Comes with (very clear) instructions. “All the babies are dressed as animals or magical creatures.” Alice says, “I like playing with it because it is a dolly dressed as a tiger!” Each doll comes with 4 standard accessories, 2 unique accessories, a customised blanket and personalised sheet stickers. Top 10 pet toys of Christmas 2020 revealed ; 12 of the best eco-friendly Christmas trees; 10 top kitten and puppy names for 2020; 10 of the best Christmas markets in 2020; Hobbycraft's top Christmas crafting trends; Bath Christmas Market has been cancelled for 2020 Laser Battle Hunters, £60. Squeakee The Interactive Balloon Dog | Gotta Go Flamingo | Present Pets | Laser Battle Hunters | Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition | LEGO Adventure with Mario Start Course | Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit | Fisher-Price Rollin’ Rovee | Screwball Scramble Level 2  | VTech Kidizoom Studio | Yoto Player | Smartibot Builder Kit, Age suitability: 4+ | Best for age: 6-7Batteries required: None. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. “Then,” says their mum Melissa, “they were fascinated as they realised that pieces could come apart and stick to each other again. 5 Surprise Mini Brands LEGO Super Mario NEW L.O.L. £29.99 £39.99. Our child tester Cadence, 14, says, “It’s so funny watching people answer the questions – I will definitely play this with my friends.” Cadence’s mum Sarah-Jane adds that it’s a great family game: “The rules are simple and easy to follow. It’s like target practice to get me better a beating my brother!” Roni’s mum adds, “Wow, wow! “It was a little fiddly to launch her at first,” says our tester Lucie, 6, “but when I got the hang of, it’s so much fun. And when the card you lay down matches the word you have said, it’s a race to slap your hand on the table. Again! She’s played with it for almost an hour.” You can buy Iris, Hopper, Shiny and Turbo characters, too. An all-action board game with a difference: exploding nappies! Nothing is the worst bit!” Roselyn’s mum Janet adds, “We really like that this doll has hair texture that’s similar to our own and my daughter enjoys doing Sisi’s hair to match hers. “It’s definitely worth the money.” There are 5 different activities for your child learn about colours, numbers, letters and more, all with the help of a light-up Hey Duggee. It’s expensive but I can see that Frog bikes hold their value really well – you could resell it for a decent price after your child’s grown out of it.” Built for children with an inside leg measurement of 40cm to 48cm. In second place on the children's toys for Christmas 2020 list is the Little Tikes First Washer-Dryer (ages 2+) priced at £49.99. Pound Puppies were big in the 80s and this floppy, furrry 36cm soft toy has been reissued, with 27p for each sale donated to the Dogs Trust charity. The savvy Christmas shopper knows better than to leave their gift shopping for the last minute. Age suitability: 12 months+ | Best for age: 12 monthsBatteries required: 2 x AAA batteries (not included). I’ll play with her for ever.”, Available from: Argos, The Entertainer and Asda, Age suitability: 18 months+ | Best for age: 2Batteries required: None. Age suitability: 6+ | Best for age: 7-8Batteries required: None. They played around by mixing up the colours and shaking the toys for sound effects. “These toys are so cool because they change colour in warm water,” adds Jamir. Surprise! With large 20cm wheels, bicycle-style retro handlebars and a low footplate, this sturdy foldable scooter serves up a really fast, smooth and stable ride – and created serious scooter-envy from our tester’s friends. All powered by moving the tail (no batteries involved), the wow moment comes courtesy of a small raptor. The MadeForMums Top Christmas Toys 2020 celebrate the best children’s toys at every age and stage, from new born to teens. I feel relaxed when I am playing with it and I want to take it to my friend’s house.” An excellent, brain-stretching stocking filler. “The best thing is that they are really, really little and cute, so that I can put them in my bag and take out with me. From puzzles to scooters, give a gift that’s durable, educational and imaginative this Christmas “This cheeky monkey makes me smile,” says 4-year-old child tester Cameron. There is so much to play with. It records in HD video (720p) and you can swap in 20 different dynamic backgrounds, including a TV studio with green screen. A 40cm-high, 2-floor Peppa-themed shopping centre that can be made into 6 shops in total by swapping the backgrounds and swivelling the signs. A 12ft-high premium outdoor trampoline, with a unique octagonal shape which apparently creates more bounce than a circular trampoline, thanks to springs along all 8 edges. And how good are the “must-have” toys that stores such as Argos, John Lewis, Amazon and Hamley’s feature on their must-buy lists? “It’s quite fiddly with the screws,” says his mum, “but that’s the nature of this type of classic modelling-type toy, of course.” While the instructions could be a bit clearer, Odysseus loved putting the plane together and playing with it afterwards. It’s nicely designed, well made and durable. ... 