Did you know Currys has a range of toys, tech and gadgets for kids? From e-scooters to STEM toys, we have an exciting selection of gifts for kids this Christmas. Keeping reading to find out what our top 10 picks are…
Zinc E4 Kids Folding Electric Scooter
The Zinc E4 Kids Folding Electric Scooter, available in purple, blue and red, is a great present this Christmas. For kids aged 6+, they can zoom up to speeds of 5mph and its battery lasts for 5km. To make sure you’re always ready to scoot, it charges back to full power in just 3 hours!
Hover-1 Superstar Hoverboard
The Hover-1 Superstar Hoverboard has a built-in Bluetooth speaker so your teen can speed around the house listening to their favourite tunes. Its even waterproof so they can go outside in all weathers. It has 6.5” solid LED wheels so it can take any rider, big or small. It can be controlled by the Hover-1 app where you can toggle the difficulty, track your speed and monitor your route thanks to the built-in GPS.
VTECH Baby 536703 Snuggle & Cuddle Fox
Perfect for babies and toddlers, the VTECH Baby Snuggle and Cuddle Fox will become their favourite toy. It has a lovely soft fabric for cuddles and crinkly ears and legs for them to scrunch. In addition to the stimulation from the different fabrics, the Snuggle and Cuddle Fox plays over 50 songs, melodies and phrases to help with development.
Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kid's Activity Tracker
The Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kid's Activity Tracker is a great activity tracker for kids. From family walks to playing and running around, it unlocks adventures and games once they reach 60 minutes of activity. You can even add your contact information, assign chores and collect rewards. Its super durable, swim-friendly and has a battery that lasts for more than a year! They can choose from 12 Disney Princesses to help them hit their daily goals.
Amazon Echo Dot Kids
The Amazon Echo Dot Kids has all the same features as the traditional Echo Dot, but has a cute panda design and loads of family-friendly features. Children can ask Alexa to play their favourite songs, ask them to read them a story and set alarms or timers. If they’re stuck doing their homework, they can even ask Alexa to help. It has plenty of parental controls like blocking shopping questions, explicit songs, set timer for how late they can listen to music and review their activity.
Kidslabz Create A Night Sky Science Kit
One of our STEM toys, the Kidzlabs Create A Night Sky Science Kit is a fascinating kit for kids to learn more about the sky and stars. From the Big Dipper to Orion’s Belt, they’ll learn all about the constellations and their positions in the sky as well as interesting facts. It will transform a child’s bedroom and give them a whole new appreciation for the sky.
Science Museum Jumping Robot Kit
Another STEM toy, suitable for kids aged 8+, the Science Museum Jumping Robot Kit is a great toy for kids with an interest in robots. Keeping kids entertained for hours on end, they’ll build the robotic frog and when it’s done, they can activate the motor and watch it leap around the house.
Pebble Gear Disney Mickey & Friends 7" Kids Tablet
The Pebble Gear Disney Mickey & Friends 7" Kids Tablet is ideal for a Disney fanatic child. Mickey, Goofy and an array of Disney characters will help kids learn. On this tablet, kids will have access to over 500 games (with no charge or in-app purchases!), e-books and plenty of apps installed. It has a blue light filter so your kids eyes won’t get strained and a sturdy bumper case so you don’t have to worry about it being dropped. The Pebble Gear OS has plenty of parental control where you can create multiple child accounts with their own level of security.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is perfect for long journeys or relaxing Christmas days on the couch. With up to 9 hours battery and a 6.2” screen, you can enjoy plenty of games like Fifa 22, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You can connect the Switch to your TV using a HDMI cable and with two wireless Joy-Con controllers, the whole family can play together. Or attach the Joy-Con controllers to the console and game solo.
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Your child can take their gaming to the next level with the Microsoft Xbox Series S. The Series S is the most compact Xbox yet and has high refresh rates and fast loading times so you don’t have to wait to play. It comes with a wireless controller which makes game play a joy as you can pair with the Series S in a matter of seconds. The Series S also comes with 3 months of Game Pass where you can download as many games as you want each month. Its 512 GB SSD storage means you have plenty of memory for all your games.
Browse our full range of gifts for kids here.
* The last date to order online to ensure your gifts will arrive before Christmas is Wednesday December 15th. Blanchardstown, Limerick, Galway, Jervis, Liffey Valley, Sligo, Tralee, and Naas will be open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday of Christmas Week. If your local store isn’t one of those, check the Christmas opening hours as they vary store to store.
