Best Electric Toys: 24 Top Picks from Toddler to Ten-Year-Old

by Joost Nusselder Updated on: April 5, 2023

Electric toys is available in many different shapes and sizes.

There are electric toy cars, electric toy animals and of course nowadays also the tablets and mobile phones for toddlers to ten year olds.

With all that choice, it is useful to first obtain some more information before purchasing a new electronic one toys brings into your home.

Read about the different types of electric in this blog toys for toddlers to children up to ten years, its advantages and disadvantages and what is now suitable electronically toys is for your child.

The discussion about the usefulness of children's toys is something that keeps repeating. It is a discussion that is also extremely popular in this digital age.

Especially the tablet and TV are sometimes designated as the enemy. This, while they can also be very educational.

But it is not good if a child is busy with this for too long and therefore does not talk or learn to play with other children.

And for this reason it is important to think about the usefulness of it toys that you give to a child.

The usefulness of children's toys is often about it child what to learn, stimulate his or her development, let the child play together, or just keep them busy so that you can cook undisturbed, for example.

If your child also likes to build something besides electrical toys to get to know me, then I would try these K'Nex Roller coasters.

You have a number of models and they are great for putting some together (together) and then driving them.

But there are more options, and for ten different types of electronic children's toys, we discuss below what children can do with them and what the pros and cons are.

When you want to determine which children's toys are suitable for the child who has them toys receives, it is important that you know what the market has to offer.

Before we continue in this in-depth post, here's a summary of the top 5 cutest electronic toys I would recommend for your child:

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The Best toys electricity set: Smart Lab Toys Smart Circuits	(view more images)
Best electric race track: Hotwheels AI starter set	(view more images)
Best Electric Construction Toys: K'nex Rollercoaster	(view more images)
Best electric train set: LEGO City passenger train 60197	(view more images)
Best technical electrical construction sets: Meccano Meccasaur	(view more images)
Cutest electric robot: Lego Robot Mindstorms	(view more images)
Best electric car to drive: Bentley	(view more images)
Nicest electric RC car: Ninja Racers Ranger	(view more images)
Cutest Electronic Toy Helicopter: Syma S107G	(view more images)
Best electronic drum set for the table: Qoqoba	(view more images)
Best Electronic Kids Keyboard: Rock jam 54 keys	(view more images)
Best Children's Electronic Microphone: Kidkraft Sing Along Mic	(view more images)
Best Electronic Robot Dog: Teksta Robot Puppy	(view more images)
Cutest Electronic Toy Cat: FurReal Friends Kitten Daisy Interactive cuddly toy	(view more images)
Cutest Electronic Robot Fish: Robotfish	(view more images)
Cutest Electronic Toy Cash Register: Theo Klein	(view more images)
Cutest Electronic Toy Camera: Vtech Kidizoom Duo DX	(view more images)
Best children's action camera: Vtech Action Cam HD	(view more images)
Best Electronic Toy Watch: Vtech Kidizoom DX2 watch	(view more images)
Best electric toys for DIY: Cool Maker Sew N' Style Sewing Machine	(view more images)
Best Electric Family Game: Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking	(view more images)
Best Electric Drawing Pad: Crayola Light Up	(view more images)

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If you would like to read many more tips and obtain information: we have listed a number of features of tablets and gadgets for different ages below.

We discuss the following types of electronic here toys from toddler to 10 year old:

• Electronic toys to build
• Electronic toy car
• Children's electronic musical instruments
• Electronic toy pets
• Electronic toy cash register
• Electronic toy camera
• Electronic toy watch
• children Tablets
• Game consoles

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With electronic construction toys you can think of K'nex, LEGO and Meccano, for example.

All three brands market electronic construction toys that you first have to assemble before you can drive around with the electronic train or use the roller coaster, for example.

This toys is ideal for the little engineers.

Best Toy Electricity Kit: SmartLab Toys Smart Circuits

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Age: 8 - 15 years

SmartLab Toys Smart Circuits is a complete set of 50 project activities, including a circuit base with two power sources, and more than 20 parts.

With the included manual and activity cards, kids learn the basics of circuitry by building electronic gadgets and fun contraptions.

And the best thing is? Children can design their own projects using a variety of materials. The possibilities are endless because there is no limit to what you can create.

SmartLab Toys takes the creativity of electronics and gives them to children.

For example, what is a circuit? The foundation on which every gadget is built.

This toys basically has everything you need to make simple gadgets, with no limit to what you can make, as long as you use them all.

The switch kit is an excellent way to learn about electronics and circuitry, but it is also a safe activity.

