Zolo Boa Stacking Rings with Sounds

from Kushies

So this is probably my favorite first stalking toy out there, and you'll see why if you get one for yourself. Each squishy ring has a different sound sensor (ribbit, moooo, oink, hee-hee, chirp) and texture. And being that this is a stalking toy there is a spine that allows your little one to put rings on it, and a sensor will make a funny giggle once your little one completes the stalking process. A job well done!


Zolo’s progressive stalking toy is really stimulating in many ways, visually, through sound, and when touching all the different textures. They focus is on further developing sensory expression, and an open mind. Really great stalking toy!



Oh, and did I mention that this toy is a winner of many awards?

Pros: many visual, audio, and touchy stimulants for your little one. great looking, and great to play with!
Cons: can be a bit overwhelming to some kids because of all the stimulation
Age: 6mo+

Price: $ at Amazon.com

Bu-Lou Sock Doll Review

from Sok-O

Hello, I would like to introduce you to Bu-Lou a warm-hearted striped puppy. He's a happy lad-o-puppy who has a warm smile, and a stare that leaves you wondering about important things in life.... or does he?



So these Sok-O Sock Dolls are 100% handmade, and because each is made individually they are all uniquely personal in their own way. Each Sok-O arrives in it's own protective box with a Birth Certificate included, so you know it's an original.



They're made from real socks, and are designed by three guys from LA and one guy from Taiwan. They're all natural, kid friendly, and make a great toy for your little one, or not so little one.



Pros: love the way they look and feel, not one is the same, gives you a sense that you're holding something truly unique
Cons: just a great all around soft toy that your little one will really enjoy if he's into soft toys
Age: 3yr+

Price: $31.85 at Amazon.com

Latitude Enfant Sound Cube Sorter Review

from Latitude Enfant

So I've written about Latitute Enfant before, and the Sound Cube is a fun and colorful way to entertain baby and stimulate the senses. It's a great first toy to teach shapes, and how to best match them. It's a really great toy for even the younger infants because it's very visually stimulating, it makes pleasant sounds (not the electic one's), it's a rattle and it's soft. The only time when I don't think it'll be too popular with your little one is when he gets to that "must taste everything" stage, and you can be sure he will try to taste the Sound Cube as well. But the little shapes will fit in the little hand, and the little mouth quite well.





The Sound Cube is made from soft fabric and contains six brightly colored nature shapes that make different sounds: circle and leaf shapes rattle, the heart shape squeaks, squeeze the tulip flower and hear a bird song, the leaf has crackly paper sound and squeeze the daisy flower hear a tweeter bird song. Each shape has a corresponding opening in the sorter cube. This is a great toy for learning shapes, colors, sounds and dexterity. This Sound Cube can be washed with warm soapy water.



Pros: excellent toy
Cons: like all Latitude Enfant it's need to be hand wash. I don't know why you cannot put it in the laundry, but I don't want to hear about any sad experiments, so just follow what they say, I guess...
Age: 6mo+

Price: $19.99 at Amazon.com