Not sure what to get your children for Christmas? We’ve compiled a list of the best kids’ toys and gifts for Christmas 2017, so you’ll know exactly what your little ones want.
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Text: Young Parents, Additional Reporting: Lisa Twang
This is the Ultimate Lightning McQueen toy for fans of the animated racing star. The team at Sphero worked with Jay Ward, creative director from the Disney Pixar movie series, Cars, to bring the character to life.
We were blown away by its resemblance to the real thing – from the way it moves its extremely expressive eyes to how it talks.
Yes, it comes loaded with 300 phrases, voiced by actor Owen Wilson, just like in the movie. As we attempted to race our review set and it banged into a wall, it yelled: “Watch where you’re going!” Don’t worry, you can control the voice volume.
It performs drifts with ease and can reach a maximum speed of 9.6kmh. You’ll need to pair it with the app on your iOS or Android device and use the on-screen joystick.
It’s recommended for kids from age eight, but your preschooler will cope just fine with your supervision.
Price: $469
Visit: www.challenger.com.sg, www.actioncity.com.sg and www.metro.com.sg
This limited edition toy is one of the year’s hottest, and is a big hit with the kids for Christmas. The L.O.L Surprise doll pack has hidden mysteries inside, with special collectible dolls featuring different actions like crying, peeing or changing colour. It’s called the “ultimate unboxing experience” as you peel away at what’s inside – and is bound to be fun to unwrap.
Price: $149.99
Visit: Toysrus.com.sg
The first season of Hanazuki: Full of Treasures launched on Youtube in January. Even if your little one hasn’t caught a single episode, it’s easy for her to fall in love with its merchandise.
The hottest toy from the range has to be the Hanazuki Moodgleam Wearable Band. Your child can snap on cute collectible characters, known as Hemkas in the animation, which give the bracelet a pretty glow.
Allow your child to download the Hanazuki app onto your iOS or Android device. Then she can scan the code from each Hemka character to unlock more fun in the app.
The bracelet set is recommended for kids from age six.
Price: $29.90
Visit: www.toysrus.com.sg and major department stores
If your little one loves My Little Pony: The Movie, she will adore the new My Little Pony Snap-On Fashion series from Hasbro.
She will love playing dress-up with her pony figure, which comes with outfits and accessories. Collect the other characters for more mix-and-match fun. Ideal for kids from age three.
Price: $29.90 (each set)
Visit: www.toysrus.com.sg and major department stores
The classic Uno game comes with a fun twist for the young emoji-loving generation. When you play a Wild Emoji Card, the next player has to make an emoji face. And hold the expression until his turn comes around again. Otherwise, he has to draw four cards.
And you know how it feels like crap when a Wild Draw 4 card is played on you? It’s represented by the poop icon here – how apt!
The Uno Emoji is recommended for kids from age seven.
Price: $11.90
Visit: www.popular.com.sg, www.toysrus.com.sg and major department stores
The Pokemon craze has yet to die down – if your little one still wants to “catch ’em all”, this makes an excellent stocking stuffer. There are 12 random Pokemon available, including Ultra Ball, Dratini, Pidgey, Venusaur, Blastoise, Bellsprout, Tentacool, Weedle, Vaporeon, Flareon, Jolteon, and a mystery design.
Price: $7.90
Visit: Kinokuniya stores
Your kids will have great fun battling against each other. The Hot Wheels Rebound Raceway has two launchers. Now they won’t be arguing over who should go first. The fastest car that races through the loop and hits all the targets wins.
Recommended for kids from age four.
Price: $59.90
Visit: www.toysrus.com.sg, www.kiddypalace.com.sg and major department stores
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The Force is definitely with these cute Star Wars tees. Star Wars: The Last Jedi may be playing in theatres now, but for kids who are true fans of the original trilogy, this is the perfect way to express their love for the galaxy far, far away.
Price: $24.95
Visit: Cotton On stores
While most kitchen toys are made from plastic, this sturdy Krooom Saffron Chef playset is created mostly using cardboard.
