It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas, are we right? Christmas is upon us, and you know what that means? It's time to start shopping for the best Christmas gifts for 2025.

From the latest toys to educational gifts to electronic gadgets, our top Christmas gifts for 2025 guide includes plenty of present ideas your little ones are sure to go gaga over this festive season. Happy shopping!

The Best Christmas Gifts for Kids 2025: Toys, Games, Puzzles, Gadgets & More

1. Bloomables by Hatchimals

Bloomables by Hatchimals bring a fresh burst of fun to Christmas morning. The KittyFly and Puppy Fly Bloomables transform from a Hatchipillar to a kitten or puppy! Kids will love the double character reveal; they can repeat it again and again, plus over 100 sounds and reactions that keep the surprises coming.

With loads of ways to play and plenty of sensory, imaginative appeal, this blooming little collectible is set to be a favourite for curious hands and creative minds.

Suitable for ages 3+.

2. Gabby's Dollhouse the Movie Meow-mazing Interactive Dollhouse

Gabby’s Dollhouse fans will be completely swept up in the fun with the Meow-mazing Interactive Dollhouse. Standing over 60 cm tall, it delivers full 360-degree play across seven themed rooms packed with surprises. Kids can explore more than sixty interactive animations, digital expressions on the animated eyes, and six play modes, including mini games, music and sound effects.

The Cat-a-vator, party room and delivery slide make pretend play feel just like the movie. It’s a perfect pick for imaginative kids who love storytelling, adventure and a little sprinkle of cat-tastic magic.

Suitable for ages 3+.

3. Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet Hamster Ball

The Bitzee Hamster Ball is a clever digital pet that responds to taps, tilts and movement with sweet sounds and reactions. Perfect for hands-on, screen-free play, this interactive cutie starts life as a baby hamster and grows through each stage as kids feed, play and pop them on the wheel. As they explore, players can collect up to twenty themed friends, unlock treats and outfits, and customise backdrops before snapping fun in-game photos.

With five mini games and plenty to discover, Bitzee Hamster Ball blends retro virtual-pet charm with modern interactivity, making it a great choice for curious kids who enjoy imaginative, tech-powered play.

Suitable for ages 5+.

4. Cool Maker Stack'd Heishi Bracelet Studio

Cool Maker Stack’d Heishi Bracelet Studio is a fun, hands-on craft kit for kids who enjoy creating pieces they can wear and share. With more than 1200 heishi beads, ten feature beads and a clever beading pen, it makes designing up to fifteen bracelets feel quick and satisfying. Kids can measure their wrist using the guide, stack their chosen colours inside the pen and release the beads straight onto the string without any fiddly threading. Slide a wrist into the studio, press the button, and the bracelet snaps neatly into place.

It’s a great choice for creative kids who enjoy personalising their style, perfect for parties, quiet afternoons or building a growing stack of handmade treasures.

Suitable for ages 8+.

5. Yoto Mini

Bring stories, songs and adventures wherever you go with the Yoto Mini. This clever, screen-free audio player lets kids listen, learn and laugh through a world of audiobooks, music and educational content - all activated by fun, easy-to-use cards. Compact and travel-friendly, the Yoto Mini is perfect for car rides, quiet time or bedtime.

With no ads, cameras or microphones, it’s a safe, creative and kid-friendly way to explore audio on the go. Just pop in a Yoto card and take the magic anywhere! 

Suitable for ages 3 to 12+.

6. Shadow Jet Vehicle with Mini Creature

Get ready for high-speed battles with the Shadow Jet Vehicle with Mini Creature! This action-packed set brings ELDRADOR’s daring world to life as the Mini Creature races through the shadows in its sleek jet, always on the lookout for its next target.

Armed with a crystal-tipped arrow and plenty of attitude, the Mini Creature is ready to strike, swerve and speed off into the next adventure. Kids can create their own thrilling storylines, boosting creativity and imaginative play.

Suitable for ages 7+.

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7. Ravensburger Disney Stitch Puzzle Set

Boogie with Disney’s Stitch as he dances his way through this colourful Ravensburger Stitch Puzzle Set. Featuring everyone’s favourite blue alien (and his friend Angel), these bright, happy scenes capture all the fun and cheekiness of Stitch’s world. Each puzzle is designed to build confidence and skill while keeping playtime screen-free.

The set includes three 49-piece puzzles, each with sturdy, clean-cut pieces, and handy picture guides to help little puzzlers along the way.

Suitable for ages 5+.

8. Schleich Winged Rainbow Unicorn

High in the magical mountains of Rainbow Island, a beautiful Pegasus unicorn and its little one soar through the skies, their wings shimmering in every colour of the rainbow. Loved by the elves of BAYALA, these majestic creatures bring colour, joy and wonder wherever they go.

