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Best Christmas Gifts For Toddlers 2025

Christmas Gift Ideas Toddlers
Published Date: 15 Sep 2024
Updated: 21 Nov 2025
Author: Gemma

Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for toddlers from 1 to 3 years we have some great ideas for 2025.

Choosing the perfect present for the youngest members of the family is not always easy. 

There is usually no list to go off and there is so many great toys and gifts to choose from. 

We have been on the lookout for Christmas gifts for babies of all ages list of our top picks of toys, practical gifts and more that will make the perfect gifts for under the tree. 

Discover >>> Christmas Gifts For kids – 3 to 5 Year-Olds 

Read >>> Christmas Gifts for Babies 

Disclaimer: Some Of The Gifts Below Were Sent To Us For Review And Or Photography Purposes And Some Links Are Affiliate Links (See Here). However, The Items Had Been Carefully Selected Beforehand And Our Opinions Are Of Our Own.

Chicco Vespa Primavera Ride-On

£59.99

For toddlers who love adventure and style, the Chicco Vespa Primavera Ride-On is a standout Christmas gift that grows with your child.

Inspired by the iconic Italian Vespa, this ride-on features two adaptable riding modes to support every stage of toddler development. In Easy-Ride mode, stabilisers offer extra support for first-time riders aged 12 months and up. As your little one grows in confidence, switch to Free Drive mode by removing the stabilisers—giving them the freedom to ride independently from 18 months onwards.

The adjustable seat and ergonomic handlebars ensure a comfortable fit from ages 1 to 3, while the puncture-proof EVA wheels provide a smooth, quiet ride across indoor floors and outdoor paths.

Realistic details like lights, sounds, and a working ignition key add to the immersive experience—your child can even “refuel” their Vespa just like the grown-ups. Lightweight yet durable, it’s easy to carry and built to last

Whether they’re cruising around the house or heading out for garden adventures, this stylish ride-on helps develop coordination, balance, and core strength—all while having fun.

 To buy >>> Chicco Vespa Primavera Ride-On

Bing, Flop & Hoppity Interactive Soft Toys 

Bing, Flop & Hoppity Interactive Soft Toy 3 Pack

£34.99

Bring Bing-tastic magic to your toddler’s Christmas with this adorable trio of interactive soft toys—Bing, Flop, and Hoppity!

These cuddly best friends are more than just plush companions. Thanks to clever RFID technology, they recognise and respond to each other with playful phrases and character-specific sounds when placed together. Whether it’s Bing chatting with Flop or Hoppity joining the fun, little ones will be delighted by their lifelike interactions and familiar voices.

Soft, snuggly, and full of personality, they’re perfect for encouraging imaginative play and storytelling in toddlers aged 12 months and up.

More >>> Bing, Flop & Hoppity Interactive Soft Toys

Lilliputiens My First Farm 

Lilliputiens my first farm
Credit – Lilliputiens

£49.99 

Imagination gifts are great for toddlers, and they will truly adore Lilliputiens My First Farm. 

The best-selling My First Farm soft playset features six classic farmyard animals, including a duck, chicken, pig, sheep, cow and donkey, as well as trusty Farmer Fons.

It also includes trusty Farmer Fons on his tractor and a pull-down portable farmhouse, and will encourage children to think about the personalities of the different characters and how they act. 

Aimed at children aged 18 months and older. 

To buy >>> Lilliputiens My First Farm 

TickiT Easy Hold Gold Glitter Panel 

Easy Hold Gold Glitter Panel Box

£11.99 

Add a little sparkle to your toddler’s Christmas with the TickiT Easy Hold Gold Glitter Panel—a sensory showstopper that’s as mesmerising as it is educational.

This best-selling panel features a smooth wooden frame with easy-grip handles, perfect for little hands. Inside, a large lens filled with dazzling gold glitter swirls and sparkles with every movement, captivating young minds and encouraging visual exploration and sensory play.

Ideal for tummy time, quiet play, or on-the-go entertainment, it’s a magical gift that helps toddlers discover new perspectives while developing motor skills and curiosity.

More >>> TickiT Easy Hold Gold Glitter Panel

John Deere Kids Build a Yellow Dump Truck

Gifts for toddlers John Deere Kids Build-A-Buddy Yellow Dump Truck
Credit – Tomy

£32.00 

The John Deere Build a Yellow Dump Truck is a 2-in-1 toy that will be a big hit this Christmas. 

This 13-piece construction toy can be assembled and disassembled using a battery-powered drill, and the chunky parts are easy for little hands to manoeuvre.

Once put together, the dump truck also features a working dump bed for hauling treasures and imaginative play.

The toy comes with batteries pre-installed and is an officially licensed John Deere product. 

