Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined The Morning Show on Canada’s Global News to show off the hot toys kids will be asking for this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide


HASBRO SPLASH GAMES COLLECTION BY WOWWEE

These outdoor games put a splashy twist on classic board games you love! Choose from Twister Splash Game, Crocodile Dentist Splash Game, or Operation Splash Game, each featuring elements of the iconic board games — but now they spray water.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 each; $27.99 each CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SWIMWAYS SWIM STEP 1 FIRST SPLASH

The SwimWays Steps line features kid-safe and parent approved swim items for every age and stage of kids' introduction to the water. From swim diapers to floats, PFDs and kickboards, SwimWays has everything parents and kids need to have safe fun in the sun at the pool, beach, or cottage this summer. Step 1 –…

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  • MSRP:
  • $27.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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SWIMWAYS SEA SQUIRTS SWIM TRAINER LIFE JACKET

The Sea Squirts Swim Trainer Life Jacket from SwimWays is a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device for kids. Permanent flotation in the arms and chest provides greater mobility. The out-of-reach adjustable back buckle is convenient for parents and more secure for kids. Soft fabric cover with colors and styles kids love. Fits most children…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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SWIMWAYS STEP 3 – HUGGABLE SWIM STUFFIE

Every kid has a stuffed animal they love and take everywhere, except for the pool. With the incredible Swimways Huggable Floating Water Stuffed Animal, kids can now keep a beloved plush toy by their side at all times, even in the water! This water-friendly stuffed toy is perfect for a day at the pool, beach,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $10.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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ICE CREAM BUTTER SCOOPS

This ice cream-themed slime bucket helps kids relax with sensory stimulation. The stretchy, buttery compound is available in three sweet-smelling scents, including cookie dough, strawberry shortcake, and mermaid mint chocolate chunk.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SHAPES & SHARING PICNIC BASKET

Learn about colors, shapes, manners and more while on a pretend picnic with the Shapes & Sharing Picnic Basket. Lift the lid to hear cheerful phrases and unpack the 15 play pieces, including colorful plates, forks, cups and food. The interactive shape sorter on the lid recognizes the food pieces and says the shape and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS.+

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POPPY THE COUNT & STACK FLOWER POT

This friendly-faced flower pot features six two-piece flowers that kids can assemble and rearrange. Each of the flowers is a different color and they are printed with the numbers 1-5, with a bumblebee on the sixth. Kids can store the pieces inside the flowerpot, which has a handle for on-the-go play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $21.49 CAD
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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REDO SKATEBOARD ZODIAC PREMIUM CRUISER BLUE WAVES SKATEBOARD

Redo Skateboard Co. features innovative design and manufacturing to offer the most enjoyable riding experience. With extensive engineering and research, Redo Skateboard Co. has carefully crafted boards that offer ease, trick capability and balance. Features carbon steel ReDo Abec five-speed bearings. Weight capacity of 220 pounds. For more information on the brand and specific products,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CARE BEARS DREAM BRIGHT BEAR

The Care Bears are a group of huggable BFFs living that sweet caring life and what better way for kids to join in on the fun than with the new Care Bears Dream Bright Bear 14-inch Plush. Dream Bright Bear is perfect for unlimited bear hugs and ready to go on adventures of sharing and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $21.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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