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By age five, your child will have begun to settle into school life, learn new skills, make new friends and develop their independence. As such, they will be looking for toys that challenge them, entertain them and feel a bit more grown-up than preschooler options. Marble runs are not only hugely entertaining but are a great way to encourage problem-solving too. Your child will love working with you to construct and piece each element of the run, before setting the marbles free and watching in awe as they whizz around the path at speed. My five-and-a-half-year-old still plays with that picnic set and loves it!” (Wise words from Mumsnetter Powerof4) Our verdict With easy-to-follow picture-based instructions, this expansive set includes a barn, greenhouse, tractor with trailer and loads of accessories, helping five-year-olds act out a wide range of fun role-play scenarios set on their very own farm. Children will love the independence of bringing their creations to life, with the freedom to follow each step without adult assistance. There’s no set amount. While it’s great for a child to have a variety of toys that cater to different interests and skills, that doesn’t mean you have to fill your house with every toy going. It’s thought that children who have too many toys get overwhelmed and easily distracted and can be far more creative when they have fewer toys to play with.

This left us with our list of the top 15 toys for five-year-olds. All of which are recommended and highly rated by parents, loved by children and approved by experts. Why you should trust us Discover each pet’s family in the Glitter Colour Change™ Doll and Lil Sis collections, each sold separately. They may seem a bit faddy, but LOL dolls have been a consistent favourite with this age range for few years now, and remain one of the best toys for 5 year olds for this reason. We love Yoto Mini. After eight months of using it so often, we bought another so the kids have one each. Absolutely no regrets.” (Tried, tested and approved by Mumsnet Yoto Mini tester) Our verdict Our research began on the Mumsnet forums, where we studied threads looking for which toys were most-recommended and highly-rated by parents. Expert opinion

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Barbie Dream House. I resisted, but [my daughter] loves it!” (Recommended by Mumsnetter SweepTheHalls) Our verdict Highly recommended by Mumsnet parents, Dobble is similar to Snap. It's a game of speed, observation and reflexes to see who can find the matching symbol between two cards. Sounds simple, right? But each card is different, and only one picture matches every other card, so it’s a race to see who can spot theirs first. While other card games may only have one or two choices of games to play, Dobble has five, so your child won’t get bored easily.

Dobble is good because you can give more cards to more able players to even things up, so an adult can play against a five-year-old and still enjoy the game.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter Stompythedinosaur) Our verdict Age: 4 years+ | Size: 10.1 x 36 x 30.8cm | Weight: 500g | Material: Plastic | Assembly required: No | Batteries required: No | Educational objectives: Creative and imaginative play, and communication and fine motor skills What we like We've all faced the conundrum of buying a gift for a child who already has everything. So, here are a few alternative ideas to spark some inspiration:Age: 5 years+ | Batteries required: No | Educational objectives: Problem-solving, creative and fine motor skills What we like This Hape set is made from brightly coloured birch and rubber wood - making it one of the best toys for 5 year olds in terms of sustainability and longevity. We love the addition of the spinning windmill and spiral feature, the latter causing marbles to spin in tight circles before dropping down the shoot.