The range also includes Build a Johnny Tractor, and both are aimed at children aged 18 months and over. 

To buy >>> The John Deere Build a Yellow Dump Truck 

Under the Sea Wooden Nesting Puzzle 

£12.00 

Dive into early learning this Christmas with the Under the Sea Wooden Nesting Puzzle—a beautifully crafted, ocean-themed gift for toddlers.

Featuring five chunky, illustrated sea creatures—whale, shark, octopus, turtle, and starfish—this tactile puzzle is designed for little hands to explore. Each piece nests inside the next, helping children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness while sparking curiosity about marine life.

It’s a gentle, engaging introduction to puzzles and a perfect first toy for toddlers aged 1 and up.

Available at Amazon, orchardtoys.com, and John Lewis.

To buy >>> Under the Sea Wooden Nesting Puzzle

PlayTab Essentials: Little Brainies

PlayTab Essentials: Little Brainies

£34.99

Perfect for toddlers aged 1 to 3, the PlayTab Essentials: Little Brainies is a hands-on sensory toy designed to spark curiosity and support early development.

This modular activity board comes pre-loaded with six interactive tiles — including a Sweeper, Latch Mirror, Gears, Trackball, Colour Wheel, and Switches — each encouraging fine motor skills, cause-and-effect learning, and tactile exploration.

The magnetic base allows little ones to mix and match tiles, making it ideal for creative play at home or on the go. Built with durable, kid-safe materials, it’s a brilliant screen-free gift that keeps toddlers engaged and learning.

To buy >>> PlayTab Essentials: Little Brainies

Peter Rabbit Posting Game 

Orchard Toys Peter Rabbit Posting Game_BOX_WEB

£12.00

Make learning playful this Christmas with the Peter Rabbit™ Posting Game—a charming 3D colour-matching game designed for toddlers.

Featuring beloved Peter Rabbit™ characters, little ones match and post colourful cards into coordinating houses, building early colour recognition, fine motor skills, and turn-taking. With three fun ways to play, the game grows with your child, offering fresh challenges as they develop.

The stackable houses make for easy storage and tidy play, while the familiar characters add a touch of storybook magic to every round.

Aimed at children aged 2 years and over. 

More >>> Peter Rabbit Posting Game

Infantino Tub-A-Penguini 

infantino Tub a penguine
Credit – Infantino

£5.50 

We are always big fans of a bath toy at Christmas, and the Tub-A-Penguin Bath Toy is a great option for toddlers. 

Featuring a stick-and-stay suction cup, this adorable penguin easily sticks to most bath tiles and tubs so that busy little hands and curious minds can get to work!

It comes with a perfectly sized water scooper with a handle, so water can be poured into the penguin, activating it to come to life. Kids will love that as the water trickles down from the beak and into the yellow bowtie and cogs. 

It supports fine motor, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive thinking skills. 

Aimed at children aged 12 months and over. 

To buy >>> Infantino Tub-A-Penguini 

TOMY Toomies Bluey Bath Canoe

TOMY Toomies Bluey Canoe Bath
Credit – TOMY

£16.99 

Bluey fans will adore the Bluey Bath Canoe as it rows around the tub for lots of splashing bathtime fun.

Pull on the little fish at the back of the boat, then let her go and watch Bluey start rowing forward through the water.

Bluey’s sister Bingo is along for the ride, sitting in the front and lifts out and doubles as a water sprinkler.

It has been designed to help children build confidence in water, develop fine motor skills and demonstrate links between cause and effect.

For children aged 18 months and over. 

To buy >>> TOMY Toomies Bluey Bath Canoe

Infantino Sensory Plug & Play Plumber Set

 

Gifts for toddlers Infantino Sensory Plug & Play Plumber Set

Credit – Infantino

£14.99

For a bigger bath toy that offers hours of play is the  Infantino Sensory Plug & Play Plumber Set.

This 16-piece set offers the chance for little tots to create their own robots. It includes 2 suction cups, a funnel and a shower head, which is also a squirter.

Plus, it has been designed to encourage practising gross and fine motor skills and learning cause and effect by pouring water into the robot’s head to make his eyes roll or by playing with the taps.

Like all the Infantino range of toys, the Sensory Plug & Play Plumber Set is BPA-free, very colourful and offers lots of bath time fun.

To purchase >>> The Infantino Sensory Plug & Play Plumber Set 

Toomies Bathtime Barista

gifts for toddlers Toomies Bathtime Barista
Credit – Tomy

£19.99  

Another fun bath toy that toddlers will love is Toomies Bathtime Barista.

Little ones can create their own coffee shop as they brew make-believe cappuccinos, hot chocolates or festive frothy coffees!

