Lamaze Play and Grow
Larry the Lion
(0m+, Learning Curve, $20)
From his knotted mane to his beep-beep belly and dangling teethers, this
attractive stuffie has loads of baby appeal — and it washes up great.
“When he got the toy, Johnny (8m) mostly
chewed on the purple star. But now that he has a couple of teeth,
it’s the rings he likes chewing on. I can put three or four
toys in front of him and this is the one he always goes for.” Natalie
Blanchard
Learn-Around Playground (6–36m, LeapFrog, $80, requires 2 AA batteries)
Notice of Recall Please note that Today's Parent no longer recommends this toy as it
has been recalled due
to the possibility of injury.
Taggies Sleepy Fleece
(0m+, Mary Meyer, $20)
This miniature blanket is the perfect size for cuddling, and soft enough
for a baby to hold against his cheek while falling asleep. The stuffed
head and paws are good to chew too.
“Hayden (4m) loves to mouth the head
and touch the softness. I like that it is so washable, portable,
and we’re able to use it for both play and comfort.” Heather
Hudson
NooBoo Stacker
(9m+, Manhattan Toy, $35, includes 2 AA batteries)
The fabric stacking rings have firmly reinforced centres that slide easily
over the post, and they can be stacked in any order, making sounds to reward
success. The rings are fun to play with on their own, with different textures
to chew on and little ribbons to touch and pull.
“I showed Jillian (10½m)
how to make sounds with the toy. She got that it has to do with
putting the rings on and off, and moved my hands away to try it
herself. A little tricky, but she did it and was very proud of
herself.” Stacie Carroll
Originally published in Today's Parent, November 2006
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