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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Experts predict these Christmas toys will be most popular in 2026

Retailers report that parents are driving up sales of screen-free toys this festive season, following a year of heightened national scrutiny over how modern technology affects children.

The Entertainer said that every item on its predicted top 10 list for Christmas is completely screen-free, while Smyths said that screen-free play "continues to make a comeback" as families aim to keep children away from devices.

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