It comes with all the tools you need, so there are no safety concerns that you find with other DIY projects.

The only niggle we could find was that some of the holes were too small for wires - this problem was easily remedied by using copper wire instead of the supplied wiring, unless your child will have trouble distinguishing the two materials!

Best Electric Racetrack: Hotwheels AI Starter Set

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Hotwheels ai Racer Start set is the latest line of Hot Wheels that has been imaginatively transformed from interactive race track to game controller.

You and your younger sibling can compete to see who is faster along the way by playing with two remotes that offer literally endless possibilities, while the cars race through sensors to stay on track.

Not only will you have a lot of fun in this game, but you will also experience how developers use artificial intelligence in toy manufacturing today!

This Hot Wheels set is great for kids and adults alike as it uses special AI technology to help your car stay on track. This makes it a great gift idea for anyone wanting to get started in the world of RC cars!

The code on the tracks is a game changer for those who also like puzzles, because you can use it to create your own layouts. With 40 different configurations and an Artificial Intelligence element that rotates in random patterns, this will toys entertain children day after day!

The only downside is that the plastic they are made of is not very high quality.

Best Electric Building Toy: K'nex Roller Coaster

K'nex Electric Inferno Roller Coaster is an example of this.

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The kit includes a battery powered motor that controls the roller coaster.

So your little engineer can enjoy building and driving around with this. K'nex is for children from 5 years.

Best electric train set: LEGO City passenger train 60197

LEGO passenger train is an electronic kit for children with which they can build their own track.

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Great fun for hours of fun. They can run the train here, including passengers and driver.

The passenger train can be controlled with a remote control with multiple channels and speeds, for children from 4 years old.

Best technical electrical construction sets: Meccano Meccasaur

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Meccano is one of the oldest construction brands and has been marketing construction toys for young and old since 1898.

Technical programming but also “simple building” is possible with Meccano electronic building toys.

Cutest Electric Robot: LEGO Robot Mindstorms EV3

My absolute favorite is the Lego Robot Mindstorms. It is a bit on the more expensive side so not just something to give as a gift, but the possibilities are great.

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LEGO robot Mindstorms EV3 is toys for the more advanced little engineers.

It is Lego, you can build nice. But you can also program to make the robot do whatever you want.

Very educational and super fun to do together (suitable for slightly older children from 9 years).

It is a construction system in combination with advanced technology.

The robot must first be built and then programmed to make it walk, talk and think.

It is a bit more expensive, but the customer reviews are lyrical. This advanced robot is for children from 9 years old.

An advantage of electronic building toys is that your child's brain is put to work because certain steps in the building process have to be followed.

The little engineers can discover their passion at an early stage.

On the other hand, the disadvantage is that when your child is just a little too young, or is more interested in driving around in circles than building, construction will soon come to a standstill.

But this may be a reason for you to play along with your child!

Best electric car to drive: Bentley

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An electric toy car is a hot item for many boys and some girls.

Certainly after the popularity of Cars which are now even available as Duplo. The cars are available in different shapes and sizes.

There are electric toy cars that you can only drive remotely and electric children's cars that they can sit and drive themselves.

The latter are even available from specific brands and types such as real cars. This way you and your child can both drive the same car!

Electric children's cars to drive are model cars; big enough for children up to about 6 years old to drive.

Often these can also be controlled remotely. You can buy these from Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen and Mini, among others.

We've devoted a full article to it before so if you're looking for some more background information, it's nice to take a look at these battery cars.

Best electric RC car: Ninco Racers Ranger

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Electric toy cars are the smaller cars that can only be controlled remotely, with which children can race against each other, for example.

These are also for sale from specific car brands and also from toy brands and we have here written about it before.

I'm not going to list all the expensive hobby RC cars here, but if you are looking for a really nice affordable one, the best we have found is the Ninco, if you want to go for more of a type of racing car that can be driven on multiple terrains.

Cutest Electronic Toy Helicopter: Syma S107G

Electronic toy helicopters is another variation of an electronic toy transport vehicle.

The drone, which you may have at home, is the adult successor to this.

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For years, the toy helicopter has been popular as a fun boy's toy and you already have a great one for a small budget: the Syma S107G

An advantage of controllable cars and toy helicopters is that children gain insight and learn to deal with safety.

Safety can also be a disadvantage at the same time.

If your child is not careful enough, we recommend that you always stay with them when he or she is playing with the electronic toy car or toy helicopter.

Best Tabletop Electronic Drum Kit: Qoqoba

An electronic children's drum kit is fun for musical toddlers and children who want to lose their energy.

