Best Christmas Toys For Toddlers and Pre Schoolers 2025

JUMBO – I Learn The Gruffalo Storyteller
£32.99 | Ages 3+

A brilliant gift for little Gruffalo fans, this interactive storyteller is packed with 90 minutes of magical audio and four fun game modes to keep children entertained, learning, and calm throughout the day.

What it includes:

• Film Audio Mode: Screen-free storytelling with audio from The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.
• Guess Who Mode: Listen to clues and guess the character – great for memory and problem-solving.
• Gruffalo Says Mode: A Gruffalo twist on Simon Says, encouraging movement and focus.
• Night Mode: A soothing bedtime story with soft lights to help little ones settle.

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Perfect for toddlers who love pouring, mixing and “serving” drinks. The magical jug changes colour, lights up with six different drink choices, and even makes a realistic glug-glug sound as they pour. Little ones can pick their ingredients, explore different textures, and use the ice cube tray for simple shape sorting. Everything sits neatly on the serving tray for easy play and tidy-up.

Designed for babies and toddlers up to 36 months, Ravensburger’s Play+ range blends playful discovery with early learning. Thoughtfully created with expert input and over 100 years of toy-making experience, it supports little milestones in a fun, natural way. It all starts with play!

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Acrylic Jewel Threading Set
Bright, bold and brilliant for little hands, this set of acrylic jewels is framed in smooth, chunky FSC® beechwood. Each piece is double-sided with a faceted sparkle that catches the light beautifully. With a threading hole through the centre, children can lace the jewels together to create patterns, sequences or simple sparkling chains.

It’s a lovely way to build coordination, fine motor skills, counting and sorting, while also encouraging imaginative play and storytelling. The set includes 36 jewels in six colours (red, gold, green, blue, pink and silver), three laces, and a cotton drawstring bag to keep everything together. A gorgeous mix of play and learning.

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The Creative Chefs Bluey Pavlova Play Food Kit is a brilliant gift for little Bluey fans who love getting creative in the “kitchen.” With 15 detailed pieces — including a pavlova mould, whisk, spatula and colourful pretend fruit toppings — kids can mix, shape and decorate their own pavlova using the reusable Make-It! Mix ingredients. It’s tactile, imaginative and perfect for building early cooking confidence through play. Ideal for ages 3+, this set offers hours of mess-free fun and makes a lovely pick for birthdays or Christmas. Buy Creative Chefs Bluey Pavlova Play Food Kit

The Casdon Toy Heinz All-Day Breakfast Cook Set is a brilliant pick for little foodies who love playing chef. Packed with colourful pieces — from Heinz Ketchup and Beanz to a popping toaster, saucepan, egg, bacon, sausage and mini cutlery — it gives kids everything they need to create their own pretend breakfast feast. The squeezy ketchup bottle adds a fun interactive twist, while the toaster brings giggles with every pop. Perfect for sparking imaginative role play and developing fine motor skills, this set turns any playroom into a bustling little diner. Suitable for ages 2+, and a lovely gift for toddlers who adore kitchen role play.

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Unleash your child’s imagination with the Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set – the first creative doodle pad that lets kids design, copy, and print their own artwork in seconds!

Simply draw on the special board, use the colourful carbon paper and 50 reusable stencils, then press the button to print your masterpiece. Add the final touches with the included crayons for endless creative fun.

🖍️ Mess-free, screen-free play that’s perfect for home or travel!

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This Naturally KIDS Triceratops Backpack with Ride-Along Toy is a lovely gift for little dinosaur fans from around 18 months+, combining play and practicality in one adorable package. Designed as a backpack with a removable wheeled trolley, it features adjustable shoulder straps, a handy name label and a zipped main compartment with internal pockets to keep treasures organised. Ideal for nursery, school, sleepovers at Grandma’s or family trips, it’s both cute and useful. A brilliant choice for birthdays or Christmas, especially for children aged 3–8 who love dinosaurs and adventures on the go.

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Let your child capture the world in stunning detail with this 16MP kid-friendly camera, perfect for photos and HD videos. Designed for creativity and adventure, it features a new macro lens for amazing close-up shots, a front-facing selfie lens, and fun built-in photo frames. Compact, lightweight, and easy to use, it comes with a durable shockproof pouch, a 1000mAh battery, and expandable 32GB storage—ideal for little explorers who love snapping, creating, and sharing their world.

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Step into the silliness of Bluey’s much-loved “Grannies” episode with this hilarious family board game! Kids aged 3+ race to collect their grannie gear—from glasses to walking sticks—then be the first to shout “Nana!” and start a flossing party.

Filled with cheeky expressions, colourful pieces, and nods to the show, it’s perfect for little hands and big laughs. Encouraging turn-taking, fine motor skills, and imagination, the Bluey Grannies Game guarantees giggles, fun, and quality family time for Bluey fans of all ages.

