Cirque du Soleil Twisterella
The wacky fun of Cirque du Soleil inspires the look and feel of Twisterella, a stacking and sorting toy covered in funky fabrics that will please both baby and arty parents. The eight-piece set includes three fringed cushions that squeak, rattle, and crinkle, three pairs of outstretched arms and a goofy face.
3-in-1 Smart Wheels
You may not be able to keep up with your baby, but this versatile toy can. When your child starts crawling, place the multi-sensory dashboard on the floor, where he can press musical buttons, honk the horn, shift gears, and turn the wheel. When your tot is a bit sturdier, attach the dashboard to its rocker, so he can bounce up and down as he plays. Then, when your child is ready to scoot across the floor on wheels, the toy can be transformed into a riding machine.
Sweet Pea Snuggle Pod
Softer than a newborn's skin and just the right size for a baby’s grasp, "Sweet Pea" is cradled in a baby-soft satin-lined peapod. Her sweet smile, outstretched arms, and cuddly body invite little ones to snuggle and play.
I'm the Boss Ball Pool
Despite its bossy name, this is one toy that won't wear out its welcome. As big as a young child, the fluffy blue dinosaur is adorned with noise-making cloth "spikes" and spots of colorful fabrics and baby-proof mirrors. Unzip its red zipper to uncover a belly full of 60 squeezable plastic balls. Little ones can roll in the balls, stuff them back inside the dino’s "snout" or take aim at big brother.
LeapFrog Brightlings Exploration Station
Designed with both a baby and a toddler mode, this interactive toy encourages children to explore music, phonics, letters, colors, and opposites as they tug on ribbons, press levers, open and shut a gate, and drop balls through a tunnel.
Made for Me MP3 Player
Whether it's your child's favorite rock song or a recording of Grandma saying "good night," this oversized music player delivers sharp-sounding audio via a removable MP3 unit and built-in speaker. It comes with 50 songs and sounds and can also hold two hours of downloaded tunes and voice recordings. Sold with a remote control and a plush animal cover that can be attached to a crib, it also connects to the animated Day to Dream Soother or a 2-in-1 Infant Gym toy.
Best for Ages: Birth to 3 years
Suggested Retail Price: $70-$80 for MP3 player, $35 to $40 for toys
Baby Einstein Photo Book
Baby can view his favorite faces in this baby-proof photo book. Made of see-through vinyl and filled with sterilized water, the book has a slot for a wallet-sized picture on its cover and slots for five 4-by-6 snapshots inside. Oversized tabs are easy for small fingers to flip, and the see-through handle doubles as a teething ring.
Little SuperStar Sing-Along Stage
You already know your baby loves watching himself in the mirror. So imagine how much fun he'll have singing and dancing in front of a mirrored stage loaded with pop-up musical pals and colorful spotlights. Shake the microphone rattle to get the music started and shake it some more to trigger phrases and enthusiastic applause. Or make musical noise as you pound on the pretend drum, xylophone, trumpet, and guitar.
Tonka Wheel Drivers Rumblin’ Rollin’ Crane
Designed for older babies who have started walking, this crane is ready to roll. As your child pushes the toy, it pops and rumbles across the room. And when it's time for floor play, tots can move the magnetic crane up and down as they pick up shapes and place them in its storage bin.
Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper
Plop baby in this musical jumper and while you get a few chores done, your little one can bounce and spin to the music of Mozart, Chopin, and Rossini. He can spin a frog, chase beads, strike piano keys, and press popper buttons, too.
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