The best Bing toys for kids

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by Samantha Price |
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With Bing being one of the most viewed programmes for children across the whole BBC, we're going to make a bit of an assumption in guessing that you know who Bing the Bunny is. If Bing just happens to be your child's favourite way to start the day, then we're sure that the best Bing toys for kids are sure to put a smile on their little face.

That's why, at Mother & Baby, we've rounded up the best Bing toys for kids. From cuddly toys they can snuggle up with to figure sets that they can play with, there's something for children of all ages. But first, let's take a look at what Bing is and when it was created.

What is Bing?

Bing is a popular animated children's television series on CBeebies. The series follows the journey of loveable Bing the Bunny and his friends. Based on the books by author, Ted Dewan, Bing is perfect for children of preschool age. The show follows Bing on his adventures as he learns valuable life lessons.

Where can we catch up with episodes of Bing?

Aside from being able to catch Bing on CBeebies in the early hours, you can find Bing on BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime and even on YouTube. Most episodes on BBC iPlayer are fairly short, with most lasting under ten minutes. You can access longer episodes lasting for up to an hour on YouTube. However, you can find the entire Bing collection, spanning eight seasons, on Amazon Prime.

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The best Bing toys for kids

Best Bing toy for imaginative play

Age suitability: 18 months+

They'll have so much fun with this set of figures that closely resemble Bing the Bunny and his friends Flop, Sula, Amma, Pando and Charlie. They'll be entertained for hours, recreating scenes from the show and coming up with all of the adventures their little imaginations can dream up.

Pros: Packaging comes with a portable carry handle
Cons: Would be great if all the characters were available

Review: "They go perfectly with the Bing house. Keeps my granddaughter entertained. Such a joy to watch her put them in a toy bus to go to school many happy hours playing for a 3 year old."

Best Bing toy for cuddles
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Price: £33.99
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Age suitability: 6 months+

Not only is Bing the Bunny perfect for a cuddle and tucking them into bed at night, but he also speaks with fifteen phrases they might recognise. Not only will this help your tot with their speech development as they copy Bing, it'll also provide comfort and endless hours of entertainment for them as well. They'll love their new cuddly best friend, Bing.Pros: Encourages speech**
Cons:** Batteries are difficult to replace

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Review:** "Bought as a gift for my godson, he is a huge bing fan! So was ecstatic when he got this and found out it can speak also. You can't replace the batteries, only annoying thing, but the quality is so good, I'd definitely buy it again from this seller 🤗"

Best Bing toy for skill development
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Price: £20 (was £25)

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Age suitability: 2 years+
Not only will this Bing toy help the development of gross motor skills, but it'll also encourage their sorting skills as well as their recognition of shapes and colours. They can build with the blocks and tidy them away into the cart afterwards for hours of fun. As wooden toys, which are generally fairly robust, this pull-along cart is built to last. Not to mention, it'll look so cute in their nursery.

Pros: A versatile toy
Cons: May not be as entertaining for older kids

Review: "Sturdy, colourful, ideal size for little ones. Ideal for small hands."

Best Bing toy with Flop
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Price: £27.22

Age suitability: 6 months+
Another one of Bing's friends, Flop, comes as a cuddly toy with the ability to talk. There to offer his wisdom and a helping hand for your little one, Flop will become their new favourite companion. Made from the same knitted material, just like in the show, this cosy little toy will provide them with so many snuggles.

Pros: Encourages speech
Cons: Batteries are difficult to replace

Review: "My great grandson got this for his 1st birthday and he won't go anywhere without it x"

Best Bing toy for bedtime stories

Age suitability: 3 months+
Despite the fact you'll need to purchase the Toniebox separately, Tonies have created a character in collaboration with Bing the Bunny. With nearly an hour of content, Bing will tell your children stories, making it ideal for settling them down to bed.

Pros: An educational toy
Cons: Toniebox sold separately

Review: "Lovely stories mixed with songs. So great as it’s actually the characters' voices rather than covers."

