Hottest Toys For Christmas 2023

Looking for the Hottest Toys For Christmas? From Barbie toys and action hero figures to this year’s coolest LEGO sets, your kids will be thrilled to find any of these holiday toys under the Christmas tree this year!

The holiday season is here and I couldn’t be more excited! I love the baking and decorating but also love the challenge of finding all the best toys. It’s so much fun when I know I’ve found the perfect present…you know, the ones that make kids scream with joy when they open it on Christmas morning!

Hottest Christmas Toys 2023

Part of what makes the shopping so much fun is seeing all the cool new toys that have come out. I have to admit, sometimes I’ll even pick out a gift just because I want to play with it myself! Is that bad? I mean, you’re never too old to build with LEGOs, right?

I’ve been researching all the toy lists and put together my own list of all the hottest holiday toys for 2023.

Now, let’s get to the fun part…holiday shopping!

Toys For Toddlers

Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Chase, Skye, Marshall, and Playtime Puppy

I can't say enough good things about the Toniebox. My girls and I thought these were so cute and my friends toddler loves his. While this set features Paw Patrol, you can get sets that feature other favorite characters from TV, books, Disney and more.

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Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats

Simple but adorable, this interactive learning toy from Fisher Price has music, lights and bouncing action to keep the little ones entertained and smiling.

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Crawling Crab

Your little crawler will have so much fun chasing this little guy around the house. With bright colors, sparkling lights, cheerful music and movement, babies and toddlers will be mesmerized by this adorable toy.

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Skip Hop Baby Walker

Along the same lines as the balance bike, this fun toy also teaches little ones how to balance while walking. With 40+ play features, songs, sounds, lights and more, it'll keep toddlers happy and entertained for hours.

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Baby Balance Bike

This toddler ride-on toy is a great first bike for children 12-24 months. It helps kids learn balance while also helping them learn to walk and ride (and of course they'll have fun doing it).

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CoComelon Boo Boo JJ Deluxe Plush

If you have little Cocomelon fans in your family, this Cocomelon Boo Boo JJ Doll is one of the top toys for young children. Lights on JJ’s head, elbow, knee or foot will light up when he’s hurt and it’s up to your child to nurse him back to health. This fun plush doll will sing “The Boo Boo Song” and comes complete with bandages, a stethoscope, thermometer and more.

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Top Christmas Toys For Kids

Barbie Dreamhouse 2023

With the huge success of Barbie The Movie, it's not hard to predict that the newest version of Barbie's Dream house will be one of the most popular toys of 2023. This adorable Mattel Pool Party Doll House comes with 75+ pieces, including a 3-Story Slide, Barbie house playset, pet elevator and puppy play areas​.

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Barbie The Movie Doll

If you get the Barbie Dream House, you're going to need a Barbie movie doll to go along with it. Start with the original and then build your collection…and don't forget Ken!

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Ken Doll

Barbie may be one of the hottest toys for Christmas but your collection won't be complete unless you've got the Ken doll too! He even comes with his own surfboard so he can beach!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figure

If your little one loves the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they'll have a blast with this toy. With a Raphael action figure, motorcycle and ninja weapons, this toy will inspire lots of fun and imaginative play.

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Paw Patrol Foam Pogo Jumper

This cute toy makes a great starter pogo stick. With a fun Paw Patrol theme, little ones will love bouncing around with this toy.

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Magnetic Tiles

With 120 pieces, kids will get hours of imaginative play building all kinds of creations. It's a great way to get them off electronics and flexing their creative side, which is why it makes my hot toy list almost every year.

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Voice Activated Purple Furby

This cute interactive toy has cool light and sound effects and even a few dance moves, interacts with other Furbies and comes with 15 fun fashion accessories, It chats, sings and laughs and may just become your little ones new best friend.

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Wooden Stacking Rocks

Kids will have a blast testing their ability to stack these wooden stones and as a parent, this is one of those toys that even I would play with! It's great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sorting skills and focus.

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Kid’s Digital Camera

This digital kids camera features include 5 built-in games as well as the ability to take photos and record video. It's a budget friendly gift that any kids will love (and it comes in blue as well).

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Little Live Pets – Mama Surprise

How adorable is this? Take good care of the mama guinea pig and when her heart lights up, you put her in the hutch and her babies magically appear. This toy is one of the top picks on everyone’s list this year.

