Toys
Always fun, and often educational - we share our tried and tested advice on the best toys for children of all ages. Plus, the hottest toy trends to look out for…
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 Magic Mixies Pixlings are a bestseller - but are they worth the money? We put this toy through its paces to find outMagic by name and magic by nature? We review Magic Mixies Pixlings to see if it lives up to the hype By Sarah Handley Published 
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 Go! Go! Go! There's 50% off this bestselling Beast Labs playset right now - but you'll need to be quick to bag the offerWe gave Beast Labs four stars in our review, and right now, it's got a five-star discount at both Amazon and John Lewis By Sarah Handley Published 
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 9 of the best mix and make toys that make perfect gifts when you have no idea what to buyThe best mix and make toys combine creativity, mystery and a touch of magic for an engaging play experience that is guaranteed to spark any child's imagination By Sarah Handley Published 
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 6 best Tonies for preschoolers (perfect for independent play), including the brand new Blippi TonieAs Tonies launches new Blippi character, we share our 6 favourite Tonies for preschoolers By Sarah Handley Published 
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 Cookeez Makery is so much more than a one hit wonder, it's the toy I wish I had as a kid - here's whyWe test the Cookeez Makery Baked Treatz Oven playset and explain why we think it's one of the best toys around By Sarah Handley Published 
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 Best interactive books for babies and toddlers - 9 tried-and-tested collections that get our seal of approvalAfter putting the best interactive books through their paces, these are the collections we would recommend to any parent By Sarah Handley Published 
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 Best sensory toys for babies from birth to 6 months 2025: 42 toys to help little ones discover the world around themThe best sensory toys deepen your child's development while stimulating their five senses - these are our top picks By Sarah Handley Last updated 
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 15 best stacking and nesting toys for babies and toddlers - and why your little one loves them so muchAs well as being a great form of play, the best stacking and nesting toys are key for your infant's development too By Sarah Handley Published 
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 These are the 8 inspirational women being honoured with their own Barbie in 2024 (but here's why you won't be able to to buy them)These incredible women are all being honoured with their own Barbie likeness this year, but sadly they won't be available to buy. Luckily we've found six other real-life trailblazers whose Barbie form you can buy instead By Sarah Handley Published 
