Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Living Local DMV in Washington to show off the best toys to get kids up and moving this spring. 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.
LITTLE TIKES TOTSPORTS SOCCER TRAINER
Score big with the Little Tikes TotSports Soccer Trainer. This training goal features two design options, each created to help your child learn to shoot and score on target. Its tangle-free bounce-back net is perfect for practicing scoring goals, as each shot safely returns to young athletes.
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BLUEY 12” CHILDREN’S BIKE
Join Bluey and her crew on endless adventures with the 12-Inch Bluey Bike by Dynacraft! This bike is perfect for little ones who are just as curious and playful as Bluey herself. Built with a sturdy steel frame, vibrant paint colors, and deluxe Bluey decals, it’s made to last through every granny chase and backyard…
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TIKI BUBBLE MACHINE
Designed to imitate a tiki torch, this bubble machine features a built-in LED light, blows bubbles, plays tropical music, and detaches to become a transportable bubble wand.
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HASBRO SKIP IT
Get active with the next generation of the ’90s toy. Available in blue or pink, the Skip It features a digital display counter, lights, and sounds. It keeps the score and tracks the lifetime high count.
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FRIENDS FOREVER JUMP ROPE
Featuring clear alpha beads that spell “BEST FRIENDS FOREVER” and colorful moving beads, these jump ropes come in a set of two for sharing with friends. Choose pink or blue star-shaped handles and make every jump a celebration.
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SOCCER BOT
Kids can enhance their close-control soccer skills with this indoor robot. Set up the play area using the four smart discs and try to dribble the ball and “beat the Bot.” It features an LCD screen to keep score, two play modes, and three variable training speeds.

