Fear not, though, as we’ve been busy little elves, doing the hard graft for you by finding out what’s new and trending for Christmas this year, and tracking down the best kids’ toys that ...

This fort-building set is at the top of Toy Insider’s Hot 20 Christmas gifts for kids, and once we got our hands on it, we ...

Below, I’ve gathered the best deals I could find on toys and kids’ gear and organized them by age group. Each product here is at least 20 percent off, and I have tested many of them myself.

Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom ... Walsh describes it as the “perfect Christmas Day game” to break out when you want something family-friendly and cheerful.