The best Moana toys and gift ideas for kids

Moana toys

by Samantha Ball |
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If you're little one is obsessed with Disney toys and are a huge fan of Moana, then they will love their very own Moana toys.

There's no denying that Disney is a huge part of childhood. Whether they had a soft and snuggly Disney toy when they were born, or have had a few playsets, there's something magical about playing with Disney toys, especially when it's characters from their favourite film.

Best Moana toys at a glance:

Best Moana soft toy: Moana Soft Toy Doll, £17.99
Best Tonies Moana toy: Tonies Moana Audio Character, £14.99
Best Moana toy Pua doll: Pua Medium Soft Toy, £23

The Moana film was so mesmerising to watch, with adorable characters such as Pua the pig, a brilliant soundtrack (especially Maui's iconic song) and of course Moana's adventure. So why not bring the magic of the film to your home?

From Disney bath toys to LEGO sets and even a Moana costume, Mother&Baby have found the best Moana toys for your little one to play with.

Best Moana soft toy

This Moana Soft Toy Doll makes a wonderful toy for your little one. It might not be big, but it's the perfect size for little hands to hold. It also has a soft to touch feel, making it a great snuggling friend.

A grandparent review said: "My granddaughter loves this doll. Great size and great quality." Another wrote: "Lovely soft toy with plenty of detail. I bought it as a gift and the mum loved it too."

Pros

  • Soft feel finish
  • Classic character design

Cons

  • Some found it wasn't as big as they were expecting

Best Tonies Moana toy

Best Moana toys Tonies Moana Audio CharacterTonies / Amazon

Featuring all the favourite songs from the film, the Tonies Moana Audio Character also features the story after the songs. The figure can be played with, but when on the Toniebox, it comes to life.

Our Commercial Content Writer, Samantha, said: "My daughter is obsessed with Moana and she absolutely loves this Tonies figure. She plays the songs and stories on repeat and even uses the figure to play in her doll's house."

Pros

  • Plays songs and story from the film
  • Can play with the figure too

Cons

  • Not all details of the film are in the story

Best Moana toys Pua doll

Your little one can have their very own little piggy pal with the Pua Medium Soft Toy! Beautifully soft and a good size, it makes a great soft toy to cuddle. We love the little piggy feet detail too.

An aunty review said: "Bought this when we were at Disneyworld for my niece. She likes Pua very much. The size of the plush is good for a toddler."

Pros

  • Soft and cuddly
  • Good size

Cons

  • Might be a bit big for little children to carry

Best Moana toys playset

This Moana Mini Doll Playset comes with a carry case so that your little one can take their doll on the go. With nine accessories included, including a mini Hay-Hay and Pua, there are lots of ways to play.

Pros

  • Comes with a carry case
  • Lots of accessories included

Cons

  • Not suitable for children under the age of three due to small parts

Best Moana costume

Best Moana toys Moana Classic CostumeVery

While not technically a toy, the Moana Classic Costume is great for dressing up as the beloved character. It comes with a front-printed dress with printed necklace, so that your child isn't running around with a necklace accessory on.

A grandparent review said: "Love this outfit, and my granddaughter will too! Great value for money."

Pros

  • Fun for dress up
  • All in one outfit

Cons

  • Limited sizes available

Best Little People Moana toys

Best Moana toys Disney Princess Moana & Maui's Canoe by Little PeopleAmazon

Rrp: $16.99

Price: $13.45

Featuring the two iconic characters from the film, the Disney Princess Moana & Maui's Canoe by Little People makes a wonderful addition to the rest of the Little People collections. The canoe can be pushed along by its wheels and there are two seats for Moana and Maui.

One parent said: "Love love this toy. It’s so cute. Great size. My daughter loves it. Perfect addition to our Disney princess little people collection."

Pros

  • Works with the Little People collections
  • Moves along with ease

Cons

  • Some mentioned some more features would have been better

Best styling Moana toys

Best Moana toys Moana Styling HeadVery

Ideal for little budding stylists, the Moana Styling Head provides hours of entertainment. Brush, style and accessorise Moana's hair, or even let your little one add them to their own.

An aunty reviewer said: "I gave this to my niece and she really likes it. It comes with the Moana styling head and 13 accessories. She can brush the doll's hair and style it with different hair clips and pins. It keeps her occupied and allows her to practice doing hair. What’s great is that they can use the hair accessories in their own hair too. Overall, I like this styling head, it allows them to be expressive and creative."

Pros

  • Comes with plenty of hair accessories
  • Allows children to be creative and improves motor skills

Cons

  • Some mentioned it was smaller than expected

Best LEGO Moana toys

LEGO Moana Wayfinding BoatAmazon
Price: $50.87

This LEGO Moana's Wayfinding Boat set will not only look great on display in your child's room once built, but it's great to play with and provides so much entertainment when building. It has 321 pieces and even comes with two mini figures and a dolphin.

Our writer said: "My children love LEGO and I find it helps to keep them entertained and their mind and hands busy. This LEGO Moana was simple to build, but it provided a good hours worth of concentration which was a great way to unwind after a busy day and helped to pass time between getting home and having tea."

Pros

  • Helps concentration and fine motor skills
  • Great to build and play with

Cons

  • Keep out of reach of small children

Best Moana bath toys

Add some Disney magic to bath time with the Disney Store Moana Bath Toy Set. With five characters from the film, including the main two, Pua, Hei-Hei and Tamatoa, your little one can get them ready for an adventure. They come in a tub with an easy pour spout to drain too.

One grandparent said: "Great toy for the bath. Figures are a good size and the bucket is great for play and storage. Also great as carry case to travel and play with anytime. Bought for 18month old granddaughter who’s just become a fan of Moana."

Pros

  • Easy drain tub
  • Five fun Moana characters

Cons

  • Need to be allowed to dried properly

Is there a sequel to Moana?

If you were obsessed with the first film, you will be pleased to know that Disney have announced Moana 2, which will bring Moana back to our screens in 2024.

Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer and freelanced for the Mother&Baby website for two years before joining the team full-time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.

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