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

Rattle Keys by CALISSON INC.

Suitable for ages 3 months and up, these bright keys with smiling faces feature both flexible and firm plastic and are ideal for grasping, teething and fostering a sense of touch. They are distributed in the United States by Calisson. 11/13/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cable Knit Blanket – Blue by ELEGANT BABY

This classic cable knit baby blanket in pastel blue by Elegant Baby is an elegant gift for a baby boy. Adorned with a wide ribbed border this incredibly cuddly 100% cotton blanket can serve as a gift by itself, as well as being an ideal accent to the Elegant Baby cable knit jumpsuit or cable knit sweater.  The blanket is sized at 36” x 45”. Also available in chocolate, white and pink. 11/13/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sleep Sheep by CLOUD B

This redesigned version of Sleep Sheep has brighter hooves to create a warmer effect and to match Cloud B's Sleep Sheep Aroma Pillow. Sleep Sheep is equipped with four soothing sounds to help baby rest: mother's heartbeat, spring showers, ocean surf and whale songs. The 12" Sleep Sheep has a removable sound box and an automatic time-out function that can be set to 23 or 45 minutes. Launch date: November 2009. 11/10/2009 (Price: $24.95)

Oüm by OUM PRODUCTIONS INC.

This early learning game for children is designed to be both interactive and progressive. Visually colorful, the DVD features three, 20-minute sessions suited to the attention span of young children. It features three puppets: Oüm, the main character, asks children to participate in his friends' lessons with him; Mimi has a talent for music and Coco, for physical activity. Children and animals appear throughout each of the lessons. Both English and French original versions are included.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine DVD of the Year Award 11/9/2009 (Price: $17.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

U-Play Mat Professional Edition by PLAY THIS WAY EVERY DAY LLC.

The U-Play Mat is a U-shaped mat with 15 clear pockets on its surface. The mat is 4 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. The innovative "U" shape allows the child to sit inside the opening of the "U" with full access to the 15 pockets. The child has full visual and tactile access to the whole surface, without having to crawl atop the mat. Child-safe see-through pockets allow fifteen theme-based cards to be secured to the mat surface. This patent pending design allows for the caregiver to sit across and engage the child in a variety of exercises using the adorable theme-based card decks. The pockets are designed to be slightly larger than the cards, allowing for the cards to be placed and removed easily. The Professional Edition is recommended for the two to five year old child at home or for the professional (speech therapist, teacher, etc.) working with children of any age or ability. This includes all of the eight available card decks for a total of 240 cards. Includes U-Play Mat, Tote, U-Animals Card Deck, U-Foods Card Deck, U-Fruits and Vegetables Card Deck, U-Go Card Deck, U-Home Card Deck, U-Dress Card Deck, U-Outside Card Deck, and U-Play Card Deck. 11/9/2009 (Price: $84.00)

U-Play Mat Starter Set by PLAY THIS WAY EVERY DAY LLC.

The U-Play Mat is a U-shaped mat with 15 clear pockets on its surface. The mat is 4 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. The innovative "U" shape allows the child to sit inside the opening of the "U" with full access to the 15 pockets. The child has full visual and tactile access to the whole surface, without having to crawl atop the mat. Child-safe see-through pockets allow fifteen theme-based cards to be secured to the mat surface. This patent pending design allows for the caregiver to sit across and engage the child in a variety of exercises using the adorable theme-based card decks. The pockets are designed to be slightly larger than the cards, allowing for the cards to be placed and removed easily. This set is recommended for at-home use, especially with the one to two year old child just starting to use the U-Play Mat. Includes: U-Play Mat, Tote, U-Animals Card Deck, and U-Foods Card Deck.
— "A great language activity that promotes listening, language and social skills.  A superior choice for children who need support in these areas and might have trouble staying focused," Jennifer Shuman, of 1SmartNoodle, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 11/9/2009 (Price: $49.00)

Tatiri Puller Animals by COLORI USA/TATIRI

Available in cat, dog, and cow, these colorful pull toys will provide hours of fun for infants and toddlers. 11/6/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sports Baby Blankets - Touchdown Football Blanket by TEAMEES

These plush minky sports blankets and organic cotton burp cloths are sports accessories for babies and sports enthusiasts, designed with an irresistable plush touch. The top-selling football blanket comes in three sizes, Pee Wee (small), Junior Varsity (medium) and Varsity (large). There are also basketball, soccer ball and baseball blankets. "It is a wonderful gift for the father-to-be. Not all dads get 'showered' like mothers do. Dads will love to cuddle up with their little one in these plush sports-themed baby blankets," Jennifer Evans, president of TEAMEES, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008.

 11/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caro-lini Play Tent by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Pop up play tent can be folded down completely and stored in convenient carrying bag. Made of cotton/polyester, mesh fabric, plastic rods.
— In a May 2012 survey about best selling furniture and play houses, two retailers mentioned HABA as a best selling brand. 11/5/2009 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Zoo by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

25 piece wooden set of animal blocks made in Germany! 11/5/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Organic Cotton Burp Cloth - Slam Dunk Basketball by TEAMEES

To complement Teamees sports blankets, these organic cotton burp cloths have screen-printed designs, such as the basketball court shown. The cloths measure 22" x 11". 11/5/2009 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twilight Ladybug - Relaunched by CLOUD B

The redesigned Twilight Ladybug features a vibrantly colored shell and soft, matching fur on its body.  The constellations are on a 45 minute timer. Each Twilight Turtle and Friends character from the collection projects constellation nightlights that create a magical sleep-time environment. Each “shell” illuminates the night with three soothing color options to help ease fear of the dark. The Twilight Collection includes Twilight Turtle and Twilight Ladybug, each available in three colors and a Twilight Sea Turtle that also has five illuminated windows projecting images of sea life.
―As of 1.06.2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 833 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 25 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: Soft plush; shuts of automatically to reserve battery power. Cons: Light burnt out and was not replaceable.
― In a June 2010 survey, nine of 40 retailers told TDmonthly that Cloud B Twilight critters are top-selling baby toys, with five citing Twilight Ladybug and six citing Twilight Turtle. Twilight Ladybug is the “go-to (product) for infant gifts” at School Crossing Inc. in Williamsburg, Va., according to Owner Sherry Phipps. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2009 (Price: $29.95)

Rubber Ducky Night Light by UNIQUE PRODUX INC.

