The top Christmas toys for kids 2023: all the best ideas for babies and children

A great gift for new parents, white noise is honestly a godsend when it comes to getting tiny tots to sleep in those first few months.

This suitable-from-birth bunny is a gorgeous addition to any nursery and the thoughtful personalisation will be a hit with parents.

These cute, colourful eggs are great for sensory play with textured edges, a bright colour palette and even a push-squeak function once your tot's able to apply pressure.

Cuddly, soft and washable, Kaloo's Tendresse dolls are perfect for Christmas gifting.

We love the cute cockatoo design and it's great to see more wood and plastic-free toys in this year's Christmas offering.

This push-along pram from JoJo Maman Bebe is certainly a generous gift, but it's also a lovely addition to a little one's nursery, not to mention a great prop to help get them walking faster.

Bath-time is also a fun time for most families so why not step it up a notch this Christmas with this entertaining stick-on (suction cup) bath-time kitchen?

From its wood rather than plastic make-up right down to how it'll help with co-ordination (putting the horse/cow/farmer in the vehicle, learning to push/pull), this is a simple, fun and engaging kids' toy which it comes in at an affordable price point.

A Toniebox is a wifi-connected speaker which comes pre-loaded with audiobooks and songs. Kids will be able to work the box on their own and need only tap the side of the box to change the track. We love how it's entirely screen-free.

Growing red amaranth and basil will be a lovely activity for adults to get involved with the kids, and you can be sure they'll love watching their little plants grow as the weeks go by.

With editing functions, and the ability for kids to record their voice and even record video, this is a gadget that'll keep them entertained for hours and it'll certainly challenge them, too. Oh, and with added rubber reinforcement, it's fairly drop resistant as well, so you can rest easy when you hear that dreaded clatter from the other side of the room...

With a scoop and Velcro ice cream scoops, kids can stack their sundaes sky high and create flavour combinations galore with a whole host of different brightly-coloured flavours to get stuck in with.

 
Drum roll please - the parents won’t thank you, but little ones will!

This is a gift that keeps on giving. A toucanBox subscription will entertain kids from three upwards with a parcel of two cute crafts, each month, all year long.

This spenny but gorgeous play kit is such a good idea. Every three months, a set of toys is sent out specifically designed with the young 'uns developmental stage in mind.

This walking, firing, combat toy is a ROARSOME gift for dino-loving youngsters. Batteries not included so be sure to stock up so they can enjoy it on the big day.

Mini fashionistas will love this bright dress-up set with accessories that are easy for little hands to take on and off. Parents will love the carry case that means you can keep all the bits together. Trust us on this.

There's lots of fun to be had with this magnetic art book. It's compact, shuts firmly and is sturdy, so will be great for travelling too at Christmas and beyond. It's *whisper* educational too.

Clean up this Christmas with a cute bath bomb kit that will both keep 'em entertained and have 'em looking forward to bath time. It's  vegan, cruelty-free, and free from gluten, soy and dairy to boot.

With a real 'magical' mist that dissolves over the cauldron after your little ones add in all the required fantastical potions and ingredients, this toy really is fun for the whole family as you all gather around to watch the remarkable apparition of a 'Mixie' from right beneath your nose!

A lovable pal for your mini-me, the Miko 3 II robot is a cheeky, tech-savvy chap, designed to help your little one learn and grow through every playtime. It's packed with plenty of fun and games and even has a handy video-calling feature.

Playmobil has been going since 1974 and it's the sort of toy that truly does get better with age. This 'City Life' playground is no exception and will give children hours and hours of fun.

The Scruff-a-Luvs pets are the ideal gift for animal-loving kids who, for one reason or another, can't have a pet. This little plush arrives looking quite overgrown, if we do say so ourselves, but with the help of some small hands, a shave, a wash and some TLC the pup will transform beneath your eyes, revealing a cute pooch that kids will love looking after.

Get ready for an awesome dinosaur adventure with Build Your Own’s new Tyrannosaurus Rex. An impressive 38cm once built, this mighty T-Rex is almost as fearsome as the real thing

If you're not familiar with LEGO's digital toys, this Luigi starter pack comes with inbuilt LCD screens to give the characters fully reactive expressions and, together with the Mario starter pack, the two main characters can even be paired by Bluetooth for an IRL 2-player mode - pretty nifty, right?

The slime trend was big last year and let us tell you it isn't going anywhere. Thankfully with the So Slime collection, you can bin the glue that gets quite literally everywhere and just add water instead.

Take your marble run game to the next level with this cool kit. Contains trampolines (trampolines!) and will provide lots of wholesome, indoor, fun over the cold Christmas holiday.

Keep young minds busy over the Christmas holidays and beyond with this smart, 3D, jigsaw style puzzle.

It is - without doubt - the best family festival around, and now you can feel the Camp Bestival vibes at home with this gloriously colourful Monopoly edition. Playing in a tent optional.