HERE’S WHAT WE’RE
LOVING FOR
KIDS THIS MONTH
BY ELENA EPSTEIN,
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL
PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS
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“I am a Force of Nature”
Explore this beautifully illustrated board book
encouraging kids to explore their feelings and the
world around them. The book communicates a
memorable message that we can find the same brave,
playful, colorful and crabby qualities found in animals
and nature within ourselves. $8.95, ages 1-3 years,
shambhala.com “The 12 Systems of the Body”:
Adventure Series Book Set
The Play Kits
Discover this subscription, stage-based
learning program designed to promote
healthy brain development during
the early years of childhood. The kits
arrive every two to three months and
feature age-specific toys made with
sustainably harvested wood, organic
cotton, nontoxic paint and baby-
safe plastics. $80, ages birth-4 years,
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This illustrated book series brings facts, fun and
learning together as it introduces the foundation of
human anatomy. Kids learn about the five senses; the
skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive and
immune systems; body growth and development and
more. $120, ages 8+, knowyourself.com
Storypod Here’s a child-directed and interactive audio
system that ignites imagination through read-
along books, music, podcasts, learning games and
more. Loveable “Crafties” yarn audio characters
add whimsy for hours of screen-free fun and
learning. $109.99, ages birth-10 years, storypod.com
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EDITOR’S PICKS



Rascal + Friends Sensitive Wipes
Designed for comfort, practicality and delicate skin, these wipes
contain extracts of chamomile, aloe and pomegranate to provide
anti-inflammatory properties and natural antioxidants. Moms will
appreciate the fragrance-free, pH-balanced nature of the wipes.

$5.97, ages birth+, rascalandfriends.com
Lulla Doll
Delight in this soother and sleep companion for babies, toddlers and
beyond. The doll imitates closeness to a caregiver at rest with its soft
feel and soothing sounds of real-life heartbeat and breathing. $49.99,
ages birth-6, lulladoll.com
Sharks, Aliens, Zombies
It’s a classic card game with a twist.

Think Rock, Paper, Scissors, but with
fun facts and wacky jokes. This game is
perfect for family game night or when
you’re traveling with the kids. $12.95,
ages 6+, noveltieswholesaleinc.com
Crawl About Ladybug
Inklings Cards
Pick up this early-learning
game that uses memory
and math skills to help
kids quickly identify and
respond to numbers
in a fun, easy-to-learn
way. $24.99, ages 5+,
inklingscards.com This early learning companion wobbles as it
moves. A simple push on the back starts its
motion. Lights and fun melodies entice your child
to crawl after it as
it moves across the
floor. $19.99, ages
6 months+, tlji.com
Planet Duck
Perfect for bathtime fun, these adorable,
upright floating rubber ducks come in a
pack of six and offer plenty of squirting,
squeaking fun for kids. These rubber
ducks are CPSIA-certified products.

$14.82, ages 3+, planetduck.world
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