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Pollypocket1990 · 13/08/2026 22:46

Hiya, I’m looking for something smaller age appropriate shopping advice.

Twin boys turning 10, parent A suggested:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BN24572/?coliid=ID21ZIMAQXZRC&colid=1ZCLMP9DHBD4M&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_vv_lig_dp_it

Parent B suggested:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Machine-Countertop-Slushie-Officially-Merchandise/dp/B0CWVPQHMM/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=12AKLGEFBD5F8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cvCc0p4SS8lcg43d_W_PkS9btwcxnY6lcPMKxAccfpNW5cdsqxfd6xfe1IHp1Qq_SADKKhIRuQH0Os4gitfanRWIaJZx_zkQcRcrqJauB8W7Xdy8uSGpo0yTLbhZlMIsRln_HMO62GB-XDKQ9DjTL6NEkd68wsecZzCUrQGkpEqNj3sLsREjFtbZWVSk2OwWrwxB1fdd52X3cXnSDXPY9Q.7I2pfGNKxT1kZcUxWAtyIt1d2omhET2qNYGiVaGTtII&dib_tag=se&keywords=slush+machine&qid=1786657483&sprefix=slush%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-7

which is more age appropriate?

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BN24572?colid=1ZCLMP9DHBD4M&coliid=ID21ZIMAQXZRC&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_vv_lig_dp_it&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-5566370-age-appropriate-gift

OP posts:
Tapoopoo · 15/08/2026 20:04

Rainallnight · 14/08/2026 23:15

We have a tiny kitchen with zero space. And DD definitely doesn’t need more sugar in her life

I understand. We have the smallest kitchen in the world. My daughter loves her slushie machine though and it's kept on the side because she uses it so much. She rarely uses syrups though. 99% of the time it's just ice because she loves crunching it. If she was using the flavours all the time, I wouldn't be happy!

Tapoopoo · 15/08/2026 20:06

A pop corn maker is a waste of space. It's a novelty that will get put in a cupboard when everyone realises a pan with a lid is easier!

We have a candy floss maker. It comes out every few months. It takes up a lot of space, is a pain to clean and obviously all that sugar! If it breaks, my daughter will want to replace it but we'll resist! 🤣

cariadlet · 16/08/2026 03:11

I'm a primary school teacher so have known a lot of 10 years olds. Very few would like the magnetic construction. I agree with pp that lego would go down well if they enjoy construction toys.

No experience of slushy makers so can't comment on that.

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