With the Schleich Winged Rainbow Unicorn, children can dream up their own magical adventures, from flying across rainbow skies to joining the elves at the grand Rainbow Festival. With Schleich’s incredible attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship, this enchanting unicorn is a stunning gift.

Suitable for ages 3+.

9. Stitch & Angel Secret Diary

Say aloha to a diary that sparkles with Disney magic. The Stitch & Angel Secret Diary lets kids add a touch of shimmer to their creativity while keeping their secrets safely under lock and key. The cover transforms into a dazzling piece of crystal art using the included tools - just match the numbered dots and place each crystal to reveal the shimmering masterpiece beneath.

Once complete, kids can use their sparkly new diary to jot down dreams, doodles and daily thoughts, all safely secured with the included lock and two keys. It’s a fun and creative way to encourage self-expression!

Suitable for ages 8+.

10. BRIO Mighty Red Action Locomotive

All aboard for endless railway adventures with the BRIO Mighty Red Action Locomotive. This classic battery-powered engine lights up, makes a cheerful “choo-choo” sound, and races both forwards and backwards at full steam. There’s even a switch on top for free-wheeling fun when kids want to take control themselves.

Built with BRIO’s signature sturdy design, this retro-style train encourages imaginative play while helping develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness. It’s perfect for little conductors who get a buzz out of lights, sounds and a good old-fashioned adventure.

Suitable for ages 3+.

11. Brainstorm Night Sky Projector

Turn bedtime into a stargazing adventure with the Brainstorm Night Sky Projector. With incredible projection quality, this clever gadget transforms any room into an outer space light show, displaying ultra-sharp rotating images of the moon, planets, constellations and over 20,000 stars, just like the Hawaiian night sky. 

The adjustable projector casts images up to 3.65 metres wide, and the 30-minute auto shut-off makes it ideal for drifting off under the stars. A secret code even unlocks online space facts and constellations for curious minds to explore further. Includes 4 projection discs, instructions and a detailed Solar System poster.

Suitable for ages 8+.

12. Mojo Dinosaur Figure Set

Travel back in time with the Mojo Dinosaur Figure Set, a collection of six mini prehistoric creatures ready to stomp, roar and spark imaginations. Each dinosaur is carefully crafted with realistic detail, bringing the ancient world to life for little explorers and dino fans.

This durable and educational set encourages creative play while introducing children to science and natural history in a fun, hands-on way. Made from high-quality, child-safe materials, these mini figures are a roaring good gift for young adventurers who dig all things Jurassic.

Suitable for ages 3+.

13. Paw Patrol Junior Labyrinth Game

Things are getting twisty in Adventure Bay! In the PAW Patrol Junior Labyrinth Game, players race to find Chase, Marshall, Skye and their friends, who are all lost in the maze. Shift the pathways, make your move and be the first to find all your characters and race back to your starting point to win.

This family-friendly puzzle game is perfect for developing logic, strategy and problem-solving skills, all while having heaps of fun. 

Suitable for ages 7+.

 14. Aquabeads Starter Set

Get ready for hours of sparkly, hands-on fun with Aquabeads, the original water-activated bead craft kit that keeps kids engaged and screen-free.

The Aquabeads Starter Set comes packed with 500 solid, jewel and star beads in 18 vibrant colours, along with a flip tray, sprayer, template sheet and easy instructions. Little creators can follow the templates or let their imagination run wild, placing beads on the tray and misting them with water to make them magically stick together – no heat or glue needed.

Suitable for ages 4+.

15. Word A Round Disney Edition

Put your brain to the test with Word A Round Disney Edition, the fast-paced word game where thinking quickly is the key to victory. Spot hidden words wrapped around the card before your opponents do - sounds simple, but it’s trickier than it looks!

This clever game includes 300 words on 100 cards, featuring a fun mix of Disney magic and brain-bending challenge. It’s easy to learn, quick to play, and ideal for family game nights or road trips. 

Suitable for ages 10+.

16. DJ Furby

DJ Furby turns every moment into a mini dance floor, serving up music, light shows, jokes and stacks of playful surprises. With five modes and more than a thousand possible play combos, kids can shape the mood however they like. It’s wonderfully interactive, offering everything from solo and multiplayer games to chill-out sessions with yoga moves and glowing patterns.

The soundtrack swings between upbeat tunes in English and a full set of bops in Furbish, giving kids a fun taste of the classic Furby world. It’s imaginative, high-energy entertainment wrapped in a soft, huggable plush that keeps the party going.

Suitable for ages 6+.

17. Wicked Glinda Deluxe Fashion Doll

The most popular girl in Oz has arrived in style. Inspired by Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the Glinda Deluxe Fashion Doll captures the heart of sisterhood from the movie. She’s dressed in a removable outfit straight from the screen, complete with a clutch, necklace and hairclips for extra flair.

