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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
0-2 YEARS
ABBY CADABBY PLUSH DOLL, 18 MOS+ The newest character on Sesame Street and a fairy-intraining, Abby Cadabby focuses on literacy. Twelve-inch super-soft plush doll with yarn hair, wand and glittery dress. GUND, www.gund.com
For more information, go to www.thetoyinsider.com or www.redbookmag.com
INFANTS & TODDLERS These products have been selected with your baby’s and toddler’s development in mind. Your amazing
AIR BABY UNBELIEVABLY SOFT BABY, BIRTH+ One hug shows how unbelievably soft this baby really is. Change her softness from firm and plump to soft and huggable with natural pillows of air. Goldberger “Love It for Life” Lifetime Guarantee. GOLDBERGER CO., www.goldbergertoy.com
little ones are quickly grasping and BABY DINO ROCKER, 12 MOS+ Soft padded plush Dino Rocker features a sturdy anti-tip hardwood construction. Textures and crinkles encourage touching. Bell in the tail jingles as it rocks. Gender-neutral design; holds up to 50 pounds. INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS, www.intplay.com
exploring their worlds, absorbing new information and new skills every day. Toys are their tools for learning. Parents and gift givers should choose a variety of different toys to stimulate their minds, their bodies and all five senses. Choose products that are
BABY GENIUS SING ’N ROCK PLUSH, 18 MOS+ Favorite Baby Genius characters Vinko, DJ and Frankie are soft plush interactive pals. They sing individually and, when paired together, can sing in unison with two or all three characters thanks to infrared technology. CREATIVE INNOVATIONS AND SOURCING
tactile, colorful and that promote curiosity and movement. At this age, BIG BIG WORLD BONGO BOOGIE SNOOK, 18 MOS+ Snook boogies to the jungle bongo beat. Press Snook’s foot to wake him. Snook dances to three different songs, and encourages the child to play the bongo to keep him dancing. FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com
parents are still a child’s favorite play partner, so select toys that encourage participation and interaction. Take an active role by providing opportunities for hand-eye coordination, motor skills, language recognition and nurturing. All of these early
CRAYOLA BEGINNINGS FIRST MARKS BUV, 18 MOS+ Child’s first palm-grasp markers promote motor skills and drawing confidence. Cute character markers have selfmoistening brush heads for no-mess drawing. “Beginnings Utility Vehicle” combines drawing, sorting, role-play and vehicle play, plus storage. CRAYOLA, www.crayola.com
development skills are what your little ones need to grow into balanced and
CUDDLE CUB WITH HEARTBEAT, BIRTH+ Soft, cuddly, plush bear, emits heartbeats and gentle vibrations for 2 minutes when it's hugged, helping comfort children. This beating/vibration simulates the feeling of being in the arms of a mother. CLOUD B, www.cloudb.com
inquisitive toddlers.
I AM THE BOSS, 6–36 MOS Big blue dinosaur with 60 balls zipped up inside his tummy. Multiple play options for babies of different ages and stages of development. Bright colors, tactile textures and reflective mirror. OHIO ART, www.kskids.com
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