Toys have evolved significantly in recent years. Alongside traditional building sets, dolls and board games, so-called ‘smart toys’ are now becoming an increasingly common sight in children’s bedrooms. 

For parents and caregivers, this raises the question of which toys are suitable and appropriate for their children.

This factsheet explains the different types of smart toys available, the risks they pose and how parents, caregivers, children and young people can use these devices as safely as possible.