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The
hottest toys for tots are colorful, cuddly, and definitely
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BY ASHELEY
VICTORIA |
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PHOTOGRAPHED
BY JAMES WORRELL |
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Toys
for Tots | Ages
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Tall Tail
Tigger, the cutest activity gym we’ve seen, comes
with a bonus: remove the toys from his tail and he becomes
your child’s cuddly pal ($29.99).
Toys
'R' Us
1514 Broadway, near 44th St., 800-869-7787
24-30 Union Square East, near 15th St. 212-674-8697;
toysrus.com.
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Shake On It
Wrist and foot rattles from Lamaze make sure you’re
never caught without an attention-getter for an antsy
child. Slip these socks and wrist bands on baby and let
’er rattle ($13.95).
The
Scholastic Store
557 Broadway, near Prince St., 212-343-6166
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¿Qué
Pasa?
They say that it’s easier to learn languages if
you start young. Neurosmith’s Babbler is based on
that philosophy—with the touch of a button, your
child will hear starter syllables (like bue from bueno),
in Spanish, French, and Japanese.
The
Scholastic Store
557 Broadway, near Prince St., 212-343-6166
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Circle of Friends
This baby walker from Fisher-Price has all the usual amenities,
plus it plays lively music and can be configured to sit
flat on the floor ($19.99).
Toys
'R' Us
1514 Broadway, near 44th St., 800-869-7787
24-30 Union Square East, near 15th St. 212-674-8697;
toysrus.com.
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Package Deal
Leapfrog’s Leap Start Learning Table does double
duty. Learn mode teaches the alphabet, counting, and shape
sorting; music mode teaches instrument sounds and songs
($44.99).
Toys
'R' Us
1514 Broadway, near 44th St., 800-869-7787
24-30 Union Square East, near 15th St. 212-674-8697;
toysrus.com.
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A-B-Wee!
Traveling Discovery Cards from Baby Einstein teach the
alphabet by association. Each colorful card matches a
letter and a picture ($5.99).
Buy it online at babiesrus.com.
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Ace in the Hole
Buzzz About Mail Box is a shape sorter with positive reinforcement.
When kids put mail in the appropriate slot, they’ll
be rewarded with sounds from a buzzing bee, a spinning
ladybug, or a cheering caterpillar ($19.99).
Toys
'R' Us
1514 Broadway, near 44th St., 800-869-7787
24-30 Union Square East, near 15th St. 212-674-8697;
toysrus.com.
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Mirror Image
Prime your little one for pop-up books with this plush
version by Tiny Love. Its colorful pages include 3-D pieces,
child-safe mirrors, and leaves that make a crinkling noise
($19.99).
Toys
'R' Us
1514 Broadway, near 44th St., 800-869-7787
24-30 Union Square East, near 15th St. 212-674-8697;
toysrus.com.
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Block-A-Bye
Baby
Baby Einstein’s plush Discover & Play Color Blocks
offer pictures of animals or objects that match the color
of the block; they also rattle, quack, and vibrate ($12.99).
Buy it online at babiesrus.com.
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Touchdown
Attached to the crib, this bright, cozy butterfly makes
a fun noise when prodded by your progeny ($21.95).
The
Scholastic Store
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From the Fall 2003 edition of the
New York Family Guide
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