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10 of the Best Baby and Kid’s Toys for Christmas in 2025
The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to spread some cheer than with the perfect gift for the little ones in your life? Whether you're shopping for a toddler's first toy, a preschooler’s creative outlet, or wanting to find a gift that’s both fun and age-appropriate, it can be a challenge.
To make your holiday shopping a little easier (and a lot more fun!), we’ve rounded up the best toys for kids of all ages this Christmas. From children's educational toys to the best Christmas toys that encourage open-ended play, these gifts are sure to put a smile on any child's face and keep them entertained long after the wrapping paper is gone. Let’s dive in!
Made with timeless aesthetic appeal, these Danish-designed toys from Danish by Design are not only loved by children but by parents who are looking for a sustainable, aesthetically pleasing play and learn solution for their kids. The best bit? The toys are categorised by age range, so you can be sure that you’re purchasing something perfect for the little love in your life; guesswork is gone!
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Mushie Shape Sorting Box, $64.95
Here are 10 of the best Christmas toys for kids that would make them feel lucky to find under the tree:
1. Done by Deer Birdee Stacking Tunnel, $27.95
What makes the Done by Deer Birdee Stacking Tunnel different?
Perfect for the little puzzle-solver in your life, the Birdee Stacking Tunnel from Done by Deer comes with multifunctional bricks, so your little learner can puzzle them together or stack them up high. It is one of the best toys for Christmas. This is perfect for imaginative play and puzzle-solving.
Why try the Done by Deer Birdee Stacking Tunnel?
There are so many reasons to love this stunning stacking tunnel, such as:
stack, balance, and play with the pieces individually or together
cute bright colours makes it a decorative piece for the nursery
made from responsibly sourced wood and painted with water-based paint that is free from harmful substances makes it safe for your child to play with
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2. Flexa Balance Board, $229.95
What makes the Flexa Balance Board different?
Develop strength and coordination with this balance board from Flexa. Supporting your child's physical development, the Flexa Balance Board is one of the best toys for this Christmas that encourages gross motor development, body control and creativity.
Why try the Flexa Balance Board?
The Flexa Balance Board features extended sides for your child's safety and comfort. Available in blush or green, the Flexa board is the perfect addition to your child’s toy collection, which probably already features too many plastic toys that they barely ever use!
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3. Mushie Phone Press Toy, $29.95
What makes the Mushie Phone Press Toy different?
What makes the Mushie Phone Press Toy so great as a gift, is the fact that it encourages sensory exploration and the development of fine motor skills with its simple design and soft colours. It’s as simple - and beautiful - as that!
Why try the Mushie Phone Press Toy?
If you’re after a gift that will effortlessly sync with any home aesthetic, and provide hours of sensory development and play for any child, you can’t go past this gem from Mushie. Let the little ones impersonate mum and dad with their very own touch and play phone that’s 100% free from PVC and phthalates,100% food grade silicone and (ABS) plastic.
Suitable for children ages 10 months+
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4. Done by Deer Cuddle Cute - Jelly, $39.95
What makes Done by Deer Cuddle Cute - Jelly different?
This super soft octopus named Jelly will be the baby's best friend in no time. Super soft, and with some incredibly interesting extra legs, ‘Jelly’ is the safe soother your little one has been waiting for.
Why try the Done by Deer Cuddle Cute - Jelly?
For sleep or play, Jelly Christmas plush toys are a soothing sensory experience that can be taken anywhere. From the car, to the pram, to the cot - once it’s safe to introduce comforters.
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5. Moover Toys Essentials Dolls Pram, $99.95
What makes the Moover Toys Essentials Dolls Pram different?
Wooden is what it’s all about for young kids wanting to learn and play. Not only is it far more sustainable than plastic, it’s also a lot more beautiful to look at!
This cute, quality wooden Essentials Dolls Pram from Moover Toys is one of the ideal children's toys for Christmas that will keep the most creative imaginations engaged. Smaller and lighter than the Classic Dolls Pram, it is made with strength and durability in mind, while encouraging role play in a beautiful way.
Why try the Moover Toys Essentials Dolls Pram?
Safety, for one! The Moover Toys Essentials Dolls Pram features the following attributes:
high quality furniture-grade MDF with solid wood handle
safe non-toxic paints
solid wheels that are rubber lined to protect the floors
comes assembled, just attach the handle
Moover Dolls Pram bedding sets - sold separately
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6. Flexa Workbench, $349.95
What makes the Flexa Workbench different?
Put your favourite little worker to task with this incredibly true-to-life adaptation of a real workbench. The perfect setting for your little wood working or crafty child to work on their practical tasks, the Flexa Workbench toys for kids are a great space for many hours of engaging imaginative play.
Why try the Flexa Workbench?
