Walk into any toy shop, or scroll any online store, and the choice can feel endless. But the best toy isn't always the most expensive or the most advertised one. It's the one that fits your child's age, matches what they actually enjoy, and still gets played with a month later.
To make shopping easier, we've picked 25 of the most popular toys at Planet Junior in 2026. They're grouped by age. Each pick is tagged with the interest it suits and its price, and there's a quick budget guide at the end. Whether you're shopping for a birthday or Eid, or just a weekend surprise, you'll find something here.
Best Toys for Babies (0–12 Months)
In the first year, play is all about the senses. Babies are learning to focus their eyes, grip objects, lift their heads and connect actions with results. The best baby toys are soft, safe, easy to hold, and full of sound, colour and texture. You can browse more in our 0–1 year baby toys collection.
Huanger Lion Musical Learning Phone for Babies
Babies are fascinated by phones long before they can talk. This friendly lion-themed learning phone gives them their own, with music and buttons that respond to every press. It's a simple, affordable way to encourage early cause-and-effect learning.
Seabed Animals Cloth Quiet Book for Babies
This soft fabric activity book takes little ones on an underwater adventure. Its textures and colourful sea creatures invite touching, turning, and exploring. Because it's lightweight and quiet, it's ideal for car rides, waiting rooms and bedtime.
Inflatable Tummy Time Water Mat
Tummy time helps build neck and shoulder strength, but many babies resist it. This inflatable water mat gives them something colourful to look at and reach for, which turns tummy time into playtime.
Baby Remote Toy with Silicone Teether
If your baby keeps grabbing the TV remote, this one's for them. It's designed to look like a real remote and has a silicone teether built in, so it soothes sore gums while satisfying their curiosity.
Interactive Pop-Up Animal Learning Switch Box
Press a button, and an animal pops up. That tiny moment of surprise teaches babies that their actions make things happen. It's a toy they'll grow into, and one that stays useful well into toddlerhood.
Best Toys for Toddlers (1–4 Years)
Toddlers learn by doing. They love to stack, sort, push, pull, and copy everything grown-ups do. Toys at this stage should build fine motor skills, early problem-solving and confidence. Hands-on Montessori-style toys and pretend-play sets are especially popular. See more in our 2–4 years collection.
6-in-1 Kids Activity Train
This train packs six activities into one toy, including a xylophone with mallet, a hammer-and-ball game and shape matching. It also rolls along the floor. It helps with hand-eye coordination, rhythm and early problem-solving, and it's made from sturdy ABS plastic for everyday play.
Wooden Transportation Busy Board
Toddlers love opening things they're not supposed to. This busy board gives them locks, latches and lacing activities to explore safely. It builds finger strength and concentration, and it keeps little hands busy for long stretches.
Montessori Matching Eggs Learning Set
Kids crack open each egg and match the halves by colour and number. It's a simple, repeatable activity that introduces sorting and counting without feeling like a lesson.
Wooden Magnetic Fruit Train
Magnetic carriages snap together while children learn numbers, colours and fruit names. The wooden build feels good in small hands and holds up to rough play.
Foot-to-Floor Ride-On Push Car
Toddlers power this car with their own feet. That builds leg strength, balance, and coordination, and they love being in the driver's seat. It's a great way to burn energy indoors or out.
Kitchen Pretend Play Cooking Set with Induction Cooker
With a play induction cooker, pots, a pan and accessories, little chefs can copy everything they see at home. Pretend cooking builds vocabulary, imagination and social skills, especially when siblings join in.
Kids Pretend Play Medical Doctor Play Set
Checking up on teddies and family members is a favourite game at this age. A doctor set also helps children feel more comfortable about real clinic visits, because the tools become familiar and friendly.
Best Toys for Kids (4–7 Years)
Between four and seven, imagination takes over. Children start building complex stories, making things with their hands and asking endless "why" questions. The best toys now combine creativity with learning. Explore our educational toys collection for more.
Kids Supermarket Cash Register with Scanner, Calculator & Microphone
This 30-piece set includes a scanner, a working calculator and a microphone for announcements. Playing shopkeeper quietly teaches counting, adding and taking turns.
379 PCs Large Dream Home Doll House Playset
With 379 pieces, including furniture, dolls and slides, this is a whole world to create stories in. Doll houses encourage language, planning and imaginative play, and they're easy to share with siblings and friends.
49PCS Light Magnetic Marble Run Blocks
Kids design a track with magnetic blocks, then watch the LED marbles glow as they roll through it. Every build is different, which makes this a fun introduction to engineering and trial-and-error thinking.
Coco Rabbit LCD Writing Tablet
This 9-inch reusable pad lets kids draw, practise letters and erase with one tap. There's no paper or mess, so it's a great screen-free option for travel and restaurants.
Interactive Musical Learning Globe
Lights, sounds and music turn the world map into a game. It's a fun way to spark curiosity about countries and continents, and it looks great on a study table too.
DIY Paint by Number 3D Dinosaur Puzzle Kit
Kids build a 3D dinosaur scene, paint it by number and display the finished piece. It combines puzzle-solving, colour recognition and patience in one project they'll be proud of.
4-in-1 Turtle Water Sprinkler Toy
This one toy combines a 360° spinning jump bar, ring toss, water sprinkler and water baseball. It's perfect for hot Pakistani afternoons in the garden or on the roof, and it gets kids moving and laughing.
Best Toys for Big Kids (8–12 Years)
Older kids want toys that feel grown-up: gadgets, challenges, and projects they can show off to friends. This is the age to invest in STEM kits, strategy games, and creative hobbies. Browse the 6–12 years collection for more.
2.4-Inch Kids Panda Dual Camera Printer
This camera has front and back lenses, instant printing, built-in games and music, and a rechargeable battery. Kids can snap a photo and hold the print seconds later. It's one of the most-gifted toys of 2026.
Wireless Walkie-Talkie Watch for Kids
Two-way communication straight from the wrist makes siblings and friends feel like secret agents. It's a great pick for outdoor games, family trips and backyard adventures.
2-in-1 Take-Apart Motorcycle Workshop Building Set
Kids build, take apart, repair and race their own motorcycles. Hands-on mechanical play teaches how parts fit together and builds patience, which makes it ideal for future engineers.
Dinosaur Pinball Machine
This tabletop pinball machine brings arcade fun home. It sharpens reflexes and focus, and it's a toy the whole family ends up competing on.
4-in-1 Magic Cube Brain Challenge Puzzle Set
Four different puzzle cubes challenge spatial thinking, memory and persistence. They're compact enough to carry anywhere and a smart alternative to screen time.
Sew Star Multicolor Perfume Making Kit
Kids mix scents, design bottles and create their own signature fragrances. It blends creativity with simple science, and it makes a thoughtful birthday gift.
How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Child
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Start with age and safety. Toys with small parts aren't suitable for children under three. Always check the product details before buying.
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Follow their interests. A child who loves drawing will play with an art kit much longer than with the latest trending gadget.
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Balance learning and fun. The best educational toys don't feel like homework. Look for toys that teach through play.
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Mix quiet and active play. Pair puzzles and crafts with toys that get kids moving, like ride-ons and outdoor games.
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Choose toys that grow with them. Open-ended toys like kitchens, doll houses and building sets stay interesting for years.
Shop the Best Toys in Pakistan with Planet Junior
Every toy on this list is available at Planet Junior, with delivery across Pakistan and flexible payment options. Need help choosing? Our support team can share live product videos before dispatch, so you know exactly what you're getting. For more gift ideas, browse our gifting collection or check out the latest new arrivals.
