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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 16 August 2026 15 picks United States switch to United Kingdom

This week's kids' picks lean into play that keeps hands busy. There are plenty of sturdy favourites here, from LEGO Bluey Playground Fun and the LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box to Bluey Talking Plush, the Hot Wheels 50-Pack and the Melissa & Doug wooden sets. A few sensory bits sit alongside them too, like the Teeter Popper, NeeDoh Nice Cube and Buddha Board Enso, which makes the list feel well judged for mixed ages and moods.

It is a useful round-up for anyone buying for toddlers, preschoolers or early primary children. There are gifts for rainy afternoons, quiet time and the kind of imaginative play that children return to again and again. VTech KidiZoom Camera Pix Plus and THE COMFY Original Jr add a softer, more personal feel, while the Schleich farm starter set and Play-Doh Kitchen Creations keep things simple and open-ended.

VTech KidiZoom Camera Pix Plus, Pink
No. 1 · This week's top pick

VTech KidiZoom Camera Pix Plus, Pink

A nice first camera for children who want their own device without a phone. The controls are simple, and the effects make it feel fun rather than complicated.

Why it's trending: Child-friendly cameras keep finding an audience because they feel like real tech, just scaled for smaller hands.
around $37.20 from amazon.com
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Bluey Talking Plush 10

Bluey Talking Plush

A friendly soft toy for children who already know Bluey from TV. It feels comforting as well as playful, so it works for bedtime cuddles and daytime games.

around $19.97 from walmart.com
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LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 15

LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box

A solid pick for kids who like to build their own ideas rather than follow a fixed model. The box makes tidy-up easy, which helps keep it in regular use.

Why it's trending: Classic building toys stay popular because they work across a wide age range and do not date quickly.
around $33.49 from target.com
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