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4 days ago | thetoyinsider.com | James Zahn

It’s a 3D printing penCreates edible designs and decorIncludes everything needed to get startedThe 3Doodler Chef is a game-changing 3D printing pen that lets budding culinary pros and home bakers draw eye-catching edible designs with the push of a button. Just pop in a colorful candy capsule, heat it up, and start creating. You don’t need prior experience, and there is barely any mess to clean up after. It’s all about creativity on demand.

5 days ago | thetoyinsider.com | Samantha Connell

Your family’s summer playlist might need an upgrade, and PBS Kids’ new Donkey Hodie-inspired album has amazing options.

1 week ago | thetoyinsider.com | James Zahn

Plush and wood sensory ringsGreat for travelA perfect shower giftThese adorable rattles from Spin Master‘s Baby GUND collection keep little ones engaged with soft, sustainably made plush critters. Each 5-inch plush animal — available in Rosie Bunny, Bay Puppy, or Buttercup Duckling — clings to a wooden ring rattle designed for little hands to grasp and shake.

1 week ago | thetoyinsider.com | Bill Reese

Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined WGN in Chicago to talk about the hottest toys for kids to have fun in the sun this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

1 week ago | thetoyinsider.com | Marissa Silva

Leaving the house with a newborn, infant, or toddler is like setting life to hard mode. After my daughter was born, even a 30-minute drive to see the grandparents required a trunk packed with so many things it looked like we were moving in for a month, not just coming over for dinner. No matter how light you try to pack for full-on family vacations, weekend excursions, or even the occasional day trip to the zoo, babies come with baggage.