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( Sally Rogers, Round River $$8.98$ ) These lullabies are just the ticket for a quiet time-whatever the hour might be. Accompanied by guitar, dulcimer, or piano, this wonderful collection of traditional and original lullabies by award-winning vocalist Sally Rogers is still our favorite! Age: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award

( Fisher-Price $$12.99$ ) Technically this is a shape-sorter, but the 10 blocks will be used to fill, spill and throw long before the baby can fit them into the three-place shape-sorter lid of the container. Put the lid away for now. A no gimmick classic that is neither complicated nor expensive. We much preferred this toy when it only had three shapes (circle, square and triangle)--the addition of the other shapes and more openings makes this less elegant and user friendly...but still a good basic toy. Age: Infant, Toddler. Phone: 800-432-5437. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1995 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 1995

( Random House $$3$ ) This little cube shaped board book fits in baby's hand and includes clear photos of familiar objects. This is a classic for talking together and independent looking.SNAP INFO: This little cube shaped board book fits in baby's hand and includes clear photos of familiar objects. This is a classic for talking together and independent looking. Age: Infant, Toddler. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 1995

( Sassy $$4.99$ ) Baby will soon be able to grasp the bendy pieces, but even before then, this is a good choice for tracking. Small ball at one end twirls with an easy touch and a quiet squeaker will attract baby’s attention. Still top rated, Circle Rattle ($3.99 1⁄2). Also good for early tracking games, this colorful ring has a spotted ball, interesting textures, and smaller rings that clack. So there’s a lot to look at, feel, and last but not least, chew on. A classic shape reintroduced in new colors. (800) 323-6336. Age: Infant. Phone: (800) 323-6336. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award

( Tiny Love $$50$ ) This play mat remains our favorite with two arches and dangly toys baby can gaze and eventually bat at. It gets high marks for keeping baby entertained. We prefer this design to the classic plastic activity gyms. Available in high-contrast black, white, and red version. Not for babies who are beginning to pull themselves up. Deluxe version is slightly larger.SNAP INFO: This soft fabric playmat with dangly toys on soft arches comes in a variety of choices. For bold visual graphics select the black. white and red version. Easy to fold and carry along, the deluxe version is larger than most, a plus for bigger babies who may not be on the move, but ready to reach out and activate things. Like all playmats, this is to be used only with supervision and is not intended for babies who are pulling themselves up. Adaptation: Babies stop noticing toys that are always in their sight- just as you stop noticing a vase that's always in the same place. Change the soft danglies positions or substitute others to add visual interest. Age: Infant. Phone: (800) 843-6292. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1998 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 2000

( International Playthings $$15$ ) Four soft stackable blocks have soft sides and corded piping that makes them easy for baby to grasp. Colorful graphics and patterns and quiet sounds make these good floor toys for beginners. Also, Earlyears Sweet Baby Blocks ($13 ). Six soft, squeezable vinyl blocks, easy to grasp, with a colorful single image on each face of the cubes. Fun for stacking, knocking down, and tossing.SNAP:These have been scaled down in size and are easier to grab than the originals. The set of four fabric blocks has interesting texture and patterns and a quiet sound in each block. Activity: Sit on the floor and put one or more blocks on your head or shoulder and encourage your tot to knock 'em off! (800) 445-8347. The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab. Age: Infant. Phone: 800-445-8347. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2003 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award

( Smithsonian Folkways$$14.98$ ) Without gimmicks, here's a master teacher involving kids in sing-, clap-, snap-, and tap- along fun! All ages. Age: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Early School Years, Late School Years, Tweens, Teens, Adults. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1995 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 2001

( HarperCollins $$6.95$boardbook version ) Happy news! This bedtime classic is available in a sturdy boardbook that toddlers can enjoy without ripping. The simplicity of the rhyme and the small details of the illustrations have lulled tots to sleep for several generations. Age: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1994 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 1994

( Greenwillow$$6.95$ ) Two classic baby books trace baby's day and the things he sees and touches.SNAP INFO: Two classic baby books trace baby's day and the things he sees and touches. Age: Infant, Toddler. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1995 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 1995

( RC2/Learning Curve $$19.99$ ) Newly updated with bright graphics, this fabric-covered wedge with a mirror for baby to peer into is ideal for tummy time play. Covered in eye-grabbing orange with multi-colored piping. The unbreakable safety mirror in a soft fabric frame can be removed and used separately. Birst & up. Age: Infant. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1998 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 2007