Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined Studio 40 on Fox in Sacramento to show off the best gifts for parents looking to replace candy for toys in their kids Easter baskets. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.

 


20 SECOND SOAP SIX-PACK KEYCHAIN

This antibacterial formulation effectively kills germs and bacteria within 20 seconds of handwashing and rinses clean with water! Each keychain holder contains 12 individually wrapped colorful Crazy Cleanz soaps. It makes handwashing more fun with cool colors and crazy faces! Tablets dissolve in 20 seconds, so kids know exactly how long to wash their hands! Easily clips to any backpack allowing kids to wash their hands wherever they may go.

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  • Ages: All Ages
  • Manufacturer: WECOOL TOYS
  • MSRP: $16.99

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CUTETITOS UNICORNITOS

The most magical Cutetitos yet, Unicornitos, are adorable, super-soft stuffed unicorns wrapped and hidden in a rainbow burrito blanket ready to be unrolled and discovered! Kids can collect eight all-new unicornitos in beautiful prints and new rainbow burrito wraps! To find out if the Cutetito's personality is mild, medium, hot, or super spicy, just check out its "hot spot" - a chili pepper shaped icon you can find on its hip. Each comes with a rainbow burrito blanket and a collector card, which states its name, birthday, and “hot spot” spice-o-meter rating.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN
  • MSRP: $14.99 CAD

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SQUEAKEE MINIS

These mini-robotic pets combine the whimsy of balloon animals with the playfulness of pets. They can repeat what kids say back in a helium voice, and squeak when kids pet them. , The line includes Heelie the Puppy, Poppy the Bunny, and Billo the Monkey.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: MOOSE TOYS
  • MSRP: $9.99 each

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CHALK ALIVE

Create drawings that come alive! This sidewalk chalk transforms into an exciting augmented reality experience. Use the six included chalks to color in the three character stencils. Then, download the free, interactive Chalk Alive mobile app (Android and iPhone compatible), scan the art, snap a photo using the app, and watch the drawings come alive in 4D! Explore each characters’ animations and interactions by following the on-screen prompts. Available in three themes: Dino, Rocket, and Racecar; Unicorn, Mermaid, and Butterfly; and Lion, Tiger, and Dolphin.

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DISNEY DOORABLES MULTI PEEK SERIES 5

Behind every door, a surprise is in store! Kids discover the ultimate unboxing experience with a fresh packaging design featuring multiple layers of peel and reveal surprises. Including five, six, or seven mini Disney Doorables collectible figures, each character stands approximately 1.5 inches tall and features stylized detailing with sparkly glitter eyes! There are 41 characters in Series 5 to collect from the stories of Mickey & Friends, Bambi, Cinderella, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, Toy Story, Moana, and Frozen.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $10.99; $14.99 CAD

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ALIEN EASTER EGG COLLECTOR SET

Kids have never seen the Easter Bunny like this before! This "Easter Bunny" comes from a far away planet, dropping off easter eggs in disguise but what's inside is anything but sweets, and treats. It seems as if an Alien has taken over the roll of the Easter Bunny, and instead of colorful, yummy, chocolatey eggs, the Alien Pod eggs are filled with Xenomorphs, Face Huggers, and Chestbursters...oh my! Xenomorphs come in all different vibrant colors, and killer poses. Some glow in the dark, some are rare, some are very rare, and some are the rarest. Kids can unwrap, unlock, and collect. Four Alien Egg Pods are included in every pack.

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