To make the perfect coffee, they need to simply pour water into the spinner to set it in motion, twist the handle to serve, create frothy bubbles with the foamer and add a sprinkle of water with the shaker.

This set includes cups and a jug, and has convenient storage space.

It attaches easily to tiles, bath sides or smooth surfaces using suction pads and no batteries are needed.

The bath toy is aimed at children aged 18 months and over. 

To buy >>> The Toomies Bathtime Barista 

Infantino 3-in-1 Sit, Walk & Ride Unicorn

Infantino 3-in-1 Sit, Walk & Ride Unicorn
Credit – Infantino

£55.00 

For an indoor ride-on that toddlers will love, check out the Infantino 3-in-1 Sit, Walk & Ride Unicorn.

This magical Unicorn has three ways to play: sit and explore.

Sitting babies can engage with hands-on activities, then when standing and walking, toddlers lift the seat for a handle to steady their first steps. Plus, Adjustable settings to help control wheel speed.

They can also have fun riding around. Lower the seat and they can enjoy the pop-and-scoop fun that rolls along with your little one. There’s also an optional ball catcher, which makes pickup easier, and the balls can be stored under the seat for later. 

To buy >>> Infantino 3-in-1 Sit, Walk & Ride Unicorn

Geomag Magicubes 

Gifts for 3 to 5 year old preschoolers Geomag Magicubes

From £12.99

All under-5s will love the Geomag Magicube sets. 

Magicubes is a magnetic toy-building system for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love to build. 

The colourful magnetic cubes can be attached to all six sides to build amazing 3D models, making it easy for them to create anything they can imagine.

There is a large range of sets available, which can all be added together, meaning that they can add to their collection.

Plus, they are made from 100% recycled plastic. 

To buy >>> Magicube building sets, see here 

Plus-Plus Big

Gifts for 3 to 5 year olds Plus Plus Big
Credit – Plus-Plus

From £32.99 

For little ones who love to build and create, check out Plus-Plus Big. 

Plus-Plus tubes offer open-ended play as kids have the chance to make both 2d and 3d creations. 

Once made, they can easily take it apart and start again or store it back in the tube for another day. 

For those not familiar with the award-winning STEM toy, Plus-Plus is a double-cross shape that stimulates fine motor skills, patience and creativity. 

It is also hygienic, fully recyclable and made from eco-friendly plastics and is perfect for children 1 to 5 years. 

The Plus-Plus Big box set (pictured) with 100 mixed pieces. Smaller sets are also available.

To buy >>> The Plus-Plus Tubs

Maped Color’Peps My First Colouring Kit

Maped Color Peps My First Colouring Kit green case

£13.99 

Perfect for toddlers discovering creativity, the Maped Color’Peps My First Colouring Kit is designed especially for little hands.

This starter set is part of the My First range, created for children aged one and above. It includes twelve jumbo wax crayons with paper covers to keep hands clean, ten jumbo felt pens with wide, blocked tips and ultra‑washable ink, plus a giant poster‑sized colouring sheet. Everything comes neatly packed in a reusable carry case, available in bright blue or green, making it easy to take along to playdates or family trips.

The kit encourages toddlers to explore colour safely and confidently, helping them develop fine motor skills while having fun. With chunky crayons and pens that are easy to grip, even the youngest artists can enjoy making their mark. Parents will appreciate the washable ink and mess‑free design, while children will love the freedom to create bold, colourful masterpieces.

To buy >>> Maped Color’Peps My First Colouring Kit

The STABILO Woody 3 in 1 Colouring Pencils

Gifts for 3 to 5 year olds Stabilo Woody 3 in 1 colouring crayons

Credit – Stabilo

From £12.00 

Kids who love to draw will adore the STABILO Woody 3 in 1 colouring pencil.

It combines a colouring pencil, watercolour and wax crayon, and the big nib is ideal for colouring large areas. 

The chunky pencil is great for little hands to grip, and the colour pigment means they will show up even on dark paper. 

The colouring Pencils are available in a range of colour selections and pack sizes. 

To purchase >>> STABILO Woody 3 in 1 

Aquadoodle Super Rainbow Deluxe

Gifts for toddlers Aquadoodle Super Rainbow Deluxe
Credit – Tomy

£27.99

Kids can get creative without the usual mess with the Aquadoodle Super Rainbow Deluxe Mat.

This magic mat will reveal its hidden vibrant colours with a simple stroke of the Aquadoodle pen filled with tap water.

As they dry, the drawings will fade away, meaning that they can draw new designs on the mat over and over again.

Along with the Aquadoodle pen, the set also comes with 3 three stampers, a brush for larger strokes and two trays. 

