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Sugar, spice and everything nice
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times, published March 1, 2001
Infancy may be the only time one is adored completely, despite irritating noises and disgusting emissions. No wonder there is such a vast array of wonderful things for entertaining babies and snuggling them comfortably.
-- MARY JANE PARK, Times Staff Writer
STUFFED ANIMAL: Classic stuffed animals have no dangerous, sharp edges, and all are washable. Gund Bunnikins rabbit, $14.99; Gund Chutney bear, $19.99; Baby Gund Flappy duckling, $7.99. La La Land, St. Petersburg; FAO Schwarz, Tampa; other bay area retailers; on the Web: http://www.gund.com.
RABBIT PUPPET: Striped plush rabbit leaps out of a fabric cabbage patch to entertain children of all ages. Rico Rabbit by Lollipuppets, Hoopla by Andre, $9.99. La La Land, St. Petersburg; on the Web: http://www.manhattantoy.com.
WALLPAPER: No need to imagine a home decorating line based on the drawings of the late John Lennon. "Real Love" by Carter's features his whimsical drawings in wallpaper, bedding and other home accessories. Prices vary. Home Depot. Carter's baby apparel: Beall's, JCPenney and Sears stores; Prime Outlets, Ellenton.
SASSY BRAND TOYS: These toys encourage play and learning, too, with visual, auditory and tactile appeal. Sassy brand stacking cups, $4.99; hourglass rattle, $5.99; Fascination Station, $6.99. Drug, discount, toy, department stores.
FISHER-PRICE TOY: Through touch, sound and light, this machine helps children learn to count and identify colors, plus develop eye-hand coordination. Volume control, on/off switch. Fisher-Price Baby Smartronics. $12.99. Drug, discount, toy, department stores.
BABY BLANKET RECEIVING BLANKETS: The duckling yellow made us smile, but these soft, cuddly coverings are offered in an array of pastels. Martha Stewart Everyday Baby cotton cable-knit blanket, $16.99; cotton flannel receiving blankets, set of two, $5.99. Kmart.
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