Infant Development Toy

Abstract

A development toy that is made of soft, light BPA-free silicone and/or clear plastic that is one solid piece with no moving parts or attachments. The toy is intended to sooth an infant and/or toddler when frustrated from teething pains in their gum and oral area. The toy will be made in various different animal, bird, fish and machine shapes with appendages in the shape of a human female “mother's” nipple to provide the familiar sensation of sucking on mother's breast. The toy will be made in non-toxic soft materials, clear plastic and/or silicone resembling candy in bright soft pastels in a cartoon formed body with easily gripping areas. All parts of the toy provide a safe form of soothing and controlled breathing areas.

1 . An infant development toy for soothing and fostering development of an infant, comprising:
 a body portion for said infant development toy, said body portion having a shape resembling a caricature having at least a first plurality of protuberance;   a plurality of pacifiers integrally connected to said body portion, each of said plurality of pacifiers being positioned in the place of a respective one of the plurality of protuberances of said caricature; and   surface features formed in said body portion for being handled by an infant's hands, to further assist in gripping motions and movement of said infant's hands.