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socialization skills when enjoyed in
group play. Sometimes children
simply enjoy the soothing nature of
holding the textured balls while
sitting and drawing or listening to a
story.
Oball Rainstick Rattle
Encouraging
interactive
play,
this fun rainstick
rattles with multicolored
beads
makes
soothing
raindrop sounds. 30 finger holes
make this ball easy for baby to grasp
roll on the floor or pass to a friend or
parent. Children are enamored by the
cause and effect of the balls
movement and sounds.

English with new words and
greetings. Fosters thinking skills and
encourage problem-solving with
numerous action/reaction activities or
make this a social experience through
sharing and team development.
KidCo Go-Pod Baby Activity Seat
The KidCo
Go
Pod
Portable
Activity
Seat
for
Baby
is
smart and
fun way to
keep your baby active at home or on
the go. Five nylon loop toys and drink
and snack holders keep your child
happy and stimulated. Build fine and
gross motor skills as your child
practices standing as well as playing.

VTech - Rhyme and Discover Book
Age-appropriate vocabulary and
nursery rhymes introduce familiar
animal names and sounds. Sing-along
songs encourage verbal skills and
familiar melodies and sing-along
songs promote parent-child social
interaction. The twinkling lights and
bright colorful graphics attract a
baby's attention. Gross and fine motor
skills are developed through the
turning of pages and sliding of
buttons. Nursery rhymes and songs
develop patterning and repetition as
well as rhythm and memory.

Edushape 4" Sensory Balls

and

can

be

Baby
can
squeeze,
roll,
throw, kick and
see
through
these
textured
play balls. The
sensory
ball
improves handeye coordination
used to improve
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