And alongside these toys, there are plenty of other creative ways to keep boredom at bay this summer. Lep2202 'Bought for my nephews 1st birthday. He was a bit reluctant to go near it at first as the fan makes a lot of noise. Once he did he loved it.'

Chad Valley has been making toys for kids aged six months to nine years for 150 years, ranging from dolls and soft toys, to pre-school and role play toys, as well as action and adventure toys, art and craft and outdoor toys. Djy 'I bought this for my nearly 2 year old as we would often use the hair dryer to blow balls in the air... I thought there must be something out there like they have at soft play centres... low and behold argos to the rescue! Only downside is that it is a bit loud but that's nothing compared to the hours of amusement it brings' Shell 'Bought this for my daughter and she loves it. Yes it's loud but for the fun and laughter from my daughter it's worth the noise.' Sam 'My one year old loves feeling the air on his face and putting the balls in the air stream. On/off button is simple enough for him to operate. Carry bag is handy for cleaning up. Downsides: motor is really loud and balls squash out of shape easily.' Katiej 'This IS THE BEST thing I have ever bought my son loves it the noise of him laughing to this toy is the best every child needs it!x'And when it's time for some pretend play, explore our range of role play toys that’ll help develop their imagination. Our collection includes options for adventurous play, with Lightyear toys offering a glimpse into galactic scenarios. And for your little DIY enthusiasts, let their imagination go wild with our range of kids' workbenches. These playsets encourage curious minds to create new things at home while gently developing a sense of responsibility in them. Those long, foam cylinders have so many uses other than keeping your child afloat in the swimming pool, and make a great toy for indoor and outdoor play. Dani 'Overall the concept of the product is great fun and allows your child to become curious in an engaging way. My only concern with the product is it's really noisy - much like a vacuum hoover. I wonder if there's a way to manufacture it quieter as the noise really frightened my niece. The colours are great and product is made of good quality materials, it's just very loud.' The Chad Valley Lion Hopper is a great toddler toy for indoor or outdoor play. N has used similar hoppers in Baby Sensory and our local Gym Tots class, so I knew that she enjoyed them and this Chad Valley lion version is a great way to have a similar bouncing toy at home for a really reasonable price.

Melsz 'I bought this a month ago and it is an everyday play time item. Hours of entertainment. Initially the sound when turned on scared my little one but after a while she got used to it and absolutely loved it now.' Relena18 'This is a great little toy, good for hand and eye coordination. The noise of the machine scared my grandson but now he laughs at the balls popping out.'Chan 'My daughter enjoys watching the balls bounce. Makes her laugh and jump but keeps her entertained' But having a fun summer that doesn’t break the bank actually isn't as difficult as it sounds. And you don't need to venture further than your own home, either. From Chad Valley, this innovative airflow machine keeps balls suspended in the air as if by magic, fascinating your toddler.

Available only at Argos, their toys are designed to engage your child in imaginative, fun-filled and expressive play. The set includes 10 play balls, a colourful play mat, air flow machine and a USB charger. Once they're finished you can fold it away neatly into the included carry bag for easy storage.

Chad Valley Foldable Playhouse (£59.99)

Soph 'I bought this couple of weeks ago for my Niece as a christmas present and it's super cute and does everything it says it does. Great sensory and motor skills toy 100%recommend' We’re excited to be part of the Chad Valley Play Panel again this year, putting Chad Valley toys to the test with our four children. This year our youngest was keen to get involved too and we’ve been trying out a really cool toy that definitely has the wow factor for babies: the Chad Valley Floating Ball Fun Zone! Too wet to play outdoors? Use coloured tape to mark out roads for toy cars, a maze for your child to explore, or a hopscotch grid on your carpet so they can burn off some energy without getting rained on.