Attach this big eyed fabric caterpillar to the stroller or use it for lap games. There are four segments, black on white polka-dots and white on black dots, a green velour like head and a bright yellow corduroy segment, as well. You can hang them all on the yellow ring or interest baby in grabbing the textured purple ring. Push the segment that says press and it has small lights that blink and electronic music. We are not thrilled with high pitched electronic music, but this is something only an adult will be able to activate. You can use it for auditory tracking by moving it from the left or right side of baby’s head. Newborn & up.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012.

No political connections here. A small green turtle that is cleverly designed in fabric with a reversible soft shell that is satiny on one side with many fabric patterns and bold black and white dots on the other side. The shell has crinkle sounds and knottie tabs in satin. This is one of those little toys that will be enjoyed for tracking and fingering and even peek-a-boo games when you make the turtle disappear and reappear. Newborn & up.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Very sweet soft 8-inch squeaker toys that match the bigger 18-inch Baby Long Legs dolls. These fit nicely in little hands and are also ideal for encouraging baby's tracking skills. Choose a Pink Mouse, or blue or pink trimmed white bunnies and grey elephants ($12.99 each). Baby safe and machine washable. All ages.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Stand the cone shaped soft toy on it’s flat bottom and there is a cast of multi-cultural baby faces to look at, colorful ribbon knots to touch, peek-a-boo lift ups , crinkle sounds, satiny patches, a ring of corduroy and other textures to explore. There is also a chewy teether on a ribbon for tasting and a multicolored rim at the bottom.  Now, turn it on its side and the roly-poly part begins. It will not roll far, so this is a plus for baby’s who are not crawling. But, here’s another surprise: look on the bottom and there is a round mirror that baby can play peek-a-boo in or lying on his tummy, baby can simply enjoy talking to the sweetest little baby in town. 3 months & up.

The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

For early lap games, this black and white zebra will have eye appeal. It’s ribbon mane can be used for gentle tickling and the ring handle will eventually be easy for baby to grab. There are three colorful teething rings on it that make a good sound and will teethers who are always looking for something hard and smooth to chomp on. Newborn and up.

The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Drop the colorful balls into the chute and they slip down the ball run on this big caterpillar. It’s feelers light up as the balls set off jolly sounds and music. Yes, there is a volume control or even a sounds-off option that is set when you put the batteries in to power up the toy with 3 AA batteries. For variation on the ball run, a little “train-like” toy also slides down the run or put it on the back of the caterpillar and watch it go. This action moves fast, is uncomplicated, and gives children a powerful sense of making things happen. Most of all, toddlers love the repetitive action. A perfect 1st birthday gift!

Note: The company has just informed us that this will now be a Target exclusive and marketed under their own brand CIRCO.

The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.


 

Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2009. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Big stitched black and white eyes will attract baby’s attention on thei teal blue Owl with licks of orange and dangly feet. Hang it on the stroller and then pull the owl down and it jitters back into place.  Baby will be interested in the vibration and small rattle of this basically quiet little jittery owl. Newborn & up.
The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.
 

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2009.

Newly updated with bright graphics, this fabric-covered wedge with a mirror for baby to peer into is ideal for tummy time play. Covered in eye-grabbing orange with multi-colored piping. The unbreakable safety mirror in a soft fabric frame can be removed and used separately. Birst & up.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 1998. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 1997.

Age: Infants. Award Year: 2007.