Important Advisory:

We are now requiring companies to provide us with documentation that their products have been tested by an independent lab for phthalates and lead.
Please click here for submission requirements for new products. However, as we are not a lab, we will not be independently verifying those results. Also, with the exception of the 2008 Platinum Toy Awards, toys submitted for review prior to January 2008 were not tested for lead.

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( Tiny Love $$83$ ) We’ve seen a lot of so-called tummy-time products for infants. This one is a gem. An oversized, pear-shaped mat that pops open, has bright graphics, and is fitted out with disks that toys and arches clamp into. There are toys to hang on the arches for baby to bat at, and a mat that inflates for baby to lie on, tummy-side down. A mirror with music box can also be placed for baby to enjoy her own smiling face. Bigger than anything this company has done before, and our parent testers loved it. Not as portable as the original but still got high marks. Select either Tropic Isle or Sun Garden motif. (800) 843-6292. Age: Infant. Phone: (800) 843-6292. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2007

( Kids Preferred $$11$ ) One of our favorite new toys of the year. Not really a blanket, this is about 12" of flat bear with crinkle body. It has chewy teether hands, easy-to-grab rings on its feet, and interesting patterns on its patchwork body. A variety of textures include plush head, satin foot, and velvety velour back. Likely to get a lot of touching moments. (866) 763- 8869. Age: Infant. Phone: (866) 763-8869. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2007

( Kids Preferred $$17$ ) Three baseball-sized, brightly patterned fabric balls come packaged together in a see-through tote. A black-and-white ball with colorful swirls crinkles, an orange velour ball with stitched stars jingles, and a multicolored ball with bold patterns chimes. A classic toy for sensory exploration and active play. (866) 763 8869. Age: Infant, Toddler. Phone: (866) 763-8869. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2007

( Manhattan Toy $$29.95$ ) We tested a lot of fabric stackers this year but most were unforgiving—they didn’t move easily on the post. These pleasingly soft patterned, textured, easy-to-grasp rings (they look almost like flowers) are fun to explore—they also activate “magical” sounds when stacked (although they don’t always work 100% of the time). A good parent/child toy. (800) 541-1345. Age: Infant. Phone: 800-541-1345. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2007

( Taggies$$19.95$ ) A big fabric ball with multiple patterns, ribbon taggies to grab, and a wonderful jingle inside is one of the best toys of the season. It’s covered with soft velour but slightly understuffed to make it easier to grasp. (877) 482-4443. Age: Infant, Toddler. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2007

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