Aimed at children aged 18 months and over. 

To buy >>> The Aquadoodle Super Rainbow Deluxe 

My First Stars of Hogwarts – Magical Companions

My First Stars of Hogwarts - Magical Companions Harry potter

£15.99 

Get your little one into the world of Harry Potter early with My First Stars of Hogwarts – Magical Companions.

Featuring favourite characters Dobby, Harry Potter, and Hedwig, these super soft and cuddly companions are perfect for snuggles and naptime.

The Dobby plush captures the essence of the loveable house-elf, with his large eyes, velvety ears and pillowcase outfit. Whilst Harry Potter plush sports his iconic Hogwarts robe, glasses and lightning bolt scar, his feathery friend, Hedwig, comes as super soft and offers comfort with every cuddle.

To buy >>> My First Stars of Hogwarts Magical Companions

Pip and Posy Clip-On Plush 

£5.99

Little fans of the popular Pip and Posy TV Series will love these adorable clip-on soft toys. 

These cute plushes are 13cm tall and made from luxurious velboa, making them the perfect soft and tactile travel companion.

Their sturdy plastic clip means they can be safely clipped and kept safe whilst on the move. 

Plus, there are four characters to collect: Frankie, Zac, Pip, Posy and Jamila, each in their signature outfit from the show.

Suitable from 18 months. 

To buy >>> Pip and Posy Clip-On Plush

Kaloo Lapinoo Rabbit 

Gifts for babies Kaloo Lapinoo Rabbit

Credit – Kaloo

From £17.99

A soft toy at Christmas also goes down well and Kaloo’s Lapinoo rabbits are truly adorable.

Available in a range of 6 muted colours and 2 sizes, they feature super soft, extra-long ears cute little faces and an adorable bowtie. 

The bunnies come presented in a thoughtful gift box with a space for a personalised message.

To purchase >>> The Kaloo Lapinoo Rabbit 

NightBuddies 15″ Plush

NightBuddies whale
Credit – NightBuddies

£24.99 

NightBuddies is an award-winning nightlight collection with magical eye illumination for a calmer and brighter bedtime, which little ones will love.

There are four snuggly characters to collect, including Narwhal, Shark, Orca and Dolphin. Each features child-activated illumination and a gentle sensory experience, all aimed to provide comfort and companionship.

Suitable for children aged 2 years and over. 

To buy >>> NightBuddies 15″ Plush

Sleeping Stars Organic Cotton Toddler Sleeping Suit 

leeping stars sleep suit toddler

£45.00 

Keep little ones cosy and safe this Christmas with the Sleeping Stars Organic Cotton Toddler Sleeping Suit—a bedtime essential for toddlers on the move.

Made from 95% organic cotton and certified OEKO-TEX 100, this sleeping suit is soft, breathable, and gentle on sensitive skin.

Designed as a next step from traditional sleeping bags, it features fold-over socks and anti-slip soles to support toddlers who are standing or walking, offering extra grip and freedom to move.

Available in 1.0 and 2.5 TOG ratings, it’s perfect for year-round comfort without the need for blankets—helping to prevent overheating while ensuring a snug night’s sleep.

It comes in multiple designs to suit every taste with sizes ranging from birth to 3 years old.

More >>> Sleeping Stars Organic Cotton Toddler Sleeping Suit 

Artic Cub Hats, Little Hotdog Watson

Gifts for kids Panda Pop Yellow Side
Credit – Little Hotdog Watson

£30.00

For a funky new hat for your little one, we adore the award-winning Kids Arctic Cub Hats. 

They come in a whole host of designs from Pandas to Bananas, Gold to Camo there is something for every taste. 

Each features an outer water-resistant cotton fabric and a Thinsulate© lightweight yet warm and soft lining.

Designed with faux fur-lined ear flaps, they can be worn securely fastened under the chin with soft-touch children’s velcro or can be worn up, to adapt to changing weather. 

They are also trimmed with reflective piping to make your little one more visible on those darker winter days, and come in sizes from birth to 10 years. 

To buy >>> The Kids Arctic Cub Hats from Little Hotdog Watson 

NOMO Kids Selection Box 

Gifts for toddlers NOMO Kids Selection Box

Credit – NOMO

£4.00 

You can’t get a more traditional gift at Christmas than a selection box, and NOMO’s new option will be a big hit with kids. 

It’s packed full of their best-selling chocolates and includes 2 Crispie Mo’s, 2 Nomster Lollies and a cookie dough reindeer.

Plus there are 5 cute little Christmas activities on the inside of the box. 

As with all NOMO’s products, all the treats are free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts.

To buy >>> The NOMO Selection Box 

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