Yoropen

The Yoropen Ergonomic Ballpoint pen allows children (and adults) to see exactly what they're doing, due to the design of the revolutionary grip and nib. Toby, aged four and three-quarters, enjoyed writing with the Yoropen, especially when practicing his letters.

 I noticed that he became more considered in the way he wrote which I put down to his ability to see the page more clearly as a left-hander. Although it's too early to say whether it offers any major benefits over a conventional pen, we found that he liked writing with it and certainly found the design cool.

Yoropen Ergonomic Ballpoint pen, from £3.00, www.penheaven.co.uk