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Trending Gifts for Kids

What children aged 3 to 12 are hoping for right now, refreshed weekly to follow the trends.

Updated 21 September 2026 13 picks United Kingdom switch to United States

This week's children's picks lean into things that feel hands-on and a bit magical. There are toys with movement and noise, like the Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-Rex Transporter and Bluey's Ultimate Lights & Sounds Play House, alongside quieter bits that keep small hands busy, such as the Fat Brain Toys PlayTab and ThinkFun Gravity Maze.

It is a handy mix for birthdays, rainy afternoons and the kind of gift that gets played with straight away. Furby Coral, the Instant Digital Print Camera and Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Dinosaur Glow Combo Pack all bring a bit of fun without feeling too samey, while LEGO sets like the Mini Orchid and Disney Stitch add a more display-worthy option for older children and teens.

Doctor Squish Glow It Squishy Maker
No. 1 · This week's top pick

Doctor Squish Glow It Squishy Maker

A fun option for children who like making and playing with tactile toys. It suits rainy afternoons and small group play.

Why it's trending: DIY sensory kits keep turning up in gift guides for children because they feel creative and immediate.
around £36.99 from very.co.uk
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Instant Digital Print Camera 4

Instant Digital Print Camera

A useful gift for children who like taking their own pictures and keeping the prints. It works well for birthdays, holidays and family days out.

around £24.99 from smythstoys.com
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LEGO 10343 Botanicals Mini Orchid 8

LEGO 10343 Botanicals Mini Orchid

A nice option for children who like careful builds and pretty finishes. It feels a little more grown-up, but still easy to give to a keen builder in the 9 to 12 range.

Why it's trending: LEGO Botanicals remains popular as families look for gifts that are fun to build and easy to display.
around £16.99 from very.co.uk
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