Buying toys for children for Tet (Lunar New Year)

Young customers choose to buy toys and accessories at LOTTE Mart supermarket in Can Tho .

Ms. Phuong Hong Loan, owner of Be Vui Children's Toy Store on Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, said: During Tet (Lunar New Year), the demand for children's toys increases, so the store prioritizes displaying products suitable for each age group, meeting both the need for play and supporting the physical and intellectual development of children. Among these, products such as pianos, drums, lion dance heads, etc., with eye-catching designs, integrated sound and movement, suitable for children from 3 years old, priced at around 150,000 VND/product, are popular choices among parents. Besides that, building block sets of constructions, houses, cars, airplanes, etc., priced at around 250,000 VND/set, are also best-selling items during Tet. The appeal of smart building block toys lies in their safety, high educational value, ability to help children reduce screen time, and affordable prices suitable for many families. This year, most toy products manufactured by domestic companies have maintained stable prices compared to the same period last year, making it easier for customers to shop for their children during the holiday season.

Besides traditional and educational toys, this year's market has also seen a strong growth in trendy products. Many stores quickly updated their product lines with technological toys such as drones, allowing children to experience controlling an aircraft in the sky, priced from a few hundred thousand dong to about 1 million dong per product. In addition, plush toys resembling popular cartoon characters, designed to be compact and brightly colored, are also popular with young customers. These products are priced at around 120,000 dong per item, suitable for collecting or as decorative accessories for children's school bags and backpacks.

According to toy retailers, trendy toy product lines typically have a short product lifecycle but a fast capital turnover, contributing to increased revenue during the peak Tet holiday season. In addition to traditional retail channels, children's toys are now widely distributed on e-commerce platforms and social media, making it easier for customers to choose products that suit their children's needs and preferences.

Not only toys, but also children's accessories such as backpacks, handbags, and fashion accessories have seen increased sales. Ms. Thao My, a saleswoman at a children's toy store on 30th April Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, said: "During Tet (Lunar New Year), backpacks and handbags with embossed images of superheroes, Hello Kitty, or Captain America, priced from 250,000 VND per item, are popular choices for parents as Tet gifts for their children, serving both practical needs and bringing joy to children during the first days of the new year." According to Ms. My, when choosing Tet toys for their children, most customers not only consider the entertainment aspect but also the long-term usability.

According to toy retailers, with abundant supply and stable prices, the demand for children's toys is expected to increase significantly in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. However, given the abundance and diversity of the toy market, especially on social media, parents should be mindful of choosing toys with clear origins and sources, meeting safety standards and suitable for each age group; selecting branded toys and products that have undergone quality testing to ensure children's safety during playtime and entertainment during the Tet holiday.

Text and photos: MY HOA

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/sam-do-choi-ngay-tet-cho-be-a197534.html