Now that it's getting closer to the end of October, the countdown until Christmas Day has well and truly begun. If you're already planning on how to make the most magical day of the year special for your little one, then you've come to the right place. Amazon's top 10 toys 2022 has been revealed, and we can't believe what has made it to the list.
“At Amazon, our team truly live for the joy that toys bring to children, whether that’s delivered by the adorable Squishmallow Tally The Grey Cat plushie or through family fun in the form of Pictionary Air Star Wars,” said Matthew Redfearn, Toys Category Leader at Amazon UK.
“In a year where less is more for many families, we are offering options for all tastes and budgets this season, including tens of thousands of toys under £20 across Amazon, so our customers can find that perfect gift this Christmas. We want everyone to have the chance to experience the happiness that playtime brings, so hundreds of this year’s top 10 toys will also be donated and delivered by Amazon UK and Barnardo’s to vulnerable children across the UK.”
Amazon's top 10 toys for Christmas
From the latest in toy trends including pretend play gifts to games for the whole family, there's something for every child's interests and every budget.
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As seen on CBeebies, the Learning Resources MathLink Numberblocks is a fun way to help your child master skills like counting. The best thing about this pack is it includes stickers and activity cards you can write on and wipe off.
One parent reviewer said, "Bought for my son. He loves them and is always playing with them making the different numbers. He also has the 11-20 now as he likes them that much. Definitely recommend. Fantastic purchase also helps with their learning so educational as well."
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Best for little ones over three, you can teach them about nurturing and imaginative play with this fun dentist kit. As well as playing pretend, it's also a chance to talk to your child about the importance of dental hygiene.
One parent reviewer said, "Bought for my daughter's 3rd birthday, she loves role play toys and loves to play dentists. This is great for them to learn and not be scared of the dentist."
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This game is a sequel to Throw Throw Burrito. All the family needs to do is collect matching sets of cards faster than you while ducking dodging and throwing avocados. It sounds like a great game to play after Christmas dinner.
One parent reviewer said, "Great game, played with my 5-year-old and my husband and both were crying with laughter!"
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Beep. Beep. PLAYMOBIL City Life 70885 Recycling Truck with Flashing Light is exactly what any mini car enthusiast needs for their toy collection. They'll have hours of fun pushing the recycling truck with flashing lights around the house. We love that it features a removable roof, two rubbish collectors, two bins, a container, and much more. Just make sure you leave enough time to assemble it on Christmas Day so your kids can help you clean up the wrapping paper.
One parent reviewer said, "It surprisingly had a lot more pieces to put it all together than I thought it would. My son loves it. He loves a rubbish truck."
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Toy experts over at Amazon have this to say about the Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for Fire Tablet & iPad, "A wonderful hands-on learning adventure awaits your pre-schooler! Osmo's Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad includes 4 fun-filled games to engage kids in core subjects through open-ended play, and spark their creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills. Ideal for kids aged 3 to 5 years."
One parent reviewer said, "Absolutely amazing, my 3-year-old loves it and I enjoy playing along too. It’s great for all the family and there seems to be a lot of potential to grow with them. I bought it on a deal after looking at them for months but having used it now, I’d definitely pay full price for it."
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Are your kids obsessed with animals? Do they love horses? If the answer is yes, then they will love creating their very own LEGO Friends Horse Shoe Trailer. This set features two horses, an SUV car, and riding accessories.
One parent reviewer said, "My daughter loved this build, there are a lot of interactive parts to it so it really extends the play and kept my daughter's interest. It is quite a big build but simple so can be completed quickly if the child is a focused builder. It took my daughter about an afternoon. Overall she really enjoyed the set though."
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How cute is this Squishmallows Plush Toy? As well as being adorable, this gift will provide hours of fun with pretend play ideas like shop or tea parties. It is also great for bedtime as it will comfort your little one if they have a bad dream.
One grandparent reviewer said, "Bought this Squishmellow for my grandchildren - daughter and I bought a few Squishmallows for the rest of my grandchildren and they loved them."
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Inspire your little one to get creative with this hair-braiding salon. As well as being able to style Maya’s extra long hair, kids can also customise the mermaid's face and body with pens, glitter, and stickers.
Toy experts over at Amazon said, "Colour & Style Your Own Mermaid, again and again! Set includes everything you need to make Maya the most fashionable mermaid in the seven seas! Have fun braiding Maya’s extra-long hair with glitter highlights, with three braiding clips and two themed extension clips. These can also be worn in your hair, so you can create matching hair styles with your mermaid doll!"
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Big and small Star Wars fans will come together this Christmas to defeat Darth Vader with their Jedi drawing skills. "May the Force be with you."
One parent reviewer said, "This game is brilliant for anyone who loves Star Wars. I'm not one of them, unfortunately, so I have to admit that I found this frustrating and confusing but my kids and niece who love Star Wars have had so much fun playing this and it has kept them occupied for hours over the summer holiday. It is easy enough to set up and if you have Apple TV then you can even have it on your television, but if not then you will need a smartphone or tablet to play this. It is clever and lots of fun, it has been great to hear the laughter as this has been played."
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Is your child in their dinosaur phase? Bring the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs into the 21st century with this Jurassic World Ocean Protector Mosasaurus Dinosaur. Honestly, it's amazing how realistic this toy is!
One parent reviewer said, "Larger than expected. Easy to assemble (fins). Great quality."
What we love most is that hundreds of toys from Amazon’s Top Ten Toys list will also be donated and delivered by Amazon UK and long-time partner Barnardo’s to vulnerable children across the UK. This will help spread a little joy during the festive season.
Barnardo’s CEO, Lynn Perry MBE, said, “We work with some of the UK’s most vulnerable children. Every day, Barnardo’s workers are supporting children, young people and families having to choose between eating or paying the bills. For many children, Christmas can be a time of feeling cold, hungry and left out and it’s through working with partners like Amazon that we can continue to support families who are struggling, maybe now more than ever. Through Amazon’s welcome donation, our services will be able to distribute this year’s most popular toys to some of the most disadvantaged children this Christmas.”