Wake Up Sleepy Head
Parents Magazine Play & Learn Toys by Battat
Destined to be the favorite bedtime friend of many little ones around the nation, these absolutely adorable snuggle toys feature incredibly soft material and silky fringes, a real tactile treat. But what is really great about Wake Up Sleepyhead is that he's not only a nighttime friend. When you reach in to pull him inside out, you have a daytime pal, ready to greet the day with you. Parents told us that their children loved the size, the design and the feel of Sleepyhead, making it very hard to part with.
Cubee Tunnels
Paka Preschool Products, Inc.
Peek-a-boo is probably the first game that most children play. Borrowing from that old favorite is this adorable plush toy that your child will enjoy. The tunnels can be set up in any fashion for the 3 bees to climb over, under and around. The soft bees are brightly colored and appealing to any age. Modeled like the toys they might play with at the park or at daycare, children loved manipulating the bees and adding their own sound effects.
Funny Sounds Wiggler
The First Years
Wait until you see the reaction of your child when this adorable little puppy or dinosaur goes wiggling and wriggling after his dinner. The cute sound effects of each of these creatures also caught the fancy of our little testers. The soft fabric and silky soft tummy was especially appealing to everyone one who played and tugged on these toys. If you are headed off to visit a little one, Funny Sounds Wiggler is a fun gift idea. You can be sure it will be a present that the lucky child will surely enjoy.
Animal Snacker
Star Electronics
As documented in hundred of humorous commercials, feeding an infant can be a frustrating and ultimately messy experience. For years parents have resorted to choo-choo trains, airplanes and rocket ships to deliver food into its intended destination, namely their children's mouths. Along comes Animal Snacker to add some fun and smiles to mealtime. When the included spoon passes near the bowl, depending on the character, a funny animal sound livens up the experience. There is a suction cup under the bowl to keep it in place and the bowl and spoon are dishwasher safe. Once the giggles died down, kids were enthusiastic about each spoonful.
Take & Toss
The First Years
Keeping kids in drinking cups is one of the more surprising challenges of parenthood. They are never where they are supposed to be, and they are often left in the oddest of places, never to be seen again. Understanding that dilemma, The First Years has developed a set of plastic, dishwasher-safe cups that are great for daily use, yet inexpensive enough to toss away in a recycling bin if the spirit moves. A set of 6 sipper cups for under $3? In the words of our testers, let us at 'em.
Busy Park Playground
Parents Magazine Play & Learn Toys by Battat
Some of the best new products find a way to incorporate time-tested traditional activities, creating a whole new twist on fun. The Busy Park Playground is a wonderful example of that approach to toddler play. Large, solidly constructed, and requiring no assembly, the playground is a five-sided bundle of interactive fun. The focus here is on hands-on interactive play, where everything can be manipulated in some fashion. On top, the always popular snaking beads captured the attention of all our littlest testers, while the turning circular maze appealed to a slightly older group. This is a perfect product for doctor's offices, daycare centers, preschools and your playroom.
Suggested Age: 1 year and up Retail Price: $49.99
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