Looking at the Smyths catalogue to see what children want of Santa for Christmas is a tradition in many houses across the country.
Tractors and farm sets are among the most popular items for farming children at this time of year.
Five farming toys to look at getting for Christmas from the Smyths catalogue:
1.Radio-controlled New Holland tractor
Who doesn’t want a radio controlled tractor for Christmas?
This New Holland is suitable for children over the age of five and there’s no assembly required.
As well as having realistic sounds, it moves forward, can reverse and there’s left and right steering. Don’t forget to buy the batteries! This tractor needs 1x9V & 3xAA.
Smyths has stated that there are small parts with this tractor and that it’s not suitable for children under the age of three.
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2. John Deere 7230R Tractor
‘What did you get for Christmas? I got a John Deere!’
This John Deere is a 1:32 scale model of the 7230R tractor and the hitch is compatible with other 1:32 scale authentic replica farm tractors.
It is suitable for indoor and outdoor play and suitable for children over the age of three. The good news for parents out there is that it doesn’t need batteries!
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3.Old MacDonald Farmhouse and Tractor Set
For the younger children out there under the age of three, there’s the Old MacDonald Farmhouse and Tractor Set.
It includes a farmhouse, a tractor and trailer and five animals with corresponding animal sounds.
When you slot four animals in the correct place there’s a rewarding sound as well as realistic engine and horn sounds. The driver of the tractor also sings as he moves.
Smyths states that it’s not suitable for children under the age of 12 months.
4.Country Farm Electronic Farm House Play Set
Another farmhouse set, except this one is for children over three years of age and requires 2 AA batteries.
Included is a farmhouse, a ranch, four figures, a tractor, a water pump and lots of farm animals, styles may vary, Smyths said.
The country farm playset also comes with sound functions for each type of animal in the set and the numerous farm equipment will be sure to add to the fun.
5. Mega Bloks Lil Vehicles John Deere Tractor
A John Deere and building blocks; perfect for any young budding farmer!
This is a sturdy, John Deere branded tractor with pronged building base, big wheels and six blocks.
It has a removable pronged roof that lets the little farmer build on top, or reveal a driver’s space for his included little tractor buddy.
Smyths has said that due to the small parts, it’s not suitable for children under three years.
All products are available in-store and online at www.SmythsToys.com.