The best Christmas presents for toddlers


by Emily Gilbert |
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Although the Christmas countdown starts earlier each year (decorated shops in August?) it never hurts to be prepared with Christmas gift ideas for thefamily, especially if you want to buy one of the best Christmas presents for toddlers. Your little one has probably already started writing their list, thanks to endless toy adverts on the television, but it is still hard to know what to choose.

With so many baby toys on the market, making a choice on what to buy for Christmas can be hard. Is this toy within budget? Is this toy age appropriate? Does this toy have any small parts that could be a hazard? To help you decide on the best Christmas presents for toddlers, our round up includes a variety of age appropriate toys at a range of prices.

Not to mention, getting it all sorted now means you'll be able to save yourself a dreaded last minute shop where you're searching for out of stock toys. To save you the hassle, we've already found the best Christmas presents for toddlers that they're sure to love.

Best Christmas presents for toddlers at a glance:

Best Christmas present for toddlers in preparation for the big day: Tonie's The Little Reindeer's Christmas Wish

Best Christmas present for toddlers to encourage their imagination: Treehouse Hideaway Puppets

Best Christmas present for toddlers to encourage their motor skills: Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe Car-Ride-On

The best Christmas presents for toddlers:

Here's a selection of the best toys for toddlers, meaning you'll be more than prepared for the big day. From cuddly soft toys to building blocks, we have the best range of toys for every toddler. You'll be ticking them all off their Christmas list in no time!

Best traditional Christmas present for toddlers

Description

Treat little ones to the sweetest little companion who they can take along on all their

Pros

  • Nice keepsake
  • Can be personalised
  • Removable outfit

Cons

  • Doll clothes not available to buy on JoJo Maman Bébé

Best interactive Christmas present for toddlers

Description

This one is a game you can play alongside your little one, teaching them how to count while trying

Pros

  • Fun for the family
  • Encourages counting and numbers

Cons

  • Only two fishing rods

Best Christmas present for a tractor loving toddler

tractor
Price: £19.99
Alternative retailers
The Entertainer£28.00View offer

Description

Inspire your young farmer’s imagination with the Build-A-Johnny Tractor farm toy. This 16-piece

Pros

  • Encourages problem solving
  • Two ways to play

Cons

  • Issues with drill

Best shape sorting Christmas present for toddlers

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Rrp: £20.99

Price: £19.99
Alternative retailers
The Entertainer£14.00View offer

Description

An incredibly unique shape-exploration experience! The six chunky shape blocks are each designed

Pros

  • Encourages shape sorting and colour recognition
  • Aids fine motor skills development

Cons

  • Difficult for babies less than 1 year

Best Christmas present for toddlers to encourage their imagination

Description

Children are fascinated by the magic of puppetry and this lovely treehouse and puppet set will

Pros

  • Great for all ages
  • Built in handle
  • Great for story time

Cons

  • Finger sized puppets for small hands

Best toy for children's songs

Christmas toys for toddlers penguin Tonie
Price: £14.99

tonies.com

Description

This lovely little penguin will take your little one on a musical trip through a winter

Pros

  • Lots of festive favourites to enjoy
  • Cute penguin character

Cons

  • Just songs, not stories

Best Christmas present for toddlers about cooking

Description

Step into the tub and into the kitchen all at once, Toomies bestselling Bubble & Bake Bathtime

Pros

  • Great for roleplaying
  • Includes suction cups

Cons

  • Sometimes suction cups can fall off

Best educational Christmas present for toddlers

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Price: £84.95

Description

Why not make learning fun for your little one with the VTech alphabet train that can be used for

Pros

  • Encourages learning
  • Includes different colours

Cons

  • Child may quickly outgrow this

Best Christmas present for toddlers to encourage their motor skills

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Price: £69.99

Description

A classic gift for any little one, this magical pint-sized car would make the perfect Christmas

Pros

  • Available in different models
  • Great for all ages

Cons

  • Difficult to assemble

<strong>Best Christmas present for toddlers in preparation for the big day</strong>

Christmas toys for toddler reindeer Tonie
Price: £14.99

tonies.com

Description

Give your child an advent calendar with a difference with this adorable little reindeer Tonie,

