Long gone are the days where little ones would be delighted to find an orange in their Christmas stocking, it is now a race to the shops to get the 'must-have' toys for this Christmas.
We have done the hard work of what toys are hot this Christmas for you and below are some of the most popular toys for young children this year, and where to pick them up online or at the shops at a reasonable price, no need to thank us!
Frozen Skate and Sing Elsa doll
The Frozen phenomenon is still in full swing this Christmas and the latest offering from the Disney film is the Skate and Sing Elsa doll.
Available from Argos, currently £34.99
Once Upon a Time Princess Rose Peppa Pig doll
Everyone's favourite pig is back this year, and this time she sings! Princess Peppa will sing 'Ring a Ring A Roses' with you as you hold her hands.
Available from Amazon, currently £15
My Friend Freddy
My Friend Freddy is so much more than a cuddly toy for your little one this Christmas. There is an app to download that you can pair with your own Freddy.
Available from Amazon, currently £24.99
Leap Pad Platinum
The latest Leapfrog offering for our young tablet users is the Leap Pad Platinum that includes WiFi and 8mb of memory, and very importantly for little tablet users, a shatter proof screen!
Available from Amazon, currently £74.99
Tumbling Stuart Minion toy
Minion fever is hotter than ever with their own movie in cinemas this year, so it's no wonder this Tumbling Stuart Minion toy is set to be a popular request this Christmas.
Available in Smyths Toys, currently £34.99
Little Live Pets Birds Clever Keet
Little Live Pets will be a favourite with animal loving little ones and they can interact with the birds, as if they are real, but with a lot less mess!
Available in Smyths Toys, currently £42.99
Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck Plays
This fun ice cream truck comes with 2 characters and 2 cooler bags and can be kept in the freezer. Little ones will love this toy.
Available at Amazon, currently £16
Chad Valley Winter Dolls House
You may want to rethink this as a gift this Christmas if space is an issue in your house, as it is rather big! Little ones with enjoy imaginative play with love this house.
Available from Argos, currently £74.99
Pie Face game
What little one wouldn't love this game? The chance to squash a pie in your face! Actually, will be good fun (and messy) for the whole family.
Available in Argos, currently £19.99
Paw Patrol Paw Patroller
Everyone's favourite pups, Paw Patrol are on patrol in our shops with their Paw Patroller that every little paw Patrol fan will just have to have.
Available in ToysRUs, currently £53.99