This night light is designed to be the perfect way to light up a bathroom at nighttime. It includes a 5-watt bulb and swivel plug. Launch date: November 2009. 11/4/2009

TykeLight RoomMate by MOBI Technologies, Inc.

This multi-color table lamp features heat-free LED illumination, red, green, blue or rainbow mode, and a 15-minute timer to fade off and not disturb sleep.  Launch date: November 2009. 11/2/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TykeLight WallMate by MOBI Technologies, Inc.

Featuring heat-free LED illumination, the TykeLight WallMate plugs into a wall socket can be set to glow a certain color — blue, red or green — or filter through for a rainbow effect. It has a sensor to come on when a room gets dark, and automatically turns off again once there's light. Launch date: November 2009. 11/2/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Baby Leg Warmers by SNAZZY BABY

Designed for baby's comfort, these leg warmers provide protection and warmth indoors or out. They are lightweight and easy to carry, so are ideal to slip on when the weather cools or in air conditioning. The leg warmers feature Vibrant fashion colors to make baby look and feel good. The one-size-fits-all product is made of 85-percent cotton, 12-percent spandex and 3-percent nylon. Launch date: October 2009. 11/2/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Baby's Own Deluxe Travel Chair by SNAZZY BABY

Created to offer an easy solution as it turns an ordinary chair into a temporary high chair restraint system, this product attaches to most chairs, including patio furniture. The non-slip bottom grips onto firm surfaces, preventing baby from slipping. It can also be used in shopping carts to keep baby safe. It simply rolls up into its own attached bag, making it a truly portable item. The product received an iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in 2009. Launch date: September 2007. ( Watch Video) 11/2/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snazzy Baby Knee Pads by SNAZZY BABY

Endorsed by Medical Professionals, Snazzy Baby Knee Pads are made to high safety standards. Medical-quality Neoprene and non-slip traction beads help babies can learn to crawl and walk without injuries like bruising, cuts, scraped knees and rug burn. Worn inside or outside, they can be used for commando crawling, crawling, toddling, walking, bike riding and playground activities. They are designed to also offer Vital safe protection to special needs children. The knee pads are "ergonomically designed to safely give greater flexibility and movement over a long timeframe of use," Cyndy Mundy, CEO of Snazzy Baby, told TDmonthly. This product received an iParenting Media Award for Safety in 2006. Launch date: September 2006. ( Watch Video) 11/2/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

12-Piece Baby Gift Set in 15" Bottle Bank by PACIPALZ

This 12-piece gift set features lead-free products and is available in pink, blue, green, yellow and white. Launch date: 2007. 10/29/2009 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Silly Soft Seating- Iggy by P'KOLINO

These smart characters are comprised of three soft pieces that when “puzzled” together make a playful friend. Sturdy enough for a wobbly toddler to balance on and lightweight enough to move around, these silly seats are a fabulously fun gross motor tool. Kids can climb on it, sit on it or drool on it; the snugly, durable fabric is removable and washable, and there are four playful characters. Silly Soft was a 2010 Gold Award Winner for Netherlands' Best Baby and Infant Product. Launch date: September 25, 2007. 10/29/2009 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

weePOD by PRINCE LIONHEART INC.

The weePOD® toilet trainer provides an adjustable, cushiony seat for toddlers, with a secure and easy to use design for parents. It is available in green, blue and pink. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $33) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Organic Cotton Diaper Kit by BUMMIS

Designed as an economical, easy and environmentally friendly starter kit that removes the guesswork from choosing a cloth diaper system, this box of cloth diapering essentials features organic cotton diapers and accessories. It includes flushable liners and a step-by-step guide to no-fuss diapering. It does not involve rinsing, pins, or stuffing. This product is a 2009 winner of both the iParenting Media Award and the PTPA Media Green Award. Launch date: June 16, 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $169.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vibrating Textures Teething Ring by SASSY

When baby gums or bites the largest soft disk on this teething ring, it vibrates, offering comfort and a lesson in cause and effect. A disk with bold, red and white stripes catches baby’s eye. Raised stripes and smooth sections encourage teething. Completing the ring are six chewy, textured disks filled with orange, purple and red beads. Some are water-filled and, when refrigerated, provide a cool diversion from sore gums. Varied textures cultivate tactile sensitivity, helping to develop communication skills. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Refreshing Rings by SASSY

Caregivers can refrigerate this colorful, water-filled rattle to bring cool relief to teething babies. On one end, a red, squishy, water-filled, oval ring with nubby bumps invites baby to soothe his gums. In the middle, a curved, white handle features raised, black stripes and three colored rings click-clacking around it. The handle is thin enough for even young babies to grasp. There is a black ball with white polka-dots on the other end of the handle to help baby focus. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ladybug Teethers by SASSY

These sleek, boldly colored ladybugs can be refrigerated so that their water-filled sections provide cool comfort for sore gums. Bendable, squishable textures and raised polka-dots encourage exploration by mouth. A smooth, black head provides bold contrast in color and texture to the rest of the little bug. Nubby antennae offer additional teething fun. They are available in two-packs with either a red and a purple ladybug or a red and an orange ladybug. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]