The pressure to find the most fabulous festive toys insurmountable for most parents. You don't want to spoil your kids, but at the same time, you do want to see the smile on their faces when they unwrap something and discover one of the coolest things from their list. Whether you're looking for something the entire family can do together, or already suspect that your little one will want something inspired by their favourite film or TV show, we have 70 of the trendiest toys for the gift-giving season.
In fact, we have gifts for everyone on your list, including the best toys 1-year-olds [1], 2-year-olds [2], 3-year-olds [3], 4-year-olds [4], 5-year-olds [5], 6-year-olds [6], and 7-year-olds [7].
— Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown
Muro Activity Centre Midi Pack
Stimulate their inner engineer with the Muro Activity Centre Midi Pack [8] (£189) which has myriad ways to play and engage the brain, by putting the different toys in the base cube in different configurations.
Fisher-Price Think and Learn Teach-N-Tag Robot
This Fisher-Price Think and Learn Teach-N-Tag Robot [9] (£27) helps to get kids active, and teaches them to follow instructions.
Melissa and Doug Cutting Fruit Set
Is your little one a budding chef? Find out with the Melissa and Doug Cutting Fruit Set [10] (£14).
Peter Rabbit Naturally Better Classic Gift Set
Sometimes classics are best. Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit Naturally Better Classic Gift Set [11] (£15) should be a staple in any child's budding library.
VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck
This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck [12] £14) is intended to help children learn their numbers.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Spinning Treats Mixer Food Set
This Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Spinning Treats Mixer Food Set [13] (£11) is the perfect toy for any kid who wants to star in their own pretend baking competition. Utilising the mixer, they will be able to stamp out their own creative bake goods.
MonoBeach Princess Tent
Gift your little Cinderella their very own MonoBeach Princess Tent [14] (£30).
Le Toy Van Wooden Honeybake Doctors Play Set
Let them practice saving lives with this cute Le Toy Van Wooden Honeybake Doctors Play Set [15] (£37).
Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art
The Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art [16] (£6.50) is the perfect rainy day activity that will keep kids entertained for hours.
Mega Bloks 60-Piece Big Building Bag
Get building with the great value Mega Bloks 60-Piece Big Building Bag [17] (£13)
B Toys Symphony in B Orchestra
A virtual orchestra pit, B. Toys's Symphony in B [18] (£58) is preprogrammed with 15 songs and symphonies. It comes with 13 instruments that can be added one at a time to the "stage" to actually create the music. So if the tuba, piano, and violin are on stage, the song sounds different than it does if the sitar, cymbals, and clarinet are there.
Princess Vanity Dressing Table & Stool
Create their very own glam station with this Princess Vanity Dressing Table & Stool [19] (£25).
Paw Patrol, Super Paws, 2-in-1 Transforming Mighty Pups Jet Command Centre With Lights and Sounds
This Paw Patrol, Super Paws, 2-in-1 Transforming Mighty Pups Jet Command Centre With Lights and Sounds [20] (£50) will make their faces light up.
Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy
Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy [21] (£10) will tell your child when they feel tired, cold, or hungry with adorable light-up eyes, purring, and cute sounds.
Race Track Dinosaur World
If they're obsessed with dinosaurs, they'll love this Race Track Dinosaur World [22] ($26).
Sunnylife Unicorn Mini Xylophone
Bring out their inner musician with this adorable Sunnylife Unicorn Mini Xylophone [23] (£16)
Children’s Glow in the Dark Bottle Sand Art
The possibilities are endless with the Children's Glow in the Dark Bottle Sand Art [24] (£7). There are so many different creations you can make!
Care Bears
Ah, the Care Bears [25] (£15)! The most famous stuffed animal of the '80s still holds a special place in the classic toys hierarchy.
Outdoor Exploration Kit
Perfect for your little explorer, this Outdoor Exploration Kit [26] (£15) comes with binoculars, a compass, a torch, and more.
