TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Bath Product Category

Big & Small Chime Ball by SASSY

This set has two different balls for baby to grasp, roll and hold. One is a ball-within-a-ball that chimes with every move. The sturdy plastic outer ball has generous cutouts to make gripping easy for little hands. Rattling and rolling inside it is a smaller inner ball with a bold polka dot pattern on one side and mirror on the other. A larger squishy plush ball rounds out the pair. It has bold, solid colored stripes in a velvety fabric interspersed with cheery polka-dot stripes in silky fabric. All are in high-contrast, bright colors to stimulate baby’s vision. The ball has an inner layer of crinkle fabric to make crunchy sounds when baby grabs it. It chimes when rolled, thrown or shaken. Launch date: July 2009. 6/3/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BathKiddy by TravelKiddy

BathKiddy is for both bath and pool time. Assorted small bath toys, bath stickers and even a magic washcloth are all packaged in a mesh bag that allows water to drain off the toys.  It packs easily in a suitcase and there is enough room in the mesh bag to pack shampoo and soap. 6/3/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Froggy by MINDWALK INC.

Kids can line up the arrows on Froggy's belly and watch him spin through the water from one end of the pool to the other. He uses 2 AA batteries. The "patented random direction makes him zip in random directions," Doug Rubel, CEO of MindWalk, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tidoo Strawberry by COROLLE DOLLS

Specially designed for bathtime fun, Tidoo is soft and posable and so light that it floats. It's filled with polystyrene "beads" that can dry. It has sleeping eyes and can even suck its thumb. 12" tall Tidoo baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection.
— “Corolle Calin and Tidoo dolls, and most recently Corolle’s Lia doll, are top sellers,” said Candace Gooch of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine in spring 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lil' Rinser by SPLASH GUARD LLC

This ergonomically engineered, visor-like guard is designed to keep water, shampoo and conditioner residues out of the eyes and ears of little kids during bath time, in order to eliminate tears due to stinging, soapy eyes. It has a soft-grip handle and soft contours to fit gently against a child's head, plus a rim  that directs water away from the face. This distinctive bath tool comes in four colors: yellow, purple, sky blue, and green. 4/17/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bath Buddies - Duck by TOYSMITH

This little duck in an inner tube is designed to make bathtime fun for kids.
— "I sell a couple of dozen a month" of the Bath Buddies, Fran Anaya, owner of Golden Aspen Toys in Flagstaff, Ariz., told TDmonthly in May 2009. 4/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tub Tunes Water Drums by ALEX BRANDS

These floating drums introduce kids to rhythm while they bathe, and can be pitch-adjusted according to the amount of water in the drums themselves. They come with a waterproof rhythm chart.
— “We sell tons of Alex's bathtub musical instruments. A dozen or so [per month],” Mary Porter, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in spring 2009.
— In March 2009, eight of 64 retailers named instruments by Alex-Panline as their best-selling bath toys.
— Alex products are always top sellers for Melody’s Choices, Owner Steve Melody told TDmonthly in spring 2009. “Stock it well and it will sell well,” he said. 4/9/2009 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cowboy Rubber Ducks by SCHYLLING

These trendy cowboys (and cowgirl) add a little twist to the classic rubber duck. Four designs are available.
— “We have Cowboy Rubber Ducks from Schylling. People like the cowboy theme in Wyoming,” Dalene Lockhart, owner of Toy Town in Casper, Wyo., told TDmonthly in March 2006. She said she sells about six per month of this particular line of rubber duckies.
— Four of 64 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in spring 2009 that rubber ducks are a best-selling bath toy in their stores. 4/9/2009 (Price: $2.99)

Diving Sub by TOYSMITH

Powered by baking soda, this classic 1950s toy submerges and resurfaces over and over again.
—  “I sell around 25 a month,” Molly McMullin, owner of Twirl in Taos, N.M., told TDmonthly in March 2009.
— Five of 64 retailers named products by Toysmith when asked about best-selling bath toys in spring 2009. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Squirters for the Tub – Garden by ALEX BRANDS

Suitable for ages 6 months and up, this set of colorful garden squirters for bathtime includes a flower, snail, ladybug, bee and butterfly. The products are phthalate free.
— “Most of my bath toys are Alex, and their bath squirters do really well,” Elizabeth Ryan, owner of Tales & Toys in Venice, Calif., told TDmonthly in March 2009, noting that she sells four to six of the squirter sets per month.
— Two of 64 retailers noted strong sales of Alex’s squirters in the bath category in spring 2009.
— “I can't miss on my bath toys for toddlers … the Alex line,” Linda Hanzelko of Timmy’s Toy Chest in Lake Mary, Fla., told TDmonthly in June 2010, citing sales of 30 a month. 4/9/2009 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bath Squirties Gift Set – Animal by ELEGANT BABY

This set of colorful, squeezable bathtime friends includes eight animals that each measure around 2" x 2" x 2". They come in a vinyl bag that zips closed.
— “The little Squirties come in and go right out,” Barbara Paeth-Haas, owner of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., told TDmonthly of this strong seller in spring 2009.
— Two of 64 retailers named Elegant Baby’s Bath Squirties as a best-selling bath toy in March 2009. Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., cited sales of 12 per month. 4/1/2009 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Water Bugs - Floating Bath Toys with Net by BOON INC.

