toys

Parents are being urged to check their little ones’ toys after a popular baby product sold by The Works was recalled over a potential choking hazard. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a safety notice for The Works’ My First Baby Spinner, warning that the product contains small parts that could pose a […]

1 week ago

These are the top toys for Christmas 2026 The top toys for Christmas 2026 have been revealed, and you may want to start taking note before they sell out. Whether it’s an interactive pet, a STEM toy that inspires their next big idea, or a playset that fuels endless adventures, every child’s wish list is […]

2 weeks ago

Europol has issued a warning Over 16.6 million fake and harmful toys have been taken off the EU market following two coordinated continent-wide operations, including Ireland. Over two years, Europol led initiatives to stifle dodgy toy producers and dealers. The annual initiative is known as Operation LUDUS, derived from the Latin word for “toy”. The […]

11 months ago

Water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads Health officials in Canada have issued a stark warning over the use of water beads by children and have cited ‘potentially life-threatening injuries’ as one of the reasons why. The children’s product is sold here in Ireland and […]

1 year ago

Well-meaning grandparents with toddlers to spoil – step away from Smyths Toys now. Most of us with young kids are all in the same boat: Our homes are literally overflowing with toys. Some we have bought ourselves (ever fell for all those ads about toys that’ll stimulate your child’s mind or language or whatever…?). Many […]

2 years ago

Have you got a little one who sees a toy and thinks they ‘need’ to have it ‘right now’? You’re not alone. Most kids don’t understand the value of money and when they see brightly coloured, shiny new toys, all they know is that they want it. Advice from parents who have lived through this […]

3 years ago