{"title":"Best Sellers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most loved educational toys — handpicked favourites from parents and educators across Ireland. From sensory play to open-ended building, these are the toys that keep coming back to the top of wish lists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tickit-talking-tubes-starter-set","title":"Talking Tubes Starter Set — Communication \u0026 Language Play for Kids","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTalking Tubes Starter Set — Communication \u0026amp; Language Educational Toy for Kids\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of TickiT®’s best-selling educational toys, the Talking Tubes Starter Set is a brilliantly simple way to spark communication, collaboration, and curiosity in children from age 3. Send messages across rooms, between indoor and outdoor spaces, or across the playground — all without batteries or screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set includes 2 handsets and 3 metres of strong, flexible yellow tubing. Handsets simply plug into the ends — no setup required. Children can whisper, shout, or listen as sound travels through the tube, making it endlessly fascinating and genuinely educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee it in action:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/734kp6qd2R0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents and educators love Talking Tubes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages conversation, listening, and turn-taking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks indoors and outdoors — across rooms or the playground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries or screens — pure hands-on play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, durable plastic — easy to wash clean after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 metres of tubing — perfect for cross-room or indoor\/outdoor communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; Language — talking \u0026amp; listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Development — collaborative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the World — sound \u0026amp; science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive Arts \u0026amp; Design — imaginative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 2 handsets + 3 metres of flexible tubing | Ages 3+ | Indoor \u0026amp; outdoor use\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TickiT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766863905110,"sku":"73952","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1314\/3453\/files\/73952_12.jpg?v=1710533131"},{"product_id":"hape-penguin-musical-wobbler","title":"Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHape Penguin Musical Wobbler — Roly-Poly Musical Toy for Babies \u0026amp; Toddlers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the most charming wobbler in the toy box! The Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler is a beautifully crafted wooden roly-poly toy that babies and toddlers can bat, nudge, and watch waddle without ever rolling away. As it wobbles, the penguin’s arms shake amusingly and a gentle built-in bell chimes a soothing tinkling sound — perfectly calibrated to protect sensitive young ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from solid wood with a child-safe paint finish, this is a long-lasting toy that will delight from 6 months and beyond — a classic that never gets old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents love the Penguin Musical Wobbler:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoly-poly design — wobbles and rights itself, never rolls away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in bell with gentle tinkling sound — soothing \u0026amp; ear-safe volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmusing waddling arms add visual delight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with child-safe paint — durable \u0026amp; long-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, screen-free play from 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause \u0026amp; effect — bat it and watch it wobble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditory development — gentle bell sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual tracking — following the wobbling motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — reaching \u0026amp; batting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory exploration — touch \u0026amp; sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimensions approx. L11cm x W9cm x H13cm | Solid wood construction | Child-safe paint finish | Suitable from 6 months\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50031314075990,"sku":"E0331H99","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1314\/3453\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1df56d5c-71ea-48c1-a2e0-dea352aa1c5d.jpg?v=1741720534"},{"product_id":"silisoft-sensory-eggs-rainbow","title":"SiliSoft Sensory Eggs (Rainbow)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiliSoft Sensory Eggs (Rainbow) — Multi-Sensory Play Eggs for Babies \u0026amp; Toddlers (Pk6)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack open a world of sensory discovery! The SiliSoft Sensory Eggs are a wonderfully versatile multi-sensory toy set featuring 6 colourful rainbow eggs and a soft silicone egg carton for storage. Each egg twists open to reveal a different shaped hole pattern — from 1 to 6 holes — perfect for early counting, shape recognition, and sensory exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill them with dried pulses to create natural sensory shakers, fill with scented ingredients like lavender or cinnamon for olfactory play, or use them as fun water squirters in the bath. The possibilities are as colourful as the eggs themselves! Made from safe food-grade silicone — soft, durable, and safe from 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents and educators love the Sensory Eggs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 rainbow eggs + soft silicone egg carton for storage \u0026amp; portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach egg base has 1–6 shaped holes — supports counting \u0026amp; shape recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist open to fill as sensory shakers, scent holders, or water squirters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with lavender, lemon peel, cinnamon \u0026amp; more for olfactory play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade silicone — soft, safe \u0026amp; durable from 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory exploration — touch, scent, sound \u0026amp; water play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly maths — counting holes \u0026amp; shape recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — twisting, opening \u0026amp; filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaginative \u0026amp; creative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming — sensory shaking \u0026amp; olfactory stimulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 eggs + silicone carton | Carton: L160 x W125 x H75mm | Egg: H56 x Ø48mm | Food-grade silicone | Suitable from 12 months | Product Code: 