1 Yes we know that the Fur Real Parrot may give parents a headache on Christmas morning but these are the Christmas morning memories that kids just don’t forget. €79.99, Argos.

Fur Real Parrot €79.99

2 A new pair of pyjamas is practically compulsory when the big man from the North Pole is en route. Next have a beautiful selection, starting from €13. (See main image above)

3 What beats getting your hands dirty as a child? Play Doh Fuzzy Pumper Buzz n’ Cut Playset will provide hours of fun and years of memories. Available in all good retailers for €19.99.

Play Doh Fuzzy Pumper Buzz n' Cut Playset €19.99

4 Forget batteries, this beautifully crafted wooden work bench is all your little builder needs to have fun this Christmas. A gift that will educate and resonate with them for years to come. Available for €114.95 from Avoca.

Wooden work bench €114.95 from Avoca

5 Mini book worms nationwide will delight in Mythical Irish Beasts by Mark Joyce, a fantastic journey through Irish folklore with stories of monsters and demons galore. Beautiful hardback copies are available in all good book stores nationwide for €29.99.

Mythical Irish Beasts €29.99

6 Many kids dream of growing up to be vets. So why not encourage their love of animals with this mini vet set from Lidl for only €17.99

Mini vet set €17.99

7 For the superhero-hailing, robot-loving kid in your life, Transformers latest series of toys are the ideal gift. Bumblebee Energon Igniters Nitro Series are available in all good retailers, for €27.99.

Transformers €27.99

8 There is nothing like a classic to bring all the family around the Christmas games table. Monopoly Gamer, Mario Kart Edition will entice the little and big ones. Available in all good retailers for €24.99.

Monopoly €24.99

9 It has become one of the best-loved boardgames in Ireland and we love that there is also a Junior 30 Seconds for children eight and over. You have 30 seconds to describe the words on your card…. and go! €29.99, available in toy stores nationwide.

30 seconds €29.99

10 For the budding farmer in your life, give them cows to feed and sheds to clean this Christmas. Lidl’s toy farm yard is available for €49.99.

Toy farm yard €49.99

11 Get kids excited for the Christmas dinner with these petface toys, €14.99 from Argos. You can also use them as a prop to explain all the hard work that Irish farmers put into quality vegetables.

Argos Christmas 2018 €14.99

12 Nothing says Christmas like your little one’s first rocking horse. This rocking rabbit from Avoca is soft and sweet, €119.95.

Rocking rabbit €119.95