Whether you love the festive season and start planning Christmas toys in the summer, or, if the thought of the festive period fills you with dread, there’s no doubt that Christmas toys and presents are a big part of the fun for children. However, the pressure to deliver Christmas can feel overwhelming for parents especially in the current climate of increasing bills and price increases and we’re hearing more conversations around “how many Christmas toys should I buy?”.
Big or small Christmas toys?
Deciding how many Christmas toys to buy for your child(ren) may well be determined by if you’re a big present buyer or not. For some, the big Christmas present, such as a Trybike is essential to bring in that ‘wow’ factor on Christmas morning. Some, however, prefer to go for lots of smaller or little Christmas toys. The Dena range is ideal for this approach with their open ended play, multifunctional toys. As are, the rattles and rainmakers from Classic World. It is definitely worth remembering though, that big or small, only you know how much a present cost and your little one certainly won’t so try to worry about spending a certain amount, especially if finances are a little tighter this year.
Big family
As you’re wrapping up Christmas presents, don’t just look at the number of Christmas toys from you (or the big man in red!) have a think about other possible present givers. Do you have a large extended family? Are your neighbours very generous? It is easy to get wrapped up (pun intended!) in what you have purchased but most children are lucky enough to have several present givers.
The Rule of 4
One approach that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is, the rule of 4. The approach is to buy only 4 Christmas presents for your child; something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. This approach can work really well with over enthusiastic, well intentioned grandparents and other relatives as well.
Check out preloved
Well made, quality children’s toys can last generations so preloved is a great, purse friendly option. At Hippychick, we created a preloved shop this year which is jammed full of fantastic quality toys and gifts at amazing prices. Facebook Marketplace is also another great place to find preloved toys and don’t forget to speak to friends and family with older children whose children may have outgrown toys with plenty of life left in them.
