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Here is a list of various items in the game that work to help Yoshi and Baby Mario.

[edit] Coins

• Yellow Coins: Your standard coin, worth 1 point.
• Blue Coins: A larger, blue colored coin, worth 2 points.
• Red Coins: The biggest coin, red in color, worth 4 points.

[edit] Others

• POW Block: By having this item drop onto solid ground, or by walking over it, it will destroy any enemies currently on screen, and turn them into coins.
• Super Star: Allows Baby Mario to become Super Baby Mario for a short period of time. Baby Mario is also invincible and cannot be defeated.

[edit] Fruit

• Apple: Have Yoshi eat this fruit to gain 1 additional egg.
• Banana: Have Yoshi eat this fruit to gain 3 additional eggs.
• Watermelon: Have Yoshi eat this fruit to gain 5 additional eggs.
• Grapes: Have Yoshi eat this fruit to gain 10 additional eggs.
• Melon: Have Yoshi eat this fruit to gain 20 additional eggs.