Gifts for 4–5 year olds | Cogs Toys & Games

The Cogs gift guides · Christmas 2026

Gift ideas for four- and five-year-olds

Ideas for little builders, imaginative play and first games to enjoy together.

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Roll & Race Flexible Car Track 4m – Viral Suction Cup Race Track for Toy CarsAir Toobz Fat BrainRail Cube Starter SetConnetix Magnetic Tiles 102 Piece Rainbow Creative Set
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Ideas for little builders, imaginative play and first games to enjoy together.

Start with what they enjoy—making, exploring, music or a good game—and use the details below to find an idea for them.

Check the age label on each pick and the packaging before choosing. Price and availability can change; follow the product links for current details. Outfoxed is listed from 5 years; choose it for the older end of this age range. For My First Record Player, confirm the age guidance on the product page or packaging.

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01Roll & Race Flexible Car Track 4m – Viral Suction Cup Race Track for Toy Cars02Air Toobz Fat Brain03Rail Cube Starter Set04Connetix Magnetic Tiles 102 Piece Rainbow Creative Set05My First Record Player - My Irish Books06Rocket Ball Air Stacker Hape07Pengoloo08Imagination Patterns09Stomp Rocket Jr Glow10Outfoxed
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01Roll & Race Flexible Car Track 4m – Viral Suction Cup Race Track for Toy Cars
3 years+

Roll & Race Flexible Car Track 4m – Viral Suction Cup Race Track for Toy Cars

Build a racing route with flexible track and suction cups, then try different layouts with toy cars.

€35.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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02Air Toobz Fat Brain
3 years+

Air Toobz Fat Brain

Build a network of tubes and use airflow to send colourful balls through your creation.

€159.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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03Rail Cube Starter Set
3 years+

Rail Cube Starter Set

Connect and rearrange the magnetic monorail pieces to create your own train routes.

€100.00 · price checked 28 October 2026

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04Connetix Magnetic Tiles 102 Piece Rainbow Creative Set
3 years+

Connetix Magnetic Tiles 102 Piece Rainbow Creative Set

Build, take apart and start again with 102 magnetic tiles in different shapes and colours.

€110.00 · price checked 28 October 2026

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05My First Record Player - My Irish Books
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My First Record Player - My Irish Books

A child-friendly record player from My Irish Books for sharing music and songs together.

€59.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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06Rocket Ball Air Stacker Hape
24 months+

Rocket Ball Air Stacker Hape

Stack the tubes, switch on the fan and watch the balls move through the tower.

€39.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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07Pengoloo
4 years+

Pengoloo

Roll the dice and lift the penguins to find matching coloured eggs in this wooden memory game.

€26.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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08Imagination Patterns
3 years+

Imagination Patterns

Arrange magnetic pieces on a puzzle board to explore patterns and create your own designs.

€39.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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09Stomp Rocket Jr Glow
3 years+

Stomp Rocket Jr Glow

Stomp on the launcher to send foam rockets soaring, with glow-in-the-dark rockets for added fun.

€17.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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10Outfoxed
5 years+

Outfoxed

Work together to gather clues and discover which fox stole Mrs Plumpert’s pie.

€29.95 · price checked 28 October 2026

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A little help choosing

How do I choose between these gifts?

Think about the child’s favourite ways to play, then check the age guidance. Choose a game for shared play, a building set for making things or a creative activity for hands-on fun.

Where can I check prices and availability?

Each product link takes you to the current product details. Prices shown were checked on 28 October 2026 and may change, especially during the Christmas season.

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