The best gifts for kids (that they’ll actually love)

Tonies Toniebox 2 Starter Set with Creative Tonie Rubie – Cloud Pink

from $189 at Big W

Listen, play, and grow with Toniebox 2! This Starter Set includes a Cloud Pink Toniebox 2 and Creative Tonie Rubie for up to 90 minutes of custom audio. Perfect for kids 1–9+, Toniebox 2 encourages independent, screen-free play with songs, stories, and interactive Tonieplay games. With a durable design, smart Sleep Timer & Sunrise Alarm, and app controls, it’s a magical, safe way to spark creativity, confidence, and fun from breakfast to bedtime.

Liar’s UNO

from $11 at Big W

Fans of UNO will love this cheeky twist on the classic card game, where fibs fly, and only the best bluffers win! Play a Liar’s Card face down, declare what it is, and watch the tension build. Are you telling the truth… or pulling the ultimate bluff?

Get caught lying and you’ll have to draw a card but if you’re telling the truth, your challenger pays the price! Keep that poker face strong, hide your tells, and when you’re down to one card, don’t forget to shout “UNO!”

Perfect for family game nights or gifting to card game fans aged 7+.

Wicked x ORDO launch limited-edition electric toothbrushes

from $79.99 at ORDO

Make brushing teeth magical! Featuring iconic characters Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked x ORDO range turns brushing into an enchanting ritual for kids (8+), teens and adults.

Choose from ORDO’s Sonic Lite or the new Sonic Edge electric toothbrushes – both with up to 35,000 sonic pulses per minute and a travel-friendly USB-C rechargeable battery lasting over five weeks.

Perfect for braces and dental work, this limited-edition collection is a spellbinding gift to get young Wicked fans excited about brushing.

The Koala and the Little Tree by Alissa Malnati and illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt

from $24.25 (was $26.95) at Booktopia

After a devastating bushfire, a courageous koala and a tiny tree embark on a journey through the scorched landscape, relying on one another to survive and bring life back to their beloved home. Tender, poetic and full of hope, this story celebrates the power of love for the places we cherish and for each other.

This is the the first book in The Endangered Series, a series of fictional picture books that highlights endangered species.

That’s My Backpack

from $89.95 at That’s My Backpack

These gorgeous personalised corduroy backpacks are embroidered with care and delivered in just 7 days. Featuring a world-first built-in Health Tag for peace of mind, a padded sleeve to protect iPads and laptops, and adjustable padded straps for growing shoulders, these bags are as practical as they are beautiful. With premium reinforcement to keep them upright, plus the bonus of being fully machine washable, they’re perfectly sized (38cm x 30.5cm x 13.5cm) for daycare, school, or as a nappy bag.

Nano-Mals

from $25 at Big W

Nano-Mals are the ultimate mix of digital pet fun and fidget toy play and the newest collectable. At just 6.9cm, they’re perfectly portable and endlessly collectible, with light-up heart meters that respond to every belly rub, snack, flip, or dance. Kids can personalise them with textured outfits and watch as Nano-Mals interact with each other, creating a sensory, social, and imaginative play experience that’s big on fun and small enough to fit in your pocket.

Kogan Explore Junior 10.1″ Kids Android Tablet with Protective Case (Pink)

from $129 (non Kogan member $139), from Kogan

The Kogan™ Explore Junior 10.1” Tablet is built for kids and peace of mind for parents. With iWawa mode pre-installed, you get curated, age-appropriate content, easy parental controls, and a safe space for learning and play.

A bright 10.1” HD display, pre-loaded games, and creative apps keep kids entertained, while the drop-resistant EVA case and 360° kickstand make it family-proof. Add in a quad-core processor, 64GB storage (expandable to 128GB), and front/rear cameras, and you’ve got a tablet that’s fun, durable, and ready for anything.

