my eldest boy (3 and a half) has a shares ctf, with a small regular investment, and i'm pretty sure its back up now to the same level as the cash deposit equivalent - not great, but could be worse.
It did drop quite a bit but i think it has recovered ok?
just too add, we have a new baby and i am about to find another one myself - but was going to go for the same shares option - will have to take another look now.