TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Infant & Toddler Product Category

Mod Baby™ Wonderous Wedge by MANHATTAN TOY

This is one of Manhattan Toy's seven new Mod Baby toys that feature soft fabrics and textures in every design. Each unique piece provides engaging entertainment. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Face Photo Quilt Playmat - Jumbo by GENIUS BABIES INC.

This baby photo quilt measures 4 feet by 4 feet and features a baby-safe mirror and peek-a-boo flap. The mat also crinkles, alerting parents that baby is crawling. 1/26/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clifford Storytime Pal by ZOOBIES

This classic character is a plush animal that turns into a pillow and blanket. Perfect to cuddle up with while reading Norman Bridwell's classic books to your little one. Launch date: June 2011. 1/25/2011 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Pizzazz – Dots Giraffe Soft Toy by MARY MEYER CORP.

Mary Meyer has brought the bold fashion and flare of its top selling Print Pizzazz products to their baby line by softening the bold and turning up the cute. Baby Pizzazz is the result. There are two collections for Boys – Squiggles Puppy and Dots Giraffe – and two collections for Girls – Birdy Boo Elephant and Petals Pony. Each of the collections include a rattle, soft toy, and floppy pillow. The Dots Giraffe Soft Toy is 12'' high. All of the Baby Pizzazz items exceed safety standards and are machine washable. 1/19/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Michael Jackson by BABY BLANKET MUSIC

Baby Michael Jackson includes smash hits such as Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man In The Mirror. Baby Blanket Music features familiar baby sounds like vibraphones and music boxes paired with a full medley of richer, more classical instruments including strings, woodwinds, pianos, harps and soft percussion.  Together, these instrumental arrangements create gentle textures that are calming and enjoyable to ears of any age. 1/14/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Madonna by BABY BLANKET MUSIC

Among the popular Madonna tunes that can be found on Baby Madonna are Holiday, Material Girl, Vogue and Like A Prayer. Baby Blanket Music features familiar baby sounds like vibraphones and music boxes paired with a full medley of richer, more classical instruments including strings, woodwinds, pianos, harps and soft percussion.  Together, these instrumental arrangements create gentle textures that are calming to ears of any age. 1/14/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet Chocolate Puppy Ring Rattle by MARY MEYER CORP.

Mary Meyer adds new ring rattles and WubbaNub™ pacifiers to its popular Sweet Chocolate Collection in 2011. The baby pink and baby blue plush animals are designed with delicious chocolate accents. The 5inch Sweet Chocolate Puppy Ring Rattles are available in pink and chocolate and blue and chocolate colors. A Giraffe version is also availabe. 1/13/2011 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ella Bella Bank by MARY MEYER CORP.

This 7" Ella Bella Bank has a firm plastic bank inside and is covered with fuzzy pink plush.  Embroidered features are baby safe. 1/13/2011 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ella Bella Wiggler by MARY MEYER CORP.

This 10-inch pull-down toy is designed for car seats and strollers. Pull the sturdy feet down and a baby can watch Ella Bella wiggle and jiggle as her feet go back up.  1/13/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ella Bella Rattle by MARY MEYER CORP.

This sweet, 5-inch rattle features Ella Bella's signature modern patterns and pink plush. 1/13/2011 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ella Bella Wind-Up Musical Elephant by MARY MEYER CORP.

Modern floral patterns, a soft color pallet, and fuzzy pink are the hallmarks of Ella Bella. Ell Bella, an adorable elephant, is the star of this new baby boutique collection especially designed for baby girls. The collection, designed by Mary Meyer toy designers in Townshend, Vermont, includes seven nursery items designed to decorate a nursery with a soft, nurturing color pallet. The 8-inch Ella Bella Wind-Up Musical plush toy plays “Brahams' Lullaby.” 1/13/2011 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tub-gLoves by KEL-GAR, Inc.

The soft, no slip Tub-gLoves help moms hold onto babies during bath-time so they can clean everywhere from nose to toes with ease. Every mom is well aware that babies are slippery when wet. Tub-gLoves help reduce the 'slippage factor' when bathing a child. The soft polyester material provides a safer grip so baby won't slip, giving moms peace of mind while washing their little ones. The open weave fabric design used in Tub-gLoves allows water to easily drain through. One size fits all. Machine-washable.
— This product won a Mom's Best Award in January 2011. mom's Best Award winning product evaluators are moms, dads, grandparents, childcare givers and teachers who use these products in real life situations and then offer valuable feedback on how these products performed in everyday living for families. 1/12/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Palm Mitt by TREND LAB, LLC