It’s also packed with extras parents will appreciate: a lightweight, non-toxic case for little hands, smooth performance for switching between learning and play, easy app management, and included batteries so it’s ready straight out of the box. Whether it’s for school projects, screen-time rewards, or keeping kids happy on long trips, this tablet is built to grow with your child, making it a gift that’s as practical as it is fun.

Bitzee Hamster Ball by Spin Master

from $59 (RRP $69.99), from Target

Kids will go nuts for the Bitzee Hamster Ball, a cute digital pet that reacts to touch and movement with adorable sounds and animations. Start with a baby hero hamster, feed and play with them, pop them on the wheel, and watch them grow into a Super Bitzee. Roll to discover treats, collect 20 themed friends, and unlock fun outfits, backdrops, and 5 mini games.

Perfect forlittle ones who love animals, surprises, and interactive play. With 3 AA batteries included, it’s ready to roll right out of the box.

Also available at Big W, Myer and Amazon.

Lovevery The Bath Set

from $90, from Lovevery

Turn bathtime into learning time with this bath play set that makes the most of warm water, echoey acoustics, and distraction-free moments in the tub.

This complete set of bath toys is designed for cause-and-effect fun that encourages functional language learning.

Parents will love that every piece is made to prevent mould. They’re easy to clean, quick to dry, and don’t trap water. It’s smart, safe, and turns everyday bath routines into moments of real connection and growth.

Yoto Player 3rd Generation

from $179.99, from Yoto

Perfect for kids aged 3–12+, the Yoto Player (3rd Generation) is the ultimate screen-free audio companion. Designed to spark imagination and build independence, it opens up a whole world of stories, music, learning, and adventure, all in a safe, kid-friendly way.

It’s simple to use, just pop in a Yoto Card (Paddington, Harry Potter, Moana, Wicked, and loads more!) and let the magic happen – whether it’s storytime in the bedroom, music in the playroom, or learning on the go.

And parents can relax knowing there’s no microphone, no camera, and no ads.

Bloomables Kittyfly Surprise Interactive Toy and Flower by Hatchimals – Assorted

from $79, from Target

Bloomables by Hatchimals are magical toys that come to life with love. Just shower the flower with care to reveal a sweet Hatchipillar. When her antennae glow rainbow, place her back in the flower and watch it bloom again to reveal a cuddly Kittyfly, complete with plush wings and expressive eyes. With over 100 sounds and reactions, kids can cuddle, tickle, feed, and play music with their new friend… and enjoy the surprise over and over again. With two Kittyfly characters to discover, Bloomables make the perfect gift for birthdays or any special occasion.

Play-Doh Barbie Ruffles and Bows Set

from $29, from Target

Barbie and Play-Doh come together in this fun fashion design set for kids aged 5 and up. It includes a genuine 11.5-inch Barbie doll with movable arms, legs, and head, plus a stand for dressing her up in Play-Doh creations. Kids can design their own outfits using a pre-made patterned Play-Doh sheet that looks like real fabric, style her hair with the included mold or by hand, and add flair with a ruffle maker tool that comes with two different attachments. The set also includes three Play-Doh cans in pink and yellow.

Jiggle & Giggle Floral Lemon Bunny Medium

from $44.99, from Pilbeam Living

Meet your little one’s most huggable new companion, the beloved Jiggle & Giggle bunny. From late August, these soft, floppy-eared friends will come in four fresh new shades: Mint, Lemon, Peach, and Floral Pink. Designed with tots in mind (but loved by all ages), each bunny features a plush, snuggly body, a “yummy tummy” for extra squeezes, and whimsical details like floral-patterned ears and movable limbs for sensory play.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Grill ‘n Stamp Playset

from $26.99, from Amazon

With 6 Play-Doh modelling compound colours in 55g and 28g tubs, little chefs have everything they need for cooking pretend play. This play grill set for kids 3 years and up makes a great gift or surprise for kids who love modelling clay and cooking toys!