Kids can scoop up these colorful critters as they glide across the water. The set includes three floating bugs and a mesh net in modern styles and colors. Launch date: November 30, 2008. 3/23/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tubby Bath Toy Organizer by SKIP HOP INC.

Combining a mesh porthole and quick-drying neoprene, this organizer protects kids' bath toys from mildew by allowing them to dry, and keeps them in an easy-to-reach, stylish location. It is available in orange and sky blue. Four suction cups on the back allow the bag to stay put on a tile or glass surface. The two hangers at the top may be used for placing scrubs or washcloths. The product is free of BPA and phthalates. 3/2/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iPlay Scrub-A-Dub Doggies by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The adorable, washable, water-safe Scrub-A-Dub Doggies come in two styles: Cocker Spaniel and Dalmatian. The washable ears, matching bathrobe and squirter accessory will have children "begging" for bathtime. "Children can pretend what it would be like to give a real dog a bath, and afterward, can slide the lever from side to side to see the puppy shake the water off its head," Nicole Tiedemann, PR account executive for International Playthings, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $29.99)

Yookidoo Flow “N” Fill Spout by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Suitable for ages 9 months and up, this automatic spout affixes to the bathtub and draws up an ongoing stream of water that causes a shower when it goes through the tumblers, turns a propeller, and brings a floating friend to the surface. The tumblers can be used alone or stacked for bathtime play.
— Three of 39 retailers told TDmonthly in March 2010 that products from the Yookidoo line sell best in the bath category.
— 17 percent of retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in Spring 2011 named the Yookidoo Flow "N" Fill as a best-seller in the bath category.
— Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Playthings Toy Shoppe. 2/27/2009 (Price: $16.99)

Scrubble - Interchangeable Bath Toy Scrub Set by BOON INC.

Suitable for children ages 9 months and up, this set includes three textured scrubbers that can be filled with water and easily unscrew for cleaning, even in a dishwasher. They are BpA, phthalate and PVC free. Launch date: February 2009. 1/28/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rubba Ducks - Merduck by DucksWorld LLC

This beautiful mermaid duck comes in an individual gift box and is designed to float upright. Rubba Ducks come in many different styles. 12/17/2008 (Price: $7.50)

ZooPoo Shampoo by EI LLC

ZooPoo puts the FUN in functional. Tucked away inside each plush character is a refillable Shampoo (or Poo, if you will) tube so that the product can be applied by squeezing it out right on a little stinker. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 12/12/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toothbrush Holder Robot by COLORI USA/TATIRI

With a 2 minute sand timer built in, these toothbrush holders have robot themes and in assorted colors. 11/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cupcake Bandages by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 3.75" (9.5 cm) metal pocket tin contains 12, 1.75" x 1.5" (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) latex-free adhesive bandages with sterile gauze and a free prize to help make even the ouchiest owies feel all better in no time. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. Launch date: January 9, 2009. 11/18/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Rolliphant by EDUSHAPE LTD.

This award-winning tracking elephant's trunks allow and enhance hand-eye coordination for children. The product can be easily attached to any smooth surface and can be used in and out of the tub. It comes with five weighted tracking balls and is suitable for ages 9 months and up. It received an Oppenheim Gold Seal Best Toy Award in 2008. Launch date: 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MiniMitts™ by BELLYLAF LLC

MiniMitts are a thumbless, easy on/off pair of child-size wash mitts designed for "little hands” that enable children to master personal hygiene skills. While parents teach children how to wash with BellyLaf’s coordinated Grippees™ adult wash mitts, children model after Mom and Dad by using MiniMitts. MiniMitts incorporate SmartShapes™, geometric shapes of colorful circles, squares, triangles and stars that are combined together to create clever characters that appeal to kids and parents alike. They are made with an ultra-soft, eco-friendly bamboo/cotton blend. "MiniMitts teach children bathing independence and make bath time an interactive and learning experience. The SmartShapes™ appliqué designs on the top of each mitt allow parents to teach children about shapes and colors," Denise West of BellyLaf told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 7, 2008. 9/19/2008 (Price: $9.95)

Grippees™ by BELLYLAF LLC

Patent-pending Grippees are designed to help parents bathe children with confidence and reduce risk of injury. Grippees' clear, soft and non-toxic silicone gripping dots are strategically placed on the palm of each wash mitt and aid in holding slippery children as you wash or move them in and out of the bathtub. Colorful embroidered appliqué designs incorporate SmartShapes™, bright and cheery geometric characters that make bathing time fun and interactive for all. The product is made with an ultra-soft, eco-friendly bamboo/cotton blend. Grippees wash mitts actually solves a problem with its clever gripping system. Everyone on the planet that has bathed a child knows how slippery they are. "Bathroom accidents occur every day in American households involving children. Having wash mitts that wash as well as aid in safely holding the child is an ideal combination. The bamboo/cotton blend makes it perfect for delicate skin," Denise West of BellyLaf told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 7, 2008. 9/19/2008 (Price: $16.95)

Boogie Wipes by LITTLE BUSY BODIES INC.

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. 9/19/2008 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tub-a-Penguin by TALENTOY FACTORY LTD.

This plastic penguin attaches to the side of the tub or shower to turn bathtime into playtime. Babies can pour water in the penguin’s head and watch it cascade through various buckets and gears. Launch date: 2007. 7/1/2008