Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off fun pet toys that are all the fun of a new pet with none of the mess. 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 holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

MUSHABELLY

Kids can mush, squeeze, and stretch these beanbag plush to hear them grumble. There are more than 24 characters to collect in three different sizes. Kids can mush, squeeze, and stretch these beanbag plush to hear them grumble. There are more than 24 characters to collect in three different sizes.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99-39.99; $7.99–$12.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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VIP PETS

Unbox nine surprises and reveal one of 12 fashionistas. The VIP Pets have 12 inches of long hair to style. Wash the pet's hair to discover its unique look, then dress it up with personalized accessories. Unbox nine surprises and reveal one of 12 fashionistas. The VIP Pets have 12 inches of long hair to…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99; $17.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GO GO BIRD

This realistic R/C bird can fly up to 100 feet in the air, perform aerial tricks, and more. Features a six-axis sensor, obstacle-avoiding technology, a lightweight design, and a wireless remote control. This realistic R/C bird can fly up to 100 feet in the air, perform aerial tricks, and more. Features a six-axis sensor, obstacle-avoiding…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99; $39.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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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