Videos: Baby Toys Engage With Color and Texture

Sheep, Cows and Crocodiles Will Make Babies Smile

By Julie L. Jones
May 2010

O.B. Designs' quirky DINGaRINGs double up as a plush rattle and a teether, and HABA's new line of sheep softens baby's world with a gentle palette and eco-friendly materials. Watch these and other TDmonthly Magazine videos in the trade show clips below.

Clutching Toy Magica by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This small clutching toy for babies features bright, wooden balls that are closely connected by a slightly elastic string and can be moved around for play and manipulation. ( Watch Video) 2/17/2010 (MSRP: $12.00)

DINGaRINGs Craig Crocodile by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Craig Crocodilel feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. ( Watch Video) 12/21/2009 (MSRP: $19.95; Age: 0 and Up)

Eco-friendly Wooden Activity Board by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly wooden activity board is made of wood from an FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. It is colorful, fun and has cute moving eyes, designed with a 1-year-old in mind. It teaches hand-eye coordination, colors, shapes, numbers and characters. It also works like a shape sorter and color-matching game as each of the different shapes has its own home (slot) and can be placed on the wooden pegs of the gears for added color matching and spinning fun. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 12/30/2009 (MSRP: $39.99; Age: 1 and Up)

Snuggle Time eebee by EVERY BABY COMPANY INC.

Snuggle Time eebee by EVERY BABY COMPANY INC. Whimsical eebee characterizes the line eebee's Adventures from Little Little Little, a system of toys, books, and DVDs aimed toward stimulating and educating babies and their parents. Bright colored and ultra soft, Snuggle Time eebee is a combination plush toy, puppet, and security blanket with various textures and knotted ends for easy grabbing or teething. 2/17/2009 (MSRP: $20.00; Age: 0 and Up)

Cuddly Cotti by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials and maintains HABA’s distinctive European aesthetic. This Cuddly Cotti is soothing when being rubbed on baby’s cheek and even has knots for babies to suckle. ( Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (MSRP: $24.00; Age: 0 to 2)

Zatswho™ Soft Photo Face Recognition Flash Cards by ZATSWHO LLC

Zatswho® is a set of six differently colored, sensory flashcards that work like flexible photo frames. The cards are soft, easy to hold, pliable, tactile and wipe clean, great for babies, toddlers and special needs children. Slip in a photo of your child’s faraway Grandma and they'll learn her face in minutes, keeping family connected. This interactive learning tool also helps to teach colors, shapes and more as the child goes from one developmental stage to the next. Zatswho® soft photo flashcards come in a little carrying tote, so it also makes a cute travel game. ( Watch Video) 12/16/2009 (MSRP: $15.95; Age: 0 to 3)

Cow Caro Animal Scooter by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Cow Caro makes every baby a moo-ver and a shaker. Push her around on her offset, wooden wheels, shake her to hear the bells, or twist her non-removable head so she can smile in every direction. ( Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (MSRP: $19.00; Age: 1 and Up)

Soothing Sheep Cotti by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Cute, flower-wearing sheep Cotti is filled with natural Spelt seeds so it can be warmed or cooled for baby’s comfort. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials. ( Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (MSRP: $28.00; Age: 0 to 1)

Lollipop Paciclips by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

These pacifier chains are made of beech wood and hang approximately 22 centimeters long. The paciclips can be attached to a child's pacifier and clutching toys. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Age: 0 to 2)

Sheep Cotti Pulling Toy by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Now children just don’t have to count the sheep, they can pull the sheep. Soft plush sheep with removable wheels. This new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA is made using Öko-Tex certified materials. ( Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (MSRP: $25.00; Age: 1 to 3)

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