Toys For Infants

Kids II, Inc. Acquires Taggies, Rhino Toys

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"Kids II is an innovative company with a targeted mission of developing the industry's most relevant brands, products and designs," says , president and CEO of Kids II. "We are always exploring, identifying and going after the next big opportunity to take us to the next level and continue the significant growth we have been experiencing. Partnering with Rhino Toys and Taggies will expand and enhance our current family of brands and help bring even more Kids II product to families around the globe."

As the Kids II brands continue to gain exposure and retail placement, the company seeks new ways to strengthen its global presence, attract new customers, and build its brands. The acquisition of Taggies and Rhino Toys support this pattern of growth and smart business decisions. The two new brands offer elements that enhance the Kids II collection of forward-thinking products.

Rhino Toys, including the flagship product known as the O-Ball, are designed to provide innovative, tactile, and high-performance play. Kids II plans to strengthen, reinvent and add designs to the collection.

Originally created as plush security blankets with satin ribbon loops, Taggies has transformed into a lifestyle brand offering its signatures blankets in new designs, plush toys, apparel, and accessories. Kids II will maintain Taggies quality while expanding the collection with new products.

Taggies and Rhino products are available in stores now, and more products under the Kids II umbrella are expected to debut soon.

About Kids II, Inc.

Kids II has been inventing and reinventing infant and toddler toys and gear for more than 40 years and has quickly become one of the world's fastest growing baby product companies. Headquartered in , Kids II spans globally with operations in six continents serving customers in more than 70 countries. Driven by innovation, design and a comprehensive brand portfolio, Kids II is the next generation leader of product.

Start the Learning Early with Educational Toys for Infants | Best ...

Parents today are eagerly introducing learning at an early age because they understand the value of education, and its connection to success in all areas of life. Purchasing educational toys for infants is a popular choice for parents who wish to give their babies the added tools that will provide them with a head start.

Research has found that providing infants with the proper sensory stimulus at an early age can help prevent many learning difficulties down the road.  Providing your baby with the appropriate cognitive stimulation will not only protect against  potential learning problems, but can also help prepare them for the more challenging activities that they will face as pre-schoolers and beyond.

While your baby’s motor skills and mobility may be limited, he/she is in fact learning at an astonishing pace.  But, because their sensory skills aren’t fully developed, infants learn physically, through sight, sound, and touch and need toys that help develop those senses.

From a very young age, babies will respond to bright, contrasting colors and simple patterns. In addition, toys at this stage should be lightweight, easy to grasp, make gentle sounds and provide a variety of textures that the baby can feel.

As always, when selecting toys for a child of any age, be sure to follow the toy manufacturers guidelines for age and safety specifications.

Here are just a few suggestions;

Very young babies favor objects that move slowly and/or have a soothing sound.  Crib mobiles will mesmerize newborns; just make sure it’s within the baby’s range of vision. Babies find unbreakable crib mirrors fascinating, and will stare at their own reflections intently. From birth to six months of age, babies have very limited motor skills.  Teething rings, cloth books, rattles and soft blocks will stimulate and motivate babies in this age group. Babies between the ages of six and nine months are old enough to benefit from toys like stacking rings, building blocks and activity centers. Don’t be hesitant to introduce books at an early age.  Babies will focus on your voice as you read to them.  They also enjoy looking at faces, and will respond to books with bright pictures of people; other babies in particular.

Although interacting with parents and caregivers provides the best education during baby’s first few months, educational toys for infants can provide other forms of physical activity via sound, sight, and touch that will keep their little minds active, and help promote their healthy development.

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