Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined CBS in St. Louis to show off the best toys for parents looking for great toy ideas that won’t break the bank. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


BUNCH O BUBBLES MOTORIZED MEGA BUBBLE BLASTER

Blast up to 15,000 bubbles per minute! The Blaster comes with two bottles of bubble solution, LED lights, and an easy refill holder.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $25
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STICKER WOW!

Kids can complete 24 pages of counting, matching, and search-and-find activities with a refillable sticker stamper that comes pre-loaded with 300 removable stickers.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $11.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GEOSAFARI JR. ROCKNOCULARS

Kids can collect and store rocks in the storage compartment, then extend the eyepiece and view their rocks under the magnifier for an up-close view. It features a handle and storage with a locking latch and comes with an activity guide.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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KOOSH DOUBLE PADDLE PLAYSET

Kids can test their Koosh skills in a head-to-head game. The set includes two paddles and a colorful Koosh ball, making it perfect to play inside or outside.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SWIMWAYS AQUA SHIELD BLASTERS

These water blasters shoot water from up to 12 feet away for long-range fun. Simply pull the handle back when submerged in water to draw water in and then push the handle to fire away. Available styles include PAW Patrol, Disney’s Ariel (pictured), and Marvel’s Spidey & His Amazing Friends.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations 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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