Top 10 Christmas toys for girls 2024

People often stop and ask my opinion about what to buy for their grandkids, nieces, etc. in stores. I don’t know if it’s because I look like a mom, or because you can always find me shopping in the toys or kids clothing section lol! 😁 

With my daughters being 5 and 7, this list is based on a round up of products they have all had before, loved playing with and current trends that I see in stores and online with great ratings! So without further ado, let’s go!

Here are my top 10 recommendations:

  1. Surprise toys
  2. Magnetic tiles
  3. Barbie
  4. Baby Alive
  5. Frozen Elsa and Anna
  6. Little live pets
  7. Kinetic Sand
  8. Polly pocket
  9. LCD writing tablets
  10. Squishmallows
  • Surprise and collectable toys

Zuru Rainbocorns, Barbie reveal, Furbies, LOL Dolls, Hatchimals, Pets Alive, Na! Na! Na! Surprise, Magic Mixies and more. The kids these days love the fun unboxing surprise reveals, collectable dolls, plushies or figures – some have colour reveal or colour change. These come in many different prices ranges to suit various budgets.

Find them at: Walmart, Toys R Us, Amazon, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, The bay and Canadian tire

Price Range:

($15 – $140) CAD

Examples:

Magna-tiles, Picasso tiles and other brands remain popular choices for 2024. Like lego but magnetic, kids can build 3D structures like castles, rocket ships, stars, trains and whatever their imagination can come up with! They come in various different size packs and price ranges. Standard packs have your basic magnetic squares, circles and triangles. But you can also find themed sets like marble runs, forest animals, car road tracks, Arctic themed sets and more.

Bonus – Cleanup is a breeze since they are magnetic. A plus for any busy parent!

Price Range: There are various price ranges depending on the set, number of pieces and brand.

($30 – $200) CAD

Examples:

Thanks to the Barbie Movie and some strategic business decisions, Barbie is making a major comeback – if it ever was gone before! You can find classic Barbie Dolls, Barbie themed sets, Barbie Chelsea Doll sets and even new Barbie miniature dolls and play-sets. (Think polly pocket sized) versions of this ever popular toy. Pajamas, books, puzzles and more, there are tons of choices.

Find them at: Walmart, Toys R Us, Amazon, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, The bay and Canadian tire

Find them at: Walmart, Toys R Us, Amazon, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, The bay and Canadian tire

Price Range:

($10.00- $200.00) CAD

Examples:

Baby alive is a doll brand made to mimic the experience of caring for a baby. Different models do different things. Some dolls drink and/or eat and wet their diaper. Some crawl, some giggle, some come with a potty and some even “grow up” with love and care. You can change her outfits and take her with you. She is a forever friend for those motherly nurturing girls who love to care for others. 

Find them at: Toys r us, Walmart, Amazon, Canadian Tire, The bay, Zellers, and Loblaws

Price Range:

($20 – $90)

Examples:

Remaining popular in 2024, these dolls come in small (around 2”) to full size comparable to a Barbie and even larger. Some come in special reveal packages for gifting.  You’ll find classic Elsa and Anna dolls, as well as interactive ones that sing when you press a button. There are styling heads complete with combs and hair accessories for creative play. Additionally, you can get character figures, plushies or themed playsets, like Elsa paired with a snowman (Olaf) and playdough. Or Elsa with a big shiny horse.

Find them at: Toys r us, Walmart, Amazon, Canadian Tire, The bay, Zellers, and Loblaws

Price Range:

($15 – $135) CAD

Examples:

These colourful interactive toys are designed to mimic the behaviours of real animals, offering kids the experience of having a pet without the responsibility of a real one. These pets simulate realistic sounds, react to touch and move. Available in a variety of different animals like birds, hamsters, horses, unicorns, puppies, guinea pigs, cats, chameleons, penguin’s, teddy bears, lambs and more. Some even have surprise babies.

Find them at: Toys r us, Walmart, Amazon and Canadian Tire

Price Range: 

($20 – $80) CAD

Examples:

This colourful sensory play sand is soft, moldable and doesn’t dry out. Unlike real beach sand, this sand sticks to itself but not to you. You can stretch it, slice it, squish it, or mold it into various shapes. Lift it up and watch as it slowly cascade through your fingers. Kinetic sand provides an oddly satisfying, memorizing and calming experience. A popular choice for kids, it comes in many different colours and sets.

Find it at: Toys r us, Walmart, Amazon, Canadian Tire, Staples and Mastermind toys.

Price Range:

($15 – $135)

Examples:

These portable compact playsets open to reveal mini-worlds with tiny dolls and tiny accessories. They close and latch and some have a strap to take it with you on the go. A great choice for travel, quiet independant play, and imaginative play. There are many mini-worlds to choose from, such as, underwater themes, flamingo party themes, beach, movie theater, unicorn tea party and many many others.

Find them at: Toys r us, Walmart, Amazon, Canadian Tire

Price Range:

($15 – $130)

Examples:

These lightweight portable doodle boards feature a colourful drawing experience, a simple erase button and a connected stylus. You can even lock the screen so you don’t accidentally erase the board. They take a circle battery that usually lasts a long time. They are not messy and I love how you the pen is attached! If you are considering buying for a child who loves to draw, write or doodle – keep it off your walls with this simple fun device. Available in themed styles like animals, dinosaurs and unicorns or coloured rectangular boards. A must have for kids who love to create!

Find them at: Amazon

Price Range:

($6 – $60) CAD (with an average of about $10-$20)

Examples:

These super-soft cuddalable plushies come from mini sized (3.5″) clip-on all the way up to jumbo 24″ sizes. Kids love these for their fun designs, and super soft texture. Use it to cuddle, provide comfort or use as a pillow! They come in all kinds of different designs like themes. Also available are flip-a-mallows where it is one animal on one side and flip it inside out to get another animal. As well as surprise packs where you get one surprise Squishmallow.

Find them at: Amazon, Chapters, Toys R Us, Mastermind toys, Walmart and Loblaws

Price Range:

($10 – $50) CAD

Examples:

So there you have it. I’d love to hear what your thoughts are! Did anything spark your interest? What did you buy for your kids this year? Leave a comment to let me know what you think. 😀

P.S I am NOT an Amazon or other affiliate. This post is purely to help you make informed decisions for gifting!

Stay tuned for my post on the Top Classic Gifts for kids you can never go wrong with!

Also see my FREE printable word searches, colouring pages and kids Christmas activities right here on my website!

Enjoy!

-Steph

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