In Toy Insider Mom’s latest Fun with Kids video, she and Woman’s Day’s Sara Lyle show off this summer’s hottest travel toys that are super fun and vacation approved.
Lalaloopsy Headphones (Jazwares)
- Cushioned headphones
- Lalaloopsy features a button design on the outside with fabric headband.
- Great for use with MP3 and DVD players on the go.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $19.99
Adventure Time Headphones (Jazwares)
- Adventure Time headphones feature your favorite AT characters on the outside.
- Great for use with MP3 and DVD players on the go.
- Cushioned headphones
- Swiveling ear piece
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $19.99
Mega Bloks Barbie Build n Play Luxe Camper (Mega Brands)
- Going Camping? So is Barbie!
- Buildable vacation camper with hot tub, scooter, and picnic table.
- Luxe Camper Barbie with interchangeable skirt, and for the first time Chelsea
- Highly detailed accessories: a fire pit, lounge chair, picnic table, flowers, make-up kit, bunk beds, and so much more.
- Sparkling blocks to add a Barbie flair to your designs.
- Combine with all of the Mega Bloks Barbie® sets to build a fabulous world of fashion, friends, and fun.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $29.99
Plants Vs. Zombies Mystery Figure Bags (K’NEX)
- Collect your favorite characters from the popular game.
- Each bag contains one mystery figure.
- Series 1 includes Basic Zombie, Mummy Zombie, Cowboy Zombie, Future Conehead Zombie (from the soon-to-be-released Far Future level of PvZ 2), Peashooter, Bloomerang, Bonk Choy and Sunflower.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $3.99
LeapPad2 Custom Edition (LeapFrog)
- Create, learn and explore with this tablet designed just for kids.
- More than 100 ways to customize the look.
- Features front and back cameras/video recorders, eReader, music player, motion sensor, 5″ touch screen and 4GB memory.
- Includes nine apps (onboard and downloadable): Photo Lab, Art Studio, Pet Pad, LeapFrog Learning Songs, and more.
- Works with LeapFrog’s educator-approved library of 800+ games, eBooks, videos, and more (sold separately).
- Kid-tough.
- Includes 10 sticker skins and matching digital wallpaper.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $69.99
The Beatrix Girls (Popstar Club)
- The Beatrix Girls are a line of collectible pop-star dolls driven by original music.
- With fully developed personalities, band members Brayden, Ainsley, Lark and Chantal live and interact in the human world- producing real music, real hits, and real fans.
- Kids can collect their music, join their fan club, and vicariously live the fantasy of being a pop-star through play.
- The Beatrix Girls Premium Package includes one doll, Brayden, Ainsley, Lark or Chantal along with a matching doll stand and a unique Peavey-Electronics branded toy instrument.
- Each doll also comes with a VIP pass that unlocks the latest songs and webisodes via The Beatrix Girls website www.TheBeatrixGirls.com.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $24.99 each doll
- Classic games can now be taken to the top of Everest, hiking the Rockies, or driving to Disneyland.
- Each game is wood, lightweight, and packaged inside a canvas and nylon stuff sack with a mesh window and a toggle closure.
- Carabineer also included so the game can be strapped on to any backpack.
- Available in Mancala, Cribbage, Dominoes, and Dice Games
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $10
Kurio 7s Tablet (Techno Source)
- This portable Android 4.2 wi-fi enabled tablet has all the features kids want, but thanks to powerful Kurio Genius parental controls, parents can rest assured their kids are safe online.
- Parents can determine the level of Internet access, set daily time limits, and manage applications by profile.
- Comes pre-loaded with more than 60 family-friendly apps, including Disney Publishing content and an exclusive preschool through 6th grade learning system from award-winning American educator Mr. Nussbaum.
- Google Certified with access to the Google Play store, as well as the Kurio Store curated with family-friendly content and other top Android marketplaces.
- Includes a protective bumper. Kurio travel bag, child-friendly safe-volume earbuds, and car charger sold separately.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: Kurio 7s tablet: $99.99; Kurio travel bag: $19.99; child-friendly safe-volume earbuds: $9.99; and car charger: $19.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us
City Maze (Smart Toys & Games)
- Kids can test their directional skills while they create routes for different travelers to find their destinations.
- Two booklets offering 120 challenges and double-sided puzzle pieces are included.
- City Maze can be enjoyed by one player or more.
- The clear case makes City Maze great for travel.
- The GPS-themed game is the perfect compliment for summer travel.
- Ages: 7+
- MSRP: $14.99
- Colorful, ultra-cuddly collection of super soft friends that help ease children’s fear of the dark.
- These plush pals project actual star constellations onto bedroom ceilings and walls.
- Each cute character provides a soft glow in three soothing color options: blue, green and amber, as well as the option to automatically cycle through all three.
- These snuggly buddies include a bright green alligator, a fuzzy fox, a patchwork giraffe, a huggable hippo, and a silky soft sheep.
- The lights automatically shut off after 45 minutes to create the complete darkness for sleeping recommended by pediatricians.
- Ages: 0+
- MSRP: $30
