As shoppers frantically search for the ideal gift for their families and friends this Christmas, Which? magazine has unveiled a guide on everything from bread makers to Blu-ray players.

Shoppers will no longer be stuck for gift items this year as the Top 50 best buys of the year include a range of gifts to suit all tastes.

The study of over 2,700 products found that the popular Apple iPad 2 is the best gift in the audiovisual category. The tablet will set shoppers back £499.

All of the items on the list were subject to a list of strict criteria.

This included the goods which were the most efficient, the best value for money, the least likely to have manufacturing problems and the most likely to do the job properly.

For those looking to replace a cooker or buy a new baby cot, the list has highlighted the best devices for the job. The list also included a £2,500, 55 inch Samsung TV, a free standing Zanussi cooker and £550 pushchair.

However, purchasing all of these top of the range products could see your wallet take a serious hit as buying every item on the list would cost almost £19,500!

Buying expensive gifts for Christmas, or simply replacing your washing machine, could increase the value of the items in your home.

Home insurance

You might want to review your home insurance policy to ensure that you are not undervaluing your items and will be entitled to the correct amount should you need to make a claim.

The more valuable your possessions are, the more you will have to pay for a policy. However, if you make a claim and have given a lower value of your belongings, you will probably receive less money.

Content insurance covers the inside of a property and can include electrical goods such as a fridge or a TV.