All 18 bargains hitting Aldi middle aisle TODAY – including plush toys & back-to-school essentials from as little as 89p
From travel boxes to lunch flasks, the German discounter has everything in store your child needs to enjoy the holidays.
There are also some great bargains on back-to-school essentials, including activity books and bumper licensed wallets.
But the huge savings are only on offer while stocks last.
Aldi 's Specialbuys launch every Thursday and Sunday, with the budget store's middle aisle flooded with a whole host of bargains, from garden gadgets to beauty dupes.
Some of the more unusual items landing in stores today include a cute and comfortable plush Bluey, Bingo & Muffin armchair, which the store said will be "perfect for your child to play, read or relax in".
It added it will "also make a great addition to any child's playroom or bedroom and is made of high-quality plush with a soft filling".
It costs just £24.99 but is not recommended for children under 18 months due it its size.
Other items in the sale for children include a Pokemon squish, for just £12.99, and a Pokémon squishmallow for the same price.
Shop around in the middle aisle and you'll also find a Bluey Soft Toy, for just £6.49, Play Doh Assortment (£5.99) and a variety of activity books for just 89p, with Giant Sticker Activity Books costing just £1.99.
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Aldi said: "There's hours of fun to be had with these giant sticker activity pads. Includes stickers and plenty to colour in.
"Let their imaginations soar with their favourite characters."
The store adds these books "promote creativity and problem solving" while customers can choose from characters such as Bluey, Paw Patrol, Dino, and Unicorn.
Today's bargains also include items for parents such as a 10-can pack of Aspall cider for just £10.49, equivalent to £3.18 a litre.
In addition to these, there are Loaded Tasty Takeouts Burger crisps from Seabrook for only £1.25 a pack of 130g.
The full list of Aldi's latest Specialbuys can be found here.
Who do Aldi and Lidl have such fast check-outs?
If you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
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