A method of providing an interactive product system includes selecting a plurality of character images, each character image associated with a unique characteristic selected from a set of unique characteristics, manufacturing a plurality of products, each product having at least one of the character images displayed thereon, and displaying information to a caregiver about at least one of the character images and the unique characteristic that is associated therewith, whereby the caregiver is prompted to interact with a child when the caregiver observes the at least one character images on the product. An interactive product system including the plurality of products and the informational display is also included.