That is, until the unexpected happens and everything starts going completely and utterly wrong.
This mum knows that feeling all too well, as she experienced it in bucketloads when a simple play on the seesaw took a terrible turn. Oops.
Before You Go
Christmas Present Ideas For Kids
Vtech Baby Tiny Tot Driver(01 of20)
A great way to role play with your toddler, with sounds that will keep them entertained for hours.
£14.24, suitable for kids aged one to three.
Buy here. (credit:Tesco)
£14.24, suitable for kids aged one to three.
Buy here. (credit:Tesco)
Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling(02 of20)
Six furry pins and a fluffy ball to play bowling in the comfort of your own home.
£19.99, from age two.
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£19.99, from age two.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)
Tiny Treasures Baby Doll, Chad Valley(03 of20)
This is said to be the “most lifelike” baby doll and is even weighted like a real newborn.
£39.99, suitable from age three.
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£39.99, suitable from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)
Batman Egg Cup and Toast Cutter(04 of20)
They will never get bored of eating eggs again.
£5.99, from age three.
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£5.99, from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Lakeland)
Num Noms Lip Gloss Truck(05 of20)
Kids can make their own flavoured lipgloss kits with this snazzy pack.
£29.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:ToysRUs)
£29.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:ToysRUs)
Remote Controlled Turbo Racer(06 of20)
This 5cm-long car can fly around the room, but won't take up too much space (phew).
£11.95, from age three.
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£11.95, from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Prezzybox)
Minions Pie Face(07 of20)
One step ahead of the traditional pie face game because this time, it's Minion-themed.
£19.99, suitable for ages five to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
£19.99, suitable for ages five to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
Orbeez Soothing Foot Spa(08 of20)
Adults aren't the only ones who need to relax, right?
£19.99, suitable for ages three to five.
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£19.99, suitable for ages three to five.
Buy here. (credit:BargainMax)
Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game(09 of20)
Exercise both their legs and minds with this treasure hunt pack - everything you need is in the box.
£19.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)
£19.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)
Magical Fairy Garden(10 of20)
The kit comes with everything your child needs to create their own fairyland oasis at home.
£14.95, from age four.
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£14.95, from age four.
Buy here. (credit:Prezzybox)
Personalised Fairy Tales Book(11 of20)
Make reading at bedtime a little more exciting by getting a book personalised for your child.
£25, for any age.
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£25, for any age.
Buy here. (credit:my1styears)
Minions Helmet(12 of20)
When you want them to be safe while on their bike, but also want them to have a laugh.
£20, size 52-54cm.
Buy here. (credit:Halfords)
£20, size 52-54cm.
Buy here. (credit:Halfords)
VTech KidiZoom Action Cam(13 of20)
The camera comes with a waterproof case so kids can take photos in swimming pools (or the bath).
£47.50, suitable from age five.
Buy here. (credit:amazon)
£47.50, suitable from age five.
Buy here. (credit:amazon)
Operation Dinosaurs(14 of20)
The classic operation game... with a historic twist that allows kids to become paleontologists for an hour or two.
£22, from age six.
Buy here. (credit:National History Museum)
£22, from age six.
Buy here. (credit:National History Museum)
LEGO City Volcano, LEGO(15 of20)
It’s pretty hard to go through Christmas without buying at least one LEGO pressie for the kids - and the latest set is a science fan’s dream.
£55, suitable for ages eight to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)
£55, suitable for ages eight to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)
Crayola Colour Effects Lantern - Make Your Own Glow Lamp Light(16 of20)
This isn't a typical bedroom lamp, it's a customisable one that can be changed time and time again. Fancy.
£9.99, suitable for ages six to eight.
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£9.99, suitable for ages six to eight.
Buy here. (credit:Bargainmax)
CHiP Robot Dog(17 of20)
If your kids are keen on the latest tech, this dog that can be given trained voiced commands is sure to impress.
£199.99, suitable for aged eight to 16.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
£199.99, suitable for aged eight to 16.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
Digital Metal Detector(18 of20)
Send your kids out on the hunt for lost items - they might even find a gem.
£29.99, suitable from age eight.
Buy here. (credit:Brightminds)
£29.99, suitable from age eight.
Buy here. (credit:Brightminds)
Doodle Your Own Pillowcase(19 of20)
The pack comes with a pillowcase and 10 wash out pens so they can doodle and doodle again.
£15.95, suitable from age 10.
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£15.95, suitable from age 10.
Buy here. (credit:Wickeduncle)
BoomKids Headphones(20 of20)
So you don't have to listen to your child's music blaring out of speakers. Parents can set a maximum listening volume on these headphones.
£24.95, suitable from age 13.
Buy here. (credit:Coloud)
£24.95, suitable from age 13.
Buy here. (credit:Coloud)