60 Of The Hottest Toys For Christmas 2025

Looking for the hottest toys for Christmas this year? 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!

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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 trending toys and gifts. 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 Toys Of 2025

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 gift guide featuring some of the hottest holiday toys for 2025.

Fun Money Mom Recommended

I love adding things to the list that my own children have loved. This year, I’ve marked the toys that my own children have loved with “Fun Money Mom recommended”. Here’s the abbreviated list but you can read more about them below.

• TonieBox Audio Player
• Magnetic Building Tiles
• KidKraft Gourmet Play Kitchen
• KidKraft Wooden Dollhouse
• Squishmallows
• Light-up Flying Hover Orb
• Blank Slate Board Game

Toys For Babies & Toddlers

Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set (Fun Money Mom recommended)

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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Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set

This adorable projection machine projects book pages onto the wall, so kids can either read along or listen to their favorite stories. The starter kit comes with three favorite Little Golden Books, but you can buy additional cartridges to add to your story collection.

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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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Magnetic Drawing Board

This magnetic drawing board is a mess-free creative toy that little ones love! With colorful doodling zones, an attached stylus, and a reusable erasable screen, it lets toddlers draw, practice shapes, or even learn numbers, without covering your walls or carpet in crayon. It’s easy to carry on trips and makes an engaging gift for curious toddlers.

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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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Melissa & Doug Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set

Little chefs will have so much fun “cooking” with this color-changing stovetop play set! Just add water to see the play food magically transform from frozen to cooked again and again. With veggies, proteins, and a pretend pot and spoon, it’s a hands-on, mess-free way for kids to explore cooking, practice fine motor skills, and enjoy hours of imaginative play.

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Radio Flyer Amazon Delivery Van Ride On Toy for Kids

Everybody loves to see the Amazon truck roll up and kids will love having their very own to ride around on. In addition to being a ride on toy, it comes with three wooden toys, delivered in their own Amazon boxes of course.  

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Barbie Toys

Barbie Dreamhouse

This toys is a classic and is always one of the most most popular gifts each year. This adorable Mattel Pool Party Doll House comes with 75+ pieces, including a 3-Story Slide, pet elevator and puppy play areas​.

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Barbie The Movie Doll

If you get the 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

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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Barbie Camper

Let Barbie take the road to adventure with a Dream Camper featuring an epic slide, 7 play areas and everything imaginations need to play out the ultimate camping trip.

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Toys To Inspire Creativity

Magnetic Building Blocks For Both Boys & Girls

These magnetic blocks are a huge hit with little builders! With vibrant colors, cute characters, and pixel-style designs, kids can create their own mini worlds while dreaming up stories to go with them. The cherry blossom version is pictured here, but there's also an enchanted forest for boys who may not want all that pink.

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Magnetic Tiles (Fun Money Mom recommended)

This was a favorite in my classroom when I was a teacher! 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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MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo

A slightly different version of the magnetic construction sets, this one lets kids build racing ramps and race against their friends or siblings.

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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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Make Your Own Loom Animals

This DIY knitting loom kit is perfect for crafty kids and teens who love to make cute things! With easy, kid-friendly tools and illustrated instructions, they can create up to 14 adorable plush animals. It’s fun, screen-free activity that lets them show off their imagination and creativity!

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Toys Smart Sketcher 2.0

This gift is perfect for kids who love to draw. The sketcher projects drawings onto a surface, allowing kids to trace it, then add their own finishing touches. There's an app to go with it, where kids can find additional images and tutorials and even have their own photos digitized!

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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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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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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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Pinball Machine Maker

Everybody loves a pinball machine but it's even more fun when you build your own from scratch! Kids will have a blast building their own working model of the classic arcade game.

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Mini Karaoke Machine

This mini karaoke machine is a total hit for kids and tweens who love to express their creativity through singing and performing! Compact and easy to use, it connects quickly with Bluetooth, lights up with fun LED effects, and even has five voice-changing modes for extra laughs.

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Best Toys To Inspire Learning

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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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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Snap Circuits “Arcade” Electronics Exploration Kit

Older kids can experiment with electricity and circuitry just by snapping pieces onto a board. They can build 20+ different games with this kit that includes lights, sounds, scoreboards and more.

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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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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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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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Lego Sets

LEGO Friends Family Vacation Beach Resort

This LEGO Friends Beach Resort set brings a little sunshine and adventure to playtime! Kids can build their own tropical getaway complete with a water slide, ice cream stand, and even a glowing firepit for evening hangouts.

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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 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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Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station Lego Set

Recreate the memorable scene where Hagrid greets first-year Hogwarts students arriving at Hogsmeade Station on the Hogwarts Express. This set also comes with 8 Harry Potter minifigures – Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Lee Jordan, Rubeus Hagrid, the Trolley Witch and the train conductor, plus a family photo album element.

