Gift ideas for parents

• Electric kettle

  Before you buy: Check for automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. A larger kettle suits a family; a compact one is easier to carry when travelling.

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• Leather journal

  Before you buy: Check the page count, paper weight and whether the pages are lined or blank. Handmade paper can bleed with fountain pens; check how they like to write.

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• Kindle e-reader

  Before you buy: Check the storage size and whether the screen has an adjustable warm light for night reading. Ebooks are bought separately, so check they are happy to buy from the Kindle store.

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• Manicure and pedicure kit

  Before you buy: Check that the tools are stainless steel and come in a case that closes securely. Sharp grooming tools belong in checked baggage, not cabin bags, when flying.

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• Cabin trolley bag

  Before you buy: Check the dimensions and weight against the cabin limits of the airline they fly most. Hard shells protect contents better; soft bags are lighter and can expand.

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• Power bank

  Before you buy: Check that it fast-charges their phone and has the ports they need, USB-C or USB-A. Airlines allow power banks only in cabin baggage and limit their capacity; check before gifting to a frequent flyer.

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