Snow day! Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo stopped by Fox & Friends to show off some great toys kids can play with out in the snow or indoors if the weather is too frightful. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


H2OGO! SNOW WINTER RUSH COVERED INFLATABLE SNOW TUBE (BESTWAY)

  • This snow tube measures more than 4 feet long and features a safe and convenient bucket seat.
  • It is equipped with Polar-Shield material for puncture resistance and cold weather protection.
  • Flexible handle straps provide rider stability without increasing weight.
  • The fabric cover provides extra protection and comfortable feel.
  • Folds up for convenient off-season storage.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $40.99
  • Available: Amazon

H2OGO! SNOW FROST BLITZ INFLATABLE DOUBLE SNOW TUBE (BESTWAY)

  • The two-person, saucer shape is a great design for fast-paced, downhill spinning action.
  • Each seat has its own set of sturdy handles that help with steering control and add safety value.
  • The Frost Blitz Double Sled is made with Polar Shield material, which is a specialized form of PVC that works to prevent punctures and withstand cold weather conditions.
  • Locate the quick release valve to inflate. Once inflated, the valve folds securely into the tube for uninterrupted sled runs.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $29.99
  • Available: Amazon

SNOWBOOGIE SLEDS (WHAM-O)

  • With the Snowboogie by Wham-O, kids can conquer those snowy curving slopes with animal-themed sleds.
  • The 36″ Wham-O sled comes in three animal designs: wolf, penguin and fox.
  • Features easy-grip handles, and a string to kids can be pulled while sitting on the sled.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $39.99 to $49.99
  • Available: Wham-O.com

LASER X FUSION (NSI)

  • Keep kids active on a snow day with a fun, high-energy game of laser tag!
  • The Fusion Set comes with two fusion blasters and accessories that can be used by one person OR shared by two players.
  • It comes with a front vest receiver and a micro receiver that can be worn as an armband or back vest. Separate them for 2 players, or one player can wear both. While the micro receiver is smaller, both receivers are equally as effective.
  • Kids do not have to hit the receiver precisely to score a hit. The area right around the receiver registers the hit, too.
  • When both vests are worn together, the micro receiver activates a “Blast Blocker” that offers three seconds of “invincibility,” where you can’t get hit. You can use this feature every 10 seconds. To activate, just press your front receiver.  
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $79.99
  • Available: Target, Meijer, walmart.com and getlaserx.com

FLOOF (PLAY VISIONS)

  • Enjoy indoor snow fun with Floof, a new molding compound that feels lighter than air.
  • Kids can craft snowy creations using just their hands or one of the molding tools.
  • Parents will appreciate the easy clean-up with just a dam cloth and the safe non-toxic formula.
  • Floof buckets include Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, Snowball Maker, Snowball Park, and more.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: Floof Polar Babies- $15.15; Floof Mr. and Mrs. Snowman- $18.99; Floof
  • Available: Amazon

SNO-SHOT (ALEX BRANDS)

  • Snowball fights just got more epic with the Sno-Shot.
  • Kids will scoop snow into the slingshot and shoot them at their competitors.
  • Use the bottom of the handle to mold the perfect snowball.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $6.99
  • Available: Target, Kohl’s

CRA-Z-SNOW (CRA-Z-ART)

  • Just add water to the Cra-Z-Snow to create a powder that looks and feels like real snow!
  • One tub of the powder makes more than 1.5 gallons of snow.
  • Kids can also use Cra-Z-Snow as they make slime for even more gooey fun.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $9.99
  • Available: Walmart, Target

YUMMY NUMMIES SLUSHY MAKER (BLIP TOYS)

  • Kids can make their own delicious slushies bursting with tropical flavors.
  • Use the Slushy Maker to shave an ice cube (or use ice from home), mix the flavors and dispense the mixtures into tiny, reusable slushy cups.
  • Flavors include cherry, tropical punch, blue raspberry and grape (ingredients made in the U.S.).
  • Makes up to 20 mini slushy drinks.
  • The play set includes one ice shavings cup, one ice cube tray, two cups, two umbrellas, two mixing spoons, one measuring scoop, and flavor mixes, and a real working ice shaver.
  • Age: 6+
  • MSRP $19.99
  • Available: Target

FIZZY GLOOP (HORIZON GROUP)

  • Turn fizzing reactions into SLIMYGLOOP! Create an over the top explosion of foam and bubbles, then scoop up and work the foam to make it into SLIMYGLOOP!
  • Explore a simple, safe and fun chemical reaction then twist, stretch and play with SLIMYGLOOP brand slime.
  • Available in a variety of fun and exciting themes including, Confetti and Holographic– both of which look like sparkling snow!
  • Age: 6+
  • MSRP: $5.00
  • Available: 5 Below, Walmart, Target, Michael’s, Barnes & Noble, Walmart

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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