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KidKraft Grand Gourmet Corner Wooden Play Kitchen

Kids love playing with toy kitchens and mine were no exception. I can't say enough about the durability and quality of KidKraft products…we had this kitchen when my girls were younger and they played with it for years! We only gave it away when they outgrew it but it was still in great shape. If you don't have the space for this one, there are quite a few smaller versions available too.

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KidKraft Majestic Mansion Wooden Dollhouse

We love KidKraft toys and I can speak from experience when I say that this dollhouse is wonderful! We've had ours for years and it has really stood the test of time (even though at 11 years old my youngest doesn't play with it anymore, she refuses to let me give it away. There are also several versions dollhouses, so you can choose the one that works best with your budget or space. If you want a toy that will stand the test of time, you can't beat KidKraft for quality!

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel

This art easel provides a creative, screen-free play option for children With a dry-erase board, chalkboard, locking paper-roll holder, child-safe paper cutter, 4 easy-clip grips and 2 large plastic trays, this art easel provides a creative, screen-free play option for children

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L.O.L Surprise Fashion Show Mega Runway

LOL Dolls have been the hottest thing around for the past few years and it doesn’t look like the trend is going away anytime soon! This LOL doll Fashion Show Runway set has 4 different play areas, comes with 12 exclusive dolls and features over 1500 mix & match looks. If your little girl is an LOL fan, she’s going to want this for sure!

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5 Surprise Foodie Mini Brands (2 Pack)

Is it weird that I love these Food Mini Brands as much as the kids do? It basically looks like all your favorite foods got zapped with a shrinking ray! Just open it up and see what kind of surprise you get!

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5 Surprise Foodie Brands Mini Food Court

This fun mini food cart comes with everything you need to build your own mall eatery. You'll get a base plate, storefront, fast food counters and a food court seating area, and lots of space for displaying all your cute mini foods.

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Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset

Where was this when I was a kid??? If you ask me, this Play-Do Kitchen Creations Ice Cream Truck is one of the best toys on the list. Kids will have hours of fun with this play set. Featuring a soft serve machine, scooping stations, tools and molds and even a cash register, it’s the perfect gift for kids 3 years and up.

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Squishmallows 16-Inch Rosie Spotted Pig with Yellow Flower Crown

We have a ridiculous number of Squishmallows in our house but these plush toys are so incredibly soft and cozy, you can never have too many!

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Beast Lab – Stealth Strike Big Cat Beast Creator

Going from cute to creepy, kid can create their own beast with this Amazon exclusive toy. Kids will follow the steps and combine the right ingredients to create a scary beast. They'll have fun watching as the Stealth Strike Cats Beast Creator Chamber releases real Bio Mist & pressure builds. When they pull down on the emergency lever to drain the liquid, the beast inside will be revealed.

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Peppa Pig All Around Peppa’s Town Playset with Car Track

Young kids will love driving their favorite Peppa Pig characters around in this fun Peppa Pig play set. They can listen to one of the narrators prompts along the way or or use their imagination to choose their own adventure.

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MAGIBX ATM Piggy Bank

Kids won’t be able to resist saving their money with this adorable ATM piggy bank! They can create their own four digit password to guard their money and store 600 coins or 100 pieces of paper money, then retrieve it when they’re ready!

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Little Live Pets – My Puppy’s Home

Kids can build their own DIY kennel, complete with cute plush puppy with 25+ sounds and reactions.

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Bluey Vehicle and 4 Figure Pack

Little Bluey fans will love playing with the car that Bluey and Bingo draw in the Bluey episode "Escape". This fun toy comes with four characters, nine accessories and a sticker sheet of drawings from Bluey and Bingo

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LeapFrog Number Lovin’ Oven

It's not just a toy…kids can learn everything from counting to cooking with this adorable toy oven! It comes with 16 pieces that all fit inside the oven for easy clean-up.

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Gabby Cat Friend Ship

This fun set includes dollhouse furniture, a photo booth with props and even a surprise toy. Fans of Gabby's Dollhouse will love this one.

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My Little Pony: Make Your Mark Musical Mane Melody

My Little Pony toys are one of those fun toys that never go out of style. This Make Your Mark Musical Mane Melody is a karaoke stage and salon with 16 different fashion and story accessories. With colored lights and unique song selections, this interactive set is perfect for little girls and boys who love these cute horse toys.

