Babesta Beat AW 2017

T he latest collection by Skip Hop is a nod to the city: Vibrant Village celebrates the colorful urban landscape in the sweetest way (and without the grit). A suite of toys, the collection features a few of the fauna familiar to urban dwellers like birds and neighborhood dogs. The interactive activity gym is in black and white, with a splash of bold color, 17 different developmental activities, arches that play upbeat music, sound effects, and lights. In the tradition of Skip Hop’s activity gyms, this playspace can be used from 0+ in several different ways: tummy time, overhead play and playmat. It’s a hub of excitement much like the city itself. The Vibrant Village musical spiral toy features a barking, musical dog with crinkle ears, ribbons and arms & legs to grab. Hook it onto your stroller or bouncer with the attached ring. The Pull & Spin Activity bunny erupts in a kaleidoscope of color when you pull the cloud teether, while the Peek and Play Activity Book features lots of activities, with hide and seek owls, peek a boo flaps, and a mushroom squeaker and tuggable teether. The newest in the line up includes the Light Up Birdie and the Shake and Giggle Dog Toy. City slicker tots rejoice! The Vibrant Village collection celebrates city living with toys that are equal parts learning and fun. WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

Clockwise from top: Peek and Play Activity Book , 36504, $15; Vibrant Village Musical Spiral , 36505, $20; Vibrant Village Lights Activity Gym ,36506, $85.

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babesta beat autumn/winter 2017