essential toys

[Kidston]

What are some essential toys I need to get? I will wait to get most of them once I have some placements depending on the childs age. But I dont want some before I start as I dont want the playroom to look empty when parents come. Theres a big toy sale on next week so wanted to get some stuff then

[sprinkles]

I'd say you can't go wrong with a blackboard/easel, play-doh/paint/craft things, dolls, cars, musical instruments and blocks. These are the things that are used most here and can be used by all ages.

[catlyn]

jigsaws, books, colouring pencils/crayons all can be picked up chaply in £1 shops or similar

[clareelizabeth1]

My most used toys are craft, cars duplo and anything to do with balls

[serin]

I would say the black/white/paint board is a good buy. I bought mine from ikea. Its great for all ages. Also, Lego never gets you bored. Colouring books and crayons/felts are great too. All the other stuff is for different ages.

[bunnyjess]

My most used toys are my vehicles. The children can't get enough of them. Especially the noisy ones. They love books, musical instruments and lots of colouring stuff also. Outside toys are also a must for me

[Chatterbox Childcare]

Bubbles, balloons and cardboard boxes :)

[KAZBAZ55]

Any happyland toys..houses, cars, figures and animals. So many different play opportunities and suitable for different age groups. Also as said all type of craft especially colouring books & crayons. Have fun buying!!! :D

[KAZBAZ55]

Also wooden building blocks..again suitable for all ages and abilities (lego, stickle bricks etc aren't) :D

[jazzyjenbo]

Ofsed love 'multi cultural toys'.. Black, white, asian dolls, male doll, i have lots of books, some in other language aswell as english. My kids love ride on toys for use indoors and outdoors...join afew of the facebook 'free to a good home' pages in your area.. U'd be amazed what you can get!!

[Kidston]

Theres so many toys and things to buy! Think im going to need a month toy budget to try and get everything

[VeggieSausage]

I never buy new, go round the charity shops, jumble sales and car boots.....