From Fortnite to slime, this year's most searched-for children's crazes

In at number one, as this year’s most searched-for game is Roblox. The multiplayer digital platform allows users to design their own games which other Roblox fanatics can also compete in. [Photo: Getty]

It will come as no surprise for parents to see Fortnite steal the second spot, as the gaming craze swept the globe this year. [Photo: Getty]

Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya, ‘The Greatest Showman’ left the nation humming the musical’s hits in the bathtub. With news of a world tour, the silver screen flick will only continue to grow in popularity next year. [Photo: Rex]

Minecraft is the fourth most popular game of 2018 according to Yahoo UK readers. Yet with the title of best-selling PC game of all time, it’s surprising it doesn’t score higher in the charts. [Photo: Getty]

‘How to make slime?’ was last year’s most searched-for question and the nineties putty has only continued to grow in popularity, as the fifth most searched-for craze of 2018. [Photo: Getty]

First introduced to the UK back in 2014, Aussie stationary brand Smiggle is famed for its kitsch products in the classroom. [Photo: Getty]

Another multiplayer game has made the cut, as Agar.io rose in popularity this year. First founded in 2015, the online platform allows millions of users across the globe to connect with the aim to gain as much ‘mass’ as possible by eating agar and cells from the petroleum dish. [Photo: YouTube]

There was no hiding from the infectious ‘Baby Shark’ jingle this year, as the Korean YouTube song went viral. Argh, now it’s in our head again. Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo… [Photo: YouTube]

From ‘bearmojis’ to ‘pugerflys’, there are hundreds of Squishies for children to collect and they’re sure to prove a stocking filler hit. [Photo: Getty]

With a growing number of kids borrowing their parent’s iPhones, it’s not entirely surprising to see emojis make the cut as we communicate through the smilies on a daily basis. [Photo: Getty]

‘The Floss’ brought out our inner child this year, as the repetitive dance move went viral. For that, we have Insta-famous schoolboy Russell Horning (aka the Backpack Kid) to thank. [Photo: Getty]

Proving the unstoppable power of the YouTube vlogger, JoJo Siwa is one of the most searched-for people of the year. After finding fame on US hit ‘Dance Moms’, the teen has gone on to launch collaborations with the likes of Claire’s Accessorises. [Photo: Getty]

Lol Surprise! made Amazon’s top Christmas toys of 2018 list, as kids across the nation continue to collect the dainty doll sets. It’s the 2018 equivalent of the Bratz phenomenon… [Photo: Amazon]

Thought not targeted at the younger audience, the Granny horror game has grown in popularity this year and comes in at number 14. [Photo: YouTube]

Whether you’re planning to bake your own ahead of a children’s birthday party or are shopping for a gram-worthy centrepiece, the unicorn cake was this year’s most searched-for treat. [Photo: Getty]

With WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram now enabling users to send Gifs to friends and family, the old school social media app only continued to grow in popularity this year. [Photo: Getty]

Pop sensation Camila Cabello is in at number 8 thanks to her hit anthem ‘Havana Song’. [Photo: Getty]

From miniature supermarkets to faux food, children can build their own creations with Shopkins. [Photo: Getty]

Forget Hatchimals for one moment, collectible Fingerlings are this year’s most talked about craze. From zoo animals to dinosaurs, the doe-eyed figurines are sure to be at the top of every kid’s Christmas wish list. [Photo: Getty]

Just Dance was the least searched-for craze of 2018 but it’s entry itself is surprising after the stomp-along game was first launched back in 2009. Who knows? You might find one in your stocking this year… [Photo: Game]