KIDS STUFF / Bubble toys

As if making oodles of bubbles in seconds weren't enough, the SMB Premium Plus Laser Light Bubble Show gun also makes sounds and a laser light show. An 8-ounce jar of bubble solution is included. Requires four AAA batteries, which are not included. For ages 3 and up. $9 at Walmart.

Be like Dad, but rev up the fun: Press the trigger on the Little Tikes Garden Bubble Leaf Blower to produce tons of bubbles and pull the handle to hear real revving sounds. Requires two AA batteries, which are not included. Comes with 8 ounces of bubble solution. Recommended for ages 2-4. $19.99 at Toys R Us.

Motorized No-Spill Bubble Blastin' Plane offers nonstop jet streams of bubbles when you press the button on the joystick -- thanks to a continuous feed of bubble solution from the no-spill tank inside the handle. Each aircraft comes with 4 ounces of Little Kids premium bubble solution. Requires two AAA batteries, which are not included. For ages 3 and older. $8.99 at Little Kids (littlekidsinc.com).

Leave a trail of bubbles in your wake as you trek around town with the Bravo Sports 3-Wheeled Bubble Scooter. A foot button controls the bubble-blowing action, while the sturdy steel frame and two rear wheels keep little riders stable. Requires three AA batteries, which are not included. Recommended for ages 3-6. $39.99 at Target.com