Belkin MiniScroller £19 (£22) *****
If you fancy getting your youngsters clued up on computer basics, this seriously coloured mouse is ideal. It features two buttons and a central scroll wheel. It uses an optical sensor rather than the more old-fashioned roller ball - a good idea for mucky kids, as it's much easier to clean and to keep clean. Due to its small size, the Belkin is also ideal for grown-ups to use with their notebooks. Visit www.amazon.co.uk .
