droolicious : oompa toys

Clutch And Jingle Toy

Lisa Estall — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:19:00 GMT

For babies who are learning to touch and feel, this Sonajero Rojo Clutching Toy from Kathe Kruse looks fun to play with.

Babies can squeeze the center handle and crinkle the orange heart. There are also beads in the pink heart for...

jingling. The ring is for teething and there’s a loop for attaching a pacifier.

This toy is made in Germany and sold at Oompa for $24.99. A little pricey but hey, it's different.

In the Nursery: Phoebe Catch All Bag

elizabeth leach — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT

The Phoebe Catch All Bag by Lucy and Michael is the prettiest storage bag I've seen. It would work well in modern rooms, too. I love the colors. Doesn't it make you want to put things in it? Maybe your kids will feel that way, too, and put their toys away?

Bag measures: L 18 x W15 x D 17 in. Find the Phoebe Catch All at Oompa for $64.99.

Dabbawalla Lunchbags

elizabeth leach — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Chris Ford introduced us to Dabbawalla Lunch Bags when he saw them at the 2008 ABC Kids Expo. These Scandinavian inspired lunch bags are now available and I can't decide which one I'm buying. With bold, bright, graphic designs, these lunch bags are stylish and functional.

One large compartment holds food and snacks and a smaller one holds an ice pack for longer trips. Choose a ladybug (above), elephant, dog, stop light, apple, penguin, dog, or cow for $37.99 each. At Oompa.

Sheep to Soothe Ouchies

elizabeth leach — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

This adorable sheep from Haba has a pouch with a cooling or warming packet to soothe aches and pains. Now when your little one has an ouchy you can make him smile with this sweet little friend.

Sleepsy Soothing Sheep from Haba is available at Oompa and can be under your tree with two day shipping. ($25.99)

Kinderware: Soft, Funny-Looking Doll for Babies

Erin Behan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:02:00 GMT

This doll harkens back to a time when dolls were handmade from available materials. It's crafted from fleece, which is balled up and strung on a cord. The result is a soft, colorful, pliable doll that's easy for even small children to easily grip. Like any good doll should, after you look at it for a while, it really starts to grow on you. Somewhat ironically, the doll is meant to evoke a sense of Americana, but is handmade in Bolivia by Aymara Indians. Hey, at least it's made under fair-trade practices. Buy it for $25.99 at Oompa Toys.

Green Baby: Duck, Duck, Goose!

Cathy Hale — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Lana Organic makes the cutest eco-friendly critters you've ever seen. This quirky Saphron Stripes Goose is made of 100% certified organic cotton and is the perfect size for baby's hands. Not to mention, he's oh-so-soft and cuddly. For guaranteed Christmas delivery from Oompa, shop by noon CST on December 18, 2008.

Haba's New Doll Buggy

elizabeth leach — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Sweet wheels! Haba's new Doll Buggy will give their dolls and stuffed animals a smooth and stylish ride. Frame is made of birch ply-wood with a steel axis and fabric is removable for washing. Designed and made in Germany.

Find Haba's Doll Buggy at Oompa for $159.99 and free shipping.

The Babble Review: Put Cheekeyes Under Your Tree

editors — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:25:00 GMT

My grandfather had a wood shop and every Christmas there were golf tee puzzles under the tree; and once a stunning doll house that would go for thousands at Neiman Marcus today. When I got a load of The Cheekeyes I cursed myself for unloading grandpa’s toys at garage sales and then promptly coveted all six animal sets for my daughter. Elizabeth talked about these wooden wonders before but they just scream ‘holiday gift’ and here they are again, for your consideration.

These wooden and artistic toys come in Arctic, Africa, Dino, Farm and Forest. Their environments are also simply but beautifully made from the fir trees to the icebergs, so you can go with a theme or pretend you’re on LOST and mix the polar bear with the murula tree. - April Peveteaux

Get it at Oompa Toys for $29.99.

Puzzles (or Artwork) by Djeco

elizabeth leach — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:01:00 GMT

The new puzzles by Djeco are so gorgeous I want to frame them! Don't these luscious colors pop? I imagine any kid would be thrilled to learn his matching skills with these colorful puzzles. And they can be so much more than just a puzzle. These adorable figures are just begging to sing songs to each other and have wonderful adventures. See more after the jump...

Puzzles are made of wood and non-toxic paint and finishes. Buy them at Oompa for $15.49 each.

7 Days of Water Games: Squirt and Sink

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:43:00 GMT

Since there’s only so much time your little squirts can stay in the pool, ocean or lake, this game will keep um cool on the sidelines or in the backyard. It kind of reminds me of the old carnival game where you compete to squirt water in the clown’s mouth as fast as you can to win a ridiculously huge, stuffed something or other.

Generally I like to mix it up with the companies that are highlighted here on Droolicious, but I can’t help but come back to Haba, even though Heather featured it in 7 Days of Beach Bests. Haba’s Sprintz-Duel water game is a back-to-basics battle to sink your opponent’s flowers by squirting water into them until they sink.

$23.00 at Oompa Toys.

Big Deal: Memorial Day Sale at Oompa Toys

elizabeth leach — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Another exciting Memorial Day sale to take advantage of! Now's the time to buy that tricycle you've been ogling. (Even if your kid would be just as happy with the cheaper Fisher-Price version!) Read more for coupon code...

Take 10% off your entire purchase at Oompa with code MEMORIAL2008. Offer ends on Monday, May 26 at midnight. Also, if you spend $65 you get free shipping.

You Don't Peg Me Flowers Anymore

Karen — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Gardening is made easy enough for me to follow with this darling set by Haba. If it wasn't for my husband, our would have little scowly faces instead of these smiley ones. Who knew flowers needed water?

Peg this game for $49.99 at Oompa.

Queen of Hearts Puzzle

chrisjordan — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:02:00 GMT

The Queen of Hearts Jigsaw puzzle is made of 54 sturdy cardboard pieces that are stored in a castle shaped box.

Playful design is sure to captivate your 4-7 year old, while helping to improve their cognitive and fine motor skills.

Available at Oompa Toys for $15.99

Clown Around With Haba Blocks

chrisjordan — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:07:00 GMT

Blocks. Is there a more classic toy for children?

This set of 41 blocks comes with a little clown figure to go inside the towers, castles, bridges, or whatever your child's imagination dreams up.

Available at Oompa Toys for $28.99

Cash Register by Haba

chrisjordan — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Haba has long led the way with their simple, yet inspired wooden toys. This wooden cash register is no exception. Facilitates imaginative play, with colors are muted. Lift the top to reveal an area to store money.

It does not require batteries and therefore makes no annoying noises. So it should encourage quiet play. At least in theory.

Available at Oompa Toys for $38.