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AMAZING ANIMALS SING & GO CHOO CHOO, 6 MOS.+ Baby learns about animals through songs, animal facts and classic train play. Each electronic train car has unique features, sounds and three animals. For sitting or crawling babies. FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com
0-2 YEARS
INFANTS & TODDLERS
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ARK PLAYHOUSE, BIRTH+ Peek-a-boo windows reveal cuddly plush animals inside the ark playhouse. Soft velboa plush animals remove for individual play. Designed in unisex colors with a carry handle. NORTH AMERICAN BEAR COMPANY ,www.nabear.com
years, your little ones are absorbing
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new information and new skills at an amazing rate. A variety of toys
AROUND WE GO ACTIVITY STATION, 4 MOS.+ Babies navigate this sturdy, activity-packed table in the “cruise control” seat or toddlers walk around it, exploring more than 20 interactive toys and activities. KIDS II BRIGHT STARTS, www.brightstarts.com
designed to encourage all of their senses are what little ones need to grow into balanced toddlers. We have selected products that encourage
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parent-child interaction, with colors, BACKYARDIGANS SING-ALONG MUSIC MAKER, 18 MOS.+ Sing and dance along with Backyardigans characters to five types of music: ska, disco, rock, salsa, and zydeco. Includes microphone and carry handle. FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com
textures, sounds and movement to stimulate your child’s sense of
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curiosity and discovery. Infants respond to sound and touch and learn
BOB THE BUILDER FOLLOW ME REMOTE CONTROLLED SCOOP, 2+ Scoop can follow Bob—and your child—with this delightful, easy-to-use remote control vehicle. Features working lights, 10 sounds and Bob-the-Builder’s theme song. RC2, www.rc2corp.com
to focus with parents as their favorite toy. As they grow to toddlers, handeye coordination, motor skills, speech recognition and more are all learned
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skills that parents can take an active BUILD YOUR OWN LEGO DUPLO ZOO, 2–4 YEARS This hefty tub of LEGO DUPLO bricks, elements and figures is perfect for inspiring little hands and big imaginations to build a whole zoo full of familiar animals, from elephants to penguins, lions to giraffes. LEGO, www.lego.com
role in developing. These products have been selected and designed
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especially with your baby’s and ERIC CARLE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, 3 MOS.+ Vibrant colors and lush textures engage babies in classic Eric Carle storybook style. Ten pockets, with tethered and tactile plush surprises. Surface washable. SMALL WORLD TOYS, www.smallworldtoys.com
toddler’s development in mind.
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FROGGLE BATH CENTER, 9 MOS.+ Water discovery toy develops sensory, cause & effect and coordination skills during bath time playtime. Includes water scooper and strainer and multiple activities. TINY LOVE, www.tinylove.com TOYS “R” US AVAILABILITY
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