54595\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TickiT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650985267542,"sku":"54595","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1314\/3453\/files\/54595_9.webp?v=1750410870"},{"product_id":"silisoft-zip-pull-toy-earth","title":"SiliSoft Zip Pull Toy (Earth)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiliSoft Zip Pull Toy (Earth) — Sensory Fidget Toy for Babies \u0026amp; Toddlers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZip, pop, pull, repeat! The SiliSoft Zip Pull Toy is a brilliantly satisfying multi-sensory fidget toy that engages little hands with a delightful mix of tactile, auditory, and visual play. Pull the ridged tentacles through the central hub for a fun zipping sound, press the popping buttons around the outside for a satisfying click, and explore the varied textures and raised patterns on every surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from safe food-grade silicone — soft, flexible, and durable. Perfect for sensory exploration, calming fidgeting, or imaginative play from 10 months. Available in Earth and Rainbow colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee it in action:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tickit.education\/video\/7522917432466345249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#010101;color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▶ Watch on TikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents and educators love the Zip Pull Toy:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRidged tentacles zip through the hub — satisfying sound \u0026amp; tactile sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopping buttons around the outside — click for calming sensory input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple textures, shapes \u0026amp; raised patterns for tactile exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade silicone — soft, safe, flexible \u0026amp; durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect calming fidget toy for all ages from 10 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory exploration — touch, texture, sound \u0026amp; movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — pulling, pressing \u0026amp; manipulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming \u0026amp; self-regulation — fidget \u0026amp; stress relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditory development — cause \u0026amp; effect sound play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 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They squirt water for bath-time giggles, but the play possibilities go far beyond the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist them open and fill with dried pulses or beads to create natural sensory shakers. Mix and match the tops and bottoms for creative and imaginative play. Fill with natural scents like lavender, lemon peel, or cinnamon for a unique olfactory sensory experience. Available in Neutral and Earth colourways — collect both!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents and educators love these squirters:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 animals — owl, cat, rabbit \u0026amp; panda in neutral tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquirt water for bath play — twist open to use as sensory shakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix-and-match tops \u0026amp; bottoms — endless creative combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with scents for olfactory sensory play (lavender, lemon, cinnamon etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade silicone — soft, safe \u0026amp; durable from birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory exploration — touch, sound, scent \u0026amp; water play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaginative \u0026amp; creative play — mix \u0026amp; match animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — squeezing \u0026amp; twisting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage development — animal names, colours \u0026amp; actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath-time confidence \u0026amp; water familiarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack of 4 | Approx H80mm each | Food-grade silicone | Suitable from birth | Product Code: 54597\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TickiT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651993899350,"sku":"54597","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1314\/3453\/files\/54597_5.webp?v=1750416849"},{"product_id":"silisoft®-flexi-balls-rainbow","title":"SiliSoft® Flexi Balls (Rainbow)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiliSoft® Flexi Balls (Rainbow) — Sensory Cage Balls for Babies \u0026amp; Toddlers (Pk5)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSqueeze, squish, stamp, and explore! The SiliSoft® Flexi Balls are a brilliantly versatile sensory toy and open-ended play resource suitable from birth. These flexible cage-style balls come in a rainbow mix of 5 sizes, each with unique hole patterns and intricate designs that make them perfect for tactile sensory play, creative stamping, and imaginative discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDip them in paint for artistic stamping, roll them in sand to create magical textured patterns, or simply squeeze and fidget — these balls offer a calming, soothing, repetitive experience that children return to again and again. Pop smaller Sensory Reflective Balls inside for a captivating rolling and bumping action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy parents and educators love SiliSoft® Flexi Balls:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 flexible cage balls in rainbow colours — mixed sizes 70–100mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique hole patterns — perfect for stamping in paint or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft \u0026amp; flexible — ideal tactile fidget and sensory toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Sensory Reflective Balls for extended play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from birth — a must-have for any sensory play environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory exploration — touch, texture \u0026amp; tactile discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — squeezing, grasping \u0026amp; manipulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity — stamping, printing \u0026amp; pattern making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaginative \u0026amp; open-ended play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming \u0026amp; self-regulation — fidget \u0026amp; stress relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack of 5 balls | Sizes approx. 70–100mm diameter | Suitable from birth | Product Code: 54571\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TickiT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652568650070,"sku":"54571","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1314\/3453\/files\/54571_6.webp?v=1750420659"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.balancingacttoys.com\/en-gb\/collections\/best-sellers.oembed","provider":"Balancing Act Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}