Infant & Preschool Hedstrom Taps Babies’ Senses
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edstrom’s focus on sensory play and development continues this year with its new PuzzleMat. This colorful puzzle has two-sided pieces featuring a zoo theme on one side, and uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers on the reverse side. Made out of durable foam, this puzzle helps teach kids the basics behind counting and the alphabet. Designed for kids ages 18 months and up, the Sensory Play Mat has tactile shapes and designs and will keep kids exploring. The mat features a vibrantly colored shape-sorting puzzle with textures on one side and letters and numbers on the other. Sensory RingStackerz are a new spin on a classic toy. From grape-scented to glitter-filled, each ring will appeal to kids’ senses. These five different rings are designed for kids ages 6 months and up. Also for kids ages 6 months and up, the Sensory Shape Ball combines two classic toys: a ball and a shape shorter. Kids can roll, bounce, and learn with this brightly colored ball by fitting the correct shape into the corresponding space. The two-sided pieces have textures that will help kids explore their senses while learning letters, numbers, and shapes. Sensory RingStackerz
Green Toys Offers Eco-Friendly Fun
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ade in the U.S. from 100-percent recycled plastic milk containers, Green Toys’ line of environmentally friendly toys expands this year with the Watering Can, designed for kids ages 18 months and up. Kids can play with this classic set outside, indoors, or in the bathtub. Featuring an easy-to-pour spout and a carrying handle, kids can help in the garden and learn to take care of the world around them. The Sport Boats set includes a blue Launch Boat, an orange Race Boat, and a green Speed Boat. The boats’ tops are interchangeable for mix-and-match fun and the easy-open design allows for quick cleaning. Each lightweight boat also includes a duck captain figure for imaginative play and is suitable for kids ages 2 and up. Green Toys’ Block Set, a basic building set suitable for kids ages 1 and up, includes 18 colored, lightweight blocks that have been re-engineered to feature an easy grip and better stacking action. The blocks do not contain any BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings. All toys in this line are packaged using recycled and recyclable materials and are printed with soy inks.
Kids Preferred Thinks Outside the Box
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ids Preferred and Disney Baby have partnered to bring kids ages 6 months and up the Mickey Mouse Jack in the Box. Bringing together music and the element of surprise, this jack in the box plays “Mickey Mouse March” as kids wind the crank until Mickey pops out.
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FEBRUARY 2015