But a children's keyboard or children's microphone is also fun for the musical toddlers and children.

When the child is not ready for real instruments yet, it is nice to start with an electronic children's instrument to practice.

This saves money and does not take up so much space.

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Electronic drum set for on the table is a kind of drum board with different drum pads that you can place on the table, on your lap or on the floor.

It can be played with or without sticks and it has a coach function so the player can learn rhythm like on this drum kit here.

Easily foldable and compact electronic drum kit; looks a bit more like a real drum kit (like some we review here), but a bit smaller and more compact.

Here too there is a learning function that causes the drum pads to light up where to be hit.

Best Children's Electronic Keyboard: Rockjam 54-key

An electronic children's keyboard is a good solution if you want to go for a instrument (here's a few more) which takes up even less space and makes less noise.

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As with the drum kits, you can of course always plug in headphones so that only your child can enjoy their own music on this keyboard (check out more we've reviewed here).

Best Children's Electronic Microphone: Kidkraft Sing Along Mic

An electronic children's microphone is a fun piece of electronic children's toy for the little singers among us.

The cheapest of the electronic musical instruments. This makes a children's microphone a nice entry into the world of music.

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If your child sings along a lot (for example with Disney movies) then a microphone is worth considering.

These already come very cheaply and have various functions, such as recording and playback but also distorting the voice like this microphone can do here.

The advantage is that the musical development of the child is stimulated and he or she can release the energy well. A plus for the energy and for the brain.

The disadvantage is that you are constantly listening to the music, unless you put the user on headphones.

But if that's all, then a electronic drum kit, keyboard or children's microphone, we think it is definitely worth a purchase.

Make it a social occasion with a fun karaoke set for kids

Best Electronic Robot Dog: Teksta Robot Puppy

Electronic toy animals are a good solution for the parent who does not want a live pet in the house.

For example, you can test with an electronic toy animal whether your child really takes good care of the animal and that you are not the one who should walk the dog after two weeks.

Sought after toy animals for all ages include the following:

The electronic toy dog ​​is available in many different designs.

The nice thing about a toy animal is that your child can learn to deal with animals, without having to buy a dog and probably take care of it yourself.

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Sure, it's not a replacement for a real one, but it's certainly a nice piece toys that they can enjoy themselves with.

And nowadays you have them in many varieties, which means that your child's favorite breed will probably be there, some needing a little more attention than others.

Teksta, for example, is a robot dog with many possibilities.

If you tap his head, he can give different reactions and you can also let him follow his own tail or even tell him which way to go.

There are so many different varieties, just like different breeds of dog.

Cutest Electronic toy cat: FurReal Friends Kitten Daisy Interactive cuddly toy

An electronic toy cat, just like the toy dog, is available in different designs.

For example, the interactive cuddly cat from FurReal responds to all touches and can also be fed.

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All of this affects her mood. But there are also cats available that look more like robots, without hair and with more or less functions.

Strangely enough, there are less different varieties for cats, but this Daisy is certainly a lot of fun.

Cutest Electronic Robot Fish: Robo Fish

The robot fish is an electronic fish that does not require maintenance.

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The fish only wants to play, dance and swim.

You can let the fish do this by playing with the buttons on the lid, and then it also turns on fun disco lighting.

You have one from Robo Fish that is really great.

An advantage is that you do not have a live animal that needs to be taken care of, it saves money and time.

But the downside is that real responsibility that comes with a living animal is not really taught.

Best Electronic Toy Cash Register: Theo Klein

A lot more affordable and of course also for the smaller children, the electronic toy cash register is very educational and kids like to play cash register.

That was when we were little, and it still is today. The cash registers just got a bit more modern :)

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Electronic toy cash registers are a fun way for a child to learn how to handle money, purchasing and selling.

With fake money and a working cash drawer and products for the shop, you can easily do your shopping and pay for your child.

An electronic toy cash register with scanner and treadmill is already available from € 15,98 and is fun for toddlers and older children can still have fun with it.

Some toy cash registers even come with an ATM and credit card. If you really want to give them the full experience, buy this comprehensive van Theo Klein.

An advantage is that your child can learn to count.

A disadvantage of electronic toy cash registers is that there is often a calculator on it, so your child does not learn to calculate himself but has the machine solve for him.

So if you want your child to learn arithmetic, it might be wise to toys to think that is not electronic.

Cutest Electronic Toy Camera: Vtech Kidizoom Duo DX

A children's camera is a fun and safe way for children to get in touch with taking pictures.

A digital children's camera is a lot bigger than a regular digital camera, made of plastic and shock resistant.

