Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined NBC in Dallas to show off to keep kids’ bodies fit and active and their minds sharp. 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.


LAMAZE 3-IN-1 AIRTIVITY CENTER

The center features blowing air that makes the included sea creatures appear to swim around the perimeter. Add legs to turn it from a floor toy into an activity table with lights, sounds, buttons, and storage pockets.

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  • Ages: 6 MOS+
  • Manufacturer: TOMY
  • MSRP: $69.99

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UP IN & OVER ENERGETIC ELEPHANT BOUNCER

This indoor/outdoor bouncer easily inflates in 3 minutes thanks to the built-in pump. It features mesh sidewalls for added safety, fun graphics, and elephant ears that move as kids bounce.

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LASER X REVOLUTION

Turn the backyard into a laser tag arena and blast opponents up to 300 feet away — inside or outside, in darkness or sunlight — with quick-slide reload. Choose from more than 20 different colors to light up your blaster.

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SENSORY FIDGET TUBES

Help children manage their emotions, focus their attention, and practice quiet, calm engagement with four colorful Sensory Fidget Tubes. These securely sealed, easy-to-grip bottles feature a variety of shapes, interactive elements, special effects, and colors.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HAND2MIND
  • MSRP: $29.99

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NCAA 6V PLUSH RIDE-ONS

Made of super-soft plush, these mascot ride-ons play the teams’ fight songs. The foot pedal acceleration lets kids travel up to 2.5 mph. Available in University of Georgia, Louisiana State University, Auburn University, The University of Alabama, and Arkansas State University.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: DYNACRAFT
  • MSRP: $179.00

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