From tots to tweens and teens, we’ve put together a few ideas for children’s Christmas gifts that will guarantee some beaming smiles on Christmas morning. With any luck, they’ll be so captivated, you might even get a few minutes of peace to enjoy a little festive cheer.
Toniebox 2 (ages 1+)
Bundle deals with characters starting from £140
As parents, finding something to keep the little ones interested that doesn’t involve a screen feels increasingly difficult. In 2016, the Toniebox hit the market and proved popular with children and parents alike. 2025 saw the launch of the Toniebox 2, which has been an instant success.
What is a Toniebox? It’s essentially a portable, plush speaker that your child controls using collectable toy figures to bring stories and songs to life.
The box is now softer and more padded than the previous model, making it suitable for children as young as 12 months old. There is a vast array of characters, from Thomas the Tank Engine and Paw Patrol to Disney favourite Encanto and even The Gruffalo, to encourage independent play and listening.
Another level of play has been introduced with the Toniebox 2, with the addition of Tonieplay. The audio box transforms into a screen-free game box with an easy-to-use, kid-friendly controller, featuring treasure hunts and trivia games for solo or multiplayer play.
Toniebox 2 is a beautifully designed screen-free option that will take a toddler bashing in its stride. It’s robust, easy to use, and will be the toy that grows with them for years to come.
Spidey And His Amazing Friends: Dance N Crawl Spidey (ages 3+)
£36
Preschoolers will love Spidey as he sings, dances and crawls at the press of a button. Squeeze his tummy to hear familiar Spidey phrases and two sing-along songs, or tilt his head back and rotate his wrists to put him in the crawl position, then hit the spider’s web on his feet and watch him go.
There are no small parts to worry about, so it’s great for little ones. It’s a little hard-bodied, so perhaps not one to tuck up with them in bed at night, but they’ll have a lot of fun dancing and singing along with such a fun character.
My First Scalextric – Let’s Play race set (ages 3+)
£35
There’s nothing quite like the sound of the little cars whizzing around the Scalextric track. The full-sized set can be a little intimidating as an introduction, but My First Scalextric, with its figure-of-eight track, is an excellent place for children to start.
Powered by AA batteries, youngsters can play safely without mains power or wires. The controllers have adjustable maximum speed settings, so no matter how trigger-happy they get, the cars won’t fly off the track. As they learn the art of trigger control, notch up the speed and let the competition begin!
Space Sound Bluetooth speaker (ages 3+)
£33
When is a spaceman nightlight not just a spaceman nightlight? When it’s a cute Bluetooth speaker. From tots to tweens, this charming chap can stream music, radio, audiobooks or stories to help them relax and unwind before bed, during their downtime, or while they play.
Once charged by USB, the onboard battery has up to 8 hours of playtime, and the six colour-changing modes can create different cosmic displays to complement the mood or music. Available with the spaceman carrying either a galaxy or a moon, the robust design makes it a great addition to kids’ rooms this Christmas.
Mattel Brick Shop: Hot Wheels Elite Series Corvette Grand Sport (ages 10+)
£32
With 918 pieces, this Corvette Grand Sport brick model will keep both kids and adults busy from Christmas Day through to New Year’s. Along with the building bricks, each set comes with a 1:64 scale Hot Wheels die-cast model of the car, which is exclusive to the Brick Shop pack.
The Corvette Grand Sport is part of the mid-tier collection, so it has a level of complexity to the build. With metal wheels and extra parts included, the car can also be customised, making it unique to the builder.
Whether they’re in it for the building or collecting the end result, this will be an epic addition to any brick fan’s gift haul this Christmas morning.
Junior Crazy Cricket Set from Uber Games (ages 9-13)
£33
Sports can be a fleeting fad for kids and teens, as they chop and change until they find that one they really want to settle on. The Crazy Cricket Set from Uber Games is an excellent gift for youngsters wanting to try the sport on for size. The set includes everything they need to play, and with two different-sized bats (size 5 and size 3), the set will grow with them.
The set, made of lightweight, sturdy plastic, needs no maintenance after use and will undoubtedly stand plenty of rough play. It comes with a nylon carry bag for storage, making it easy to pick up and throw into the car for a family game at the beach, in the park or on a camping trip.
