Top Christmas toys 2025: 18 trending toys bound to be on kids' wish lists this year - and many are on sale

Bitzee was a winner last year, topping the must-have toys lists across the UK and US as a Tamagotchi-style toy for kids today.

The latest toy from the brand is a sweet hamster ball, that lets you pick up and roll the hamster around while being able to see it from all angles - it's the next best thing to having a real-life furry friend.

"Last year my daughter begged Santa for a Bitzee and this is top of her list for 2025. Think endless fun that they can take on the go, and teaches them to care and nurture for something," Carla Challis, HELLO! Commerce Editor.

Already trending on various websites is the LEGO Minecraft The Creeper, a mash-up between two of the most trending toys of the moment.

Featuring four movable legs and a poseable head, the head opens up for a special surprise. If you have a Minecrafter in your midst, get this before it sells out.

Creative kids will get a kick out of this tablet that blends screen time with creativity, as children can draw, design and then instantly print their creations.

Every kitchen has one, so surely every play kitchen needs one too? This wooden air fryer is trending on John Lewis and it's such a sweet gift for a little one, complete with wooden drumstick and chips for them to "cook up" for you.

"My son, who will be two by Christmas, loves helping me out around the house. He comes up on his toddler tower to help me prepare food so this mini air fryer is right up his street. It's perfect for role play and I love the fact it is wooden too!," Rachel Avery, Homes Editor.

Gabby's Dollhouse is still big news for the early years, and this collaboration with Polly Pocket is the sweetest compact.

Shaped like Gabby's Dollhouse, it has a glitter shaker feature on the roof, moving features like a cat-a-vator that slides to visit each room, and a bed that flips up to reveal surprises!

Who doesn't love Bluey! And they'll love exploring this playset supermarket, with three levels to discover. Each one has fun features to discover, and there's even a real working escalator.

Kids will love using the working intercom to bring their favourite show to life.

Slime, but make it beautiful. This deluxe slime kit is bright, shimmery and incudes two exclusive iridescent slimes. There's also gems, crystals and little slime bears to make it even more cool.

The Hot Wheels Ultimate Dual Dragon Transporter doubles up on the dragon action with two dragons that eat, launch, race and store Hot Wheels cars - so it's not only a toy, but a handy storage container too!

It can also release 2 vehicles into the launcher, then send them racing down side-by-side tracks.

This at-home build a bear stuffing station is just like the real thing. Comes with two bears to make your own, plus accessories, birth certificates and those all important hearts to include.

"I never know what to get my young nieces but this peeked my interest as it's something creative they can do together, and have a keepsake afterwards too," Hollie Brotherton, Luxe & Commerce Editor.

Football mad kids? This will take their training to the next level, as they can practice volleys and overhead kicks, or master their control and heading technique.

"My boys play football non-stop and I've already pre-ordered this for them for Christmas - I know it'll be a hit!", Tanya Philipson, HELLO! Style & Commerce Director.

Sylvanian Families are having a major resurgence. Selfridges have chosen the entire Sylvanian collection to feature in their top 10 list (and they've just launched an in-store pop-up) and John Lewis have placed the Skytop Fairy Castle on their top 10 toy list.

"My daughter is a big Sylvanian fan, and I've got this for her to go with her collection. It's adorable, with whimsical touches like the Flower Fairy and the Chocolate Rabbit baby in a fairy costume, and a fairy stand to make the Flower Fairy 'fly'!," Carla Challis, Commerce Editor.

A Steiff bear is a classic present and this is ideal for baby's first Christmas - no wonder it's in John Lewis' top Christmas gifts for 2025.

Artists will love this novel way of creating a masterpiece, using fluffy paint which creates 3D art. The kit comes with 6 surprise deco bags filled with charms to personalise the artwork, along with plenty of blank sheets of paper. Handily, the whole thing is housed in a neat and tidy 'studio' with compartments. 

Dubbed this year's family favourite, the aim of the game is to be quiet to win this game. Players are given a host of tasks to complete without making a sound and alerting the microphone.

"This is going to be such fun for the whole family come Christmas," Kath Robinson, Special Projects Editor.

It was one of this year's biggest movies, and you can now buy a Barbie version of their favourite Wicked character - team Elphaba or Glinda?

The 30cm dolls come with accessories and sing at the press of a button. Perfect time for the second instalment of the film.

The craze for hatching toys is going nowhere, and the latest blockbuster to hit the toy market is this Jurassic dino egg, which hatches to reveal your very own pet dinosaur.

The interactive dinosaur makes sounds, can be trained (if you're a master dino trainer) and provides hours of fun.

With her soft and cosy blanket, the latest preschool/under 5 sensation is a cute and adorable cuddler already in high demand, according to Hamleys.

From tales of Harry Potter to mindful music, baby tales and more, the YOTO screen-free audio player can be taken on the go for adventures wherever they may be.

What's even cooler are the blank cards, where parents can record themselves reading a story or saying bedtime affirmations. Endless fun, minus the screen.

Claw machines are having a moment and what better way to enjoy the fun of the fair than with an at-home version?