Toy Insider Media Correspondent Deborah Stallings Stumm joined CW 33 in Dallas to show off the best new holiday toys that promote inclusivity, diversity, and ecological responsibility. 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.
SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE ARCTIC PETS SNOW EXPLORER
The new color-changing Scribble Scrubbie pets — a walrus, a penguin, and a polar bear — turn blue when they are cold and back to white when they are warm. Decorate them with the included markers, wash them clean, and decorate them again. Kids can roll the explorer to new Arctic adventures and have their…
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PAWZ, THE CALMING PUP
Pawz encourages kids to bring awareness to their thoughts and feelings with auto-adjusting lights and three guided breathing patterns: square breath, four-by-four breath, and laddered breath. It also doubles as a night light. Pawz encourages kids to bring awareness to their thoughts and feelings with auto-adjusting lights and three guided breathing patterns: square breath, four-by-four…
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PLAYFOAM NATURALS
This 100% plant-based, nontoxic learning compound combines sensory play with sustainability. Kids can mold and shape this squishable compound for tactile play.
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BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER FRESH FIERCE COLLECTION DOLLS
Celebrate the characters of the new Black Panther film with these 11.5-inch multicultural dolls that showcase signature outfits, accessories, and authentic hairstyles from the movie.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ROCK, MINERAL & FOSSIL ADVENT CALENDAR
The National Geographic Rock, Mineral & Fossil Advent Calendar has new rocks, gems, and fossils for kids to add to their collection each day as the holiday approaches. The fun and excitement culminate on the final day, as kids unearth a shimmering Quartz Point from the included mini dig brick.
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SNAP CIRCUITS GREEN ENERGY
Kids can make their own real-working circuits and learn the basics of electronics and alternative energy with this set. With more than 45 parts and 125 projects to explore, kids will gain knowledge about clean energy concepts, including the science behind electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power.