These Pediatrician-invented, fingerless bathing gloves make baby's bathtime easier. The slip resistant terry fabric helps to securely grip your slippery baby while also doubling as a washcloth. The Palm Mitt is available in pink, blue, brown, and white. 1/7/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curious George Storytime Pal by ZOOBIES

This plush Curious George Storytime Pal features a stuffed animal with a child sized blanket folded inside. When the blanket is removed children can snuggle up and use the stuffed animal as a pillow. The blanket zips on and off and is machine washable; the Zoobie stuffed animal is held in shape by two velcro tabs.
— In late Spring 2011, 8% of retailers surveyed by TDmonthly mentioned Zoobies as a best-selling toy for infants & toddlers.
— In a May 2012 survey, one out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Zoobies were their best selling plush/puppet item.
— Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Magic Box Toys.
 1/7/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer Talk And Explore Cell Phone by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Kids can talk to Dora and her friends when they use the colorful Dora the Explorer Talk And Explore Cell Phone. The phone contains pre-recorded, bi-lingual messages, and includes a blue butterfly phone charm. As of 1.06.2011 this product was listed as a bestseller in the Pretend Play & Dress Up category on Toysrus.com. Pros: Colorful; comes with phone charm; bilingual. 1/7/2011 (Price: $24.99)

Countryside by PLAYMOBIL INC.

With its colorful, rounded pieces, the adorable Countryside set will provide toddlers with hours of fun. Set includes three figures, countryside landscape with a bridge, horse-drawn carriage, cows, sheep, kitten, rabbit, and many other accessories. 12/29/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1.2.3. Big House Set by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The PLAYMOBIL House has colorful, larger, rounded pieces specially designed for toddlers, and it is the perfect set for children who love to play house. The set includes a two-story house with furnishings, five figures, baby stroller, and slide. The sides of the house can be folded up. 12/29/2010 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1.2.3. Animals Train by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Load the PLAYMOBIL passengers onto the 1.2.3 Animals Train. The set’s adorable, rounded pieces are perfect for toddlers. The train carts, which can be separated or linked together, come in the shapes of a chicken, cat, and dog. The set also includes three figures. 12/29/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Take Along 1.2.3. Noah's Ark by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Hurry to help the animals board the My Take Along 1.2.3 Noah’s Ark. The set’s colorful, larger, rounded pieces are specially designed for toddlers. The deck of the ark is removable and the hull has plenty of space for storage. The set comes with a handle so it can be taken anywhere, and the ark can float on water. The set includes two figures, lion and lioness, and pairs of giraffes, zebras, elephants, and birds. It measures 12.2 x 7.1 x 7.1 inches (L x W x H).   12/29/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Interactive Play and Learn 1.2.3. Farm by PLAYMOBIL INC.

With four interactive function keys and six different animals, the PLAYMOBIL Interactive Play and Learn 1.2.3 Farm is ideal for toddlers. The set’s interactive features help children to learn colors, to identify animals and the sounds they make, and to learn numbers. The roof of the farm also comes with a sorting function to help identify shapes. The set includes a figure, cow, chicken, sheep, horse, pig, puppy, and other accessories. Select between eight language choices. It measures 14.6 x 10.6 x 8.3 inches (L x W x H). 12/29/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Okey Dokey Activity Toy by MARY MEYER CORP.

The Okey Dokey Dino boutique collection of coordinated baby items features bold colors, embroidered gentle faces and wonderful fabrics. This boutique collection is absolutely safe exceeding safety standards. The 9'' Activity Toy crinkles, rattles, squeaks and rings. 12/27/2010 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Okey Dokey Dino WubbaNub Pacifier by MARY MEYER CORP.

Babies can soothe themselves with this 6'' WubbaNub triceratops pacifier, while adults will gain satisfaction from the cute patterns tht characterize the Okey Dokey Dino boutique line. 12/27/2010 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Okey Dokey Dino Wiggler by MARY MEYER CORP.

This 10'' triceratops car seat wiggler pulls down from feet and wiggles back up and will keep Baby from wiggling on long car trips. 12/27/2010 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Okey Dokey Dino Rattle by MARY MEYER CORP.

The Okey Dokey Dino boutique collection of coordinated baby items is a playful new theme from prehistoric times. This triceratops is tops on our list of toys for baby boys. The rattle is 5 inches long. 12/27/2010 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TAGGIES™ Bear Stacker by TAGGIES INC.

A new addition to the Colours Collection, this little bear has stacking rings, a rattle in the head, crinkle in the paws and many tags to rub. Stacking rings encourage repeated play and hand-eye coordination.  Ages 6 m+. 12/22/2010 (Price: $20.00)