Best Bing toy for playing house
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Price: £44.99

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Age suitability: 12 months+
The perfect backdrop for playing with their figure sets, the Bing House will allow them to run with their imaginations. For easy storage, the playset easily folds away so it's not taking up too much space or making too much mess in their bedrooms. It's also lightweight enough for them to carry on their own, so they can also take it to their grandparents or relatives for playing.

Pros: Includes Bing and Flop figurines
Cons: The price

Review: "This playset is made with great quality. My nieces played with it and immediately fell in love with it. They wouldn't put it down, and always wanted to play with it again. The playset is easy to set up as it requires minimal building. There are also some stickers you have to add yourself which were easy to apply and the instructions were easy to follow. I would love to purchase more from this set as presents in the future."

Best Bing toy with Sula

Age suitability: 6 months+
Expand their collection of cuddly toys with this popular talking Sula toy. As lovely as she is on the show, this toy has an attention to detail that kids will notice and appreciate. Sula says phrases over fifteen phrases, with some they may recognise, and is fantastic for a cuddle at the end of their day.

Pros: Encourages speech
Cons: Batteries are difficult to replace

Review: "My little boy absolutely adores Bing and as we had previously bought Bing Bunny we decided to also purchase Sula. True to Bing the Bunny, the Sula toy is made to a high standard. Although it stands slightly smaller than Bing the attention to detail is still present."

Best Bing toy for active kids

Age suitability: All ages
One for all ages to enjoy, this soft fabric ball can be used for indoor play. There are even nineteen phrases from the show that they might recognise as they catch the ball due to its motion detector. Bright, colourful and fun, it'll be sure to capture your little tots attention.

Pros: Detects motion well
Cons: Wrong item sent for one reviewer

Review: "Excellent to keep baby amused. Although she is a little too young to throw the ball herself she loves the noises it makes when someone else hits or throws the ball."

Best Bing toy for bath times

Age suitability: 12 months+
Ideal for making bath time fun, this Bing wind up boat is one that they're sure to enjoy. Keeping them occupied during their bath while you get them clean, it'll encourage the development of their motor skills, imagination and more. Bing even wears a snorkle as he prepares to dive into the tub.

Pros: No batteries required
Cons: Expensive for what it is

Review: "Lovely bath toy, good size, colourful, easy to wind up then watch the boat go round the bath. My nephew loves this, I got it for his Birthday and his mum has no trouble getting him in the bath."

Best Bing toy for older kids

Age suitability: 3 years+
One for the older kids who are fans of Bing, this scooter encourages a bit of activity throughout their day. Perfect for riding around in the garden or in the park, this Bing scooter also helps them to develop their motor skills. It comes with three wheels for added stability, adjustable handlebar height, an anti slip footplate, easy grip handles and puncture proof tyres.

Pros: Encourages activity and motor skills
Cons: One reviewer reported missing part

Review: "Bought for my three year old grandson and he loves it. Gives him something to play outdoors with when he comes to my house. He's happy and therefore so am I. Great price too. Well done Argos."

Our verdict

At Mother & Baby, we believe the Bing 3519 & Friends 6 Figure Gift Set on Amazon to be the best Bing toy for kids, due to the fact that it has a near perfect rating and reviews from fellow parents who have said their kids love to play with this Bing figure play set.

FAQs

When did Bing first come out?

Based on the books by Ted Dewan, Bing was originally created in 2003. His first book in the series is called Bing Bunny: Bing Get Dressed. However, the television series Bing aired in 2014 on the channel CBeebies. Since then, there have been over a hundred episodes and is one of the most viewed programmes for children across the BBC.

Who are the different characters in Bing?

There are so many fun characters in the television show, Bing. Of course, there's the protagonist Bing the Bunny, but there's a whole list of other characters too. Such as Sula, Amma and Nicky the elephants, Pando the panda, Flop and Padget the stuffed toys, Coco and Charlie the bunnies and, of course, Dr Molly.

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