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Dancing Challenge Electronic Dance Pad

Kids of all ages will love playing with this interactive dance mat with flashing lights and five different games and skill levels They can get their grove on dancing along with flashing lights and built in beats or dance along to their own favorite songs via bluetooth connection.

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Hot Wheels Criss-Cross Crash Track Set

Toy brands like Hot Wheels never go out of style and this race track Set is the perfect addition to any Hot Wheels City collection. With challenging intersections, hairpin turns, motorized boosters, and a huge crash zone, this will keep the little ones entertained for hours on end.

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Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit

I've always loved Melissa and Doug toys and this one is no exception. This 25-piece dentist play set comes with realistic pretend play dental care essentials so budding dentists can give cleanings, treat cavities, and fit retainers and braces on an over-sized set of pretend teeth

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GeoSafari Jr. Talking Kids Microscope

Designed for preschoolers, this Talking Kids Microscope toy set comes with up-close, quality images and features the voice of Bindi Irwin to help little ones grow their knowledge of plants and animals. Kids will love exploring with this fun educational toy, as it encourages an interest in biology, botany, and overall curiosity.

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Super Hero Action Figure Set

You can never go wrong with superhero gifts and this Super Hero Action Figure set comes with ten of the most popular heroes, including Captain America, Spiderman and Batman.

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LEGO Beach Van

Kids love LEOGS and this super cute toy campervan features a kitchen, bedroom, removable roof, opening side door and rotating wheels, plus beach cabins, a palm tree and deckchairs. It can also be rebuilt into a two-story summerhouse filled with fun details or into an ice-cream shop with a terrace, tables and a beach buggy

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LEGO Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House

This classic movie never goes out of style and now fans of Disney's UP will be able to recreate the house from the movie. It comes complete with Carl, Russell and Dug LEGO figures.

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LEGO Star Wars 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper Battle Pack

Star Wars fans can recreate scenes from The Clone Wars and create their own stories too. Clone Captain Vaughn comes with special helmet accessories and (3) 332nd Clone Troopers, plus a blaster rifle, 3 blasters and 2 jetpack accessories and more.

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Star Wars L0-LA59 (Lola) Electronic Droid Toy

This Star Wars droid, featured in Disney’s Obi-Wan series, is a fun interactive toy with over 45 light, sound and movement combinations that are unlocked by touching the sensor on LO-LA59’s head. I should point out that it doesn’t actually fly, but kids can remove it from the base and pretend to zoom it across the galaxy.

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AMERFIST Flying Ball Toys Hover Orb

My daughter received on of these as a gift last year and I can speak from experience that it was very cool. There was a small learning curve at the beginning but once you learn to control it, it’s super easy and fun. It’s also light yet durable so when you crash it into a wall or furniture, it stays intact and doesn’t do any damage. I highly recommend this toy just based on how much fun my own family had with ours.

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NERF Elite 2.0 Motoblitz Blaster

NERF blasters are another classic toy and this Motoblitz Blaster is the toy to have this Christmas. It features two blaster modes, airblitz action and motorized blasting, and is a great toy for both indoor and outdoor fun!

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Toys For Tweens

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open Geodes

These break open geodes are so fun, especially for kids who are into science. The kit comes with goggles, a detailed learning guide & 2 display stands. There are 10 geodes included, ranging in sizes from a ping-pong ball to a tennis ball and kids will love cracking them open to see the natural beauty inside! It makes a great STEM Science Gift for when you want to give something that’s both fun and educational.

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Pottery Studio

Older kids will love sculpting, designing and painting their own pottery clay creations with this Cool Maker Pottery Studio. It’s a whole new way to bring out their creative side.

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Forensic Investigation Kit

This cool spy kit is perfect for the older kids. It includes a large laboratory setup with everything your little detective needs to collect and analyze evidence, such as a UV flashlight, fingerprint powder, pH test strips, and more.

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ArmoGear Laser Tag

Turn your home or backyard into a laser tag arena with the ArmoGear laser tag blaster set. Up to 4 teams can battle it out so kids can invite multiple friends to play.

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Nintendo Switch

Video games have been one of the top Christmas toys since I was a kid and the Nintendo Switch is all the rage these days! Your kids will be thrilled to find this gaming system under the tree this year!

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There are so many great choices that it’s going to be hard to narrow them down! Which of these top toy picks do you think your kids will be begging for this year?

More Christmas Gift Ideas

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