With articulation at the torso, elbows, wrists and knees, she can hold plenty of expressive poses, and her long blonde hair is perfect for brushing, styling and recreating her signature look. Perfect for kids who love storytelling, styling and a bit of Wicked-inspired magic.

Suitable for ages 3+.

18. Toniebox 2 - Creative Starter Set

Toniebox 2 is a clever, screen-free audio player made for little hands and big imaginations. It encourages independent play as kids choose what to hear, from beloved stories and songs to a growing library of interactive games, quizzes and challenges with Tonieplay.

Built to survive daily knocks, it offers simple, tactile controls plus a handy Sleep Timer with Light and Sunrise Alarm for smoother bedtime routines. With Bluetooth headphone connectivity and a huge range of Tonie characters to explore, it delivers hours of hands-on fun wherever kids wander.

Suitable for ages 3+.

19. Little Live Pets – My Baby Panda

Little Live Pets - My Baby Panda brings home the charm of a playful baby panda, complete with more than 50 sounds and reactions. ChuChu responds just like a real cub, from hungry squeaks to happy kicks when fed with the bamboo accessory. Kids can nurture, feed and comfort him, then help with potty time for a dose of giggly realism.

Packed with interactive moments and a sweet personality, ChuChu is a hilarious, hands-on companion for imaginative animal lovers.

Suitable for ages 4+.

20. Oh Flossy Glowing Skin Essentials Kit

Say hello to the Oh Flossy Glowing Skin Essentials Kit – a simple, feel-good skincare routine created just for tweens and teens. This three-step set keeps skin clean, hydrated and naturally radiant every day, with a gentle cleanser, a nourishing moisturiser and a refreshing hydration mist.

It’s an easy and confidence-boosting way for young skincare enthusiasts to establish healthy habits from the start.

Best suited for ages 10+.

21. National Geographic Kids Junior Chemistry Lab Kit

The National Geographic Junior Chemistry Set is a brilliant way to spark a child's interest in science. With more than twenty tools and twenty-five hands-on experiments, little scientists can dive into fizzing reactions, stretchy play-dough, expanding balloons and even growing a gummy bear. The illustrated guide keeps each activity easy to follow, while the simple setups use a mix of included tools and everyday household items.

It’s a fun, confidence-boosting introduction to STEM learning, giving curious kids a safe space to experiment, explore and discover how fascinating chemistry can be.

Best suited for ages 4+.

22. Little Live Pets Ouchies: Cooper The Retriever Puppy

Cooper is an adorable retriever puppy who needs a little TLC to heal his injured leg. With more than 50 sounds and reactions, this Little Live Pets Ouchies: Cooper The Retriever Puppy is wonderfully interactive as he walks, responds to touch and shows his feelings with glowing cheeks.

When he’s hurt, he limps and lets out gentle whimpers. Kids can transform the puppy carrier into a vet tray, then place the splint on his leg, wet the bandages and wrap them to help him feel better.

Suitable for ages 5+.

23. Operation

The classic buzzy board game is back with a lively makeover, and it’s funnier, faster and far more chaotic than you remember! This updated version of Operation lets kids choose between two ways to play.

There’s Hospital mode, where little medics pick Bandage cards and attempt to fix Cavity Sam’s strange and silly ailments without setting off that iconic red nose. Or Emergency mode, where the clock is ticking and the challenge ramps up. The whole game packs neatly into an all-in-one carry case, making it an ideal travel companion for school holidays, sleepovers or long car trips.

Suitable for ages 5+.

24. Gabby’s Dollhouse Sing & Shine Mermaid Gabby Doll

Dive straight into Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie with the Sing & Shine Mermaid Gabby Doll, a sparkling sidekick for kids to create imaginative play worlds. With a tap of her heart necklace, this shimmering mermaid Gabby lights up and plays 14 sounds, phrases and music from the film, turning every play session into a mini adventure.

She’s waterproof, she’s magical, and she even changes tail colour in warm water, which is basically the bathtime party trick every kid dreams of. Standing over 36 centimetres tall with wavy hair that begs for styling, Mermaid Gabby also comes with cute accessories, including a starfish she can hold or clip into her hair.

Suitable for ages 3+.

25. Rebounce

Rebounce is the indoor action game that turns any living room into a mini arena. Players bounce a soft foam ball off the tabletop trampoline, sending opponents scrambling to catch it before the other team scores. Reach ten points first, and you take the win. With three game modes, including freeze and timed challenges, plus lights, sounds and music, the pace stays exciting and unpredictable. When the match is over, the ball stores neatly inside the unit, making it a tidy pick for travel and rainy-day fun.

Burn energy indoors and keep older kids engaged with a game that feels competitive, clever and seriously high-energy!

Suitable for ages 8+.

