By the time they hit four years old, kids are really starting to show their unique personalities. They have their favourite toys and characters, and definitely have strong opinions about what they like and don't like! That said, these fun finds — including arts and crafts projects, fun-but-educational STEM toys, scooters, character toys, and fun board games — are sure to be hits when your little one opens them! And what's better than seeing that smile when they tear off the wrapping paper? Just keep reading to shop our picks of the best toys for your fabulous four year olds!
Fisher-Price Smart Scan Word Dash
As a part of Fisher-Price's new Think & Learn line, the Smart Scan Word Dash [2] (£14) teaches tots early literacy skills and helps tots connect animals and their habitats.
Y Velo Senior Balance Bike
If your little one's working on their balance, they'll love the Y Velo Senior Balance Bike [3] (£50). Made without pedals, they'll be ready to jump straight on to a two-wheeler after they've had fun practicing on this bike.
EverEarth Work Bench With Tools
Set your little one up for some constructive fun with EverEarth's Work Bench With Tools [4] (£36). The wooden set includes every tool tots will need.
Prextex Remote Control Monster Police Truck
They'll love driving this Prextex Remote Control Monster Police Truck [5] (£17) around.
Sesame Street Bath Squirters
How cute are these Sesame Street Bath Squirters [6] (£14)?
Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station
Bring the fun of going to the mall home with a Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station [7] (£18.50). With this exciting kit, kids can stuff and dress two furry friends without having to leave the house.
MonoBeach Princess Tent
Gift your little Cinderella their very own MonoBeach Princess Tent [8] (£30).
B. Toys Parum Pum Pum
Your little one will be moving to the beat thanks to this Parum Pum Pum [9] (£38.50) that comes with drumsticks, jingle bells, a maraca with clacker, a tambourine, and a shaker egg. Added bonus: all the instruments have adorable animal designs.
Disney Princess Play N Carry Castle Doll
Bring the fun of enchanting stories wherever you go and then pack it all away for an easy cleanup with Disney Princess Play N Carry Castle Doll [10] (£21).
Disney Frozen Little Kingdom Elsa's Frozen Castle
Just like Elsa in Frozen, your little one can play with her own magical ice castle. Disney Frozen Little Kingdom Elsa's Frozen Castle [11] (£35) comes with Elsa and Olaf toys.
Princess Vanity Dressing Table & Stool
Create their very own glam station with this Princess Vanity Dressing Table & Stool [12] (£25).
Miles From Tomorrowland Photon Flyer
Miles From Tomorrowland blasted into our kids' hearts this year and the new toy line makes our hearts grow fonder. They're sweet and fun, just like Miles himself. The Miles From Tomorrowland Photon Flyer [13] (£9) will result in hours of fun.
Gooey Louie
File this one under gross toys that kids love and parents just cringe at. Gooey Louie [14] (£16.50) has kids pick things out of Louie's nose in hopes of finding the right object. If the wrong one's picked, Louie goes a bit crazy!
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Crawl-Through Tunnel
This Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Crawl-Through Tunnel [15] (£25) is perfect for afternoons in the backyard.
Enthur Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set
This Enthur Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set [16] (£8) sticks to the tiles of most baths, and will make any kid excited for bath time.
Kamures 3-in-1 Scooter
Sometimes, we all just want to sit down. The Kamures 3-in-1 Scooter [17] (££38) lets your child decide just how active they feel like being.
Frozen MP3 Microphone
She'll be crooning out "Let It Go" regardless, so why not give her centre stage? The Frozen Boom Box [18] (£30) comes preloaded with the classic song, and can connect to any MP3 player.
Fansteck Water Magic Drawing Mat
They can draw everywhere with this Fansteck Water Magic Drawing Mat [19] (£16).
Squigz
They can build whatever their little hearts desire with a colourful set of Squigz [20] (£20) aka bendy pieces of plastic that connect in all kinds of ways.
Play-Doh Town 3-in-1 Town Centre
Play-Doh introduced 17 city-based kits, and all of the sets are interchangeable with other sets. Each Play-Doh 3-in-1 Town Centre [21] (£44) is packed with hidden surprises like half moulds and beards for the figures.
LeapReader
The LeapReader [22] (£35) is designed to teach kids how to read and write all in one place. As a next-generation Tag — LeapFrog began phasing out the Tag system last Summer — the LeapReader continues to teach tots to sound out words and read sentences through its library of 150 or so books, while also teaching preschoolers how to write their numbers and letters through structured stroke lessons. Slimmer and easier to hold than the original Tag, the new system's reading experience feels exactly the same as the old version — place the stylus on the page, and it will sound out words, read whole words, or read entire sentences. Where the system excels is in the new writing experience and a listening experience that now includes music.
Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope
Encourage your little scientist to do some investigating with this Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope [23] (£18).
Our Generation RV Seeing You Camper
They can take a page out of their parents book with the RV Seeing You Camper [24] (£98).
PAW Patrol Marshall’s Fire Engine
This PAW Patrol Marshall's Fire Engine [25] (£9) is a must for fans of the life-saving puppers.
Race Track Dinosaur World
If they're obsessed with dinosaurs, they'll love this Race Track Dinosaur World [26] ($26).
Bathtub Fishing Game
Bathtime just got that much more fun with thisBathtub Fishing Game [27] (£9).
Peppa Pig Family Figure Pack
The whole family's there in the Peppa Pig Family Figure Pack [28] (£8.50).
I Spy Everything! A Fun Guessing Game for 2-4 Year Olds
The inquisitive child will love I Spy Everything! A Fun Guessing Game for 2-4 Year Olds [29] (£5).
B Toys Rockestra
A virtual rock band, B. Toys' Rockestra [30] (£40) is preprogrammed with 15 songs. It comes with 7 instruments that can be added one at a time to the "stage" to actually create the music. So if the acoustic guitar, drums, and bass are on stage, the song sounds different than it does if the lead guitar and keyboard are there.
Hauck Unicorn Malibu Doll Twin Stroller
Not one, but two of the household's most beloved dolls get the Princess treatment in the Hauck Unicorn Malibu Doll Twin Stroller [31] (£30).
Elena of Avalor Storytime Guitar
The Elena of Avalor Storytime Guitar [32] (£30) will help turn your little princess into her favourite character.
Soky Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids
Let them have some good, safe fun with this cute Soky Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids [33] (£17).
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [34] (£6) was recently turned into a film, but we still love the book you can read to your kids before bed. It's about a little boy who overcomes what can only be described as a very bad day.
Radio Flyer Deluxe Big Flyer
If they (or you) prefer pedals, we love this Radio Flyer Deluxe Big Flyer [35] (£70).
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar [36] (£30) gives kids their earliest introduction to coding. They control how they want the caterpillar to move and watch as he follows their commands.
ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons
Bath time has never been this fun. With ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons [37] (£8), your little Picasso can create all they want, and you don't have to stress about a mess.
Gobblet Gobblers
Blue Orange's wooden toys not only help the earth (it plants two trees for every toy sold), but games like Gobblet Gobblers [38] (£20) also help teach memory and strategy skills for young learners.
Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
These Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles [39] (£8) will ensure your kids are entertained for hours.
Outdoor Exploration Kit
Perfect for your little explorer, this Outdoor Exploration Kit [40] (£15) comes with binoculars, a compass, a torch, and more.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Encourage your little one to dream with the rhyming book, The Wonderful Things You Will Be [41] (£10).
Scratch Off Mini Holographic Rainbow Notes
Remember these amazing rainbow-coloured notes from when you were little? Well they're back in style. And these Scratch Off Mini Holographic Rainbow Notes [42] (£8) will keep them as entertained for as long as you were as a kid.
Play-Doh 16 Tubs Value Deal
The moulding, rolling, and twisting possibilities are endless with the amazing value Play-Doh 16 Tubs Value Deal [43] (£13).
Le Toy Van Wooden Honeybake Doctors Play Set
Let them practice saving lives with this cute Le Toy Van Wooden Honeybake Doctors Play Set [44] (£37).
May I Please Have a Cookie?
We ask this question all the time. May I Please Have a Cookie? [45] (£3) teaches the importance of good manners in a really cute way.
Hover Football Ball Set with 2 Goals
Get moving with this Hover Football Ball Set with 2 Goals [46] (£12).
Magna Tiles
Magna Tiles [47] (£100 for a 100-piece set) allow tots to build up and out with pieces that feature magnets on every side.
Little Tikes STEM Jr. Wonder Lab Toy with Experiments for Kids
Your budding scientist will spend all their time at this Little Tikes STEM Jr. Wonder Lab Toy with Experiments for Kids [48] (£75) station.
Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets
Teach them about their letters and get them started with spelling using the Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets [49] (£10).
Pooh's Library
Pooh's Library [50] (£10) is an essential addition to any child's library. Featuring four classic Winnie the Pooh tales, they'll keep these forever.
4 Assorted Kids Card Games
Introduce your child to these Four Assorted Kids Card Games [51] (£5), Farmyard Donkey, Happy Families, Jungle Snap & Pairs On Wheels.