AdvertisementIf I let her, my eldest could easily spend hours flicking through old baby photos, or looking (and laughing) at more recent snaps of her making mischief with her younger sister. The expert, who is founder of the Good Play Guide, suggested photo albums are a useful gift as they can prompt valuable conversation. Advertisement“A child can independently choose an album, hold it, revisit favourite pages and look at the pictures at their own pace. It gives children repeated access to their own story, rather than being something they enjoy briefly and then forget.” If you’re stuck for a gift idea for your child (or a relative or friend’s child), a photo album of their special memories will be something you can both treasure.