The best Boxing Day toy sales you should check out now

The best Boxing Day toys sales you should check out now

by Lorna White |
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Whether your tot got some Christmas vouchers or money to spend, or there were some things on their Christmas list they didn't get, the Boxing Day sales offer brilliant discounts on some leading toys. It's also a great time to plan ahead for birthdays throughout the year or store them away for next Christmas. We're searching all the Boxing Day toy deals to find you the biggest discounts on the biggest brands, to save you time AND money.

So, when it comes to nap time, or doing the night feed, you can grab your smartphone and find bargains in the sales without losing any (more) sleep.

Boxing Day toy sales

Boxing Day is officially 26 December and it's also the date that many Boxing Day sales kick off - there are plenty of fantastic deals to be had on toys. Some shops have even been adding discounts to their bestselling toys from just before Christmas, so we'd advise you to act fast if you see anything you want. Watch this space as we update this article with all the best toy deals for your little ones.

Very Boxing Day toy sale

Amazon Boxing Day toy deals

Argos Boxing Day toys sale

The Works Boxing Day toys sale

Mamas & Papas toy sale

John Lewis Boxing Day toy sale

Online4Baby Boxing Day toy sale

Description

This interactive toy is suitable for babies six months and up and is a first step of getting them into gaming. It's very hands-on with bright lights, sounds and plenty of buttons for them to press. They're also great for learning thanks to the ABCD buttons and number pad. It's also a great toy for developing their fine-motor skills.

One reviewer said: "Bought this as a present for my current 4 month old for Christmas as he's not overly interested in a lot of toys designed for his age. He was really interested in this for the short time I let him look at it, and I'm hoping it's still a hit once Christmas comes and goes."

Pros

  • Interactive
  • Develops fine motor-skills
  • Comes with batteries

Cons

  • Limited number of songs

Mushroom Garden

Rrp: $32.98

Price: $29.98

Description

This educational and fun toy features colourful light-up mushrooms to help your tot learn numbers, colours and play music. It's all about testing their memory of patterns and as the colourful mushrooms light up, they'll need to pay attention to the patterns and follow it. The patterns get longer as you progress making it a great toy to grow with your child.

One reviewer said: "Sturdy toy with interactive features suitable for toddler. My grandson is 16 months who found easy to use and there is plenty of growth for him in this for counting, colour recognition and cognitive learning. Very good value for money."

Pros

  • Great for developing hand-eye coordination
  • Boosts memory skills
  • Bright colours

Cons

  • Batteries not included

A-to-Z-61017-My-First-Baby-Multi-Textured-Sensory-Soft-Balls
Price: $16.99

Description

This pack includes six differently textured and coloured balls, perfect for tactile exploration or putting into a sensory box with a gentle squeaking sound when squeezed. They're sized perfectly for baby's hands, are easy to grasp and hold and we love that this toy is suitable from birth and upwards.

One reviewer said: "Been really struggling on what to get my little one this year and then I found these, so much better and bigger then I had expected when I bought them im sure my little one will love these great value for money! Would definitely recommend these and I will be back to buy my niece some of these🥰"

Pros

  • Suitable from newborn
  • Helps tactile development
  • Bright colours

Cons

  • Requires cleaning before use

VTech-First-Steps-Baby-Walker-1
Price: £29.99 (was £42.99)

www.very.co.uk

Description

This is a classic baby walker that all toddlers will love. Featuring lots of playful animal characters this is a baby walker and activity table in one which can be removed from the walker, featuring everything to keep their little hands busy from textured wheels, 5 light up buttons, shape sorters, gears, animal buttons and role-play phone as well as an easy-grip handle. It's also very durable in design to give little ones all the support they need to take their first steps.

One reviewer said: "We’ve had it for a few days and baby loves it. She dances to the songs (well she kind of jiggles) and is really engaged with how interactive it is. It is very easy to assemble and took about a minute to do. She stands and holds the handle and will soon be wizzing around the house. It is a very reasonable quality item and was fairly priced at £38.98, although I wouldn’t pay any more for it."

Pros

  • Activity board and walker in one
  • Lots of bright colours and fun songs
  • Durable build

Cons

  • Some parents found it was too lightweight

Description

This fun tablet is designed for children aged 3–7 and comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+ and a Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand. The tablet features 8-inch HD display and a range of storage options. It also includes a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with thousands of advert-free books, games, videos and apps from Disney, Nickelodeon, Peppa Pig and more. The screen is also made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass, and every Fire Kids tablet comes with a sturdy Kid-Proof Case designed to protect against inevitable drops and bumps.

Pros

  • 2-year guarantee
  • Easy to use parental controls
  • Case included

Cons

  • Some parents said it takes a while to charge

MEGA BLOKS Big Building Bag building set
Price: £9.60 (was £16)

www.thetoyshop.com

Description

This huge bag of building blocks contains 60 Mega Bloks in different shapes, sizes and colours. Not only does the bag store away neatly but they're also easy to take with you wherever you go. These bright, colourful, chunky blocks are super-easy to grip for little hands and easy to put together and they're suitable for 12 months and over.

One reviewer said: "My one year old loves these. There’s enough that she can build randomly but not too many that you’ll be annoyed when they empty the bag on the floor. Good wee bag of bricks and a good price."

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Includes storage bag
  • Great for fine motor skills

Cons

  • Some larger builds can fall easily

FAQs

Where can I find the best boxing day toy deals?

We will be searching the web for all the biggest Boxing Day toy sales. Plus, updating this article with the best deals as we find them. If none of our top picks has taken your fancy, or you have something specific in mind, you can, of course, search for your own deals.

Lorna White is the Senior Digital Writer for Mother&Baby. After running the Yours magazine website, specialising in content about caring for kids and grandchildren, Lorna brought her expertise to Mother&Baby in 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics from potty training and nutrition to baby names and early development and has a wide range of experienced medical experts and professionals at her fingertips. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young sisters, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

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