Keep Them Entertained With These Funny Gifts

As the corny old joke goes, I love kids...I just couldn't eat a whole one

. As adorable as they may be, children have a tendency to get under the adults' feet and even the most patient of parents would agree that there are times when a 'mute' button would come in handy. With this in mind, when choosing gifts for children, it pays to look for something that will keep them amused and entertained (for at least five minutes, at any rate!). Of course, in a world of Wiis and Wi-Fi, woe betide the gift giver who hands over a less-than-impressive present to today's breed of tech-savvy youth. gifts for children need to be attention-grabbing and fun if they are going to warrant anything more than a strained smile, so it's a smart move to put a little thought into your present.

As a general rule, the younger the child, the easier the gift-buying. After all, a six-month old is unlikely to complain that their new powder-blue romper suit is 'so last season'. At this age, you're really buying for Mum and Dad as much as for the child in question. Baby's yet-to-be developed fashion sense creates plenty of opportunity for amusement - there are some cute t-shirts and baby grows out there bearing slogans such as 'Smile or I'll Poo' - amusing for the grown-ups now and amusing for the little 'un in years to come, as they look back on baby pics. Between the ages of one to three, anything cute and cuddly normally goes down well and anything that moves or makes a noise scores highly on the amusement factor. If you're looking for gifts for children that will really be appreciated, try combining the two - for example, a cuddly toy that sings or dances. At the other end of the scale, there is a cute, deliciously soft and cuddly toy dog on the market that sings a gentle lullaby to send junior softly off to sleep. The dog can even be customised to sing baby's name, making a gift that will bring a smile to the little one's face each and every night.

Once they get a little older, choosing gifts for children that will keep them amused gets a little trickier. But panic not. You don't have to splash out on expensive computer games or MP3 players to keep older children amused. Make them laugh and half the present-buying battle is already won, so look for gifts for children that will have them smiling and you can be sure your present will be appreciated. Of course, not much amuses kids more than the opportunity to scare the bejeezus out of somebody else and few kids will let any prank-playing opportunity pass them by. Indulge their sense of mischief with a gift that will guarantee hours of amusement at the expense of others, such as a Remote Control Tarantula. This eerily-lifelike beast even comes complete with spooky light-up eyes and scuttles along in an all too convincing fashion. Older kids with a wicked sense of humour will absolutely love this, although unsuspecting family members and visitors might be less impressed!

Or how about letting mischievous older children in on the secrets of your own miss-spent youth with the gift of an old-fashioned spud gun. Armed with this weapon and a heap of potatoes, kids can unleash their inner soldier - buy a couple if you fancy having a spud-based showdown with the child in question.

At less than four pounds a pop, this is a great value fun gift that makes an excellent stocking filler. At this price, you can afford to arm yourself too - in spud wars, self-defence is everything!

If the child in question is of a more innocent disposition, it's worth looking for gifts that will appeal to their creative side. Whilst very young children continue to be content with timeless gifts such as colouring books, there are some more imaginative options out there that will keep the kids amused while bringing a smile to Mum and Dad's face. For example, My Own Morph, from Plasticine, is a real blast from the past for adults. This kit enables creative types to make their own version of that malleable '80s character and even recreate classic episodes. Kids might be unfamiliar with the antics and adventures of the much-loved figure, but they'll soon fall in love with him. If those old episodes fail to impress, let their imaginations run riot as they create their own Morph adventures. With old fashioned fun like this, who needs computers?

by: John Smith

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