The super simple Argos Christmas Wishlist app. for children aged 3+

Every year since the oldest was tiny my children have, around this time of year, collected their Argos book of dreams and sat and circled all the things they'd like for Christmas. They do then have to pick out a small selection of those 15 billion items (approx) to write Christmas lists in their own best handwriting, to pass on to Santa.

The choice out there is immense, and buying the wrong character or colour or set is all too easy. This is the modern world, young children are computer literate, and so it really isn't a surprise that this year Argos have released a Christmas Wishlist app. that children as young as 3 can use to create their own wishlist online.

The wishlist can then be shared with Mum and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa and anyone else who wants some inspiration. It was unbelieveably easy....

When the app. starts up it first quickly explains how it works...

You set the limits for maximum item price and number of items on the wishlist...

Then pass it over to your child. They choose a 'helper', take a photo and type in their name...

Then they start. Both my 6 year old and my 4 year old had absolutely no problem navigating to find the toys they liked, and add them to their wishlist....

Once the item limit has been reached they see all their items and can delete some if they wish, and then go back and add more. They can also highlight favourites, and even write on the screen using the virtual pens. You can also drag the icons around the screen so that you can see them better.

It's then super simple and intuitive. I'm really impressed. Once your list is complete just click on the envelope and email the results to your parent (or whoever).

You receive a copy of the on-screen app. image, and also a simple breakdown with links to the items.

We really like it. The boys had a great half hour both doing their wishlists, they needed no help from me at all, and it is really handy! Santa has a very clear view of exactly what's been requested and what it costs, and that information can be forwarded by email to Santa, and to Grandma and Grandad, in seconds (with a quick accompanying note from me).

The app. can easily be found in the Play Store or Apple Store, it's small and downloads really quickly. There's a video here in case you want to know more...

My children were sent a small toy and a set of earphones in return for testing the Argos Wishlist app.