Shopping for toys isn't easy. Luckily, CNET's staff have playtested a wide range of toys and narrowed it down for you -- from must-haves to educational options and everything in between.

What are the top toys for kids of all ages in 2025 for girls and boys? John Lewis, Mattel, Amazon, Selfridges & Hamleys list the coolest, most popular kids toys this year. Gifts from Barbie, LOL ...

The best toys and gifts for 6-year-olds support their growing development and cater to their interests. We picked 30 of the ...

The study also looked into what parents want their kids to learn or discover while playing with their toys and dolls. The most important was that kids learn “how to socialize” (50%).

We interviewed parents, educators, store managers at kids’ museums, and other experts for the toys that will grow with kids and last them years, including Sarah’s Silks, Magna-Tiles, and Hape ...