On another level, giving my kid a kazoo may not be a way to gain my favor.

I think a card for the kids or a quick email is more what I had in mind.

We've received a box of twizzlers in the past. We don't eat twizzlers but it was a nice sentiment.

Along the lines of what you said you gave "branded kazoos" I think that's the key point.

If you give someone branded swag it doesn't seem like a bribe and most likely wouldn't seem to be something that should get someone fired.

They typically have these types of things at tradeshows. And people try to grab so they have enough for all their kids.

Young Kids get excited with some of the lamest things it doesn't take much to make them happy. And when kids are excited because mom/dad walk in with something for them the parents are happy and it rubs off on the person who gave them the item for their kids.

The most touching thing I ever got from a sales rep was a Christmas card from her family, delivered to my home (rather than the company mail room).