Hugzies, from DEMDACO, are friends that hug kids back. Designed for kids of all ages, Hugzies have elongaged, weighted arms and are 14 inches long. Hugzies are available in 12 styles, including a bear, a tiger, and a hippopotamus. Giggaloos are whimsical plush that make giggling sounds when kids spin them. When they stop spinning, the character ends with a sigh. The 7inch Giggaloos line is available in 12 styles for kids of all ages.
Plush CLOUD B introduces Stay Asleep Buddies: The Simple Sleep Trainers, developed to help children understand when it’s time to stay in bed and when it’s OK to wake up. The Stay Asleep Sleep Buddies line includes a cuddly interactive plush Hedgehog that engages kids while delivering gentle melodies and glowing reminders on bedtime and playtime. When parents set the Hedgehog’s internal timer to countdown for the desired wake-up time, a soothing lullaby sound loops and a soft night light glows from the character’s heart. It plays for 45 minutes to help kids fall asleep. If kids wake up during the night or too early in the morning, a motion sensor re-activates the lullaby sounds and lights for 23 minutes to remind them that it’s still too early to get up. When the designated wake-up hour arrives, the little Hedgehog greets the day with a Happy Wake-Up tune and a bright wake-up color. The happy tune plays for three minutes and the morning light glows for 23 minutes, completing the switch to Daytime mode. Dream Buddies are colorful, soft friends designed for kids ages 1 and up. Dream Buddies project stars onto bedroom ceilings and walls to ease the transition from playtime to bedtime. Each 6-inch character provides a soft glow in blue, green, or amber, and has the option to automatically cycle through all three colors. Characters include a puppy, a bunny, and a sheep. The lights automatically shut off after 45 minutes to create the complete darkness recommended by pediatricians.
Giggaloos
The Woodland Friends collection, from NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CO., is a line of gender-neutral forest friends available in three different sizes. Bunny, Fawn, and Owl are offered in 14- and 8-inch sizes, as well as 5.5-inch animals with an attached 10-inch square security blanket with appliquéd accent that can be custom embroidered as a keepsake gift. The Fox, Unicorn, and Peacock Collection makes its debut in velvety velour with embroidered eyes and contrasting bright colors. Available in a choice of 11- and 5.5-inch sizes, these critters feature oversized flat tails for cuddling and are ideal for personalized embroidery. The Sleepyhead Bunny Jumbo Baby Cozy Set includes a 15-inch snuggle bunny and baby crinkle bunny in velvety soft velour, with stitched eyes and a signature striped jersey knit stocking cap. The oversized plush allows for embroidered personalization on its long ears or flat body. It is available in pastel pink or blue, and is machine washable.
Stay Asleep Buddies Hedgehog
Woodland Friends Owl
SPECIALTY TOYS & GIFTS
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MARCH/APRIL 2015