The Little Potion Co Enchanted Garden (Fairy) Mindful Potion Kit

from $59.95, The Iconic

With ingredients that fizz, bubble and shimmer with bio glitter, children can create mindful and positive magical potions. In this kit you will find affirmations, stories cards about fairies, and recipe spells about self love, creating strength and positivity in times of change and creating elixirs to entice fairies to your fairy garden.

4M KidzMaker Friendship Bracelets

from $29.95, at The Iconic

A great product to stimulate mental development and focus on STEAM principles. Show off your creativity and make a unique bracelet for each of your best friends! Contains contents for making 10 bracelets with different designs and styles. It’s the perfect accessory to go with any outfit. It’s the perfect accessory to go with any outfit!

GLOBBER Learning Bike

from $99.50 on sale (was $199.00), at David Jones

With 4 ride styles designed to assist as your toddler develops their riding skills, the Learning Bike from Globber is packed with features that add safety, durability and fun to their first rides.

Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage Playset

from $159.00, Target

Each level inspires track-play adventures including side-by-side racing, loop stunts and an epic battle with a car-eating dragon. The set comes with two Hot Wheels™ vehicles and has enough parking for more than 50 1:64 scale toy cars. It also connects to other sets so kids can build out their Hot Wheels City.

Thomas & Friends Motorised Train Engine Collection Assortment

from $19.99, at Myer

Barbie Extra dolls rock bold fashions and bright colours, and they make big statements. Each Barbie doll has their own unique style that’s playful and over the top.

They are all about having fun with fashion with glitter, gummy bears, emojis and stand-out hair bringing EXTRA vibes wherever they go.

Johnco – Air Power Engine Car

from $56.45, The Iconic

The Johnco – Air Power Engine Car is a great product that aims to ignite a child’s imagination and encourage them to think big, learn adn discover. Air powered, a pump-up bar with a pressure metre is built into the car for easy operation. When the air chamber is full you can release the compressed air to drive the vehicle up to 50 metres in 35 seconds. No motor and no batteries needed.

Mattel Games Scrabble

from $25 on sale, (was $41.99), Amazon

Grab those letter tiles, and it’s your turn to weave words in a crossword style, all in the quest for scoring as many points as you can. But it’s not just a game – it’s a fantastic way to boost your vocabulary. With each round, you’re not just playing; you’re meeting new words and expanding your language skills.

Uno Teams! card game

from $12, Big W

​UNO Teams is a new way to play the classic game! Players still match colour, number and symbol but instead of every-man-for-himself, they team up in pairs of two and play together to win. Special cards and rules help teammates work together, but both players must get rid of all the cards in their hands to win. And remember, when you (or your partner!) are down to your last card, don’t forget to yell “UNO!

Pictionary

from $31, Big W

The classic quick-draw game Pictionary from Mattel Games will weed out the true artists of your friends and family. You have one minute to convey what’s on the card and the guesses can be just as hilarious as the sketches.

Spacetalk Loop Smartwatch

from $249, Spacetalk.co

The Spacetalk Loop 4G smartwatch integrates a GPS location tracker, phone, emergency SOS button, and school mode into one watch.

Nintendo Switch Console – Neon

from $469, Big W

This dynamic duo features the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch dock, both in a stylish black finish. What sets it apart? The eye-catching left and right Joy-Con controllers – one striking red, the other vibrant blue – adding a pop of colour to your gaming adventures.

Santi The Sloth – The Smart Sleep Aid

from $139 on sale (was $169), Santithesloth.com

Santi The Sloth is the world’s first programmable smart sleep aid, customised for your little one.

ou are in control of sounds, lights, timers and safety settings making sure Santi will work for you and your family.

If Santi doesn’t work for your little one, just send Santi back within 30 days for a full refund.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes

from $29.99, Myer

This storybook introduces tots to favourites like Pat-a-Cake and Row, Row, Row Your Boat led by Sis. Or baby can press any of the three light-up buttons to discover letters, numbers, colours, fun surprises and more on each page. And when you gotta book, grab the top handle to keep baby entertained on-the-go.