We also loved that they neatly stack together thanks to the clever lids – which are clear, so you can see which flavour is which. These Posh Cake Toppers can raise your ice creams to new heights, or you can add an old favourite with our hundreds and thousands!

So, we’ve taken matters into our own hands, testing a huge variety of ice lolly moulds to find the ones that tick the most boxes, and are the best choices to help you keep your cool this summer. They are excellent for creating some fun and healthy treats and kids love to get involved when making bright and colourful pops. Beware though – some reviewers have found the connectors between each one can break easily when frozen, so be gentle when unclipping them. The only downside is the spherical design means you can’t create layered lollies (like with the Tovolo rocket-shaped moulds) and you do need a fair amount of space in your freezer. Our moulds will make 100s of bath bombs if cared for correctly, just rinse with warm soapy water and leave to air dry.

Created in conjunction with baby-weaning guru Annabel Karmel, these mini ice lolly moulds are perfect for babies and toddlers from nine months old who don’t need a big popsicle to keep them happy. Cakesicles are all the rage right now in the cake decorating universe, and a fun twist on your regular cake pops. KitchenCraft deluxe lolly block maker is a sturdy piece of kit with 8 plastic moulds and individual covers, a tray to keep the mould upright in the freezer, and 16 wooden lolly sticks to get started with. We looked at how fun the moulds were, how well they fitted in our freezer as well as a compact ice box, and how easy the lollies were to extract from the moulds. A good budget option, this lolly maker doesn’t create popsicles in fancy shapes, like the Bonnie the Bunny or Zoku Fish Ice Moulds, but your kids will still love them.

Simply lay each 95ml-capacity silicone mould (with integrated stick) flat, then fill with a lolly recipe of your choice and freeze. Whether your child is 10 months old or 10 years, a cool, soothing ice lolly is the perfect antidote to a hot summerhat could be’s day. Designed with weaning babies in mind, these cute little ice pops are easy to grip and provide a smaller portion size, and we can confirm they were popular with older kids, too. The rocket shape is impressively detailed, and the sticks are sturdy, meaning that although this is a tall lolly, it’s well-balanced and easy to grip.The perfect summertime purchase, Liewood's Malik Mini Ice Pop makers are a perfect way for you and your little one to cool down. This no-nonsense mould might not have the visual impact of some of the more colourful options, but it gets the job done without any fuss. These Ice Lolly Moulds are ideal for making fresh fruit lollies from puréed fresh fruit or pure fruit juice. The easy hold handles ensure your baby or toddler can hold onto their lolly comfortably, allowing them to enjoy the tasty fruit and deliciously refreshing flavours.

The lollies lie flat in the freezer, and stack – out of the bigger ice lollies we tested, these were the easiest to fit in our freezer. The product comes with a rack, which does take up a lot of space in the freezer, but each mould can be removed individually (like the NUK moulds) – meaning you can wedge them in between items if you’re short on space. The handle is great – it has a spout to suck up any drips (so ticks our mess-free box) and the grip is ribbed and coated in a grippy plastic, so it won’t slip through your fingers. To get you started on making your own homemade ice lollies, you’ll need ice lolly makers, ice pop moulds and lolly sticks.

We also considered portion sizes, how easy the handles were to hold for children and how messy they were, plus how easy they were to clean. One downside, though, is that the mould is quite big when fully assembled, requiring a tall freezer drawer. Having the moulds in the stand makes them easy to fill and has the advantage of having an individual lolly, two, three or four to run under the tap if you want, and the rest can stay safely tucked up in the freezer.