Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined Good Day LA to show off some great new toys to help kids relax during a very stressful time. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


BREATHE WITH ME BARBIE DOLL

Relax with Barbie! Kids activate one of five guided meditation exercises by pressing Barbie’s necklace, which provides lights and sound effects to help keep them in focus. Barbie’s puppy helps kids visualize emotions with four cloud emojis — Love Rainbow, Sad Rain, Happy Sunshine or Grumpy Red — that can be placed over her head to express a new feeling. The doll is dressed in inspirational loungewear and features 15 joints for a realistic experience.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $19.99

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ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

Players can create their own paradise on a deserted island with a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. The time of day and seasons in the game reflect real life so there is always something different to experience and explore.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: NINTENDO
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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TONIES

Pair the soft, 5-inch cube with the hand-painted characters for a screen-free digital listening experience with stories, songs, and more. The starter kit includes a Toniebox and a Creative Tonie, which stores up to 90 minutes of recorded content.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: TONIES
  • MSRP: $99.99

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KAI BEAR

This 12-inch taupe teddy bear has super-soft plush and an adorably oversized head, embroidered paw pads, and a beige muzzle. Kai is surface-washable for easy cleaning.

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  • Ages: 1+
  • Manufacturer: GUND
  • MSRP: $20.00

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KINETIC SAND SANDISFYING SET

Mix, shape, and squish Kinetic Sand to create mixed-color sand creations. Mix or marble red and blue sand and mold it into shapes using 10 different tools, including a stacker, a slicer, and a crinkle.

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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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