What Babylist Families Are Putting on Their Kids’ Holiday Lists

As the holidays get closer, friends and family may start asking what to get your kids: “What would they like?” “What size are they wearing?” “Do they already have one of those?” You might have a few ideas ready, but keeping track of them—and sharing them with everyone who asks—can take a little planning.

If you used a Babylist registry when you were preparing for your baby, you may remember how helpful it was to have everything in one place. A wishlist can serve the same purpose as your child grows. You can gather gifts from any store, include sizes, colors and other details and share the list with friends and family.

Babylist families are already using their wishlists to plan for the holidays, so I looked at the most popular items they’re adding for their kids. I spotted play couches, audio players and balance bikes alongside practical picks like next-size sneakers—and even contributions to college funds.

If you’re putting together your own child’s wishlist or shopping for another family, these picks can give you a few ideas to start with. Here’s what’s making the list.

Toys for Building, Creating and Pretending

Among the wishlist adds I looked at, screen-free options came up often—from audio players like Tonies and Yoto to building toys like Magna-Tiles and blocks.

Gifts for Their Play Space

Looking for gifts for your child’s play space? Ideas from actual Babylist wishlists include play couches, pretend kitchens and climbing sets.

Outdoor Gifts for Little Explorers

In addition to low-stim indoor toys and playroom upgrades, lots of outdoor toys also appeared on this year’s wishlists, including balance bikes, Cozy Coupes and water tables.

Clothes & Shoes in Their Next Size Up

Adding clothes and shoes to your child’s wishlist? Include their current size for gifts they can wear now—or the next size up for things they can grow into. You can also add color or style preferences to help friends and family choose. Here are some of the clothes and shoes Babylist families are adding to their wishlists for birthdays and holidays.

Bigger Gifts for Their Next Stage

Bigger items like toddler beds, convertible car seats and stroller wagons are showing up on Babylist families’ wishlists, too. For items sold in the Babylist Shop, group gifting lets friends and family chip in toward the cost. Contributions become Babylist gift credit you can use when you’re ready to buy. Here are some of the bigger gifts families are adding:

Gifts for Their Future

Holiday gifts can also help with plans beyond this year. With Babylist Early Investor, you can open an investment account for your child, including a 529 college savings account, and share a link so friends and family can contribute.

When sharing your child’s wishlist, include that link with a short note explaining what you’re saving for: “If you’d like to give something toward their future, we’re also welcoming contributions to their college fund.” If you already have a 529 account, you can share your plan’s gifting link instead.