Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Afternoon Live on KATU in Portland to show off the best toys for families looking to have a staycation at home this summer. 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 spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide
S’MORES & MORE CAMPFIRE PLAY SET
Kids can pretend to create a gooey, marshmallow treat by the fire with this 23-piece, pretend play set. The set includes everything little campers need to create their pretend treat, including crackling, fake flames; a four-piece log; play food; and more.
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HUFFY NICK JR. PAW PATROL 6V 3 WHEEL ELECTRIC RIDE-ON KIDS BUBBLE SCOOTER
This PAW Patrol-themed scooter travels forward and steers side-to-side. Kids can switch to battery power by simply pressing the red push-button on the handlebar to start the ride. The scooter's non-slip deck features PAW Patrol graphics.
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LITTLE TIKES 3-IN-1 SPLASH ‘N GROW WATER TABLE
This outdoor water table features multiple activities, such as spinning gears, funnels, a center tower with a ball drop, a rain shower, and a 5-foot splash pad. It comes with two scoops and five balls.
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FOMALANCHE FOAM MACHINE
The Fömalanche machine makes piles of light, airy foam for kids to play with. Kids or parents can add concentrate and water to the reservoir and turn on the machine for fast and easy fun. It features a handle for easy portability and includes three 3.3-ounce packets of foam concentrate.
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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.
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H2OGO! SPONGE SOAKERS TRIPLE SLIDE
Kids can grab inflatable shields that double as boogie boards and race down the horizontal, slippery slide, ending with a splash into the drench pool filled with Sponge Soakers. After sliding, kids can use the soft sponges for a water battle. This outdoor toy features SplashBoost Sprinkler technology, a system built to provide targeted water…
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ICEE SHAVED ICE MACHINE
Bring the legendary slushie machine into your home! This slushie machine replica is specially designed to look like the real thing. Kids can add their favorite syrup, turn the machine on, then pour out their ice-cold slushies to achieve the famous blue-tongue look.
