Christmas is creeping ever closer, and if you're anything like us, you probably still have a few presents left to buy.
However, if any of those gifts are for children, a warning has been issued for parents to avoid getting any of these items - including some that could potentially be deadly.
According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust, these are the items you should never gift a child in order to prevent any unexpected trips to the ER, or - at the worst - even cause death.
Toys with magnets
One of the most dangerous items the trust warns against is anything with small, strong magnets, which may look innocuous but could actually cause serious injury or death.
It explained: "High-strength magnets can rip through a child’s gut if swallowed, causing very serious and even life-threatening injuries.
"Yet many cheaper magnetic toys from unknown sellers online can be far too strong to be safe. And may not come with safety warnings. Many have been recalled."
If you really want to buy any magnetic toys for a child, they recommend only purchasing from a reputable retailer or a trusted brand name as they are more likely to be safer than buying from a cheaper or unknown source online, which may not be made to such high standards.
They also warned that it's not just small children that are at risk of serous injuries or death from magnets, as many older children have accidentally swallowed magnets after putting them in their mouths or using them to create fake piercings.
It added: "Please teach older children about the dangers of putting magnets in or near their mouths and remind them to keep magnets away from younger brothers and sisters."
Anything with small batteries that can be easily accessed
Another thing that could seriously ruin Christmas is anything with small button batteries that can be easily accessed.
The trust warned: "Button batteries can badly hurt or kill a small child if swallowed. Yet they will be found under almost every tree this Christmas."
Particular attention should be paid to any toys bought cheaply from unknown sellers online, light-up or moving decorations which are brought out for the holidays, as well as in gifts bought for other older members of the family or pets.
They also urged parents to check the packaging in case there are any spare button batteries loose inside, and to keep them in a safe place out of reach of children.
Any toys with button batteries should be checked to ensure the compartment is sealed with a screw or similar fastener to prevent children being able to gain access to the battery, and anything that doesn't have this should be kept well out of their reach.
Water beads
Water beads are also a popular toy many children will be receiving this year, but they should only be played with under close supervision.
The brightly colored, squishy balls are very appealing to small children but could cause serious problems if swallowed.
Given that they retain water by design, the balls can absorb stomach fluids and swell to many times their original size, which could cause a serious bowel blockage.
The CAPT advises that they're never bought for children under the age of five, and any older children should be supervised when playing with them - ideally in a large tub with plenty of free space so stray beads can't escape onto the floor. All beads should be safely cleared away after use to prevent younger children or pets from accessing them accidentally.
Cheap copies of popular toys
Christmas is an expensive time of year, so many people consider cutting costs by buying copies of the most popular toys from cheap online retailers, often based overseas.
However, this could be setting yourself up for unknown risks as the quality is often far less strictly controlled, so the item may have cheap parts that break easily, button batteries that are easy for a child to access, hight strength magnets that could come loose, or harmful levels of chemicals.
The CAPT advises buying a smaller toy from a reputable retailer instead of a cheap copy, especially for children under three years old.
Electric scooters and e-bikes
Aside from the obvious injury risks - especially when used without wearing protective helmets - these items house lithium-ion batteries which are known for starting explosive fires which can spread quickly.
Many have been recalled from sale - particularly cheap copies - and parents are advised to only buy from reputable retailers and manufacturers, and use only manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers and never leave them charging unattended or overnight.
Slime
Slime might be an incredibly popular children's toy but it can be an adult's worst nightmare, due to the mess and chance of it getting stuck to soft furnishings or a child's hair.
But the risks could run even deeper as certain slimes have been recalled for containing dangerous levels of certain chemicals including boron, which can cause irritation, diarrhoea, vomiting and cramps if ingested, and there is even concern it could cause harm to the reproductive system.
Their advice is to only buy from reputable brand names and retailers and never from unknown vendors online.
The message is clear - it's better to pay a little more for fewer items you know are likely to be safe and of higher quality than to buy hundreds of cheap trinkets from online sellers to fill up the underside of the tree, as it could end up with some seriously undesired consequences.