The 2024 edition of The BIG Toy Book just dropped and features curated showcases highlighting more than 325 new toys, games, and adjacent products across 13 categories.
Our Infant & Toddler showcase is packed with 21 new developmentally appropriate products for babies and toddlers as they learn how to play for the first time. From plush to toys that help develop gross motor skills, this showcase has a bit of everything. Check out a digital version of this curated showcase below and click here to read the full issue!
GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT PLUSH
Each friend in this line is crafted with recycled plush, fiber fill, thread, and pre-consumer recycled beads. They are also adorned with baby-safe accessories, such as cream-colored bows and soft bandanas.
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LITTLE PEOPLE EVERYDAY ADVENTURES AIRPORT
From selecting a destination, checking luggage, “scanning” through security, boarding the plane, and folding down the jet bridge for take-off, this playset is packed with realistic, hands-on play features for kids to explore as they act out travel-themed stories.
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MELODY MANSION
Little ones can engage in multifunctional play with this playset. As toddlers pound the wooden balls through the chimney at the top to send them down the winding tack and over the xylophone’s colorful notes, they can discover basic musical concepts. The set comes with two balls, a removable xylophone, and a mallet.
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Available: Spring 2024
LITTLE TIKES EASY STORE SLIDE & EXPLORE
Kids can slide, climb steps using easy-to-grab handles, and crawl through a tunnel with peek-a-boo windows. They can also use a rotating telescope with 3x zoom, spin a steering wheel, and play with multiple clicker bugs. The water-resistant set disassembles for easy storage and transportation.
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ZOO JAMZ DOGGY XYLOPHONE
Budding musicians can express their creativity with this xylophone. Toddlers can follow light-up bars in a do-re-mi sequence, follow patterns, and put on a show.
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LEAPFROG NEST & COUNT TURTLE TOWER
Kids can stack these multicolor turtles on top of each other to test their coordination, color recognition, and number recognition skills. When all of the turtles are stacked, kids can pull on the cord and bring the turtles along for a ride.
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BATH BOBBERS 3 PACK, OCTOPUS, WALRUS & DOLPHIN
Babies can turn tub time into ocean adventures with these colorful sea creatures. Each bath toy features weighted bottoms and easy-grip tops. They float on water and wobble upright on land.
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BIZYBOO EASTER SERIES
These hide ‘n’ seek busy bags are portable and mess-free. Each of the four characters house 30 hidden Easter-themed objects waiting to be found. Kids use both written and visual prompts to find the items.
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PEEK-A-BOO BERRY TAKE-ALONG TOY
Little hands can explore sensory fun with ombre crinkle leaves and smooth ribbon tabs. This berry features a peek-a-boo mirror and a food-safe silicone ring. It clips easily onto a stroller, diaper bag, or car seat.
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Available: Spring 2024
TWINKLING LEVI
This cuddly sheep can glow in various soft and illuminating colors. Not only can Levi act as a night light, but he also features volume control and will lull kids right to sleep by playing 15 minutes of lullabies including “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Rock-a-Bye Baby,” “Brahm’s Lullaby,” and “Hush Little Baby.”
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Available: April 2024
GROWING GREENHOUSE COLOR AND NUMBER PLAYSET
Kids can practice color and counting skills as they sort, match, and count the flower petals and identify the numbered pistils. Everything stores inside the greenhouse for on-the-go play. Also includes a working watering can and an activity guide.
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SSHLUMPIE COLLECTION
Babies can cuddle up with new friends that are identical blanket-like versions of Douglas’ Soft Dolls. The soft baby blanket features faces and limbs, and its 19-inch size is perfect for strollers, car seats, and everyday trips. The latest additions feature Gavin the Doll and Vera the Doll.
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NURSERY COUNTING PUZZLE: FIVE LITTLE SPECKLED FROGS
Little ones can practice color matching and counting as they set the numbered frogs into place on a rainbow lily pad. This set is made from FSC-certified wood and is printed using sustainable processes and comes in plastic-free packaging.
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Available: Spring 2024
POP & DISCOVER SHAPE SORTER
This sensory shape sorter provides a diverse amount of activities all in one toy. Kids can pop in, pop out, or place one of the uniquely colored shapes into its place on each side of the Shape Sorter. It comes with six geometric shapes and serves as storage for all of the pieces. It also…
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BIG FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
This 23-piece, hands-on LEGO Duplo set is designed to encourage toddlers and preschoolers to develop self-awareness. Each of the four characters has two expressions — happy and uncomfortable — helping grown-ups and toddlers explore why sometimes we all have big feelings.
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BEBÉ FUERTE COUNT & GROOVE BOUNCY BARBELL
Created in collaboration with Robin Arzón, Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, and inspired by weight-lifting, this bilingual electronic barbell features three modes of play: mode one for counting and dancing, mode two for wacky sounds, and mode three for music.
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Available: Fall 2024
CHARLIE BROWN COSTUME
This Charlie Brown infant/toddler Costume is a tribute to the beloved character from Peanuts. This officially licensed ensemble is designed with the littlest fans in mind, featuring a cozy jumpsuit, shorts, and booties. The included shorts and booties complete the look, ensuring an authentic transformation.
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Available: Halloween 2024
PLAYSKOOL LULLABY GLO WORM
Choose from one of three modes and give the worm a squeeze. Long-play mode plays up to 10 minutes of music and lights, while short-play mode plays a quick tune with a brief glow. For more calm and quiet, there’s also a glow-only mode. Washing-machine safe.
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SMARTMAX — MY FIRST STACKING RINGS
Toddlers can stack and balance these rings, some of which rattle, and can create figures that balance, wiggle, and wobble. This sensory set helps kids to practice hand-eye coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. It’s compatible with all other SmartMax sets.
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Available: April 2024
JELLY BLOX CREATIVE KIT
Jelly Blox is a patent-pending building system for toddlers and preschoolers that supports key developmental milestones through the fun of tactile, squishy, sensory play. A Bonus for parents — it’s totally ouch-free, so don’t worry about accidentally stepping on them.
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Available: Spring 2024
PLAY TAB
Kids can mix and match their discovery with this modular and customizable toy. This set includes six modular blocks, each featuring different sensory experiences. This toy provides fine motor challenges, visual stimulation, cause-and-effect discoveries, and more.
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Available: Summer 2024
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