The holidays are a great time of year where we spend the extra time with our family and the time to give. Giving can be done in so many ways and the best recipients of giving are little ones in families.

But for many, it might be hard to figure out what would make the perfect gift. This is why this guide will help you make some great choices this holiday season as I breakdown the “hottest” toys of the season.  

Stroll and Discover Activity Walker (Ages 9 months to 36 months)

This is a great interactive toy that grows with your child. It features a removable electronic play panel for 2-in-1 fun! The easy-to-remove activity panel is great for floor play and is packed with features that will keep your little one entertained for hours.

If you are looking for THE toy to make a little one excited then Vtech’s Stroll and Discovery Activity Walker is just what you were looking for.

Sesame Street Let’s Dance Elmo (Ages 18 months and up)

A Sesame Street favourite Elmo is back and in dance form!

Get ready to move and groove with an adorable favorite, Let’s Dance Elmo!

With a press of Elmo’s button, you can hear fun phrases and the three buttons on Elmo’s headphones activate three musical modes. It will sure get your little one moving and grooving to the beats.

Watch the little ones’ eyes shine bright when they unwrap this toy that will sure be a hit.

EMIDO 40 Pieces Jumbo Nuts Bolts Toy (Ages 3 and Up)

Looking for a toy that will be fun and help build those fine motor skills?

Then the EMIDO 40 Piece Jumbo Nuts Bolts Toy will be perfect! This toy is a great tool for preschoolers to learn how to match shapes and colors and start to develop those fine motor skills as they twist and screw each matching shape of the nut and bolt together. This construction toy set also encourages stacking and building which is also part of the learning process.

KidiBuzz Smart Device (Ages 4 to 9 years old)

Are you constantly giving your phone to your child to play? Now there is a solution and it’s all thanks to KidiBuzz!

It’s a device for kids to take photos, play games, and also send their favorite selfies over Wi-Fi to a parent-approved contact list using the KidiConnect app. Best of all, parents can trust the kid-safe web browser and apps installed. It is available in Pink and Blue.

There will be a lot of happy buzzing from kids with this under the tree.  

Pikmi Pops “Lollipop Chase” (Ages 5 and up)

The ever so popular Pikmi Pops are now in game form!

In this new game, help the Pikmi Pops fill their Pikmi trees with lots of lollipops! To earn lollipop, you may need to dance, sing, or even tell a story. Some special places on the board will unlock surprises! Be the first player to collect four different lollipops to fill your Pikmi tree and win!

This game includes one exclusive scented Pikmi Pops plush and your Pikmi Pops collector will love this added game feature.

Kidi Secrets Selfie Journal (Ages 6 to 12 years old)

Can you keep a secret? Kids sure can now with the Kidi Secrets Selfie Journal with its unique facial recognition software to lock and unlock the diary.

This Journal allows kids to be creative and express their ideas and stories with a photo journal, take fun selfies, write diary entries or record voice messages!

GoldieBlox & the Builder’s Survival Kit (Ages 7 and up)

Let’s inspire building! GoldieBlox and the Builder’s Survival Kit features the world’s first girl engineer character, Goldie Blox! This is Goldie’s ultimate kit for the most adventurous innovator!

This toy introduces the real-life skill concepts of mechanical engineering.

From budding engineers to master architects, GoldieBlox and the Builder’s Survival Kit gives inventors the freedom to choose their own difficulty level. With included prompts, kids can build simple and small or big and bold. Sounds like a whole lot of fun in a box to say the least!

There you have it! The top seven toys that will light up fun for the children on your holiday gift list.  

I hope everyone enjoys this special time of year with loved ones. Happy Holidays!