Pros

  • A great alternative to traditional advent calendars
  • Your child can look forward to a new chapter each night

Cons

  • Only one story option available

Best Christmas present for toddlers based on a film franchise

Spin & Hatch Dino Eggs

Rrp: £15.99

Price: £9.44
Alternative retailers
Argos£16.00View offer

Description

Toomies brings wonder to a new generation with Jurassic World Spin & Hatch Dino Eggs! These

Pros

  • Helps encourage problem solving
  • Includes sounds

Cons

  • Makes a clicking noise as it spins

Best Christmas present for toddlers to learn new songs

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Price: £54.99

Description

Watch your little one boogie their way through the day with the fun, energising music that Beatbo

Pros

  • Different modes to choose from
  • Encourages gross and find motor skills
  • Great sensory toy

Cons

  • Batteries provided don't last long

Best personalised Christmas present for toddlers

Description

Create a book for up to four children, to show your little one just how much you love them in

Pros

  • A sweet keepsake
  • Customisable

Cons

  • Only up to four names can be included

Best stackable Christmas present for toddlers

Fat Brain FA110-1 Spin Again Toy
Price: £31.99

Description

This is a stacking toy with a spin. Simply drop the vibrant discs onto the threaded corkscrew pole

Pros

  • Great for hand-eye coordination
  • Encourages recognition of colours and shapes

Cons

  • Expensive

Best dinosaur Christmas present for toddlers

Description

This adorable dinosaur makes a lovely gift for any toddler. The huggable soft dinosaur will be

Pros

  • A range of animals to choose from
  • Can be personalised
  • Safety tested

Cons

  • Not machine washable

Best farmyard Christmas present for toddlers

John Deere Farmin' Friends Hauling Tractor Toy Set
Price: £21.99

Description

Roll into farming fun with the John Deere Lights & Sounds Farmin' Friends Hauling Set. This

Pros

  • Incorporates lights and sounds
  • Sturdy
  • Versatile uses

Cons

  • Some parents found issues with the sound

Best Christmas present for toddlers with a love of animals

Description

Want a toy that is fun and educational? This LEGO train set features bold animals, shapes and

Pros

  • Stackable
  • Good for brain stimulation

Cons

  • Doesn't include many animals

Best bathtime Christmas present for toddlers

Nuby Octopus Floating Bath Toy

Rrp: £9.50

Price: £6.65

Description

For great [bathtime

Pros

  • Good value for money
  • Doesn't retain water meaning no mould
  • Stays upright on its own when floating

Cons

  • Only has six legs, not eight

Best building block Christmas present for toddlers

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Rrp: £9.60

Price: £9.60
Alternative retailers
The Entertainer£9.60View offer
Argos£10.00View offer

Description

For under £10, toddlers will love creating their own world out of these incredible building

Pros

  • Value for money
  • Encourages construction skills
  • Includes storage bag

Cons

  • Small pieces can be easily lost

Best audio Christmas present for toddlers

Description

Offering an intuitive, interactive experience, simply place a Tonie character on the top of the

Pros

  • Screenless
  • Easy to use
  • Portable
  • Bump-proof

Cons

  • Expensive, especially when purchasing multiples

Best dancing Christmas present for toddlers

Description

Get ready to dance and have a fun time with this super creative electronic pet. Fifi is ready to

Pros

  • Suitable for ages 3 years +.
  • Features 3 fun songs to have the dance battle of a life time.

Cons

  • Selling fast.

What makes the best Christmas present for toddlers?

It is always so exciting to see their little faces light up on Christmas morning as they unwrap their favourite toy or book. But how do you know you are buying the right gifts, there is always a long and varied list. We suggest that while soft toys are always popular, it is also great to have something interactive. Tonie have released new festive characters this year which will make Christmas extra special and your little one will be able to use them for many Christmases to come. If they are sad on Christmas Day when their friend, the elf, has gone back to Santa's workshop for another year, you can definitely make them smile with this Elf on the Shelffrom Tonie.

Don't worry too much though, Christmas is about more than just the presents and while it is lovely to find the best Christmas presents for toddlers, they will be just as excited that Santa has been and less bothered by what is under the wrapping paper, so choose something you think they need, or have been asking for all year.

Emily Gilbertis the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.

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