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I need the most annoying toy for a 5 year old

263 replies

IrritatingToy · 11/06/2026 17:56

My sister and I are in a war of annoying toys, she bought my 3 year old a set of mini bagpipes.. I need the most annoying but equally awesome for the child at 5 years old. I want something that she’s going to despise and he’s going to love. Budget about £100. I’m not unreasonable but she was to buy mine bloody bagpipes!!

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ThisAutumnTown · 11/06/2026 20:13

My sister bought my kids a mega pack of slime! It was huge and came with loads of glitter and sequins 🙈

curiouscat1987 · 11/06/2026 20:13

Soubriquet · 11/06/2026 18:12

I’m still traumatised by this fucking bear my dd had a baby and she’s 13!!!

I can still hear the song

“I’m a friendly light up bear
ill teach you
one two three
a sleepy hungry happy bear
hey come and hug me”

We have this currently! I dont mind it actually, theres far worse out there....

socialdilemmawhattodo · 11/06/2026 20:14

Soubriquet · 11/06/2026 18:12

I’m still traumatised by this fucking bear my dd had a baby and she’s 13!!!

I can still hear the song

“I’m a friendly light up bear
ill teach you
one two three
a sleepy hungry happy bear
hey come and hug me”

See what I mean: VTECH. Company should be shut down.

ThatGreenFawn · 11/06/2026 20:15

Soubriquet · 11/06/2026 18:12

I’m still traumatised by this fucking bear my dd had a baby and she’s 13!!!

I can still hear the song

“I’m a friendly light up bear
ill teach you
one two three
a sleepy hungry happy bear
hey come and hug me”

Thanks for this reminder! I'm now rocking in the corner! This is an unbreakable toy and so annoying! Especially when it gets stuck under the seat in the car or when its running out of batteries (which takes about 5 years!) It through starts randomly singing,. Even when at the bottom of the toy box making you shit yourself at the possessed bloody bear!

TeaIsLovely · 11/06/2026 20:16

Boppit 100%. Failing that - glitter. Nerf gun.

YouDoIDo · 11/06/2026 20:19

Soubriquet · 11/06/2026 18:12

I’m still traumatised by this fucking bear my dd had a baby and she’s 13!!!

I can still hear the song

“I’m a friendly light up bear
ill teach you
one two three
a sleepy hungry happy bear
hey come and hug me”

Ahhhh, yes my son had one 16+ years ago and I can still remember that awful song. I actually sang your post to the tune 😩

Birch101 · 11/06/2026 20:19

One man band!

I need the most annoying toy for a 5 year old
Onlyforaweek · 11/06/2026 20:27

Sylvanians or poly pockets. Anything that requires tiny role play and that you kick over when you stand up.

Chocolattecoffeecup · 11/06/2026 20:28

Musical instrument or something messy

SleepsAThingOfThePast · 11/06/2026 20:31

Karaoke microphone or machine
Drums
Recorder

CluelessAboutBiology · 11/06/2026 20:32

@Cheesecakeismeesecake that is one ugly looking toy

@ThaneOfGlamis you are a genius

TheUpperEchelonsOfMediocrity · 11/06/2026 20:33

Furby
Electronic battery operated microphone - all their own noise, but louder
Kids Alexa.

Delphiniumandlupins · 11/06/2026 20:46

V-tech speaking stuff is pretty annoying. I'm trying to think of something very attractive to children but needs adult involvement, something which takes longer to set up and clear up than they actually play with it. Or violin lessons - not sure how many you get for £100.

Peachy2005 · 11/06/2026 20:47

Bop It Tetris was the most annoying toy my kids had. I pulled it out of the cupboard about 2 years ago (kids then 17 and 18) and it still had battery life! The Furby was also really annoying, had to hide that in the attic.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 11/06/2026 20:48

One of my best mates bought my eldest son a toy saxophone and the youngest a tambourine. I retorted with a FUCKING DRUM KIT. 😎😁

Healthq · 11/06/2026 20:48

My sister bought a siren like this one, for my son to stick on top of his Little Tikes car. It was ear piercing and was thrown away within a day 🫨

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Cobrakainerd · 11/06/2026 20:48

Violin or drums

ToffeePennie · 11/06/2026 20:53

My family didn’t understand our rule about slime/playdough/plaster of Paris kits.
I freaking HATE them, especially with the glitter ones, slime gets EVERYWHERE. And if it gets in hair or the bedding, you’re fucked.
Glitter slimes spray glitter all over the shop again.

Babyputyourpantson · 11/06/2026 20:54

Soubriquet · 11/06/2026 18:12

I’m still traumatised by this fucking bear my dd had a baby and she’s 13!!!

I can still hear the song

“I’m a friendly light up bear
ill teach you
one two three
a sleepy hungry happy bear
hey come and hug me”

I hate this thing with a fucking passion!! Ours went missing and them someone got it for DD2 and its also missing.

My contribution is this Hei Hei toy from Moana...he shrieks just like him...

tinyladybird · 11/06/2026 20:55

Karaoke machine, megaphone

WhatICallMyUsername · 11/06/2026 20:55

Silly Sausage. It’s like a more annoying version of Boppit but a sausage. You can keep your £100 and I’ll gladly send you ours!

I need the most annoying toy for a 5 year old
SunnyRedSnail · 11/06/2026 20:56

An inch worm.

MIL bought one for DS. Bang bang bang goes the floor boards.

LettuceAndCarrots · 11/06/2026 20:57

We had that! It wasn't annoying at all, my dc loved holding the little animals when they were 1 and only just learning to walk. Fond memories!

IWillBeWaxingAnOwl · 11/06/2026 21:02

Might be a bit young for them but my friend got my little one this and fucking hell. They love it but it shakes the entire house. When they hold it, their speech shudders like they're riding a bike across cobblestones. And it plays demonic circus tunes: https://www.thetoyshop.com//toys-under-10-pounds/Little-Lot-Jiggly-Jitter-Ball-Sensory-Toy/p/574369?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21761045694&gbraid=0AAAAAD8GR-t71gZlN7Jvr64MMOIdaq_aC&gclid=CjwKCAjwuanRBhBSEiwAY5y6V6YdUYkYsEzQzv4lRjku8iJi-3iwDM2bqqE-phQBpwieyXoksyRAWRoCJ0AQAvD_BwE

For the toddler to 8 year old market, this is extremely irritating, children adore it, and it's also weirdly twerking, which I thought was meant to be a sexual thing?! https://www.thetoyshop.com//electronic-toys/pets/Pets-Alive-Rainbow-Bonnie-the-Booty-Shakin%E2%80%99-Llama-Electronic-Pet-By-ZURU/p/543954?srsltid=AfmBOopAe-BLlKDYSc0cuAUL5f4EXfHNbQVxybxxzlVR4HuvNWMFrIXWccY

Lastly, I feel like a 5+ year old may enjoy Billy Bass... 🐟

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