Because of the recession the items that people are buying this year have actually changed a hell of a lot. This is partly because people are trying to save a bit of money and partly because a lot of the kids have already got the things they really wanted the year before.

Just think about it. All of the boys toys like the computer consoles such as the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii have been out for almost a good 5 years now which means that most of the people that are after these kinds of things have in fact already got them.

So your little girl may want something like the newest barbie or the new Go Go Hamsters that have somehow been pushed out as the best selling toy this year. What are parents really looking to get their children this year?

Well believe it or not in most cases technology is out this year and parents are looking for more traditional toys like the 12ft trampoline to give to their kids this year.

Many people think that the trampoline is cheap when it really isnt, it is actually more often than not more expensive than buying something like a games console.

There are other gifts parents are looking into getting like play set.

Keeping the kids healthy is going to be very important for future generations as the obesity levels in kids is currently at an all time high. Obesity would certainly fall in children if parents stopped buying their kids games consoles and started buying them things like this.

The real question to ask is what do we want our kids to do, what they want to do with their life or what they want to do. It is really put to you as a parent to make the decision.