The best toys to get your toddler

As mid-winter fast approaches, many of us are already hitting the stores to root out the perfect gift to light up the faces of our little ones come Christmas morning. While no one knows your toddler better than you do, a helping hand can never go amiss. We’re here to point you towards the top toddler toys this festive season, focussing on sing along toys that are bound to inspire and delight.

First up is Disney’s very own Mickey Mouse, who has had something of a makeover at the hands of Fisher Price. The result is Dance Star Mickey, who walks, talks, sings and dances along to six different songs of varying styles. Kids can get up and dance with their favourite friend, which will in turn help to improve their confidence and coordination as well as their groovy moves! This toy is also available in Rock Star and Master Moves Mickey varieties. Suitable for children aged 2+.

Also from Disney this year, we have the Disney Sing-Along Choo Choo, a charming toy that features 3 classic Disney favourites in the forms of Simba, Dumbo and Lucky, stars of The Lion King, Dumbo and 101 Dalmatians respectively. The toy shows off a range of beautiful bright colours to spark your child’s imagination and three carriages each with a different feature to inspire creative play. The figures are sturdy and easy for a youngster to grip and each offers its own unique sound. Age range for this is 6 months – 3 years.

If you’re looking for a more classic toy instead, Chicco have come up with the Sing Along Airplane, aimed at kids aged between 12 months and 5 years. This pull along toy gives toddlers the chance to meet four passengers from around the world to learn and sing with. Songs from Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia are accompanied by lights that flash in time with the music, with the option to hear engine noises and pilot announcements. A great choice for youngsters! Age 12 months+.

Finally, for more adventurous little tykes, look no further than Jake’s Musical Pirate Ship Bucky! Inspired by the popular show Jake and the Neverland Pirates, this fun-filled ship will provide hours of fun for any budding buccaneer. With 25 phrases, a swashbuckling adventure song as well as a working cannon, there’s plenty to keep kids busy and keep Captain Hook at bay. Suitable for children aged 3+.