John Lewis begins Christmas countdown with top-10 toy forecast

Deluxe wooden play kitchen, Barbie sets and pretend record player included in prediction

You may still be on your summer holiday, and it is weeks until the clocks change, but - Grinches look away - the countdown to Christmas has begun.

With 124 sleeps to go, gift catalogues are landing on doormats, tickets to winter wonderlands and skating rinks are being booked and heaven help you if you haven't joined a waiting list for a posh beauty Advent calendar.

Squish-a-Longs 14-pack - 14.99

Play-Doh Rainbow Swirl Ice Cream Set - 20.99

VTech My 1st Record Player - 27.99

Gecko Hexbug - 29.99

Bonnie Bear - 32.99

Lego Sleigh - 39.99

Connetix Magnetic Tiles Rainbow Motion Pack - 45

Ultimate Barbie Stables - 69.99

Melissa & Doug Vending Machine - 79.99

Wooden Deluxe Play Kitchen - 250