Kids change their tastes so quickly it can be hard to know what they’re into from one moment to the next. And they grow up fast too, making them particularly difficult to but for. We’ve taken some of the stress out of the decision-making with a range of presents that suit boys and girls at a variety of ages.

The Gro-egg This award-winning nightlight is perfect for new-born babies. It also acts as a room thermometer and can be transformed into a glowing pet with the additional Gro-egg shell. The Hevea Panda This dummy is a great option for a baby that’s still teething. It’s made from natural rubber and is free from nasty stuff like BPA and PVC. Pushchair for teddy If you’ve got a little girl you could do worse than buy her this toy pushchair so she can cart her favourite teddy around with her. Wooden tool kit For the little man in your life. If he’s the kind of boy who says he wants to a builder when he grows up, this wooden tool kit will stand the test of time. Doggie Doo If your kids will want a pet when they grow up (and they probably will) it’s a good idea to get them in training for looking after it now. Doggie Doo teaches children to clean up after their pets – they feed the dog and scoop up the poop.

Giant Keyboard OK, this might be a bad idea if you want a peaceful few months but this oversized keyboard makes learning music fun and is a must for any budding pianist. Rory’s Story Cubes This is an excellent gift to inspire your child’s creativity. Basically, the game consists of nine cubes with 6 pictures on each – for the mathematicians among you that’s 10 million different combinations – which the kids roll. They then make up a story depending on which pictures come up. iPad This is the gift that keeps on giving. The sheer amount of apps available makes it a worthwhile investment (if it’s a bit pricy, there is an iPad Interest Free available at Littlewoods.com). There are plenty of fun and educational games for children of all ages. Painting and drawing apps particularly have saved on cleaning up. Or you could opt for the newest latest mini version – see here for ipad Mini prices. Living Larder Little Veggie Patch Making sure our kids have a varied diet is important but making them eat their greens can be tricky sometimes. If they’ve used the Veggie Patch to grow their own, there’s more chance they’ll want to gobble them all up. My Body This set of two puzzles labels internal and external body parts. They include fun facts which help kids learning about the fascinating things that happen inside and outside their bodies.

Taro Gomi’s Play all Day This book is full of punch-out card figures including ring-toss games, finger puppets and a menagerie of animals. The artwork is delightful and it’s guaranteed to keep children entertained all day long. EZ Fort A simple way for kids to build a play fort – the 54 pieces slot together to form different shapes then just grab a sheet to complete the look.