Helping the child write their list
Let them dream first: cutting out catalogues, drawing, writing. Then sort through it together: three or four big wishes are better than a list of thirty items.
A simple rule helps many children choose: something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read.
Sharing the list with the family
- Create a “Christmas” list and add the child as a person on it: they don't need an account.
- Note their wishes with a link, a price and the size if needed.
- Send the link to grandparents, aunts, uncles and godparents, by message or email.
- Everyone reserves a gift: the others see it's taken, and duplicates disappear.
Brothers and sisters too
Add one page per child on the same family list: everyone has their wishes and nobody is forgotten. Adults can have their page too: one list for the whole family Christmas.
Keeping the magic
If your child looks at the list with you, remember that you, as parents, can see what others have reserved for them. Show them their wishes, not the reservations.
Our tips
- Start in early November: grandparents like to get organised early.
- Note clothes sizes and the age shown on games.
- Think of small prices for cousins and family friends.
- For a big toy, suggest the grandparents give it together.