Looking for tried-and-tested gift ideas for little ones?

This Kids Toy Gift Guide features my personal favourite picks based on what my own kids actually play with and the toys I love gifting to friends. From sensory play to creative sets and active toys, these are fun, practical and always a hit.

Tip: keep an eye out for Big W’s annual toy sale in June, Amazon’s huge sale in July and those sneaky EOFY deals – but where you can, support your local toy shops instead of the big chains!