The most magical thing about Christmas is how much kids love it - seeing their little faces light up when they're unwrapping gifts is the ultimate feel-good moment. So here are the toys to buy little ones this year for guaranteed smiles all round.
Kids love hidden treats, which is why gifts with the element of surprise are leading the way in trending toys this year.
For the little one you know who loves all things sparkly, the perfect gift or stocking filler is this two pack of Lol! Surprise Glam Glitter balls (£20.99). Each one contains seven surprises, including secret message stickers, charms, and accessories as well as a glitterised L.O.L. Surprise! doll. Christmas morning will be spent feeding or bathing the dolls because when you do, they cry, spit, 'tinkle' or change colour!
Remember Tamagotchis? Well 2018's version is Hatchimals: 'surprise magical creatures' that respond to human touch. Little ones can carry and display their collection with the Hatichimals CollEGGtibles One Dozen Egg Carton (£24.49). It includes 12 Hatchimals which have purple hearts that turn pink when rubbed, and shine under light. This set also includes two exclusive swanlings.
Based on the smash hit YouTube series, Hairdorables (£14.99) are another trending toy with a surprise element. Each package is a mystery, kids have to pull and peel the little boxes to reveal what they get, then unwrap the personality of the Hairdorables girl hidden inside.
If the little one you know loves animals and ice cream (I mean, who doesn't?), you need to buy them the Smooshy Mushy Creamery Core Pets (£9.99): mischievous pets hidden inside little ice cream cones. Each comes with their own 'Bestie' that can be turned into a keychain. There are eight to collect - including the Ultra Rare Snow Leopard and Rare Black Corgi.
Continuing with the theme of ice cream, the LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart (£49.99) is set to be super popular this year - the retro push-along cart looks cute but it's also interactive and helps kids learn: they insert activity cards to explore colours, counting, flavours and numbers. Plus, there's a bell to press when the order is ready and you can 'pay' at the magic till.
Some things will always be popular, and the Slush Puppie is definitely one of them. Now you can make the iconic drink yourself with the Fizz Slush Puppie Machine (£59.99).
You can't go wrong with Lego, and the LEGO Creator 31066 Space Shuttle Explorer (£24.99) is the ultimate choice for mini wannabe astronauts - it's got a minifigure cockpit, a jetpack to perform daring spacewalks and a robotic arm to launch it into orbit.
Intergalactic space explorers will also love the Space Adventure tent (£19.99), which attaches to a kids bed and features a galaxy design, creating a private space and, with it's clip-on colour-changing light, is perfect for reading.
Does the star seeker you know want to see the stars? Treat super-keen future astrologists to the Edu Science Reflector Telescope (£123.99).
All of these items and more can be found on the Very website, while stocks last!
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