These Are The Best CoComelon Gifts, Chosen By A Mum Who Loves The Show

Shorten their screen time and extend their imaginative play with the best CoComelon gifts

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by Hannah Mellin |
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If you’ve got little ones of a certain age and a Netflix subscription, you’ll be familiar with baby JJ and his cute little single blonde curl, his CoComelon family that includes his older siblings YoYo and TomTom and their dog Bingo. The show and its bright colours and sounds often have our little ones in a trance I have to confess I love it too, but if you are after some CoComelon-themed gift inspiration to shorten their screen time and extend their imaginative play, I’ve found the best CoComelon gifts out there to entertain your baby for hours - from Tonieboxes and bath toys to ride-on bikes.

You don't have to look very far to see that CoComelon is one of the biggest hits with babies aged one to toddlers aged around five and is extremely popular with new parents (including me!) who want a few seconds of peace or as a tool to calm down irritable babies.

Best CoComelon gifts at a glance:

Best sensory CoComelon gift: CoComelon My First Sing-Along Boombox,£29.99 on Smyths
Best educational CoComelon gift: tonies Cocomelon Audio Character, £14.99 on Amazon
Best CoComelon gift for imaginative play: Cocomelon Family and Friends 6 Figure Pack,£18.50 on Amazon

In fact, if you and your little one are avid CoComelon fans, I could bet some of the popular songs go round in your head all day long - it happens to me all the time. And of course, we can't rely on CoComelon to do the job of parenting for us, but I'll be honest it sure does help. There's so much merchandise available out there that you can send your friends' children and other young members of the family for birthdays and Christmas gift ideas. Don't worry, I've done the hard work for you, scroll on for your shopping wishlist.

SHOP: The Best CoComelon gifts

Best educational CoComelon gift

The Toniebox is up there as one of the best children's bedtime saviours and this Tonies CoComelon audio character will add to your ever-expanding Tonie collection. They truly are the gifts that keeps on giving. If your little one is the proud owner of a Tonie box, this CoComelon audio character will fit right in with their collection.

Your little one can join JJ and his family on their daily adventures as they explore and learn through relatable situations and toe-tappingly good songs. They can also learn about colours, numbers, letters, animal sounds and more as they take part in imaginative play. A great break from watching the TV.

Pros

  • Reduces screen time
  • Extremely robust
  • Educational, full of learning opportunities
  • 64 minutes run time

Cons

  • Not suitable for children under 36 months
  • Requires Tonies box to use

Best CoComelon toy for bathtime

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Price: £39.99
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CoComelon fans will look forward to bathtime with this musical playset featuring characters JJ and Tom. As well as playing with figures from the hit show, they will be able to play clips of of the popular Bath Song and it also comes with two bath squirters and cleaning cloths. The JJ and Tom figures are subjected to a colour changing activation that makes them from dirty to clean - something that will blow your little one's mind. Available for ages 24 months upwards.

Pros

  • Characters are big
  • Encourages imaginative play
  • Great quality
  • No assembly

Cons

  • Some reviews say the volume is loud

Best plush CoComelon toy

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This cuddly JJ plush is a great gift for smaller CoComelon fans. Dressed in his iconic onesie, JJ is not only good to snuggle with at bedtime - if you squish his tummy he will play the Bedtime Song and seven other sounds and phrases.

Pros

  • Interactive
  • Good for bedtime routine
  • Good value
  • Easy to carry

Cons

  • The head is hard not squishy
  • You need to change it from try me mode to hear all the sounds

Best sensory CoComelon toy

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If you haven't got the CoComelon songs running around in your head all day already, you will now. The CoComelon Boombox is the perfect gift for babies who are obsessed by the classic songs of the show as it plays Bath Song, Yes Yes Vegetables, No No Bedtime Song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
With cute graphics, catchy nursery rhymes, and flashing lights, this coombox is ticks all the sensory toy boxes.

Pros

  • Great for sensory
  • Easy to use controls
  • Five songs included
  • Easy carry handle

Cons

  • Very noisy

Best CoComelon gift for imaginative play

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If your little one loves playing with figures and making up their own games, these simple figures will let their imagination run wild. Featuring JJ, TomTom, YoYo, Cody, and Nina - there's even a bedtime JJ and a dressed JJ to help bring the show to life.

Pros

  • Good size for little hands
  • Not too small
  • Will fit in other CoComelon toys, including the school bus
  • Moving head, arms and feet

Cons

  • Not suitable for children under 24 months

Best CoComelon bike

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Price: £72.97

If your little daredevil is bike mad or slowly learning how to enjoy life on three wheels, this CoComelon ride-on bike will make a lovely Christmas or birthday gift. Featuring the beloved characters JJ, TomTom, Kiki, Yoyo and Ello, this ride-on bike is built to withstand both indoor and outdoor play. The reviews speak for themselves, with many commenting about the robust design and durability - perfect for those clumsy toddlers.

Pros

  • Ideal for birthday and Christmas
  • Made from non toxic plastic
  • Puncture-proof wheels
  • Simple to put together

Cons

  • Small, some said it was too small for a three year old

Best CoComelon playset

Allow your toddler to fully immerse themselves in all things CoComelon with this JJ's House Track Playset. Great for those who love cars and wheels, they can drive JJ the car down the big ramp, around and into the house and garage. Plus, get interactive with fun character phrases, five fun songs, and six melodies.

Pros

  • Suitable from 18+ months
  • Bold colours
  • Lots of features to keep little ones entertained

Cons

  • It is large, so you will have to think about storage

Best CoComelon clothing

Snuggle down and treat the CoComelon fan in your life to this cosy dressing gown and pyjamas set, keeping them warm through the colder winter nights. The green dressing gown comes complete with the iconic watermelon logo and has a hood and pockets (room for all those CoComelon figures).

Pros

  • Very soft and snuggly material
  • Great present idea
  • Good value
  • Neutral design

Cons

  • Sizes start at 12 months

FAQs

What age is CoComelon for?

CoComelon is typically marketed towards young toddlers and pre-school age children (between 1 and 4 years old). It is full of simple language, fun and catchy songs and the colourful animations captivate little ones.

Can CoComelon be educational?

Yep, it sure can. Like many childrens TV shows, CoComelon does aim to be educational by including basic concepts of learning, such as counting, hygiene and social skills. However, some parents have expressed concerns that CoComelon can be fast-paced and overstimulating, resulting in shorter attention spans in younger children.

Where can you watch CoComelon?

CoComelon is available on its YouTube channel and Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

Hannah Mellin is our Parenting Product Writer, creating listicles, how-to guides and product reviews of all aspects and products of family life. She's mum to an almost one-year-old and is navigating her way through first-time parenthood, every developmental leap at a time. She also watches a lot of CoComelon...

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