Your little masterchef will enjoy hours of pretend play, from putting her bakes into the oven to cooking porridge on the stove and washing the dishes in the sink. It comes with wooden accessories, such as a pot, utensils, as well as salt and pepper shakers.
The set is suitable for kids from age three.
Price: $69.90
Visit: www.agapebabies.com
Four hours and 346 steps – that’s how long it took us to assemble the Lego Ninjago Fire Mech set. But it’s well worth the aching shoulders and strained eyes.
This 36cm-tall fighting machine is one of 14 limited-edition building sets launched in conjunction with The Lego Ninjago Movie’s release.
Made up of 944 pieces, it boasts shoulder disc shooters and moving joints, allowing your child to reenact the battle scenes from the animated film. It comes with six mini figures with assorted weapons and is ideal for kids from age nine.
Price: $129.90
Visit: www.toysrus.com.sg, Lego-certified stores and selected department stores
Share your love of music with your young one, but not your headphones. They’re unlikely to fit her head and ears snugly anyway. Get her a pair from the new JBL Jr line, which is designed for kids aged three to 10.
Plus, it’s tuned to ensure that the volume is always below 85dB, so you won’t have to worry that she’s cranked it up too loudly. It comes in wired and wireless models.
The latter has easy control buttons and offers up to 12 hours of playback time.
Price: $79.90 (wireless) and $49.90 (wired)
Visit: www.popular.com.sg and www.challenger.com.sg
Your little traveller will turn heads with the latest edition of Trunki. It features the charming Paddington bear from the live-action/CGI animated film. The film’s sequel opens in cinemas this month.
The ride-on suitcase comes with a sticker set so she can customise her Trunki with a London taxi, red bus, pot of marmalade and more.
Price: $129
Visit: www.motherswork.com.sg and www.fb.com/HamleysSingapore
Your little traveller will turn heads with the latest edition of Trunki. It features the charming Paddington bear from the live-action/CGI animated film. The film’s sequel opens in cinemas this month.
The ride-on suitcase comes with a sticker set so she can customise her Trunki with a London taxi, red bus, pot of marmalade and more.
Price: $129
Visit: www.motherswork.com.sg and www.fb.com/HamleysSingapore
Rubber duckies are so yesterday. Make a splash with Marco.
He’s a deep-sea diver who puts up a colour-changing light show as soon as he touches water. The light turns off automatically when the floating toy is dry.
Price: $31.90
Visit: www.mumsandbabes.com and www.lazada.sg/mums-babies
Forget about dressing your kid up as a conventional reindeer, elf or Santa for the upcoming Christmas party. Instead, glam her up with this sparkly unicorn mask. It comes with a soft felt back and an elastic strap.
Price: $12.95
Visit: www.seedheritage.com
Eco-friendly mummies will approve of this set of plates, bowls and cutlery for little ones. Made of lightweight bamboo, they are organic, biodegradable and easy to dispose of responsibly. They’re also said to be antibacterial, stain-resistant and free of BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates.
The plates and bowls come with suction bases that stick onto hard surfaces to prevent spills. You’ll like that the spoon tips are made with soft silicone, which is gentle on gums.
Price: Start from $15.90
Visit: www.tangs.com and www.thechildrensshowcase.com
Visit: Lego certified stores and www.bricksworld.com
How’s this for Baby’s Christmas #ootd? You’ll like that the festive outfit is sweet and classy without being over the top.
Price: $39.90
Visit: www.mothercare.com.sg
If your little one is a fan of this marmalade-loving bear, then she will be thrilled to receive the Paddington plush toy as her Christmas present this year.
She will not only love its fluffy soft touch, but she’ll like that its removable duffle coat lets her play dress up, too.
Price: $39.90
Visit: All Marks & Spencer stores
Bigger is better when it comes to play space. This padded mat measures 150cm by 100cm. It is spacious enough for twins to have tummy-time together or take their naps.
It comes with a detachable baby-safe mirror, teether and crinkling shapes, as well as plastic rings to stimulate their senses.
Price: $99.90
Visit: www.itots.com.sg
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