It's a challenge facing parents across Ireland - how to keep your child entertained.
With summer supposedly around the corner - and that long break from school - we've taken a look at the best toys on the market to keep the kids active in the back garden this summer.
Check out our list below for some inspiration.
Mega Hurling Rebounder €34.99
Turn your back garden into Croke Park this summer with this rebounder from World of Wonder toys.
They'll be ready to play for their county by the time summer is over after practicing their heading, passing shooting and goalkeeping skills.
Trampoline €149.99
Instead of bouncing off the walls inside, let them bounce in safety outside.
A trampoline should keep them happy for an hour or two, just bouncing away.
You can go as big or as small as you want with a trampoline but the one pictured is the 8ft round Trampoline from Smyth's
Wooden Swing Set €369.00
Let them out to climb and swing until their heart's content with this Wooden Swing Set from outdoorfun.ie
They won't find the time going when seeing who can go the highest on their swings!
Mud Kitchen €195.00
Let them create as many mud pies, perfumes and special potions as they care to with this Mud Kitchen from Nimblefingers.ie, where it's available to pre-order.
Let their imaginations wild while they run around the garden collecting stones to make stone soup for lunch.
Wooden Climbing Frame with Slide and Swing Set €888.00
For a little something for everyone, this wooden climbing frame and slide and swing from junglegym.ie set ticks all the boxes.
You will need some space for it, but it will be guaranteed to keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Inflatable Rainbow Sprinkler €25.99
Everyone loves the magic of rainbows and this Inflatable Rainbow Sprinkler from Kaliedy.com is the perfect hot weather addition to every garden.
The kids will love having their own rainbow to run through.
H20GO!Double Slip 'n' Slide €25.00
Back garden races, anyone? See who can make it to the end of this slip 'n' slide the quickest from Douglasforestandgarden.ie.
The competition will be endless, and they'll have countless numbers of races trying to beat each other, so this is a definite crowd pleaser.
Swingball Set €29.99
A classic game that never gets old.
Get all the family involved in this and see who can come out victorious. You'll all have plenty of laughs with this one.
You can get this swingball set from tinneystoys.com.
Wooden Sandpit with Bench Lid €127.84
Sand pits are always a massive hit with kids and big kids alike.
This sand pit from ease.ie comes with a very necessary lid (thanks Irish weather!) that converts into two little benches meaning they can get in on the action in comfort. Remember to buy some buckets and spades to let their imaginations take over.
Chad Valley Inflatable Fun House and Pool with Slide €260.00
This funhouse with slide and pool from argos.ie is perfect for play with water or without.
Let the kids bounce safe in the knowledge they're protected by a net, and if it's not hot enough to use with water, pop some balls in the pool and you'll find it hard to get them in from outside.
Giant Tumbling Tower Blocks €49.99
Who'll be the first person to make the tower fall?
These Giant Tumbling Tower Blocks from KenBlack.ie will ensure that kids work on their observation skills by working out the best bricks to pick to stop the tower from falling over.
Let the competition commence.
Inflatable 4 in a Row €7.50
This old-school classic has been revamped for the garden and it's a bargain too from argos.ie.
It's inflatable meaning it's easy to store for use year after year, and a great addition to summer bbq parties!
Who will be the 4-in-row-winner?
Noughts and Crosses €25.95
Another old-school classic that never gets old is noughts and crosses, so this outdoor version from mimitoys.ie should definitely be on the list to add to your garden games.
Perfect for any occasion, it will provide plenty of entertainment for kids and adults of all ages.
Frisbee Wham-O Pop Up Golf Classic €74.95
Frisbee golf anyone?
The great thing about this Frisbee Golf game from cogsthebrainshop.ie is that it is collapsible, so it can easily be taken on picnics or to the beach, as well as set up in the back garden.
Dome Climber and Slide €174.99
If you don't have room for a big playhouse set up, this could be the thing for you.
This Dome Climber and Slide will provide the thrill of the slide that kids love, as well as giving them a small area to turn into a den or whatever they want.
Get this from littlewoods.ie.
All prices correct at the time of writing.
