Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC 7 in Chicago to talk about the best toys to help kids regulate difficult emotions. 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.
CLOUD CASTLE
This fort-building set expands into a play space, complete with a soft foam base, an arch, a half-sun shape, and two stairs. The fabric covers are removable and machine washable.
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12-INCH BLUEY BIKE
This 12-inch bike features a bright pink, green, and orange color scheme and Bluey-inspired graphics. Kids can learn to ride with the removable training wheels and easy-to-use coaster brakes.
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PLAY-DOH PIZZA DELIVERY SCOOTER
This kid-powered scooter ride-on doubles as a Play-Doh playset. It features storage, 16 accessories, and 10 Play-Doh colors. Kids can create their pizza and then deliver it.
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DROYD ZYPSTER
This electric ride-on features parent-controlled speeds and a rechargeable battery. Kids can use the smooth-launch control pedal and the electromechanical brake to control the cart and to help prevent accidental launches.
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GLOW BUMPER CAR
Tots and preschoolers can spin 360 degrees with joystick controls at a speed of 1 mph. There are three included light modes to glow during the day or night.
