Finding the right toy
This year has seen the revival of old-time classics such as Monopoly, Cluedo, Memory Game and Scrabble to take top spot in the games section. Families are enjoying games they can share together and board games like these have always proved successful among all ages.
Toylife Toy Drum Set and Stool - Red
by Toylife
Frasers
Musical Toys
Rockjam 10-Watt Rechargeable Bluetooth Karaoke Machine With Two Microphones - Pink
very.co.uk
Fisher-Price Laugh &Amp; Learn Smart Stages Sis Pink Plush Baby Musical Learning Toy, Multilanguage Version
very.co.uk
totum Totum Unicorn Musical Jewellery Box - Multi
Frasers
Vtech Sing Songs Microphone
very.co.uk
Rockjam 54-Key Portable Electronic Keyboard Piano With Simply Piano App Content
very.co.uk
Fisher-Price Wooden Xylophone, Musical Instrument Toy For Toddlers
very.co.uk
The run-up to Christmas is a frantic time for toy retailers and toy stores expect to see the promotion of old-time favourites along with toys based on movies, toys from TV shows as well as last years
top toys for Christmas to hit the shelves again.
Popular action films are always followed by an array of DVD, gifts and toys to go with the hit movie; they make ideal presents at any time of the year.
Finding the right toy to suit the age of a child is not always easy; kids grow up so quickly that before you know it they’ve outgrown the present they so wanted. Top Toy Guide looks to find toys for all ages from the early learning stage to young adult.
Leapfrog Count Along Basket &Amp; Scanner
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Magic Adventures Telescope
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Clean Sweep Mop &Amp; Bucket
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Channel Fun Learning Remote
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Mr. Pencil'S Scribble, Write & Read
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Sing-Along Song Bot
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Leapstart Cocomelon Sing And Learn
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Read &Amp; Write 3D Enhanced
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Shapes &Amp; Sharing Picnic Basket - Pink
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Scoop &Amp; Learn Ice Cream Cart
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Vacuum
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Count Along Till
very.co.uk
Lego® Duplo 10428 Big Interactive Community Train Set
Selfridges
Vtech Toot-Toot Drivers Taxi Interactive Car 12.7cm
Selfridges
Little Live Pets Needees Interactive Pet Assortment 3.6cm
Selfridges
Vtech Paws and Purr Kitten Sleep Interactive Soft Toy 33cm
Selfridges
Rainbow Designs Paddington Bear Movie Interactive Teddy Bear 25cm
Selfridges
Cocomelon Discover 'N Play Jj Interactive Soft Toy 25cm
Selfridges
Leapfrog 100 Words Animal Book
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Leapstart Bluey Fun And Games
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Slide To Read
very.co.uk
Leapfrog Musical Rainbow Tea Party Refresh
very.co.uk
Vtech Scoop & Score Dolphin Interactive Bath Toy 24cm
Selfridges
Vtech Toddler Tech Laptop Interactive Toy
Selfridges
Vtech Lolibird Interactive Soft Toy 19cm
Selfridges
Vtech Squishy Spikes Alligator Interactive Toy 21.5cm
Selfridges
Leapfrog My 1St Phonics: Spin &Amp; Learn
very.co.uk
Vida the Vet Vet's Bag Interactive Playset
The Entertainer
Little Live Pets My Walking Penguin Interactive Toy
Selfridges
Disney Wish Interactive Valentino & Star Large Doll
Hamleys
Vtech Toot-Toot Drivers Pizza Truck
very.co.uk
Vtech My Everyday Gadgets
very.co.uk
Vtech Ocean Buddies Animal Band Playset
Selfridges
Vtech Sing-Along Spinning Wheel Interactive Toy 20cm
Selfridges
Toys for Babies age 6 to 18 months old
At this age babies love investigating so looking for baby toys that have various textures, form and shape with bright vivid colours are ideal not forgetting toys for chewing; babies love to put things in their mouth!
A number of good baby and young infant baby toy shops cater to the type of creative toys that aid the development of vital skills in the first few months and years.
Good baby products include baby walkers, bouncers, cot toys and mobiles including wooden toys, ride-on toys and playsets from trusted brands like Fisher Price, Little Tikes, Chicco, Leapfrog and Vtech.
