Toy Guide 2002: Infant/Preschool Toys

Star Beads™

Fisher Price, Inc.
Baby shakes the ball to hear three classical tunes, two children's songs and sparkling sounds. It also has twinkling lights and shiny star beads that baby can move along the tracks. Promotes awareness of sound and stimulates available vision. Includes three "AA" alkaline batteries.
6 months + $12.99

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2-in-1 Clutch Ball

BRIO®
Children will discover two different sounds and enjoy the challenge of taking the inner ball in and out of the outer shell. This ball-in-ball feature builds fine motors skills. Introduces textures that encourage fingers to explore.
Birth + $12.00

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Take and Shake Snake™

Manhattan Toy®
Attach this silly snake to cribs and strollers for baby to enjoy. Each of its five colorful body sections makes a clicking sound when turned. Includes three fun toys with Velcro® attachments. Introduces textures while enticing children with its bright colors and interesting sounds.
6-24 months $25.00

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Busy Music 'N Lights Go-Go Gears

Hasbro, Inc.
Electronic gears go round and round with flashing lights and cheerful sounds to keep an infant's attention. It features 11 brightly-colored, interchangeable gears that kids can switch around or stack as tropical music plays. Encourages children to use fingers and hands to explore, while stimulating auditory and available vision skills. Three "AA" batteries are included.
9 months + $19.99

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Ladybug

International Playthings, Inc.
As the Ladybug is pulled, her antennae wobbles and her wings flutter up and down while making a soft clicking noise. Encourages freedom of movement while it promotes an awareness of sound.
12 months + $39.99

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TOLO Abacus Rattle

Small World Toys
This playful rattle and abacus features brilliant colors to attract infants' attention with three roles of rings for rattling and early counting. Teaches cause and effect while aiding motor skill development.
Birth + $5.00

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Imagination Playmat™

Team Concepts North America, Ltd.
Decorated with 20 animals and objects, this 40-inch playmat lets babies press each image to hear a corresponding sound effect or name. Musical notes at the center of the mat play four songs to enhance a baby's musical enjoyment and creativity. Stimulates sensory development, encourages ability to focus, and stimulates available vision. Requires four "AA" batteries.
3 months + $49.99

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Squeak E. Mouse™ Gets Dressed

International Playthings, Inc.
Children can learn how to dress this mouse by pulling on his pants, buttoning his shirt, zippering his jacket, pulling up his hood, buckling and tying his shoes, and snapping his backpack. A fun way to introduce daily living skills while providing tactile stimulation and enhancing motor development.
18 months + $29.99

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IQ BABY

Mama Goose
Small World Toys
This soft plush Mama Goose includes 10 activities including sounds and fabric textures. Infants can shake and flip the dangling characters for movement and sound. Stimulates auditory senses while encouraging exploration of textures and colors.
Birth + $30.00

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Busy Bees Play Set

International Playthings, Inc.
This soft pyramid set includes four brightly colored bees, two that rattle, one that squeaks, and one with crinkle wings. One side of the pyramid is a beehive where bees can "fly in and out" and the other side features an outdoor scene. The set also includes a caterpillar and a child-safe mirror. Encourages tactile exploration while providing visual and auditory stimulation.
9 months + $19.99

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