Looking for some great holiday toys that get your kids up and active? Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski stopped by Good Day Baltimore to show off some fun new toys that can help make your family a #FitFam. 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.


IMAGINFUN MY FIRST YOGA MAT (KD KIDS)

  • The Infinifun My First Yoga Mat introduces little ones as young as two to yoga!
  • BitsyBot is your child’s guide to building concentration and body awareness, developing coordination, balance and fine motor skills, and mastering basic yoga poses
  • The soft, child-sized mat has 16 touch-sensitive pads that respond to little hands and feet. An anti-slip backing keeps the mat in place
  • Three game modes to play
  • Learn About Body Parts – learn the parts of the body with BitsyBot as your guide
  • BitsyBot’s Challenge – BitsyBot will ask you to place your hands and feet on different parts of the mat at the same time for a coordination challenge!
  • Practice Yoga – learn seven basic yoga poses, like Downward Facing Dog, Tree Pose and Cat Pose!
  • The Infinifun My First Yoga Mat is also bilingual English-Spanish!
  • Ages: 2+
  • MSRP: $49.99
  • Available:  Amazon

ZINGSPORTZ AIR STORM Z-TEK BOW (ZING)

  • The Air Storm Z-Tek Bow is the ultimate “parent-approved” foam bow and arrow combo!
  • The Z-Tek Bow features a sleeker shape, storage ammo clips located right on the bow, and lower profile bungee cords that deliver launching distances more than 100 feet.
  • Just hook the Zonic screaming whistle arrow into the fast-load loops, then pull back and it’s “Ready, Aim, Fire!”
  • Set up some cans for target practice, or shoot against a wall for bounce-back action!
  • Zartz Suction-cup Arrows stick to almost anything and each arrow is safe for indoor or outdoor play.
  • Each comes with two Zonic screaming whistle arrows and one Zartz Suction Cup Arrow.
  • Ages: 14+
  • MSRP: $19.99
  • Available: Target, Walmart

MASSIVE GOOGLY BALL (IMPERIAL TOY)

  • The ultimate tactile toy that guarantees hours of fun. Squish it…Bounce it…Throw it…Shake it…Bump it…Catch it… Smack it…you won’t be able to put it down!
  • 7.5-inches in diameter
  • Available in a variety of bright colors
  • Made of high-performance and durable TPR material for long-lasting play.
  • A recommended sensory toy for children with autism and speech
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $5.88 (Walmart) to $7.99
  • Available: Walmart, Fred Meyer, Supervalu, Joann Fabric

LASER X FUSION (NSI)

  • Fusion is a modular system that lets you customize your gear to fit your game.
  • The Fusion Set comes with two fusion blasters and accessories that can be used by one person OR shared by two players.
  • It comes with a front vest receiver and a micro receiver that can be worn as an armband or back vest. Separate them for 2 players, or one player can wear both. While the micro receiver is smaller, both receivers are equally as effective.
  • Kids do not have to hit the receiver precisely to score a hit. The area right around the receiver registers the hit, too.
  • When both vests are worn together, the micro receiver activates a “Blast Blocker” that offers three seconds of “invincibility,” where you can’t get hit. You can use this feature every 10 seconds. To activate, just press your front receiver.  
  • Fusion comes with everything you need for short- and long-range play.
  • All additional Laser X accessories are sold separately.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $79.99 for the complete set
  • Available: Target, Meijer, walmart.com and getlaserx.com

PAW PATROL CHASE 6V PLUSH RIDE-ON (DYNACRAFT)

  • These Paw Patrol ride-ons are available as Chase, Marshall, or Skye characters.
  • It is made of soft plush material and makes sound effects.
  • A pup house included for storage or more play.
  • It reaches a 2.5 MPH max speed and has a 6 volt battery and charger included.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $149
  • Available: Walmart, Dynacraftwheels.com

NEON GLIDER AIR 1.0 (YVOLUTION)

  • Go the distance with this three-wheeled glider decked out with ‘lean-to-steer’ technology and light-up wheels.
  • Kick off and watch the LED wheels come to life, then glide along and enjoy the light show.
  • The Neon Glider’s ‘lean-to-steer’ technology offers more stability and helps hone your riding skills.
  • Ideal for building confidence and mastering balance, the Neon Glider is one smooth-rolling scooter for the school run or weekend blasts in the park.
  • The deck is textured for improved grip and there’s a rear foot brake for pulling tricks and emergency stops!
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $34.99
  • Available: JCPenney, Target

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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