TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Infant & Toddler Product Category
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Ambi Ted & Tess Carousel by
SCHYLLINGThese spinning bears go round and round when baby pushes the knob on top. The brightly colored spinning top is made of sturdy plastic and has a flat bottom that sits flat on the floor. A fun toy for learning about cause and effect and for making things happen.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $19.99)
Manhattan Toy Buggybu Soothing Sound Bug by
MANHATTAN TOYHang the Velcro fabric straps of this colorful Buggybu Musical toy on the crib rail or stroller. Give the smooth wooden ring a tug and the three parts of its body pull down and play Brahms Lullaby as they move back up. Each of the round segments of the body have ribbons to touch. The body of the Buggybu, itself has multiple textures. A fleece face with stitched features, crinkly wings, and segments done in cord and knits with satin piping.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $24.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Leap Frog Cook & Play Potsy by
LEAPFROGThis is a talking pot that speaks when you put its lid on and off. Sometimes it says "on" or "off" or switches to "closed" or "open." Toss the toy veggies into the pot and use the big grey spoon and it adds stirring and mixing sounds along with little factoids about the foods.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $21.99)
Playskool Explore 'N Grow Musical Gear Center by
HASBRO INC.A great combination of two favorite play modes for learning about cause and effect and making things happen. There's an easy to activate ball drop with two balls that roll down a chute and best of all, there is a set of colorful gears that twirl and play music. Tots can activate the gears by moving them directly or by pressing the red happy face button.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $24.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Stack 'n Surprise Blocks Musical Croc Block Wagon by
FISHER-PRICE INC.For the sitting up baby, this is an ideal floor toy with six Stack 'n Surprise blocks under the peg back of the Croc. It's an ideal put and take toy with places to stack the blocks that pop up as they are put on the big pegs. Now, open the long handle that locks under the body of the Croc and your toddler will use this for a pull along or push along toy as they begin to walk about. All the stacking blocks with jolly faces can ride along or stay inside.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $29.99)
Corolle Babipouce Sky by
COROLLE DOLLSAll done up in sky blue velour, this first doll is soft and totally huggable. The entire body of the doll is done in velvety fabric except for the little hands and face that are done in soft vinyl. The features are painted on so there is nothing to pull off. This new doll, Sky wears a one-piece romper and a blue and white striped hat with a knottie on top. It is completely machine washable.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $25.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Corolle Miss Grenadine by
COROLLE DOLLSA smaller 9 ½ inch version of the original Miss Grenadine rag doll. She comes all dressed in a red, hot pink, and melon velour dress. Her arms and legs are easy to grab and her painted vinyl face is tucked in a non-removable hood. There is no hair to mouth or do-dads that will come off. Light weight and huggable, this is a perfect doll for the littlest pretender.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $12.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Maracas by
SCHYLLINGGive these wooden painted maracas a shake. Painted in bug-like colors-red and black ladybug, yellow and black bumble bee, green and black grasshopper, these are smooth to the touch and have a good sound. Fun for keeping time with music or dancing time.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $7.18)
Rubbabu Magnetic Alphabet Set Upper Case Large by
RUBBABURubbery letters cover with a soft flocking and done in bright primary colors make these an eye appealing way to know and name the alphabet. The magnet is totally encased in each letter so no fear about safety. These are a great way to give kids a feel for the shapes of the letters, building a sensory awareness that will help them remember and eventually write.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $59.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rubbabu Funky Ball Assortment by
RUBBABUThese balls come in many colors and interesting shapes. Some like the Crater ball has finger holds while the Bubble ball has bumps. You might also like the Fashion balls with swirling indents that make them easier to grasp. Or look for the ones with alphabet letters, geometric shapes, or numerals molded into their surfaces. They are the size of a softball and make a nice impulse toy that leads to active play.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.
— Dean Smith, owner of
JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told
TDmonthly in an April 2013 survey that they sell around 20 Rubbabu balls a month, making them a best-seller. 10/14/2010 (Price: $6.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Weebles Treehouse Value Pack by
PLAYSKOOLFour friendly Weebles are ready for play in their own little treehouse. Put the figures in the tree and shut the door for a game of peek-a-boo. Put them in the treetop platform and they teeter and totter. Or put them at the base of the tree and turn the crank to bring them up, up, up and onto the ramp that they can slide down again. Toddlers will like the repetition of sending their Weebles up and down. The toy has four songs and eight different sounds.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $32.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Oshimat by
OSHI MAT LLCYoga fans will relate to this baby mat immediately. It's made of a cushioned foam surface that is non-toxic - 100%TPE (no PVC, no Latex) and that rolls up in a bag for easy on-the-go activities. Going to a mommy and me class? Just need a place to change the baby that doesn't feel creepy? This mat is ideal for little ones and much like a yoga mat, very easy to take along. Comes in a variety of patterns.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $44.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Little Tikes Pirate Water Table by
LITTLE TIKES INC.Here's a water table with a theme that is bound to appeal to kids who like playing pirates. One mom from toyportfolio.com said: "The fountain in the middle was a big hit! I also like that the pump automatically shuts off after a couple minutes--The button is very easy to operate on the pump. Both my 23 month old and 3 and half year old had no trouble with it! They loved all of the characters that came with it and enjoyed putting them in the boats and having them go down the slide. Clean-up was very easy! Just pop the plug out and empty."