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Best Playsets

KidKraft Gourmet Play Kitchen (Fun Money Mom recommended)

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 (Fun Money Mom recommended)

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 14 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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Cartoon Inspired Toys

Peppa Pig Big Family House Playset

Peppa fans will love this big Peppa Pig House Playset…it’s like stepping right into Peppa’s world! With two floors, seven rooms, and fun surprises like a fridge that opens, stairs that turn into a slide, and Baby Evie’s adorable cradle and high chair, there’s so much to explore. It's the perfect gift for little ones who love imaginative play and Peppa’s everyday adventures.

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Bluey and Bingo Supermarket Playset

Bluey fans will love this super-sized supermarket playset! With three levels of fun, including a rooftop café, working escalator, and 20+ interactive pieces, it brings their favorite episode to life. It even makes real store sounds for extra excitement! Complete with Bluey and Bingo figures, this playset is perfect for endless pretend play.

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How to Train Your Dragon Interactive Toothless

Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will be obsessed with this interactive Toothless toy! With over 60 sounds and reactions, kids can feed him, earn his trust, and unlock games as they bond, just like a real dragon rider. His wings spread wide, he makes flying and roaring sounds, and he even responds to movement, making this one of the coolest dragon toys ever!

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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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Superhero Inspired Toys

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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Batman Ultimate Transforming Batmobile

Little superhero will love protecting Gotham City with this Batmobile that transforms into a Batcave. The set includes a Batman figure, four projectile missiles, a Batglider, and more for hours of playtime fun!

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Spidey and His Amazing Friends Mega Jump HQ Track

This fun set features two metal vehicles for racing, a control center at the top and 10 parking spaces for cars. Kids can have fun making the cars go up the elevator, then race down the ramp.

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Just For Fun

Squishmallows Pig with Yellow Flower Crown (Fun Money Mom recommended)

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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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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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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Little Live Pets Ouchies Cooper

This Little Live Pets “Cooper the Vet Pup” toy is perfect for kids who love animals and pretend play. They can bandage his paw, help him heal, and watch as he goes from limping to walking all on his own! With 50+ sounds and reactions, a carrier, and vet accessories, it’s such a cute way for little animal lovers to play doctor and take care of a furry friend.

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5-in-1 Inflatable Punching Bag for Kids

This inflatable boxing set is such a great way for kids to burn off energy and have fun while staying active! It bounces right back after every punch and kick, helping build strength, focus, and confidence. It even comes with gloves, a pump, and a sturdy base.

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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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Glow In The Dark Wall Climbing Gecko

This glow-in-the-dark gecko toy is such a fun pick for kids who love cool gadgets. It crawls up walls with super realistic movement, has glowing LED eyes, and comes with an easy-to-use remote so kids can control it from across the room. It’s equal parts creepy and cool…perfect for pranking siblings or just having a blast after dark.

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Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World Rebirth Dinosaur

Little dino fans will go wild for this Imaginext Ultimate Action Chomp T. rex! With lights, sounds, and realistic chomping action, it brings Jurassic World to life right in your living room. It even roars, launches projectiles, and “eats” the smaller figures, making it the ultimate gift for young dinosaur lovers.

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Light Up Flying Disc

This light-up flying disc is seriously next-level fun for teens (and grown-ups too!). With 16 million color options, motion sensors, and a rechargeable design, it glows with every throw. It’s durable, waterproof, and even earned a spot on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024, making it an epic gift for outdoor adventures, beach days, or backyard games.

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Flying Hover Orb (Fun Money Mom recommended)

My daughter received one of these as a gift 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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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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Skip Ball

This LED ankle skip ball takes the classic ‘90s toy to a whole new level! It lights up as you jump and even tracks your time, calories, and jump count on a built-in display. Soft, foldable, and easy to carry, it’s perfect for kids (and adults!) who want a fun way to stay active, whether at home, in the park, or on vacation.

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Family Friendly Board Games & More

Blank Slate (Fun Money Mom recommended)

My family has had SO much fun playing this game that I had to add it to this list. The goal is to try to match the other player's answers and the first person to score 25 is the winner. This game was super easy to learn, doesn't have a lot of rules to remember and each game lasted about 10-15 minutes (though we couldn't stop after just one game – it was too much fun!).

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Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

Race against each other to slap a match between a card and spoken word. This game tops all the lists this year and is perfect for some family friendly fun!

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Outsmarted Game

Outsmarted takes family game night to the next level! It’s like your very own live TV quiz show, right in your living room. Up to 24 people can play using their phones or tablets (you can even stream the action on your Smart TV!). The best part? The game automatically adjusts the question difficulty so everyone, kids, teens, and parents, has a fair shot at winning. Watch out, adults… this might be the first time the kids take the crown!

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally

In our house, video games are always a hit, which is why the ROG Xbox Ally tops my teen gift list. My girls love it and it's not only perfect for gaming on the go (especially road trips!), but can easily connect to the TV for big-screen play at home. Any teen would be thrilled to find this waiting under the tree on Christmas morning!

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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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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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About Lisa O’Driscoll

Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!

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