I’m a mum of two & tested The Entertainer’s Top Buy toys for Christmas and here’s what’ll ACTUALLY keep them busy
CHRISTMAS might be the season of goodwill but for me, as a mum to two boys, it’s also a time of stress, anxiety and the endless challenge of ‘HOW can I keep them busy?’ when it’s freezing and/or raining non-stop.
So, instead of forking out for endless, random, plastic toys this year I tried and tested The Entertainer’s Top Buy toys to see what’ll actually keep them busy and there was a clear winner that DIDN’T break the bank.
My two boys are ages seven and four and while the seven-year-old is a ‘typical boy’ who only really cares about football and getting muddy outside, the four-year-old loves make-believe, unicorns and being creative AND I even got some of his girl-mates to come over to be tiny-testers.
So, if you’re tearing your hair out as to what to buy… here's an honest review.
Despicable Me 4 The Ultimate Fart Blaster
What the kids thought: The name and the idea was an instant win, especially as they saw my nose and Grandma’s (my glamorous assistant) turn up. They couldn’t stop giggling and were very excited to prank us. While the noises were funny, it was the cool smoke ‘fart’ rings they loved.
What I thought: It’s a big, cumbersome toy so if you’re tight for storage space this will take up a whole cupboard if you’re not careful. The smells from the machine aren’t unpleasant - they smelt a bit like popcorn - but it’s no Yankee candle aroma!
Hatchimals Alive! Mystery Hatch Pufficorn Electronic Pet
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So it's a win in my book!
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Disney Lilo & Stitch Crack Me Up Interactive Soft Toy
Hot Wheels Power Shift Motorised Raceway Playset
What the kids thought: They were excited to get it up and running and when the cars were looping around the track there was lots of excited jumping and ‘car tests’ to see which motor would whizz the best.
What I thought: Getting it set up made me sweat and be prepared that some cars work better than others around the track. As in some shoot across the room. It is noisy too - the kind of constant noise that makes you snap when you least expect it!
How easy to set up: Not as simple as most Hot Wheels tracks and frustrating but when it's done, it's done!
How long it kept them busy: 1 hour. They keep coming back to test more cars too so this isn’t a one-play wonder like some.