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Household Toys Guide

Household toys are great for children who like copying the busy little jobs they see at home, in the kitchen or at the shop. From toy kitchens and play food to cash registers, shopping baskets, tea sets and cleaning toys, this collection brings together everyday play pieces that children can use again and again.

View the full Household Toys guide and FAQs

Toy Kitchens & Play Kitchens

A toy kitchen gives children their own space to make meals, serve snacks and set up little food games. Some children like a larger play kitchen with plenty of room to cook, while others are happy adding a few smaller pieces such as a coffee maker, toaster, pan set or kitchen tea set.

Kitchen toys are also easy to build up over time. A play kitchen can start with a few food pieces and grow with extra plates, cups, pans or appliances, depending on the space you have at home and the kind of play your child enjoys.

Play Food, Tea Sets & Kitchen Accessories

Play food sets, grocery pieces and tea sets are easy toys to pick up for quick games at home. Children can fill a basket, make a pretend dinner, set out cups and plates or serve food from their own little counter.

Kitchen accessories also work well beside bigger play kitchens. Pans, coffee machines, toasters and food sets give children more ways to make up meals, run a café, pack a shopping basket or serve tea to family, friends and favourite toys.

Cash Registers, Shopping Baskets & Play Money

Cash registers, shopping baskets, shopping trolleys and play money are great for children who enjoy shop games. They can scan items, count coins, hand over notes, pack groceries and take turns being the customer or the person at the till.

ToyTown’s household toys collection includes shopping pieces that work well on their own or beside play food and kitchen toys. Add a cash register to a food set and children have everything they need to set up a small shop at home.

Cleaning, Ironing & Home Jobs

Some children love toys that copy the jobs they see adults doing around the house. Cleaning toys and ironing sets let children join in with their own version, without using real household equipment.

These toys suit children who enjoy copying everyday actions such as tidying, wiping, ironing or sorting. They also pair well with kitchen and shopping toys when children want to build a bigger home or shop game.

Choosing the Right Household Toy

If you have room for a larger toy, a play kitchen is usually the best starting point. It gives children one main place to cook, serve food and keep their accessories together. If space is tighter, smaller sets such as play food, tea sets, pans, cash registers or shopping baskets are easier to store and bring out when needed.

Before buying, check the product page for age guidance, size, batteries and small parts. This is especially important for toys with coins, notes, food pieces, kitchen accessories or battery features. You can also browse the Casdon Household Toys collection for more household play toys, or visit the Toys Ireland collection for more toys across ToyTown.ie.

Household Toys Buying Guide

Use this guide to match the toy to the way your child likes to play, whether they enjoy cooking, serving food, running a shop or copying jobs around the house.

What you are looking for	Good choice	Why it works	Where to start
A main kitchen toy	Toy kitchen or play kitchen	Gives children one place to cook, serve food and use kitchen accessories.	Toy Kitchens
Smaller kitchen add-ons	Play food, pans, tea sets, toaster or coffee maker	Adds more ways to play without needing a large toy.	Play Food & Tea Sets
Shop games	Cash register, shopping basket, shopping trolley or play money	Lets children scan items, count money and pack groceries.	Cash Registers & Shopping
Home-job toys	Ironing set or cleaning toy	Suits children who like copying everyday jobs at home.	Cleaning & Home Jobs
Extra pieces for existing toys	Food sets, grocery sets and kitchen accessories	Helps refresh a play kitchen, shop counter or food game.	Play Food & Tea Sets

Household Toys FAQs

What are household toys?

Household toys are children’s toys based on everyday home, kitchen and shopping activities. They include toy kitchens, play food, tea sets, cash registers, shopping baskets, play money, ironing sets and cleaning toys.

Are toy kitchens a good starting point?

Yes, a toy kitchen is a strong starting point if you have enough space at home. It gives children one main area for cooking, serving food and using smaller kitchen accessories.

What can I buy with a toy kitchen?

Play food, pans, tea sets, coffee makers, toasters and grocery sets all work well with a toy kitchen. These smaller pieces give children more ways to make meals, serve snacks or set up a café game.

Do cash registers and play money work with kitchen toys?

Yes, cash registers, play money, shopping baskets and food sets work well together. Children can set up a shop, scan groceries, pay at the till and pack their shopping.

Are household toys suitable for younger children?

Age guidance varies by product. Always check the product page before buying, especially for sets with small food pieces, coins, notes, kitchen accessories or battery features.

Do any household toys need batteries?

Some cash registers, appliances or cleaning-style toys may need batteries. Check the product details before buying so you know what is required.

Are wooden kitchen toys available?

The current collection includes wooden kitchen-style items such as toy appliances and play kitchen pieces. Check the live product list for the latest wooden kitchen toys and accessories.

Can I order household toys online in Ireland?

Yes, you can order household toys online from ToyTown.ie with delivery across Ireland, or choose click and collect from the Toymaster store in Longford.

Order household toys today at ToyTown.ie with fast delivery across Ireland, or choose click and collect at our Toymaster store in Longford.