subject: Top 10 Toys And Games To Keep Them Entertained [print this page] As many exasperated adults are aware, buying gifts for children that will still be loved (or even looked at!) a couple of days after they have been unwrapped is no easy task. More often than not well intentioned gifts will be discarded or forgotten before the birthday cake has been finished and the balloons have deflated and in fact it is usually the nifty cardboard packaging that actually manages to hold their attention and keep them entertained for hours.
The problem is that although many gifts aimed at children might claim to provide endless hours of fun, what actually happens is that they are the best and most exciting toy for ten minutes, after which the novelty of the 'next big toy' wears off and the lovingly bought present is frustratingly discarded for either an old favourite or the crumpled pile of wrapping paper in ribbon.
That is not, however, to say that buying gifts for children that will keep them entertained (or at least hold their attention for more than twenty minutes!) is a completely impossible task, as there are gifts out there that can do the seemingly impossible! A great way to find entertaining toys and gifts for children is by looking on line, as you will be able to find hundreds of products not available on the high street, making your chances of buying the little treasures something they haven't seen before even higher!
If, however, you are severely struggling for information when it comes to finding gifts for children, here is a brief rundown of ten brilliant options
As they generally have a shorter attention span it can be more difficult to keep boys entertained than girls, yet you will have a job to drag a football loving lad away from the table soccer football game! With a beautiful wood grain finish and two separate team scoreboards, this modern take on a retro classic is not only attractive and sturdy, but will undoubtedly keep kids busy for hours on end! If your little tykes have a competitive streak but are not so interested in football, then table-top air hockey also makes a fantastic present. This arcade classic is guaranteed to bring hours of fun and enjoyment to children of all ages and is especially handy to have around on those rainy afternoons when they can't go outside and play!
If looking for gifts for children with a mischievous streak, you'll be hard pushed to find a toy they'll love more than a Dennis the Menace catapult. Though nearby adults may get bored of it pretty quickly, children will love practicing their aim on the six toy cans and tomato-shaped foam balls provided. The glitter gun also provides a similar sort of havoc-inducing entertainment and children will no doubt get endless enjoyment from letting off explosions of glitter and confetti around the house!
For those children who like to make and do things, then the volcano making kit is an ideal gift. This set is a great way to get children interested in science and the natural world and rather brilliantly can be used to make impressive volcanic eruptions over and over again. For something equally makeable though slightly less messy, the easy to make teddy bear kit also makes a great gift for a child. This present is perfect for children with a creative streak, yet is not too difficult to put off those lacking in patience. The needle provided is also plastic, so no danger of any pricked fingers!
There are also many great gifts for children who love electronic toys and gadgets, for example the Rubik's touch cube. Based on the traditional Rubik's cube though brought firmly into the 21st century, children can attempt to solve the puzzle by sliding their fingers across the squares to change the colours. This nifty little toy will even give you some hints when you're struggling, or solve the puzzle for you! The pac boy LCD game is another brilliantly modern twist on an old classic and though the concept is simple eat as many dots as possible in the given time the addictive nature of this game will have them hooked for hours!
Another gift that is guaranteed to keep children occupied for hours is the secret message writing set. Though the ink in both pens appears to be completely invisible, the lids contain a small UV blacklight beam to reveal any secret scribbles! This then makes a particularly good gift for siblings who like writing secret notes, or children who love writing stories and diary entries! Super sleuths in the making will also love a pair of HM armed forces night vision goggles. Suitable for children aged eight and upwards, these goggles provide hours of fun once the sun's gone down!
So if you're trying to find great gifts for children that will keep them entertained for hours, have a look on the internet you might be surprised at the fantastic presents you can find!
