Buying for children can be a little bit tricky, especially when the TV is flooded with advertisements for the latest toy that your child MUST have!
To make it a little bit easier on you, we have compiled a list of the top ten toys to get your kids under the age of ten – no matter what your budget.
1. Tales for Tadpoles, various prices
Tales for Tadpoles is a children's books and illustrations themed shop in Dublin. Housing some of the most adorable and nostalgic illustrations of Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Beatrix Potter on stationary, furnishings, books, toys, bags and more, this is a shop of wonder!
Available from Tales for Tadpoles
2. IKEA toys, various prices
For every soft toy, children’s book and children’s card game sold in-store, IKEA will donate €1 to UNICEF and Save the Children. This year, their new soft toy characters are also feature in a new children’s book, The Friends in Fantasy Forest.
Available from IKEA
3. Rolly John Deere Tractor with Frontloader and Backhoe Loader, €179.99
This fantastic John Deere tractor is a must-have item for any little farming enthusiast. Whether they’re rolling through the fields or the living room, this is sure to make your little farmer look like a professional. Age 3+
Available from all good toy stores
4. Bruder John Deere Combine Harvester, €79.99
Get your budding farmer ready for harvest season with this life-like John Deere Combine Harvester. Featuring countless realistic elements such as an opening cabin door, a detachable cutting unit and a grain tank, the impressive functionality and finish of this impressive toy truly speaks for itself. Age 3+
Available from all good toy stores
5. Hot Wheels Track Builder Volcano Blast, €55.00
With the push of a button, kids can decide what happens next and control the adventure! Plot the courses, pick the stunts and choose which cars to send racing away. The set connects to other Hot Wheels tracksets so kids can build an entire world of racing thrills. Includes one die-cast car. Age 4+
Available from all good toy stores
6. Bruder JCB 5CX Eco, €47.99
This fantastic JCB from Bruder features a fully functioning loader and rear digger that can be locked into position. A great toy for all seasons, the JCB is suitable for use indoors or outdoors. Age 3+
Available from all good toy stores
7. Barbie in Rock ‘n Royals Doll, around €35.00
In the brand-new Barbie in Rock ‘n Royals musical adventure, two very different worlds collide when a mix-up sends a princess and a rock star to the wrong camps, where they must face an epic sing-off! The Courtney doll has a skirt which magically transforms her into a trendy rock star when you lift her microphone, and the Erika doll goes from rocker chic to pretty princess with the push of her super cool guitar! Age 3+
Available from all good toy stores
8. Bounce Off, €25.00
Flip over a challenge card to determine the pattern then race to recreate the pattern by bouncing balls into the grid. The first to complete the pattern wins the card and the first to earn three cards wins the game. Age 7+
Available from all good toy stores
9. Siku Moser Rear End Digger for Tractors, €12.99
Complete your little one’s farm set with this Rear End Digger. Compatible with all Siku 1:32 Tractors, this nifty accessory features a functioning shovel and an excavating arm as well as fold out supports for stability. Age 3+
Available from all good toy stores
10. Dimension for childhood learning, €10 (plus P+P)
Augmented Reality adds computer generated graphics, sounds and information to the natural world, allowing kids to interact, explore and play with digital elements through a screen of smart devices. Using a free app, images can be scanned using the camera to trigger hidden markers within the illustrations. Age 3+
Available from Octagon Studio
