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Archive for November, 2009

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Wild Planet Hyper Dash will challenge you to be your best. It takes no time at all to learn, but selectable skill levels and four completely different game modes mean the challenge will always keep you busy. Hyper Dash consists of one electronic tagger and five different colored and numbered targets. The tagger plays pre-recorded music and calls out which targets you need to strike. It tracks the amount of time taken to complete each course. There’s no limit to the distance between targets. Further targets result in more running and exercise. Hyper Dash can be played indoors or outdoors; solo, in pairs, or in teams. As your speed, skill and agility improve, the series of commands becomes longer and more challenging. Level one calls out the colors you need to tag, level two includes numbers, level three adds special commands like double strike, triple strike, reverse, double reverse and level four features compute-strike like addition/subtraction (more…)

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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2005

Four colorful rattling birds all have different textures, and the easy-open roof and door are perfect for tiny hands. Classic “fill-and-pour” play encourages development of motor skills and cause-effect understanding.

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Editorial Review

For generations babies have delighted in this classic stacking toy. Consisting of five bright candy-colored rings in graduated sizes looped over an 8-inch-tall plastic post, the Rock-A-Stack helps babies develop coordination as they learn to stack the easy-to-grasp rings in the proper order. Little ones will have the time of their lives sorting, stacking, and tasting to see if the rings really taste as good as they look. Made of absolutely safe, washable soft plastic suitable for teething. –Marianne Painter

Some things never go out of style. A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.

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Twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin the 5 “Fix-its” to place sections of the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, daily routines, and early science in the right order. Game includes 3 levels of play so children learn at their own pace and allows for up to 2 children to play at the same time.

Twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin the five “Fix-its” to place sections of the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, daily routines, and early science in the right order. Game includes three levels of play so children learn at their own pace and allows for up to two children to play at the same time. Requires 2 “AA” batteries, included.

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The Pink Tote & Go Laptop – A big byte of learning for little bits. Program your preschooler for early learning with the Pink Tote & Go Laptop . This bright pink laptop offers big style for little learners, and it’s just like the computer mom and dad use. This unique learning product comes complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that’s designed for both left and right handed users. Plus, the Pink Tote & Go Laptop features 30 engaging activities that teach language, math, games and music. You’ll love the nifty handle for easy fold-up and go use.

Program your preschooler for early learning with the Tote ‘N Go Laptop! It offers big style for little learners, and it’s just like the computer Mom and Dad use! This unique learning product comes complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that’s designed for both left-handed and right-handed users. Plus, the Tote ‘N Go Laptop features 30 engaging activities that (more…)

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Designed for use from birth on up, the Lamaze Play and Grow Peacock has bright colors and multiple textures and sounds that are sure to stimulate and delight baby. Developed in conjunction with child development experts from Yale University, this “first friends” toy comes complete with a Lamaze link for easy attachment to strollers, carriers, and diaper bags, so it’s a snap to take the Play and Grow Peacock with you on play dates, errands, or trips in the car. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: (more…)

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A true breakthrough in music education, the Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube will be music to your baby’s ears. Providing hours of interactive play for budding young composers of all ages, this award-winning toy is the perfect musical foundation for little ones. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to c (more…)

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.caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } .headline { font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } Moo! Oink! Bow-wow! Toddlers from one to five years old will love making wacky animal combinations with this LeapFrog Magnetic Animal set. This toy teaches kids all about animals, as it plays learning songs, fun facts, and sounds. Toddlers can make up to 25 combinations with this magnetic puzzle, and it can be played with on the refrigerator or floor. When two matching pieces are inserted into the farm, a cheerful electronic voice says the animal name. If the pieces mismatch, the toy creates a silly name for that animal. Matches are positively reinforced and the toy makes mismatches seem funny rather than wrong. When set to music mode, Farmer Tad plays five banjo tunes for a real barnyard hoe-down. Down on the Farm The Fri (more…)

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Each shake introduces baby to counting 1-10 in both English and Spanish, which helps promote an understanding of number order. Activities introduce the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple in both English and Spanish. Music Play mode lets baby explore and create music, which encourages creative interaction and open-ended play.

Shake it up,1-2-3! With these LeapFrog Learn and Groove Counting Maracas, little movers and shakers can move to a learning groove. Sing, dance and count with these colorful maracas that engage your child and encourage interaction. Lights, sounds and music accompany your child as she learns counting, colors and music in both English and Spanish. Requires 3 “AAA” batteries, included. Each maraca measures 7″ long.

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The Ocean Wonders Soothe & Glow Seahorse is a wonderful nightime friend for baby. When he is cuddled, his belly gently glows and he plays over 5 minutes of music and ocean sounds. The music is comprised of 8 gentle lullabyes and classical selections, alon

Sometimes baby needs a little help falling asleep. With a gentle squeeze, this cuddly friend glows and plays soft music, lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean. After five minutes the music fades, lights dim and baby drifts to sleep. Includes eight lullabies and power/volume control for quiet play. Requires three “AA” batteries, included.

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