December 2011 Notable Toys — All

W1169/9964 Mattel Hot Wheels - Ferrari 599 GTO Hard Top. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible metal car. The Ferrari 599 GTO is a 10.25"L x 4"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk. It sits on a display plaque. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.25"L x 6.75"W x 5"H. This Ferrari 599 GTO is manufactured by Mattel. W1169/9964 is BLACK.

These Lalaloopsy have silly hair that bends every which way. Now kids can style their Lalaloopsy doll's hair and their pet's tail too. Includes fun hair styling brush, 4 clips and 6 hair beads. Pet has matching bendable tail.
— As of 10/10/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on ToysRUs.com.

The LEGO MiniFigure Series 5 adds 16 all-new, special MiniFigures to the growing LEGO MiniFigure Collection. Each MiniFigure comes in a sealed, mystery bag. Each character has its own special accessories, display plate and collector's leaflet. Inspired by movies, sports, history and just everyday life. This collection includes: Fitness Instructor, Snowboarder Guy, Lizard Man, Lumberjack, Gladiator, Small Clown, Egyptian Queen, Evil Dwarf, Boxer, Ice Fisherman, Zoo Keeper, Graduate, Royal Guard, Cave Woman, Detective.
— As of 10/10/2011 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews on ToysRUs.com.
— Robert Lightburn from Cville's Hobbies, Games and Toys in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that LEGO items sell well with the tween crowd.

Kids can use this stylish case to hold their LeapPad Explorer and 6 game cartridges (fits cartridges for LeapPad Explorer and Leapster Explorer systems). Launch date: 2011.

The product is a Face mask based on the V for Vendetta movie. The white plastic mask fits most teens to adults.
— As of 10/10/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 138 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Good replica of mask from V for Vendetta. Cons: Several reviewers said the item was flimsy and scratched easily; a bit large for kids.

All single hand bongos are made of natural color wood with quality skin heads and nylon strap handles. A mallet is included.

Rugged and built to last. These unique tambourines incorporate an unbreakable, reinforced polystyrene rim with cowhide head. Top quality jingles (with rounded edges) complement these superior quality tambourines and provide superb tone. Cowhide heads.

Versatility is the key to this member of the ChromaHarp® family. The following 21 chord bars enable the player to literally play hundreds of songs. Construction and design feature torsion-tight tuning pins, pre-stressed maple frame, maple top and back.

This unique bell set is great for early childhood. The note names are indicated on each of the individually colored bars. Accurately pitched with a diatonic range from c2 to c3, and a pair of mallets are included. All corners are rounded for safety.

Start collecting the Super Sprowtz books now with the Bundle Pack. Includes all four books, introducing kids to all the characters and the story behind Super Sprowtz. Super Sprowtz pledges to donate 18 cents per book sold to Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC) - a non-profit in Hunts Point, Bronx serving the most at-risk youth in the country, in the second poorest community in the United States. The Super Sprowtz book series are FSC certified (Forestry Stewardship Council), eco-friendly and made in the USA. Super Sprowtz cares about Planet Earth.

This Animal Daysack adds a touch of fun to any day out. It holds a surprising amount of stuff and the removable safety rein gives crucial parental control when out and about. The Animal Daysack also has a weatherproof hood that stows away in a top pocket. Comes in eight different animal designs. Features: Top grab handle; Removable Parent’s Safety Rein; Zipped entry to main compartment; Internal name & address tag; Adjustable padded shoulder straps; Chest strap to prevent pack from slipping; Complies with safety standard EN 13210-2004.

The Outback offers a more performance-oriented approach to the soft-structured carrier. A durable, water-resistant, rip-stop nylon exterior and air-mesh lining makes it perfect for hot weather or hiking the trails. Parent and child will stay cooler with the air-mesh lining, which wicks away moisture leaving both comfortable. It can be worn either on  front or back and comes with an integrated seat that will fit almost any chair.

aacua is a new generation bath towel. A unique 4-in-1 apron, towel, baby wrap for infants and bath wrap for babies and toddlers. aacua frees up both hands to tend to baby. Adults can carry their child directly from the tub to them, without getting wet. As a towel, aacua's high quality 100% cotton terry cloth material absorbs water quickly while remaining extra soft to children's skin.