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $99.00)
Guess How Much I Love You Developmental Soft Block by
KIDS PREFERRED INC.A soft fabric block with easy to grab handle, ribbon tabs for feeling, a teether for chewing, a mirror for viewing, and a pocket for a photo. Lots of sensory feedback in this classic kind of toy with a picture book connection. The graphics come out of the book by the same name.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $14.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Guess How Much I Love You, Nutbrown Hare Blanket Buddy by
KIDS PREFERRED INC.A clutchable mini blanket with the head and arms of Nutbrown Hare in the middle. The blankie is satin on one side and has patches of velvety velour on the other side. Between the patches are small satin ribbon tabs with images of butterflies, feather, and mushroom on them.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $14.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Playskool Explore 'N Grow Push 'N Stack Gears by
HASBRO INC.With its big hand grip, this big eyed blue critter is easy for baby to grasp and it's just right for rolling along the floor. It is colorful, light, has textures on each wheel and three fabric tufts (cotton, satin and corduroy) on top of its head. Best of all the gears on its side twirl as it goes along. Lift the gears out and they can be stacked in a tower and then fitted back into their slots. A fine choice for a baby learning to crawl.
— As of 1.10.2011 this product was listed as one of the top 30 bestselling toys on Target.com.
Pros: Colorful; durable; educational; can be used with other Playskool gear toys.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $14.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Green Toys My First Stacker by
GREEN TOYS INC.A lovely set of stackers that are made from recycled milk jugs, contain no BPA, Phthaltes or pvc, and if you want to feel even better the product is made in the USA. This is a great toy to explore with your older baby or toddler. While you can stack them in "order", you don't have to- a nice feature. Each cup has two small holes for safety purposes - so that your child can not create a suction over his face. Even with the holes this is a fun set to bring into the bathtub.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $13.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sassy Fascination Station by
SASSYAn update of an old favorite, this high chair toy has a big suction cup to fasten on the high chair or it can be detached from its stand and used for two handed play. The bold contrast spinners are sure to attract visual attention and delight babies who love the power of toys that they activate with ease. There are two see-through balls with spinners inside and bright colored clackers that invite exploration by little fingers.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner, 2009. 10/14/2010 (Price: $10.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Quercetti Interlocking Octopi by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCToddlers like toys with multiple pieces and these six colorful star shapes are challenging for little hands to put together and pull apart. There may be a short learning curve for the putting together action, but these big plastic pieces they have no right and wrong order. These not only help build motor skills, they can help knowing and naming color words and simple counting.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner, 2009. 10/14/2010 (Price: $12.99)
Bright Starts Activi-Tree by
BABY EINSTEINThis is a new activity toy that provides a variety of activities and sounds to keep baby entertained while on the floor or in the crib. Use on floor, or attach straps for use in crib. Includes multiple activities to develop different motor skills.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $11.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Dr. Carey's Baby Care Kit by
DR. CAREY'S NEW BABY KITThis kit was developed by a pediatrician to assist parents in getting through their child's first year. The kit comes in a pastel colored gift box and contains a Fussy Baby Soother blanket, diaper rash ointment and skin protectant, a Gumdrop pacifier, a bottle for homemade saline solution, a digital thermometer and a nose suction bulb. Also included is a Baby Care guide, covering topics such as developmental milestones, health care, rashes and common questions new parents ask.
( Watch Video) 10/6/2010 (Price: $49.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] DINGaRINGs Betty Butterfly by
O.B.DESIGNSDINGaRING characters like Betty Butterfly feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. 9/28/2010 (Price: $19.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Fli Ceiling-Mounted Mobile by
BOON INC.The Fli Mobile from Boon Inc. features a stylized dragonfly with adjustable wings. Available in pink or blue, Fli is designed to gracefully hang above baby’s crib using the included mounting hardware.
— “I can attest as to how very easy these are to install!” exclaimed Alexandra of
design {for} baby. She suggested that the mobile is “perfect for floating above cribs, or adding a modern flair to your child's room or playroom.”
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Baby Gear Today’s reviewer described the Fli Mobile as “Super easy to install and oh so cute!” She installed the pink version in her daughters’ playroom, much to their delight. 9/24/2010 (Price: $24.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] AC401 – Movement and sound monitor by
ANGELCAREThis system combines a quality sound monitor and a movement monitor in a single system. Whether baby is awake or sound asleep, Angelcare® under-the-mattress Sensor Pad will detect all of baby's movements. Rechargeable Parents Unit (4 AAA rechargeable batteries included). 9/24/2010
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] AC201 – The standard for peace of mind by
ANGELCAREA combination of a quality sound monitor and a movement monitor in a single system. Whether baby is awake or sound asleep, Angelcare® under-the-mattress Sensor Pad will detect all of baby's movements. 9/24/2010 (Price: $99.99)
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