VTech Baby Nursery Rhymes Book, Light Up, Interactive, Musical Baby Book with Sounds and Phrases, Suitable for Babies from 6 Months+, English Version
Amazon
Vtech Baby Cuddles Unicorn Play Set
Selfridges
Vtech Learn & Discover Baby Book
Selfridges
VTech Baby Drive & Discover Keys
Hamleys
Vtech First Steps Baby Walker
Hamleys
Vtech Baby Sort And Discover Drum
very.co.uk
Vtech First Steps Baby Walker - Pink
very.co.uk
Vtech Learn & Discover Baby Book
very.co.uk
Vtech Baby Tiny Touch Tablet (6-36 Mths)
Marks and Spencer UK
VTech Baby 2-in-1 Ride & Balance Scooter, Blue, Balance Bike Mode & Trike Mode, Light-up Headlight, Songs, Road Safety Phrases & Scooter Sounds, Toy for Toddler 12, 18, 24 months +, English version
Amazon
VTech Baby Cutie Puppy Carrier Learning Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Sing & Paddle Hippo Bath Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby 6-in-1 Animal Buddies Bath Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Put & Take Dumper Truck
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Peek & Play Phone Pink
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Toot Toot Drivers Baby Driver
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Pull Along Puppy Pal
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Peek & Play Phone
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Little Friendlies Moosical Beads
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Musical Rhymes Book
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Turn & Learn Cube
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Little Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Toot-Toot Drivers Deluxe Track Set
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Alphabet Apple Learning Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Twist & Explore Caterpillar
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Sing-Along Spinning Wheel
The Entertainer
VTech Baby 2-in-1 Push and Discover Turtle Baby Walker
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Tiny Touch Tablet
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Sing Along Microphone
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Twist & Spin Lion
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Shake & Sounds Caterpillar
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Beep Beep Baby Driver Learning Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Twinkle Lights Owl Interactive Soft Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Squishy Spikes Alligator Learning Toy
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Learn & Discover Electronic Learning Book
The Entertainer
VTech Baby Rock and Roll Bear Interactive Learning Toy
The Entertainer
Children age 2 to 5 years old
Most toy shops cater well for the pre-school age group, however with TV and movie merchandise making up a large amount of the toy stock available a balance still needs to be struck between these kinds of toys and those considered more creative and educational.
Many popular online shops, for example, Early Learning Centre and Amazon.co.uk cater well for 2 to 5-year-old children. These online stores publish valuable product reviews, customer comments and opinions.
Favourite children’s characters Fifi and the Flowertots, Dora the Explorer, Thomas the Tank Engine, Roary, Waybuloo and Peppa Pig all have a massive following from the toddler’s corner.
No doubt as soon as the new animated series of Zigby is aired on CBeebies there’ll be many plush toys and games of this adventurous zebra and his friends.
Aimed at 3 to 5-year-olds the fifty-two 11 minute animation series is set in a beautiful jungle island and is full of fun adventures with friends Mcmeer the Meerkat and Bertie the Guinea Fowl.
Zigby is based on Brian Pateson’s book, Zigby the Zebra trots into Trouble. Books are available from Amazon.
Toys & Games for 5 to 8-year-old children
Children at around the age of five to eight years old quickly start to develop a unique personality with interests that can remain with them for the rest of their lives.
This age group love playing with toys that engage their curiosity imagination and are challenging, like board games, remote control toys, puzzles, construction sets, action figures, dolls and role play games.
Buying toys for 5 to 8-year-olds is made easier with the release of blockbuster movies and the toys that soon follow. Boys can enjoy reenacting action scenes and girls too can create their own fantasy world from top films like Barbie and the three Musketeers and High Street Musical 3.
Harry Potter Magical Places And Characters Colouring Book
very.co.uk
totum Disney Frozen diamond painting set - White
Frasers
Bluey Farmers Market Playset, Create Your Own Farmers Market
very.co.uk
Le Toy Van Honeybake Create Your Own Pizza Set 20cm
Selfridges
Rainbow High Watercolor And Create New Theme Dolls Assortment
Hamleys
Sew & Style Unicorn Bag
Hamleys
SES Creative Casting and Painting - Dinosaurs - Multi
Frasers
SES Creative Casting and Painting - Scary Animals - Multi
Frasers
Rainbow High Swim & Style Violet Doll 28cm
Selfridges
Shimmer & Sparkle Sparkling Gem Air Styler
very.co.uk
Kinetic Sand Squish N Create
Hamleys
Shimmer N Sparkle Gem Air Styler
Hamleys
Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Studio
very.co.uk
Style 4 Ever Unicorn Diy Lava Lamp
very.co.uk
Style 4 Ever Scrapbooking 3 In 1 Station
very.co.uk
Style 4 Ever Stationery Maker
very.co.uk
John Adams So Squishy Style Studio
very.co.uk
Rainbow High Hair Chalk &Amp; Style Doll- Meline (Gold)
very.co.uk
Cars Colour Changers Tune-Up Mack
Hamleys
Colour & Carry Original Squishmallows Colouring Case Craft Set
The Entertainer
Chill Factor Slushy Maker Colour Shock - Totally Cool Blue
very.co.uk
Vtech Leapstart Nursery Activity Book: Shapes, Colours &Amp; Creative Expression
very.co.uk
Studio Creator Photo Creator Pop Colour Camera - Purple
very.co.uk
Crayola Colours Of Kindness Bundle
very.co.uk
Unicorn Super Cute Unicorns Colouring Book & Crayon Set
very.co.uk
Pops 3D Colour Activity Set - Mystical
Hamleys
12 Ct Pastel Coloured Pencils
Hamleys
My First Colouring Kit Dino Friends
Hamleys
My First Colouring Kit Unicorn Friends
Hamleys
Crazy Chic - My Multicoloured Pendants
Hamleys
Art Lab Watercolour Studio
Hamleys
Elmer 4 Book Set - Colours, Numbers, Shapes And Actions
very.co.uk
3 in 1 Art Easel Double-Sided Children Magnetic Dry Erase Board w/ Stool
Debenhams UK
A5 Paint Pallete Set Peter Rabbit Out & About
Hamleys
Diamond Dotz Dream Boats Diamond Painting Kit
Hobbies
Letters And Numbers Tracing
Hamleys
Dress up costumes are a great choice that gives good play value and encourages social skills among their friends as they pretend to be their favourite characters like Harry Potter, Bumblebee Transformers, Dr Who, Disney Princess or whoever their superhero is at the time.
