Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Pressies that keep giving
LEGO, board games and puzzles are gifts parents think are the most timeless, says website Gumtree.
It found 87% of parents feel pressure to deliver presents their kids will like.
But 55% of six to 12-year-olds would not mind a second-hand gift. Gumtree’s Hannah Rouch said toys and games “hold precious memories”.
Top 10 timeless gifts: 1. Lego (56%)
2. Board games (47%) 3. Puzzles and jigsaws (34%) =4. Bike and football (33%)
6. Cuddly toy/teddy (30%) 7. Barbie doll (25%) 8. Doll’s house (24%) 9. Rubik’s Cube (21%) 10. Toy kitchen (20%).