The Kidizoom Selfie Cam from Vtech is a children's camera with a 180-degree rotating lens.

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The camera has options for editing photos and can be connected to the computer to transfer the photos.

The camera is for children from 6 to 14 years old. He is available here

Best children's action camera: Vtech Action Cam HD

The kids Action camera from Vtech is a cheap action cam for kids with HD megapixels.

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Children are raised with all kinds of cameras on all devices and know how to handle them beautifully.

Although a camera on a smartphone or tablet is great, children often continue to play with it indoors.

If you are going to use a camera after all, this action camera is very nice because it stimulates outdoor play.

The cam is shock and water resistant and ideal for children who want to make videos or photos while skateboarding or swimming.

The advantage is that children's cameras are a cheap option for children who like to get started with photography or film.

A disadvantage is that, because it is a children's toy, the quality of the photos and videos is not very good.

Best Electronic Toy Watch: Vtech Kidizoom DX2 watch

Children's toy watches often come in fun colors or themes from, for example, Cars or Star Wars.

This allows children to learn to deal with time in a fun and playful way.

A children's smart watch is available in different colors and has a lot more options than the “normal” children's watches.

For example, the Kidizoom Smart Watch has a built-in camera and a voice recording and voice changer.

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The smart watch is recommended for children from 5 to 12 years old.

Slightly more pricey but also with a lot of functions, this smartwatch is specially made for children.

The big advantage of an electronic toy watch is that the child learns to deal with time in a playful way, which is a lot more fun than a normal clock.

What you should always be careful with children's watches and other jewelry is that they can easily get caught on something if they are not paying attention.

You can also go for a children's theme watch.

Theme children's watches are for example Cars or PJ Masks.

You can of course watch the clock, but it also has a stopwatch, a timer and a number of built-in games.

These watches are recommended for toddlers and children up to 6 years old. There are a few different ones here, but I like the one from Cars the most.

Read here everything about the best smartwatches for children

Best Electric Toys for DIY: Cool Maker Sew N' Style Sewing Machine

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Age: 6 -12 years

Kids can design their own clothes with this sewing machine!

It is perfect for learning to sew as it has an easy needle threader and automatic tension.

Plus, your trendy youngster will love the fun projects included in the set, such as a cute zipper clutch and pretty infinity scarf!

With our Cool Maker Sew N'Style sewing machine, kids will feel empowered to face new challenges while learning valuable skills.

This is a great way to encourage lifelong learning - because when it comes to making creative creations, there are no mistakes, only opportunities for improvement!

The benefits of this kit are that it gives aspiring fashion designers the opportunity to start their journey, and it provides children with a safe place for their creativity.

The only thing we wished we had more of are fabrics and decorative accessories as they might be hard to find elsewhere!

Best Electric Family Game: Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking

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Age: 4 - 12 years

This Monopoly electronic couch is a must-have upgrade for anyone who wants to jump on the technology train and trade in their plastic coins for something new.

This banking system makes trading twice as fun – all you have to do is use your card instead of the old paper money.

This game contains elements that can make or break any player, from a lucky roll of the dice to wisely running auctions.

The set comes with 2 AAA batteries needed to set up your board, so you can get started right away without having to wait any longer!

The Monopoly Electronic Banker Set allows you to trade friendly with friends while waiting for a crucial investment decision.

You can enjoy your favorite game the way it's meant to be, without having to deal with all that paper monopoly money.

The digital currency in this game takes the time and energy you spend on tedious counting notes, but guarantees endless fun and interaction.

Best Electric Drawing Pad: Crayola Light Up

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Age: 6 -12 years

The most creative minds are always looking for a new way to channel their creativity.

The Light Up tracing pad gives you the gear you need to do just that, and it costs very little.

The set contains 10 different tracing sheets, each of which allows you to make very nice combinations and make really beautiful work.

It's perfect for aspiring fashion designers – or just those with a limitless imagination!

The paper sometimes slides a bit on the smooth surface and makes drawing a bit difficult. However, it's worth it because this is a great way to channel your creativity with new ideas every time.

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A tablet is a fun way for your child to get in touch with the online world.

Various games can be played on this for the development of your child.

• A toy tablet is often a bit cheaper and is suitable for babies and toddlers. It cannot be online yet, but has a number of preset games or songs available on the device. Toy tablets often come in themes such as Dory, Cars or Frozen. The Vtech Max storio that we have reviewed here before is a good match
• A children's tablet has many possibilities. This is actually a “regular” tablet with a number of restrictions. The nice thing about this is that there is often parent control software on it, so you can keep a close eye on what your child is looking at and how long your child looks at something. View the best kids' tablets for this year

An advantage of the children's tablet is that they themselves are equally sweet and you have time for yourself. The disadvantage is that they isolate and isolate themselves with this. We will elaborate on this further on.