Television and films play an important part at this age with shows like Hannah Montanna, SpongeBob, Star Wars, Batman, Spiderman and Indiana Jones. Other interests include music related toys and games, musical instruments, computer and handheld video games.
Toys & Games for older children of 9 to 11 years old
When children reach the ages between 9 and 11 years old they begin to explore new experiences, question and play differently often through sport, technology and science and arts and crafts.
They take very easily to challenging games like those found on gaming consoles like the handheld PSP and Nintendo DSi Lite with its challenging strategic games.
HM Forces Night Vision Goggles from character online may be popular with this age group and the Nintendo DSi Console released in 2009 is expected to be added to the list of best-selling toys for 9 to 11-year-olds.
Teenagers 12 to 16 years old
Buying toys and gifts for young and older teenagers can be a bit more of a headache for parents trying to get something cool for them to open especially when Christmas time comes around.
Young teenagers appreciate fun gifts as well as the more whacky presents. Firebox and I Want One of those are great online stores for finding this kind of present.
While nitro RC cars, robots and football kits will be welcome, cool gadgets such as iPods, mobile phones, mp3 players and the high-end gaming consoles will be top of the wish list too. The latest Playstation from Sony will even be on mum and dads wish list!
100-Piece Natural Building Block Box Set - KAPLA® beige
Vertbaudet
Lego City Fire Rescue Boat Toy Building Set 60373
very.co.uk
GEOMAG Magicube Magnetic Shapes Word Builder - 79 Pieces - Multi
Frasers
GEOMAG Magicube Castle & Homes Building Set - Multi
Frasers
GEOMAG Magicube Magnetic Shapes Word Builder - 55 Pieces - Multi
Frasers
50 Pieces Building Blocks Toy for Kids
Debenhams UK
Lego Classic Creative Vehicles Building Toys 11036
very.co.uk
LEGO City: Road Plates Building Set with Traffic Lights (60304)
Iwantoneofthose.com UK
LEGO Architecture: Paris Skyline Building Set (21044)
Iwantoneofthose.com UK
Build Your Own V8 Engine
Debenhams UK
MEGA BUILDS: London Eye
Debenhams UK
Lego Disney Disney And Pixar &Lsquo;Up&Rsquo; House Building Toy 43217
very.co.uk
Lego Friends Beach Water Scooter Building Toy 42623
very.co.uk
Lego Disney Lilo And Stitch Beach House Building Kit Playset 43268
very.co.uk
Lego Super Heroes X-Men X-Jet Buildable Toy Plane 76281
very.co.uk
Lego City Police Prison Island Building Toy 60419
very.co.uk
Lego City Burger Van Toy Building Set 60404
very.co.uk
40-Piece Building Block Set in Cork - KORKO multicoloured
Vertbaudet
K'Nex Classics 500 Pc/ 30 Model Wings And Wheels Building Set
Hamleys
Kid K'Nex Dino Dudes Building Set
Hamleys
Mega Bloks Big Building Bag 80 PCS Pink
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Lego How To Build Lego Cars
very.co.uk
Lego Classic Creative Pets Buildable Animal Toy 11034
very.co.uk
K'Nex Classics 700 Pc/ 40 Model Mega Models Building Set
Hamleys
Kid K'Nex Oodles Of Pals Building Set
Hamleys
K'Nex Classics 300 Pc/ 20 Model Building Fun Tub (Blue Tub)
Hamleys
K'Nex Classics 125 Pc/ 10 Model - Beginner Builds Building Set
Hamleys
K'Nex Rad Rides 12 N 1 Building Set
Hamleys
K'Nex Creation Zone 50 Model Building Set
Hamleys
Lego Duplo Buildable People With Big Emotions 10423
very.co.uk
Airfix QUICKBUILD Ford Mustang GT Model Kit
Hobbies
LEGO® Classic Creative Pets Buildable Animal Toy 11034
Hamleys
LEGO® Icons Bouquet of Roses Building Set 10328
Hamleys
Kid K'Nex Zoomin' Buddies 20 Model Building Set
Hamleys
Kid K'Nex Zoo Friends Building Set
Hamleys
K'Nex Beginner 40 Model Building Set
Hamleys
The PS3 Slim launch date in the UK was September 2009, this new console doubles as a Blu-ray player too bringing the whole HD entertainment experience in gaming and movies.
These types of gift are not always the cheapest to buy so lookout for any bundle offers or special discounts and remember Amazon normally do free delivery for purchases over £5.