10 Best Toys For Kids This Christmas

We’re not telling you anything that you don’t already know when we say that buying Christmas toys is a minefield for parents, families and friends to navigate. Knowing which are the best toys to get and keeping up with what’s trending is a full-time job in itself. Then if you layer your budget on top of that, it feels a bit like an impossible task.

But fear not; we’ve pulled together a list of the best kids' toys this Christmas on a budget. Our selection contains a veritable feast of gifts for the price-conscious parent, with everything from race cars to arts & crafts to cuddly toys to choose from.

Let the festive fun begin!
 

The Best Affordable Christmas Toys

 

 

Super Racing Car - Assorted 

Super Racing Car - Assorted

Give your little petrolhead what they want this Christmas - to become a racing car driver, even if it’s just in their own head. These slick, little remote-controlled cars are perfect for letting them live out their dreams as they weave in and out of presents and get into the occasional high-speed collision with your shin. The Supper Racing Cars come in an assortment of colours and with a small handheld control that is so easy to use that it is suitable for children from 3 and up.


PlayWorks Hugs & Snugs Toy: Sitting Unicorn

PlayWorks Hugs & Snugs Toy: Sitting Unicorn

I don’t know about you, but we think that Unicorns are just about the cutest cuddly toys that you can get. What’s more, your kids probably do too. These Playworks Hugs and Snugs Unicorns are made with high-quality ultrasoft materials so they stay cuddly and soft whilst being dragged around by their new best friend, which makes them perfect for playing make-believer or when they just want a little hug.


Rainbow Bouncing Putty

Rainbow Bouncing Putty

Creativity and chaos. That’s what the Rainbow Bouncing Putty brings to Christmas Day. A colourful and moldable bouncing putty, kids are able to pull it and shape it in all sorts of ways before spending the rest of the day bouncing it around the house. But on a more serious note, the putty is a brilliant sensory toy that helps children to take a bit of time out from a hectic day and explore their creativity.


Mystery Fun Bag: Pack of 4

Mystery Fun Bag: Pack of 4

A little mystery can be a good thing.  The 4 piece Mystery Fun bag contains a variety of small toys that are just sitting there, waiting to be unleashed and played with. The bag is packed with things like fidget toys and other sensory toys for kids aged 3 and upwards.


Test Tube Slime - Assorted

Test Tube Slime - Assorted

Slime has made a bit of a comeback. It used to just be something you saw on 90s TV shows getting poured over people, but now it's a sensory toy, allowing kids to sit down and express their creativity. We’re not quite sure which version we prefer, but regardless of that, it’s a great toy for Christmas because it lets your little ones have something that just sort of absorbs them as the pull and mould it into different shapes and colours with their hands.


PlayWorks Shoes and Tiara Set

PlayWorks Shoes and Tiara Set

The Playworks Shoes and Tiara set allows your little ones to transport themselves into a world of make-believe where they can be their favourite Princesses or a Ballerina - even if it’s only for one night. The set comes with a sparkly Tiara and three pairs of shoes that will compliment their favourite Princess costumes. The shoes measure 18.5 x 6.5cms and come in a cute little box that looks like a display case and is perfect for storing them away after.


Teamsterz Metro City Auto Transporter

Teamsterz Metro City Auto Transporter

With 6 Teamsterz cars and the ability to hold 28, the Metro City Auto Transporter is perfect for kids who love to drag their collection of toy cars around with them wherever they go. They can drag it on its wheels or carry it with the handle, plonk it down and just start whizzing the toy cars around, breaking and screeching and revving their little engines all the time.


Animal Tumble Tower Game

Animal Tumble Tower Game

This is a perfect Christmas gift for kids, taking a classic like Jenga and adding a little bit of fun animal charm. The game itself is great for helping kids to develop their fine motor skills as they remove and stack the blocks, as well as adding in an element of problem-solving as they look to decide which block to remove next. It’s also one of the few on this list that you can genuinely sit down and play with them, getting to see first hand how your little one is developing.


Double Looping Racing Game Track Set

Double Looping Racing Game Track Set

It wouldn’t be Christmas without having to clear a space in the lounge, having to get down on your hands and knees and build some sort of racetrack. This Racing Game Track Set has the added element of having a little loop-de-loop within it as well. The set comes with 26 track pieces and 4 cars, allowing you to create a circuit to rival Silverstone if you choose to. 


Make Your Own Magical Surprise Bath Bomb

Make Your Own Magical Surprise Bath Bomb

The Christmas period isn’t just tiring for the parents; it can also be pretty tiring for the kids as well. They get dragged around the houses and have so much on that it can feel pretty non-stop. That’s why the Make Your Own Magical Suprise Bath Bombs is the perfect present, as it’s a gift that allows them to just sort of decompress a little bit as they are making their magical concoction and then unwind even more as they get to enjoy them. 


Merry Christmas!

This Christmas, you can relax knowing we’ve got you covered with this super kids toys gift guide. From fluffy friends, they’ll love forever to electric cars they’ll be playing with before you can even say ‘you’re welcome’. Whatever your little ones are into, you can use this as your go-to guide this Christmas and make this festive season one to remember.  
You can also take a look at all our other gift guides, including Family Gift Guide 2023, so you can make sure you are all set this Christmas. 
 

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