Toy Insider Media Correspondent Deborah Stallings Stumm joined CBS in San Diego to show off the best new toys for spring and Easter. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


MINDFUL MAZE GARDEN PACK

These two double-sided boards cover four nature-themed breath patterns. Kids can use a finger to follow the breathing tracks or add multisensory elements to extend the fun, like pompoms or beans. While they follow the maze, they will learn different breathing techniques that encourage mindfulness, self soothing, and self-management skills.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

REAL LITTLES MICRO CRAFTS

Inside these colorful, plastic caboodles, kids will find the materials for one of six DIY crafts. Each craft kit creates a micro version of a popular crafting item, such as a lightbox, bath bombs, or a terrarium. Kids can also use the stackable caboodles for storage.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

LITE-BRITE MINI-X CONNECT

Create, connect, and shine! Inspired by the classic ’80s Lite-Brite toy, this mini version comes with a 4-by-4-inch grid that connects to other Mini-X Connects for bigger and more innovative designs. Each set includes eight design templates and 170 colorful pegs that light up when kids tap them.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

SCRIBBLE N PLAY CREATIVITY KIT

Scribble n' Play is a reusable kids' drawing tablet that is great at helping kids discover their creativity. A mess free alternative to scratch arts and crafts, the Scribble n' Play includes a long-lasting battery to remove the mess of plugs and chargers. This kids' drawing tablet features the revolutionary Colorburst display that lets kids…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MATCHBOX ACTION DRIVERS SUPER CLEAN CARWASH PLAYSET

This playset is packed with all the fun details of a real-life car wash and no water is necessary! Drive into the wash where working spinners and rollers clean up cars and get them ready for the road. Made from 40% ISCC-Certified plastics and was designed for disassembly and easy recycling as part of the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $23.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE BARRAGE

Create an endless amount of bubbles! Designed with fun styling and bold colors, this is sure to be a bubble blowing hit this summer. It's easy to use, just screw in the bubble solution and pull the trigger to blow a continuous streak of bubbles. Kids will love the fast bubble blowing action and parents…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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:
  • $16.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

Buy Now

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LEGO ICONS WILDFLOWER BOUQUET

Crafted entirely from LEGO pieces, the Wildflower Bouquet features eight species of wildflowers on adjustable stems. Budding florists can spend hours building and identifying the blooms inspired by cornflowers, lavender, Welsh poppies, cow parsley, leatherleaf ferns, gerbera daises, larkspur, and lupins. Once complete, these LEGO flowers can be displayed in a vase to become an…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

MINDFUL MAZE GARDEN PACK

These two double-sided boards cover four nature-themed breath patterns. Kids can use a finger to follow the breathing tracks or add multisensory elements to extend the fun, like pompoms or beans. While they follow the maze, they will learn different breathing techniques that encourage mindfulness, self soothing, and self-management skills.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

REAL LITTLES MICRO CRAFTS

Inside these colorful, plastic caboodles, kids will find the materials for one of six DIY crafts. Each craft kit creates a micro version of a popular crafting item, such as a lightbox, bath bombs, or a terrarium. Kids can also use the stackable caboodles for storage.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

LITE-BRITE MINI-X CONNECT

Create, connect, and shine! Inspired by the classic ’80s Lite-Brite toy, this mini version comes with a 4-by-4-inch grid that connects to other Mini-X Connects for bigger and more innovative designs. Each set includes eight design templates and 170 colorful pegs that light up when kids tap them.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

SCRIBBLE N PLAY CREATIVITY KIT

Scribble n' Play is a reusable kids' drawing tablet that is great at helping kids discover their creativity. A mess free alternative to scratch arts and crafts, the Scribble n' Play includes a long-lasting battery to remove the mess of plugs and chargers. This kids' drawing tablet features the revolutionary Colorburst display that lets kids…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

MATCHBOX ACTION DRIVERS SUPER CLEAN CARWASH PLAYSET

This playset is packed with all the fun details of a real-life car wash and no water is necessary! Drive into the wash where working spinners and rollers clean up cars and get them ready for the road. Made from 40% ISCC-Certified plastics and was designed for disassembly and easy recycling as part of the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $23.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE BARRAGE

Create an endless amount of bubbles! Designed with fun styling and bold colors, this is sure to be a bubble blowing hit this summer. It's easy to use, just screw in the bubble solution and pull the trigger to blow a continuous streak of bubbles. Kids will love the fast bubble blowing action and parents…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

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:
  • $16.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

LEGO ICONS WILDFLOWER BOUQUET

Crafted entirely from LEGO pieces, the Wildflower Bouquet features eight species of wildflowers on adjustable stems. Budding florists can spend hours building and identifying the blooms inspired by cornflowers, lavender, Welsh poppies, cow parsley, leatherleaf ferns, gerbera daises, larkspur, and lupins. Once complete, these LEGO flowers can be displayed in a vase to become an…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

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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