Thomas and Friends Engine Ride On
Who doesn't want to ride around on their very own Thomas the Tank Engine? Just don't blame us if your little one won't leave the house with the The Thomas and Friends Engine Ride On [27] (£33)!
4 Assorted Kids Card Games
Introduce your child to these Four Assorted Kids Card Games [28] (£5), Farmyard Donkey, Happy Families, Jungle Snap & Pairs On Wheels.
Sylvanian Families Gingerbread Playhouse
The Sylvanian Families Gingerbread Playhouse [29] (£15) is the perfect festive treat for any young collector, and how cute is the baby santa figure?
Disney Store Hulk Talking Action Figure
Your little budding superhero won't be able to resist this Disney Store Hulk Talking Action Figure [30] (£30). He speaks 15 famous hulk phrases.
Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower
Popping beads make the Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower [31] (£27) sound and feel like a real lawn mower.
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
If pedals are still too tricky, this Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike [32] (£80) is perfect.
Dan and Darci Bright-Light Terrarium Kit For Kids
This Dan and Darci Bright-Light Terrarium Kit For Kids [33] (£15) is so cool, we kind of want one for ourselves. It teaches kids about biology and growing plants by day, and they can see their hard work pay off at night.
LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart
The magic ice cream scooper in the LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart [34] (£50) helps your little one to learn numbers and colours.
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set [35] (£30). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development.
Playmobil Family Fun Penguin Enclosure
How adorable are the little penguins in the Playmobil Family Fun Penguin Enclosure [36] (£13)?
Smoby BBQ Plancha Play Grill
Little ones whip up their picnic faves using a Smoby BBQ Plancha Play Grill with Accessories [37] (£50) that lets them BBQ just like Dad minus the flames.
LeapFrog Mr Pencil's Scribble and Write Interactive Learning Toy
LeapFrog's Mr Pencil's Scribble and Write Interactive Learning Toy [38] (£20) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers.
Skittles Bowling Set
This Skittles Bowling Set [39] (£10) set is just as fun for grown ups.
Paddington Bear
This adorable Paddington Bear [40] (£75) from classic teddy bear manufacturer Steiff will become a family heirloom . . . if you can prise it out of your little one's paws!
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 [41] (£8), your little Picasso can create all they want, and you don't have to stress about a mess.
Lite Brite Magic Screen
This retro Lite Brite [42] (£30) comes with new piece shapes — including elbows, triangles, and fish — four light modes, and a translucent carrying case to make finding pieces easier (especially on the go).
VTech First Steps Baby Walker
Your toddler will grow quickly, but their toys can grow with them too! This VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker [43] (£51) is perfect to help them get moving.
Miffy Corduroy Plush
No child will say no to an adorable Miffy Corduroy Plush [44] (£20)
Disney's Elena of Avalor Storytime Guitar
Disney's Elena of Avalor storytime guitar [45] (£30) will help turn your little princess into her favourite character.
VTech Musical Rhymes Book
This VTech Musical Rhymes Book [46] (£11) will keep little ones entertained no matter where you are. It also helps with building fine motor skills by sliding and twisting the play pieces.
The Wooden Toy Factory Butterfly Gear Game
Add The Wooden Toy Factory Butterfly Gear Game [47] (£11) to the toybox to help improve motor skills and colour recognition.
EverEarth Work Bench With Tools
Set your little one up for some constructive fun with EverEarth's Work Bench With Tools [48] (£36). The wooden set includes every tool tots will need.
Intex Dinosaur Play Centre
If you're looking to take water games to the next level, you need this Intex Dinosaur Play Centre [49] (£24).
Gooey Louie
File this one under gross toys that kids love and parents just cringe at. Gooey Louie [50] (£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!
Tikk Tokk 4-in-1 Easel
Indulge their inner artist with the Tikk Tokk 4-in-1 Easel [51] (£45)
Kamures 3-in-1 Scooter
Sometimes, we all just want to sit down. The Kamures 3-in-1 Scooter [52] (££38) lets your child decide just how active they feel like being.
GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set
Your budding scientist will have some fun with this safari-themed experiment kit. The GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set [53] (£25) comes with six pieces and 10 activities to get kids experimenting.
BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle
Your little daredevil will love having their very own BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle [54] (£42).
Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
An update to Melissa and Doug's immensely popular ice cream set, this ice cream counter [55] (£37) will have them scooping out cones for all of their friends.
Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope
The Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope [56] (£36) will help your little one to learn kid-friendly facts about nature straight from Bindi Irwin, whose voice speaks from the microscope.
Crayola Mega Activity Tub
No child could possibly be bored receiving this Crayola Mega Activity Tub [57] (£21).
Hasbro Guess Who? Classic Game
Always a classic, it'll be fun to introduce a new generation to the Hasbro Guess Who? Classic Game [58] (£13).
Early Learning Centre Giant Wooden Activity Cube
The Early Learning Centre Giant Wooden Activity Cube [59] (£40) features so many ways to play, with a built-in chalk board, bead maze, flip board, xylophone and clock, offering hours of amusement.
WowWee Pixie Belles
WowWee Pixie Belles [60] (£17) react to touch, motion, and sound so your littles can learn how to care for it in a realistic way.
Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
These Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles [61] (£8) will ensure your kids are entertained for hours.
Disney Olaf Medium Soft Toy
Everyone's favourite Summer-loving snowman comes home with the Disney Olaf Medium Soft Toy [62] (£20).
Spirograph Deluxe Set
The Spirograph Deluxe Set [63] (£25) has all of the fun pieces of the original, but it now comes in a carrying case designed for kids to travel with, too.
Little Tikes Cleaning Set
Take advantage of your little one's enthusiasm for helping around the house with the Little Tikes Cleaning Set [64] (£10). You may as well enjoy this phase while you can!
Disney's Moana Adventure Collection
Moana continues to be a hit with children, and the dolls associated with the flick [65] (£22) are beloved — especially Maui (who is voiced by The Rock in the film).
Linkimals Smooth Moves Sloth
The cute Linkimals Smooth Moves Sloth [66] (£35) from Fisher Price uses lights, music, and song to engage your child's visual, auditory, and tactile skills.
Jurassic World Destroy 'N Devour Indominus Rex
Indulge a Dinosaur freak with the Jurassic World Destroy 'N Devour Indominus Rex [67] ($28).
POSIVEEK Kids Camera
The POSIVEEK Kids Camera [68] ($40) is essentially a GoPro for kids, and it's even safe underwater.
Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot
Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot [69] (£13) teaches little ones how to build with multicoloured bolts.
Barbie Dreamtopia Rainbow Lights Mermaid Doll
This Barbie Dreamtopia Rainbow Lights Mermaid Doll [70] (£20) is special because it lights up.
Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon Hatching Toothless
Spin Master is channelling its Hatchimals energy into this seriously adorable How to Train Your Dragon Hatching Toothless [71] (£45). Aggravate the egg to hatch Toothless, then feed him, teach him to fly, pet him, and listen to him roar.
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Even if Mom and Dad don't have rhythm, their little one can still learn some cool dance moves thanks to Fisher-Price's Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo [72] (£26). Just push one of the buttons on BeatBo's belly or feet to trigger a medley of toe-tapping songs. You can even record short phrases for BeatBo to remix into a catchy dance tune.
Aquabeads Magical Unicorn Set
Get crafty with your littles ones with the Aquabeads Magical Unicorn Set [73]Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Crawl-Through Tunnel [74] (£25) is perfect for afternoons in the backyard.
Ozobot Bit Coding Robot
The Ozobot Bit Coding Robot [75] (£65) is a pocket-size, basic bot for building early STEM skills in kids.
Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide
This Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide [76] (£115) has everything. A basketball hoop, climbing station, and slide will ensure a very happy child.
Magna Tiles
Magna Tiles [77] (£100 for a 100-piece set) allow tots to build up and out with pieces that feature magnets on every side.