Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Fox 45 in Baltimore to show off some holiday toys that are great for playtime and great for the environment. 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 holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT DOLLS

GUND’s first sustainable collection of baby dolls. Each doll is sourced from 100% recycled materials, crafted with luxe, ultra-soft recycled plush, fill, and sustainable packaging. Choose from six dolls, each with embroidered facial details, different hair and skin tones. Encourages inclusive, safe, and eco-friendly play. Machine washable.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20
  • Age:
  • 0+

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK GRIZZLY BEAR GAMES PLAY SET

Pretend to be a hungry bear and play bear food catching, racing, and search-and-find games with this playful introduction to Yellowstone National Park. Plush versions of some of grizzly bears’ favorite snacks stick to self-stick hook-and-loop tabs on bear paw gloves and the snout of strap-on bear heads.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $37.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

MAXX ACTION 3-N-1 MAXX RECYCLER

This 18-inch recycling truck features flashing lights and realistic sounds. Kids can learn to recycle while they pretend to drive the truck, lift the bin, and dump the included pieces into the back.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MY FAIRY GARDEN HOP’S HIDEAWAY

Plant cornflower seeds with Light Fairy Rae and set up Plantimal Hop's Hideaway to watch it grow! Learn more about Hop (who is part tree, part frog), fairies, and plants with the Fairy Field Guide.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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About the author

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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