Game consoles

Before tablets and cell phones were addictive to children, Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox consoles that you connect to the TV were very popular with young children (and adults).

Nintendo, in particular, has traditionally always focused on family games and kid-friendly games.

• The Nintendo Wii, like all predecessors of Nintendo, is mainly focused on family games and child-friendly games. There are fun games such as Mario Kart available that are great fun for the young children. No longer available in stores, but you can of course buy them beautifully second-hand.
• The Nintendo Switch is on the TV close but can also be used portable and is therefore easy to take with you on holiday. we have here an extensive review about it and whether you should choose this instead of a children's tablet.
• The Xbox and Playstation are more aimed at older children and adult games. But these two also have child-friendly games in which they are a character and have to get to the next level while playing. For example, they have to work together with other characters or solve puzzles.

The nice thing about the Nintendo game consoles is that it can often be played with the whole family!

The disadvantage is that it is sitting in front of the TV again, so we recommend setting a time limit, for example.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric toys

Toddlers nowadays are good with electronics. Sometimes even better than ourselves.

There are pros and cons to allowing toddlers and children to use electronics.

We do make a difference between types of electronic toys. Namely automated pieces toys and the tablets.

Your child can learn a lot, both by playing together with others and from the electronics itself. However, you have to be careful with some electronic toy devices.

We have listed some specific pros and cons above. Below you can read these and other advantages and disadvantages in a clear overview.

Benefits

One of the biggest advantages of using electronic toys is that the child immediately comes along with today's society.

Everything is becoming more and more electronic and pre-programmed and robots are still emerging.

Electronic children's toys are a fun and safe way for children to interact with equipment that they are very likely to interact with a lot later in life.

Even an electronic toy dog ​​or cat is no longer so bad these days.

And the little engineers can get to work with their passion by building roller coasters and robots.

It is also nice that parents can take a break for both tablets and the automated children's toys.

Because children can interactive learning, with an electronic drum kit, a tablet, or a toy watch.

Another advantage, which applies more to the automated one toys than for a tablet, is that it is a lot of fun for children to play together.

Whether they are the same together toys have or share it. A toy camera, electric toy car or a high-speed train, it's all fun to play with and share.

All advantages at a glance:

• A fun, interactive way of learning.
• In some cases, encourages playing together with other children.
• Children can get acquainted with products such as cameras, watches and animals without it costing too much money or breaking easily.
• Children learn to participate in society because they come into contact with technology early on.

Cons

There is a disadvantage everywhere. The biggest drawbacks of electronic children's toys is safety.

And this plays a big role in electronic toy cars or toy helicopters.

But you also have to be careful with a photo camera, because some children may be able to take strange photos in their innocent discovery phase.

In general, the disadvantages are greatest for tablets or mobile phones. However, this is especially true if you are not paying attention yourself.

It is important to state that nothing is good in excess.

A game on the tablet can be very educational for your child, but this should never be a substitute for physical play or interaction with others.

Time limits are therefore important here.

In addition, with devices that can be online, such as smart watches and tablets, you must be careful that your child does not download harmful files or see advertisements and videos that are not intended for his or her eyes.

It is therefore wise to go for a children's tablet that has parent control.

A very big disadvantage of a tablet or a mobile phone is that if parents are not paying close attention, the child can become completely absorbed in this and can become isolated.

It can be educational every now and then, such an electronic device, but when you see three children sitting at the “children's table” in a restaurant, all crawling into their phones, you start to wonder whether that was the intention of such a device.

Our tip is therefore to always encourage outdoor play. The disadvantages of electronic toys on a row:

• Street safety with controllable cars and helicopters.
• Note that a device should never replace interaction.
• Isolation from other children and no more time for outdoor play.
• Safety online.

Which electric toys are suitable for my child?

First of all, this depends on your child's preference, his or her age and also on the purpose for which you do it toys want to give to the child.

There are different aspects to electronics toys So ask yourself why you want to give it:

• Let the child go along with the development in society, as now with the latest robot trend
• Interactive way of learning.
• Learning spatial awareness for your little engineer.
• Playing with others.
• Enjoy themselves for a while.

Based on this, you can choose from a number of very nice pieces of electronic children's toys.

And no matter which piece of electronics you get for your child, don't forget the most important thing: as long as the child has fun and it contributes to her or his development.

Also looking for table games for your ten year old? Check out the best board games for your family

Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.