Earl E. Bird - Award Winner! International Playthings. Earl is as fun as they come! The perfect early bird toy for your newborn, Earl has many exciting developmental features to offer, while still maintaining his cute, lovable image. The colorful beak is irresistible to little hands for grabbing, and his wings are made from brightly colored fabrics. Attached teething rings provide different texture for baby to chew. Earl's body is made of soft filling, with reinforced bean bags to allow him to sit up as well. The long, multi-colored legs are perfect to grab onto, and Earl's feet have a knobbed texture on one and a squeak in the other. A bright red tail also reinforces his charm with a crinkle sound to draw attention. Machine washable. Earl E. Bird's cheerful colors, bright patterns, appealing textures, and a variety of interesting sounds will stimulate and delight your baby's developing senses. Playing with Earl E. Bird
Your baby will enjoy this toy with almost all her senses. A visual feast is provided by the bright colors and intriguing patterns, helping your baby focus and attend visually. Even the gentle strength of a small baby's hands will be able to activate the crinkly sounds hidden in tail, foot and wings. There are five different textures for curious mouths and fingers to explore, and although she can't tell you, she'll notice the differences as she feels - and tastes - the soft velvet, smooth cotton and bumpy knobs on Earl E. Bird's fabric body. The two chewable plastic teething rings offer even more tactile sensations for both hands and mouth. Beak, wings, rings and legs offer numerous places for your baby to grab, and its lightweight makesit easy for your baby to transfer it from hand to hand - a real accomplishment! Other ways to play with Earl E. Bird
• Gently touch your baby's face, palms and tummy with the different textures of Earl E. Bird. (from birth)
• Safely suspend Earl E. Bird within easy reach of your baby. Your baby's random hand motions will lightly move the toy. Even small movement will be watched carefully! (from 6 weeks)
• Hide Earl E. Bird under a small cloth. With your hand activating the squeaker, still hidden, help your baby find the hidden toy. Say "Peek-a-boo!" when the bird appears. Soon your baby will be pulling aside the cloth all by himself. (from 3 months)
• Use Earl E. Bird as a puppet by walking him along a surface and dipping in to tickle your baby's tummy. Narrate your play. Talking to your baby helps her learn! (from 6 weeks)
• Grasping a teething ring in each hand, help Earl E. Bird clap his hands. Clap your hands. Clap your baby's hands. Eventually your baby will clap his own hands - and Earl E. Bird's hands. (from 4 months)
• Talk about body parts. Identify Earl E. Bird's body parts - head, eyes, tail, legs. Name and point to your baby's body parts. (from six months)
Age: birth & up