If you plan on purchasing any type of Nerf gun-like toy then you should consider purchasing extra Nerf bullets, or ammo. Nerf ammo can either be the small or large darts or the Nerf-like balls. The guns do come with their own set of ammunition but these are designed for children. And it is in a child’s nature to lose things.

These toys can fire their ammunition up to 30 feet and although they are colorful, they are not very big. It is easy to understand how they could get lost in a yard or a living room. Some of the rapid fire guns will come with approximately 35 pieces of ammunition, either in dart or pellet form. Some of the other guns come with only 6 pieces of ammunition.

Depending on where and how often your child plays with their Nerf toy, it will not take long to go through the provided supply. While some of the Nerf bullets are brightly colored, there are Nerf bullets that glow-in-the-dark, which means they are a bit harder to lose. But have no fear, eventually they will be lost. Many have suction cups so that they will attach themselves to a target. Many children will have shootouts or tournaments when their friends are around, so you will need to have extra ammo to go around. And let’s not forget how easy it is for the dog to run off with a pellet or two.

Providing a little extra ammo is a great way to stretch the present pile. While additional supplies are relatively cheap, it’s one more thing that can be wrapped up and waiting for the big day. In this way, you are providing additional hours of happiness for your child while also adding to the gift pile in a small but highly meaningful way.