If the aim is to feel more like the ‘tradie’ or working role model in their lives, then kids will be enamoured with the Flexa Workbench and its capacity to drive open-ended imaginative play.
Features:
with rounded edges and natural materials
use alone or with Flexa's Tool sets or tool box
one Flexa Workbench in Deep Green
assembly required
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7. Moover Musical Tap Tap, $39.95
What makes the Moover Musical Tap Tap different?
There have been many links found between music and a child’s development, which means that as much you can expose them to music, the better! Not only does this toy sharpen their ear for music, tempo and harmony, it also helps to improve their motor skills, challenging their hand-eye coordination too as they master cause and effect while learning through play.
Why try the Moover Musical Tap Tap?
Made with strength and durability in mind, the Musical Tap Tap by Moover musical toys for infants use high-quality products with safe, non-toxic paints - and the best bit? There’s no assembly required!
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8. Done by Deer Soft Fold Out Book, $39.95
What makes the Done by Deer Soft Fold Out Book different?
If there’s one thing all new parents can agree on, it’s that the more items you can gather that will afford you a little reprieve, especially when you’re out and about, the better. This fold-out soft book with the Deer friends from Done by Deer is a soft book for infants that can be used from newborn. With contrasting black and white colours, it supports visual stimulation for your infant baby and more colourful fun-filled pages as your baby grows.
Why try the Done by Deer Soft Fold Out Book?
There are so many reasons that the Done by Deer Soft Fold Out Book makes an excellent gift! Here are just a few:
touch the crinkly paper pages and stimulate your baby's sense of hearing
colourful tags for little fingers to explore
Perfect for tummy time or reading time
Great for entertainment on the go
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9. Calafant Party Play Sets - Princess, $12.95
What makes the Calafant Party Play Sets different?
Calafant Party Toy Play Sets are amazing fun for craft-loving and creative young minds.. Build with family, friends or in party groups. Use your budding artist skills to decorate it, and unlock hours of role play fun once they’ve been coloured.
Why try the Calafant Party Play Sets?
Calafant Cardboard laser cut toys are high quality toys, they do require some assembly and can be decorated according to the imagination of kids and parents alike for hours of open-ended fun.
*4 sets included for group activities.
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10. Mushie Shape Sorting Box, $64.95
What makes the Mushie Shape Sorting Box different?
The ultimate toy to merge play and learning is here! The Mushie Shape Sorting Box is a classic learning toy, teaching about shapes, improving hand-eye coordination and concentration, all in one fell swoop!
Why try the Mushie Shape Sorting Box?
Not only does this toy tick the box in the learning department, it also features beautiful muted hues that can be appreciated by both children and parents alike. Also, the ability to work together with parents provides a bonding opportunity for children, as the Danish-designed sorting toy encourages investigation and problem-solving as a team!
Features:
children playfully explore while matching shapes to their paired cutouts
comes with 12 shapes in beautiful soft colours
suitable age: 10+ months
designed and manufactured in Denmark
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Kids often need four specific types of Christmas gifts, known as the “Four Gift Rule”: something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. This simple approach helps balance fun, practical, and meaningful presents while keeping Christmas from becoming overwhelming. By focusing on these four categories, parents can give gifts that are thoughtful, useful, and enjoyable without going overboard.
There's no "right" number of toys or gifts kids should receive at Christmas. It really depends on your family’s budget, values, and your child’s age and interests. Many parents follow simple guidelines like the 3-Gift Rule (something they want, something they need, and something to read) or the 4-Gift Rule (adding something to wear). These approaches keep gift-giving intentional and help avoid clutter. In fact, research shows that fewer toys can encourage more creative and focused play. At the end of the day, the number of gifts matters less than creating special memories and quality time together.
To choose meaningful Christmas gifts, focus on your child’s interests, hobbies, and personality. Gifts that inspire imagination, support learning, or create lasting memories often feel the most special. This could be books, art supplies, STEM kits, or shape-sorting toys for younger kids, as well as experiences like family outings or activity passes. Personalised gifts, such as customised items, also add a thoughtful touch. Many parents follow the 5-Gift Rule: something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something sentimental or memorable. Balancing fun with usefulness ensures the gift is both enjoyed and cherished.
The easiest way to avoid toy overload at Christmas is to set clear limits. Many parents follow the 3- or 4-Gift Rule to keep presents intentional. Choosing quality over quantity helps too—opt for toys or activities that spark creativity, encourage learning, or bring the family together. Mixing in experiences, books, or clothing instead of more toys creates balance and keeps the holiday fun without adding clutter.
The best time to start Christmas shopping is a few months before December so you can spread out the costs and avoid the holiday rush. Many parents begin as early as September or October, while others shop year-round whenever they spot a good deal. Planning ahead gives you more thoughtful options and less pressure in December.
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