1. Toy, Book and Equipment Analysis for 6 to 9 Months of Age Mallory Mazzola, Holly Martin, Molly Gallagher

2. Chilled Teething Rings Manufacturer’s Age: Birth to 12 months First tooth may appear at 6 months Filled with sterilized water and can be refrigerated Sensory exploration with mouth

3. Chilled Teething Rings Different shapes and colors Lightweight Easy to wash May leak Intermediate grasp http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2734 980

4. Safety 1st Stack ‘n Play Block Set Toys “R” Us Recommended Age: 6 months to 3 years Manufacturer’s Age: 6 months and up Easy to grasp/ Intermediate grasp (banging blocks together) Bright colors

5. Safety 1st Stack ‘n Play Block Set Solitary & interactive play Different themes Real objects Sensory overload Dull corners Small pieces inside http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13201380

6. ‘My First’ Sky Doll Toys “R” Us and Manufacturer’s Age: Birth to 18 months Lightweight (0.9 lbs) Solitary play/ infant- caregiver interactions Machine washable

7. ‘My First’ Sky Doll Gender neutral Safe to put in mouth Ribbon http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4306809

8. Bumpy Ball Toys “R” Us Recommended Age: 6 to 18 months Manufacturer’s Age: 6 months and up Easy-to-grasp bumps (picking up, throwing) Cause-and-effect play Rolling with caregiver

9. Bumpy Ball Safe for mouth Rattle noise Patterns Small pieces if clear caps break off http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4436034

10. Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Tote-A- Tune Fishbowl Toys “R” Us: 6 to 18 months Manufacturer: 6 months and up Cause-and-effect (spin roller, slide turtle, spin starfish) Multiple sounds and songs

11. Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Tote-A- Tune Fishbowl Light up bubbles Multimodal stimulation Durable Ability to carry Boring http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4049875

12. KidKraft Pastel Cookware Set Toys “R” Us: 3 to 6 years Manufacturer: 6 and up Household items (imitation) Lightweight Durable (bang together)

13. KidKraft Pastel Cookware Set Concrete objects Easy to clean Silverware is inappropriate (small for mouth) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2536196

14. Spot and Stripes Safari Activity Gym Toys “R” Us and Manufacturer: Birth to 24 months Music and sounds Patterns and colors Teething rings Room to crawl and roll over

15. Spot and Stripes Safari Activity Gym Giraffe pillow Baby-safe mirror Rattle & Chime Extra loops to attach more toys Sensory overload http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11838284

16. Playskool Sit, Crawl and Stand Activity Arch Toys “R” Us: 6 months to 3 years Manufacturer’s Age: 6 months and up Sit, crawl, stand 45+ songs Musical instruments

17. Playskool Sit, Crawl and Stand Activity Arch Cause-and-effect play Solitary play Caregiver, infant interaction Sensory overload Small areas for dirt to collect, pinch fingers http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13136400

18. Fisher-price Cruise & Groove Balllapalooza Toys “R” Us and Manufacturer: 6 months to 3 years Encourages sitting, standing, crawling Cause-and-effect Small balls Easier to pick objects up than to drop them http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13157031&cp=22 55956.2273442.2639789.3225457.3225484&green

19. Alphabet Zoo Soft Activity Book Toys “R” Us Recommended Age: Birth to 24 months Manufacturer’s Age: Birth to 3 years Different textures, bright colors, patterns Teether Cannot follow abstract story line

20. Alphabet Zoo Soft Activity Book Baby-safe mirror Crinkle elephant ear Safe for mouth Fox feet http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1293835 9

21. Tiny Love Touch & Discover Book Toys “R” Us Recommended Age: 6 to 18 months Variety of textures (crinkly fabrics, raised surfaces) Music and animal sounds (dog, cow, duck, sheep, frog) Peak-a-boo bird & butterflies Cause-and-effect play http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13018821

22. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Soft Teether Book Teether spine Strawberry teether Bright colors Varying textures Squeak sounds Easy-to-follow story Ribbons

23. Peak-a-boo Infant-caregiver interaction Face recognition Object permanence