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Meet Their New Bestie — the water bottle kids actually love. With a cute, collectible silicone character head and brilliant double-wall insulation, this 16oz bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours. It fits easily in school bags, cupholders, and sports kits — ideal for busy kids. And for parents? Total peace of mind. It’s lead-free, PFAS-free, BPA-free and phthalate-free.
Fun, practical, and used every day — a brilliant gift for 6–12 year olds. Buy Bestie Bottle

Blast off into creativity with the Plus-Plus Space Activity Pad! This all-in-one set features 12 fun activities and 125 colourful pieces so kids can build amazing 2D Puzzle-by-Number designs and 3D space creations — from rockets and planets to robots and cosmic creatures.

Perfect for hours of imaginative, hands-on play, it’s great for building fine motor skills, creativity, and storytelling — at home or on the go!

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Spark imagination and STEAM learning with the Connetix 60-Piece Rainbow Starter Pack! Perfect for open-ended play, kids can build everything from castles and rocket ships to farms, zoos, and puzzles while exploring magnetism, shapes, patterns, and colours.

This high-quality magnetic tile set encourages creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills, making learning through play both fun and educational. Compatible with the entire Connetix range, it’s the perfect set to start or expand your collection—designed to grow with your child as their curiosity and confidence in building take off.

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Get ready for a world of sparkle and surprises! The Secret Mirror is full of hidden treasures—find the 4 secret keys to reveal a collection of gorgeous hair accessories. Inside, you’ll discover everything you need to create dazzling hairstyles, including a special shimmer tool that adds over 100 sparkling strands to your hair in seconds!

With more than 20 surprises waiting inside—like scrunchies, clips, a comb, and cute accessories—you can style, shimmer, and shine your way through playtime. Ages 4 plus

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The Firefly Sport Driving Experience is a brilliant gift for little thrill-seekers aged 4–9, giving them the chance to get behind the wheel of a real, fully electric mini car. This sporty two-seater drives just like the real thing, letting young drivers learn the basics of steering, junctions, driving and even reversing during a fun-filled 15-minute session. With space for a child or grown-up passenger and a parent-operated remote cut-off for peace of mind, it’s a safe, confidence-boosting introduction to life on the road — and great value at just £25. Perfect for mini motorheads and unforgettable as a birthday or Christmas surprise. Buy Firefly Sport Driving across the UK

Bring bedtime magic to life with Glimmer, the glow-in-the-dark unicorn from the Land of Snugshine, winner of Best Mindful Plush at the MadeForMums Toy Awards. With her rainbow mane, glittery horn, and starry eyes, she’s both a cuddly friend and a glowing bedtime guardian.

📖 Includes Glimmer’s Storybook:
Follow Glimmer’s adventures through marshmallow forests and glittering waterfalls, reminding children: “I am brave, I am strong, with Glimmer here, nothing’s wrong.”

Project 24 enchanting images from Glimmer’s world onto bedroom walls, or use it to make her glow instantly! Charge under light for 30 minutes or use the torch to see her sparkle!

Buy SNUGSHINE Glow in The Dark Unicorn Plush Set

Meet Let’s Glo Capybara, the adorable light-up friend who makes bath time magical! Drop her in water to see her glow with a soft, soothing light, then give her tummy a gentle squeeze to reveal a hidden tangerine surprise.

With her squishy, stretchy body, she’s perfect for sensory play, floating fun, and calming moments before bed.

Buy Animagic Capybara Spa Time

Budding bakers can cook up some sweet treats with the Pretendables Bakery Set! Crack the hook-and-loop egg into the bowl, add baking mix, and stir with the spinning mixer. The crate transforms into an oven and once baked, decorate your treats with sprinkles and icing. Get ready for homemade deliciousness and nurture your little one’s love of baking! Suitable for ages: 3yrs+. Buy Fat Brain Bakery Set Here

Introducing the Airbrush Plush Unicorn, a delightful soft toy that serves as a perfect canvas for kids to unleash their creativity! Utilize the battery-operated airbrush and washable chalk-based colored markers to design and style your plushie. Spray directly onto the fur or choose from over 100 stencils to craft beautiful patterns. Spray, wash, and repeat for endless possibilities!

A new feature with wings and the area around the eyes glowing in the dark. Enhance the magic with the included LED flashlight to make the glow last even longer!

This is an absolute favourite and a great game for all the family to enjoy. Simply roll the two dice and the first to find the color and matching item in that colour from the pile wins. A great game where you will see the speed of your little ones beating you to the pick more often than not! We love this game at MMB Magazine and it’s so easy to take with you for holidays and long journeys. Buy Grabalo from Smyths now

A great little set that allows your toddler and preschooler to feel like a little chef. The knife allows them to practice chopping their vegetables then folding the chopping try to allow them to slide them into a bowl and then start all over again. Buy Casdon Joseph Joseph Chop2pot from John Lewis now