stroller or carrier to entertain while baby is on the go. It features interior jingle bells and crinkle legs, and is attached to the ring by a scrunchy tether so that it can be pulled down and jiggle back into place. Launch date: August 2008.