Finding the perfect children football toys can be a difficult task so we are here to help you get the right one for your child. With many toys to choose from, you want to ensure your child gets the most out of them. We have selected different toys for different age ranges to help as many parents and children as possible.
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1) Scriball Football
We have started off with the very basic, yet most effective present for a child that loves football. That is the football itself, this is a great gift idea for all ages which is what makes it the perfect gift. The best thing about getting a football is that there is a huge variety of footballs that you can get for your child. Ranging from the team they support to designing their own ball.
Therefore, there will always be a football out there that your child loves and will play with for hours on end. Football also tends to be very durable and can last for hours depending on what football you choose. However, the majority of them are designed to go the distance.
Unless you are like my parents that bought me a sponge ball when I was younger, which was great until our dog started to chew it up. So it is always best to get an idea of what would work best for your child. Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way. Don’t get me wrong though, sponge balls are perfect for the younger years as it doesn’t hurt when you are hit with it. This is sometimes the case when playing football and the last thing you want is for tears to start flooding. It is also softer to kick for your child so they can kick it further and usually they end up having more fun because of it.
If your child is around the age of 7-12 then the Mitre Scriball is the perfect gift for them. Mitre is a great football brand that is very durable so it will last a long time. As a parent, this means that you won’t have to worry about having to keep buying a new ball every week, which is great! Also with Scriball, the best feature is that they get to design the football themselves. It has a cool and unique pattern that comes with five awesome pens and a pump to pump it up. It literally has everything they need to have a great time and to play football.
2) Hover Football
The hover football is a perfect gift for the much younger children that are looking at interactive toys. Rather than them focusing on improving their football skills, this is typically a more relevant and exciting toy for much younger children. The idea of this is that it’s very simple to use and is perfect for children aged 3-8. The hover football glides over most flat surfaces so you wouldn’t have to worry about it not working. It typically works best on hardwood floors or kitchen tiles. But as a parent, I understand this can get a little frustrating if you are trying to cook dinner.
It is a very attractive toy for children as it has bright flashing LED lights which always appeals to children. They can even play with this toy in the dark so it doesn’t get much better than that. The hover football also has a soft foam outer layer so that it doesn’t hurt the child and more importantly, it doesn’t mess up your furniture. This toy can also be played with more than one person, in fact, this is encouraged to help entertain your child.
All it takes is a little bit of a touch and it hovers over the ground in the direction that you kicked or pushed. So you can go back and forth with your child and provide them with the excitement they deserve. All with minimal effort on the parent’s side which is always a bonus if your child has endless energy and it’s challenging to keep up.
PLEASE NOTE: The hover football takes 4x AA batteries which you have to supply yourself.
3) VTech My 1st Football Friend
The VTech 1st football friend is a great children football toy for your babies. It is a soft toy with small soft light-up features that is a great introduction to football for your baby. It is a great cuddly toy that gives your baby hours of fun.
Above everything else, this is a wonderful learning toy for your child as it encourages motor skills. The visual development that your child will get out of it is amazing with the development of touching and hearing. It also helps them get a better understanding of numbers and colours ready for nursery.
This football also has 15 different melodies and songs so your child can always be engaged and develop auditory skills. It interacts with your little one that also has built-in motion sensors and has many lights. It has a removable electronic unit so the toy can be hand washed. Perfect for little children as they always have messy hands or food around their face.
This toy is perfect as a gift for birthdays, Christmas’s or as a general gift to keep your children entertained. It has a friendly face with musical hands that stimulates their sensory play whilst improving their hand-eye coordination.
4) Power Play Table Football
This small tabletop Power Play Table Football will give your children hours of fun with a classic game of foosball game. It may create a few sibling rivalries but it is always good for them to challenge themselves to want to get better. It helps teach a life lesson without them realising.
Don’t worry, they won’t ruin the worktops or kitchen counter as it has a sturdy design with legs for extra stability. It is also lightweight and portable so they can take it round to a friends house or you can get them to take it to their room.
It comes with simple instructions so that the assembly is quick and easy and ready for your children to enjoy a competitive game of 9-a-side. They won’t even have to worry about keeping score as it comes with its own goal-scoring slider to keep track. Easily one of the most popular children football toys around.
This is a wonderful gift to bring out during the festive seasons where they can have hours of fun whilst you prepare the dinner.
5) World Football Stars Guess Who? Board Game
Every child loves a game of Guess Who? And what better way to enjoy a game more than put football stars in there instead. With 48 of their favourite players in the classic face guessing-game including 24 superstars and 24 legends. The players included in this game are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez to name a few.
If you are unaware of how to play the game then it is down to asking the right questions to uncover your opponent’s mystery character. All the questions asked, must be answered with either a yes or no to help you pinpoint who the character is.
The best thing about this game is that it can be played with all ages, even adults as it is a quick and easy game to understand. Once the game get’s repetitive you can then choose two mystery players to make it more interesting. It is very easy to set up and is great fun with the family.
All the football-loving children will be able to ask the correct questions to help them win the game against friends and family. A great gift for their birthday or Christmas, bringing it out on the festive season to play with friends and family.
6) Football Kick Trainer
Lastly, we have the football kick trainer which is suitable for all ages and has the ability to hold sized 3,4 and 5 balls. If you are looking at keeping your child active and playing for hours so that they are tired enough to go straight to bed. This football kick trainer will do exactly that with endless fun to be had for those football-mad children.
It is made with high-quality materials and waterproof nylon so you can even send them out in the rain if you like. Just a thought. The fact that it holds different sized footballs and keeps them firmly in position just makes for a perfect gift. This is a children football toy that will truly improve their performance on the pitch.
Not only is this a great gift but it also benefits your child to improve their football skills on a daily basis. The velcro fastening belt goes around your child’s waist and the ball fits into the universal ball holder. Fit for all shapes and sizes can help your child get better control over the football. As they kick the ball, it constantly comes back to them so you won’t have to worry about them losing the football.
