toys

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 […]

9 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 […]

1 year 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 […]

2 years ago

It makes sense! One mum has found a loophole when it comes to making sure her toddler is happy on Christmas Day – without the added finance of buying tonnes of toys. In fact, this trick will mean the mum will not have to visit any toystore when shopping for her one-year-old. Influencer Karissa Stevens, […]

2 years ago

A TikTok nanny has gone viral after offering up some key advice when it comes to buying presents for kids this Christmas. Parents across the globe will have started their hunt for toys and gifts for little ones, according to their Santa lists. While most toys targeted towards kids are safe, there can be issues […]

2 years ago