4. Choose from 4 different packs – each contains 1 exclusive car and 1 mystery car hidden inside the launcher. We wish this toy came with the house-wall stickers already in place – they’re a little fiddly to attach and you may want to give yourself time to stick them on before you give the treehouse to your child. Be aware that the nappies can only be used once, so you’ll need to order more (you can buy spare doll nappies from Amazon) once they’ve run out. Take Ranger Tom and Ted the Meerkat on incredibly detailed wildlife adventures with this playset from high-quality model-makers Schleich. Amazon's top holiday toys list has finally been released! He can find letters, and can form patterns of shapes and colours. John Lewis & Partners has just unveiled its top 10 must-have toys for Christmas 2020 — and the key themes for this year are climate change, sustainability and interactive learning. Age Suitability: 8+| Best for age: 8Batteries required: 2 x LR44 (for the remote); 1 x LiPo (for the dragon, included, rechargable). It has a metal frame, adjustable handlebars, large handles and silent wheels. “The best bit about this toy are the googly eyes and the horns. But, for our child tester Josh, 7, it’s the Power Trekker that makes this toy special. “Me and my brother will be using it every day,” says our child tester, Megan, 7. His mum Leanne says he did find “it was a little fiddly to use the scoop at first but this is a well-made and easy-to-use toy”. The doll comes in a flowerpot and the exciting thing about it is the magic that happens when water is sprinkled on top of it using the accompanying watering can. Ready for a laser clash? A speaker plays iconic Mario music and sounds, while a responsive Mario figure shows instant reactions through the LCD screens in Mario’s eyes, mouth and belly plus colour sensors. READ MORE: John Lewis says these are going to the top 10 toys of Christmas 2020 Tap your stylus on any country on this 30cm interactive globe and the video screen will show you BBC videos and animations all about that nation’s geography, languages, culture and animals. A cute 43cm x 30cm x 40cm wooden ride-on ladybird, with a wipe-clean padded foam seat, handle grips and 360°-rotating castor wheels that mean your child can ride it in any direction. By Iain Leggat. You can create over 60 different fun creatures, vehicles, monsters, and more with this 116-piece set of spinning wheels, tractor scoops, big feet and curly tails. Comes with a car, furniture, a lift, garage, swing, 2 figures and a secret hiding place. “This is so fun!” says Connor.”I like the fire light that comes from his mouth and I like that he has big feet that can knock things over. Available from: Smyths Toys, Amazon and Schleich, Age suitability: 18 months+ | Best for age: 3-4Batteries required:  2 x AA batteries (not included), Watch your feet! With a buildable, armoured transport shuttle, we're certain kids will love it. You feed the chattering monkey with coconuts and coconut water while his nappy gets more and more full until – well, you get the picture. “When my son first opened the box, he wasn’t too impressed,” says Catherine, mum of our child tester Arthur, 4. Available from: Smyth Toys , John Lewis and Argos, Age suitability: 1-3 | Best for age: 18 monthsBatteries required: None, Boost your toddler’s imaginative skills with this colourful magnetic playset. “This is fantastic!” says Sarah, mum of our child tester Annabelle, 6. She has a body soft enough to hug, moveable arms and legs, stylable hair, long eyelashes and sparkly silver trainers, plus she comes with a silver charm bracelet. Amazon announces its top toys for 2020 with L.O.L. A nation that "has rekindled its love for toys,’through more time spent at home throughout lockdown" is how the list was heralded. They all have their own names and birthdays!” says our child tester Matilda, 5 who played with Hickory the Labrador puppy and Smokey the French Bulldog. Available from: Smyths Toys, Ambrose Wilson  and Amazon, Age suitability: 8+ | Best for age: 9-99Batteries required: None. They also each do a special trick (Ramblez dances, MiMix, pictured, disguises your voice and Fetch fetches objects) and they’ll talk to each other when grouped together. And because it’s biodegradable, when you’ve finished, you just add more water to dilute it and then pour it away. My friends are going to love this. Clare, mum to our child tester Molly, 6, says, “I expected it to last a minute and the fun to be over but the bath bomb kept going for over 10 minutes and provided lots of excitement and laughter from Molly. OMG Fashion Dolls Series 3 | PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller | Poopsie Dancing Unicorn | Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic Edition, Age suitability: 8+ | Best for age: 10-11Batteries required: 14 x AA batteries (not included). “I like best that it moves by itself without me pushing it,” says our child tester Max, 5. ), Available from: LEGO, John Lewis and Amazon. Available from: John Lewis, The Entertainer and Asda, Age suitability: 3+ | Best for age: 3-4Batteries required: 3 x AAA plus (not included). You can either play with another person (battle each other with 1 vehicle each) or on your own (turn the other vehicle into a moving target and see how often you hit it). Brooke’s mum says she wishes there were more than the same 3 songs but can’t deny how over the moon her daughter is with her new flossing friend. This game makes me so, so happy. Great for all ages to cuddle and collect. ... View at EMP UK. Available from: The Entertainer, Argos and Smyths Toys, Age suitability: 6+ | Best for age: 7+Batteries required: 3 x AG13 and 3 x AG3 batteries (included). “There is so much creativity, so many scenarios a child can create. Our tester Claudia, 7, loved her Christmas-themed playset (pictured). Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers, £30. You May Also Enjoy Top Tablets for Kids & Families for Christmas. “Xavier was excited by these and played with them all day,” says Lyla, mum to child tester Xavier, 2. Squeakee may look like a balloon animal but this toy is actually an interactive pet with over 60 sounds and movements. Fisher-Price Rollin’ Rovee, £60. Age suitability: 8+ | Best for age: 10-12Batteries required: None. Comes with a booklet of challenges. Help them to recover by using the ‘healing accessory’ included or wiping away their ailments (spots, tears or fleas). According to his mum Lauren, he has played with it every day since it arrived, and loves using it to try and climb walls, knock over blocks and crawl under the sofa. O.M.G. Age suitability: 18months+ | Best for age: 2-3Batteries required: None, You don’t just get a dump truck with this set, you also get a shape-sorting garage with boxes and sacks to load on to the truck, plus a driver. It’s a substantial toy (101cm x 138cm x 44cm) featuring a fridge, oven, espresso machine, hotplate (with sound effects), till, sink with real water function and over 70 accessories, including food, utensils and money. ... plus some diligent research – here are 15 toys for kids generating the biggest buzz in 2020. These 3 cute, spiky haired, pocket-size collectible robots can record and play back your voice. A colouring set containing 12 double-sided hand-drawn characters to colour in (colouring pencils included) and then fix in their plastic stands for imaginative play. “It’s not too big and clunky and doesn’t dominate the room like some toy kitchens,” says their mum Carolyn. If your child likes building kits, this is an amazing-value buy. Fast, funny and food-flavoured, this card game has its roots in Snap and is stuffed with laughter. Available from: Smyths Toys, Amazon and Selfridges, Age suitability: 12 months+ | Best for age: 2Batteries required: None. Available from: Smyths Toys, John Lewis and Amazon, Age suitability: 5+ | Best for age: 5-6Batteries required: 4 x AA batteries (included), 1 x AAA battery not included. Sherbet is 31cm high, his necks wiggles and wobbles as he feeds, and he sings, “Uh oh, gotta go” when his furry bowels need to unload. Available from: Smyths Toys, Argos and The Entertainer, Age suitability: 3+ | Best for age: 3Batteries required: None, This 30cm x 23cm farm-themed wooden puzzle has 2 magnetic wands attached that your child uses to guide (integrated) beads through the maze. Must-have Top Christmas Toys 2020 from the biggest sellers, LEGO Adventures with Mario Starter Course, Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic Edition, LOL Surprise! Surprise! A great toy for mini-builders, this 205-piece construction set features real metal parts and makes a biplane with moving plastic wheels and propeller. Your child can turn this 40-piece playset into a (roughly 30cm x 30cm) playzone for little scuttling robot creatures called nanos. Micro Recycled Scooter | Brio Smart Tech Sound | Botley 2.0 | I Heard Your Feelings conversation cards| Earth Heroes Children’s book | VTech Feathers & Feelings Peacock | John Lewis Isabelle Collector’s Doll | LEGO Gingerbread House | John Lewis Wooden Walker | Monopoly Mega Edition Exclusive, Age Suitability: 3+| Best for age: 3-4Batteries required: 2 x AAA batteries (not included). “Once we had it set up and ready to play, Katriana quickly figured out how to use it and found it quite funny with the sounds it makes.” Particularly suitable for younger toddlers, this is a lovely interactive toy for a 1-year-old. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A toddler surprise toy, this retro-style, battery-free jack-in-the-box toy is all about classic playtime fun. Best Christmas gifts for children: Top kids toys and present ideas for boys and girls in 2020 ... Top kids toys for Christmas 2020. Available from: Smyths Toys, Argos and Very, Age suitability: 10 months+ | Best for age: 3Batteries required: None. A Duplo-a-like 213-piece marble-run set with left and right slides and loads of different build options. It’s been dropped a few times but hasn’t broken at all. Comes with (not the clearest) instruction booklet, 4 marbles and a base. Argos announces the top toys for Christmas 2020 We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus pandemic. It would make a lovely gift.” Oana adds that it can take Andy a little while to find the correct side of each cube for the crane to pick up (there are only magnets on 1 side) but this means he can only ever attach the letters and numbers the right way up, which is great for early literacy. The top kids toys UK also comes under this category. Available from: Argos, Smyths Toys, Very and Amazon, Age suitability: 5+ | Best for age: 6-7Batteries required: 4 x AA batteries (included). “The best bit is when you throw a little dinosaur off the big dinosaur’s back,” says excited tester Jack, 7. range has 50 surprises and also transforms into a plane, car,... L.O.L. It’s rugged and wipe-clean: perfect for toddlers. Our child tester Connor, 8, liked it so much he’s been taking it to bed with him (despite being 25cm long). Our child tester Evie-Rae, 3, says, “I love it!” and her mum Roxanne is super-impressed by the quality of the chunky pieces. UK could miss out on 3.5m doses between now and February and rely totally on AstraZeneca's plan to supply 2m every 7 days from this week, Vaccine passports could pose data privacy risks and create a 'two-tier society' based on who's had the jab, watchdog chief warns MPs, Caught by the fuzz! We can hear the pint-sized squeals of excitement from here! 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