A noisy toy
Kids love them. Parents hate them, especially at 7am on Christmas morning. Whether it’s a toy drill, a repetitive teddy or a talking doll, your little one is guaranteed to open a gift that you’ll want to shut up as soon as it’s out of the box.
Something that needs batteries
Toys that need batteries are only good if they come with the much-needed batteries. You should probably stick up on some AA and AAA batteries, tp prevent any tantrums because their new remote control car won’t work.
Something with glitter
In all honesty arts and craft gifts are one of the best. They keep kids away from the telly, stimulate their imagination and keep them amused for hours. But some come with tiny bits and bobs and glitter that always spills onto the carpet.
A tech toy
No doubt your kids will receive a toy that needs to be hooked up to the iPad or computer and requires an Engineering degree to figure it out.
Stuff with lots of tiny parts
Toys with lots of tiny pieces are a bit of a nuisance - your youngster is bound to lose something on the day and you’ll spend the whole of Christmas either trying to soothe them or looking for something that is invisible to the naked eye.
A toy they already have
There is nothing worse than when your youngster receives a toy they already have. Kids don’t really understand the art of subtly and will no doubt exclaim to the whole room that they already have it.
A baby toy
It is difficult to buy for kids you don't really know so it is pretty easy to pick up something that is much too young for them. But children don't really understand this and will look in disgust at the gift.
A grown up toy
A toy that is too young for your son or daughter is often met with sighs of frustration and cries of 'I’m not a baby', but toys that are too grown up are frustrating for parents who have to try to explain to the kids how to play it.
