Toying with you

John Lewis reveals the top toys you’ll be buying this Christmas – and they’ve all been selected by kids

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JOHN LEWIS has everything we need when it comes to Christmas shopping, especially toys.

Not sure what to buy? Whether you are shopping for your own children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, you have come to the right place as John Lewis has revealed the Top Ten Toys for Christmas, according to kids.

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Stumped for what to buy the little one in your life this Christmas?Credit: John Lewis
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s has called on young children to get an honest review of the best toys to buy for fellow youngsters their age from the department store.

The young toy testers range in age from five to 10 years old, so you don't have to fret over whether a toy is appropriate for the little ones in your life, as the experts have done the hard work for you.

Take the stress and questioning out of gift buying as after all, trends change constantly and no one wants to seem out of touch with children.

This year, the have proved nineties toys are back with a bang - and potentially even more popular than they were three decades ago, as Furby and Barbie are all the craze for 2023.

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, which has increased by 72% over the last year.

Other hugely popular gifts to give this Yuletide include car-themed gifts also ranking highly with the toy testers, whether it is the iconic Barbie car, Lego or Scalextric car sets.

Of course, most children wish for an IRL pet, typically a puppy, so it comes as no surprise fluffy toy pets are another huge hitter with the panel.

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Christmas is under five months away, and while that may seem like a long time to prepare for December 25 and secure the gifts, John Lewis has found searches for "Christmas gifts" have doubled in comparison to last year.

With that in mind you will want to shop quickly, or at least map out what you want to, so you can secure their favourite items before they sell out.

, from outdoor to indoor creations, soft toys, baby toys, sensory objects, and everything in between, as well as books, board games, and other toys for under £20.ristmas gifts for children at John Lewis.

Speaking about their findings, John Lewis' Toys and Books Category Lead, Alan Wright, said: "At John Lewis, we value the importance of imagination and want to ensure our smallest customers have the opportunity to experiment through creative-play.

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