26.  Beyblade X Drop Attack Battle Set

The Beyblade X Drop Attack Battle Set is a high-octane pick for kids who love fast action and big collisions. This set includes the Beystadium, two tops and two launchers, giving kids everything they need to kick off their battles straight out of the box. The stadium’s x-celerator rail boosts tops into an xtreme dash for dramatic crashes, while the elevated drop attack zone sends tops plummeting onto opponents from above for major impact.

The set features the Impact Drake attack top and Hover Wyvern defence top, so players can test different strategies as they race to score four points first. Kids can also swap and customise parts across other Beyblade X tops to create their perfect build. With its high-speed battles, clever engineering and custom play potential, it’s a top choice for older kids who will embrace some competitive fun.

Suitable for ages 5+.

27.  National Geographic Geodes Kit

Cracking open real geodes is the kind of science experiment that never gets old. This National Geographic Geodes Kit lets junior geologists discover sparkling crystal formations hidden inside ancient rocks, giving them a hands-on look at how minerals grow.

With premium geodes, safety goggles, a display stand, a magnifying glass and a clear learning guide, it blends excitement with genuine earth science. Ideal for curious kids aged 6 and over who want a big reveal and even bigger discoveries.

Suitable for ages 8+.

28. Nano-mals

Nano-mals are the cute, pocket-sized interactive pets kids won’t be able to put down. Blending the fun of digital pets with the hands-on appeal of fidget toys, these tiny 6.9 cm companions pack big personality into a perfectly portable size. Each Nano-mal features a light-up heart meter that responds to how kids play - from belly rubs and pretend snacks to dancing and styling - encouraging imagination, nurturing skills and active movement.

Kids can also dress them up with mix-and-match textured outfits and watch them interact with other Nano-mals, making them endlessly collectible and full of surprises. Designed to spark creativity and sensory play, they’re the perfect little buddies to take anywhere.

Suitable for ages 5+.

29. Connect 4 Shots Boardgame

Give game night a boost with Connect 4 Shots, the fast-paced, bounce-to-win twist on the classic Connect 4 everyone knows and loves. Instead of dropping checkers, players stand up and fire away, bouncing their coloured balls into the grid at the same time in a frantic race to land four in a row—up, down or diagonally.

It’s energetic, competitive and completely addictive, making it perfect for burning off some kid energy and getting everyone laughing!

Price: $34.99, $20 on sale

30. Polly Pocket Barbie Compact

The Polly Pocket Barbie Compact combines two iconic worlds in one adorable, perfectly pink mini Dreamhouse, designed for big imaginations. Packed with charm and playful detail, this compact playset lets kids dive into endless adventures with micro-sized Barbie, Brooklyn and a friend, plus their cute pet pup.

Open the compact to discover a colourful mini Dreamhouse filled with surprises, including a fold-out roof slide that swooshes straight into the pool and a wheelchair-accessible elevator so every doll can join in the fun. With 11 accessories, including a wheelchair, clever transforming furniture and plenty of tiny touches, kids can create inclusive stories, exciting adventures and all the imaginative play they can dream up.

Price: $29.99

31. VTech Kidizoom Smart Watch MAX

The KidiZoom Smart Watch MAX is the ultimate kid-friendly smartwatch, packed with fun, creativity and learning. With dual cameras for selfies and videos, kids can snap and customise their creations using playful filters and effects. The sleek, child-sized display also doubles as a learning tool with 50+ clock faces and time-telling features.

Kids can play reaction games, hunt for creatures in the Monster Detector AR game, listen to built-in music and set daily reminders to keep on track. It includes a pedometer, voice changer, alarms, School Mode and more. Plus, two KidiZoom MAX watches can connect for shared messages and games. With a rechargeable battery and easy parental controls, it’s a smart watch made for endless fun.

Price: $79

A Note On Batteries

 

Tired of scrambling for disposable batteries, especially when the kids' toys run out of juice at the worst times? Been there, endured the meltdowns. The solution? ReChargeCore Batteries—an eco-friendly, hassle-free solution from ChargeCore. These aren’t your usual batteries; they come with a built-in USB-C port and charging cable, making recharging fast, easy, and efficient with no separate charger needed!

Available in both AA and AAA, they’re ideal for all your household gadgets. Grab a 4-pack now at Harvey Norman for just $29.95 and ditch the endless battery hunt for good!

Energizer 3-in-1 Child Shield™

With the holiday season upon us, homes filled with new toys, festive decorations, and extra visitors can create unique safety challenges for parents.

Many favourite toys—like interactive dolls, remote-controlled cars, musical books, and light-up gadgets—depend on coin cell batteries for their magic. Energizer’s innovative 3-in-1 Child Shield™ technology provides a safer solution, offering three advanced layers of protection to keep little ones safe while powering the fun.

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