Kozii uses a low temperature, nutrient-safe water bath that is safe for ALL bottle and bag types. The water in the warmer is about as warm as warm tap water. This allows caregivers to warm breast milk without exposing bags and bottles to dangerous steam, hot or boiling water, or the microwave. Kozii uses patent-pending technology, specifically designed to eliminate the risk of hot spots, nutrient damage, and dangerous chemicals that can be released from plastic bottles at high temperatures. Kozii can safely accommodate breast milk, formula, storage bags (frozen or thawed), liner bottles, plastic, glass, food jars, etc.

These fleece-lined hand muffs attach to the stroller handle to keep hands toasty while pushing baby.

Increases air moisture for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep. Relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, including nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, dry skin. 1 gallon water tank runs whisper quiet up to 24 hours. Mists up to 2.1 gallons of moisture per day. Effectively humidifies rooms up to 250 square feet. Auto shutoff safety sensor. Uses less energy than a standard household light bulb. Does not require a filter.

The Bottle Buddy counts a preset amount of powdered infant formula into a baby's bottle. It's designed to hold a 32-ounce tin of formula powder in its transparent container, which remains sealed, keeping the formula sterile at all times and eliminating any possible contamination. In addition, the product's interchangeable formula measure insert guarantees the formula powder-to-water ratio as one scoop per fluid ounce of water, regardless of the type of formula used. The user places a bottle containing the required amount of water on the Bottle Buddy's bottle tray, presses a button and the predetermined number of scoops are dispensed into the bottle. the product is made with 100-percent BPA-free plastic and features a clear LCD display.

The MoniTub is a tub that weight infants and monitors water temperature. Fill in the baby tub with the desired amount of water. Press the button (tare) to reset the scale. Lay the baby in the tub, and the baby's weight will automatically appear on the LCD. The water's temperature appears on the LCD and automatically updates the reading, to ensure baby's comfort. 

The BabyComfyNose Nasal Aspirator uses parents' own suction to hygienically, safely and quickly remove nasal mucus. Lightly-wadded tissues inside the aspirator are used as a super-absorbent filter. The design of the aspirator protects parents from contact with mucus and germs.
 — As of 10/06/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com.

Baby Beehavin’ Stroller DVD Pouch is a practical and effective way to both organize a stroller, and help keep a baby entertained and behavin’. As a way to play educational or their favorite DVDs while on the go, it will stimulate and entertain babies keeping them engaged and quiet. This stylish and functional design is compatible with virtually any portable DVD player. Also features: Mesh Bottle Holder, Cell Phone Holder, Protective DVD Player Cover, Expandable Trash Bag, Strong elastic bands, 5 DVD disc pockets, Extra storage pockets, Convenient key Ring.

Includes 24 blue and turquoise magnetic rods & 20 chromed steel spheres. Magnetic rods combined with non-magnetic spheres transform into thousands of geometric forms.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Products For Kids

Crayon Bungee is a colorful, functional, portable, durable, non-toxic tether strap that is designed to keep crayons from rolling or dropping to the floor. Crayon Bungee brings a new fun factor to coloring, while keeping the crayons nearby. Just twist in the included crayons, and anchor the strap.

Provides infants-toddlers a soft, padded and secure space to bathe. Fun, bright colors stimulate interest and attention. Suction cup makes it easy to hang and store. Contoured headrest makes washing hair easy. For children who can sit up unassisted up to approximately 24 months.

Everyone knows there is nothing neat about feeding time. This easy-to-clean, anti-microbial, reversible bib with a pocket to catch crumbs and drips helps remedy that problem.