Birthdays
A kids’ birthday wish list template you can copy
Start with the interests your child has now and turn them into a short list relatives can shop from without guessing.
Make a child's birthday list from what they play with, talk about, or ask to do. A short list with a few specific ideas helps guests more than a long list copied from a toy store.
Ask what they'd like to do more often
“Would you rather build something, make something, or go somewhere?” can get a more useful answer than “What do you want?” Notice what they return to without prompting. A child who already draws after dinner might use a fresh sketchbook more than a large craft kit.
Copy this starter list
Use these as prompts. Replace each example with something your child would use and delete any line that doesn't fit.
- A small thing: sidewalk chalk for the courtyard.
- Something to read: the next title in the series we read at bedtime.
- A hobby refill: more paper for the origami kit.
- An outing: a trip to the pool with a favorite aunt.
- A shared gift idea: a board game everyone can play after dinner.
Mark where details matter
Put shoe or clothing sizes in the item note, along with a preferred color if there is one. Give the exact book title to avoid getting the volume they already have. For flexible choices, write “any color” or “any space picture” to give guests room to shop.
Let an adult manage the share link
Use a nickname or first name and share it with the adults buying gifts. The child can help pick the ideas without seeing the reservations. Check the list for duplicates and keep at least one idea a guest can pick up locally.
Use these ideas with Piki
Guests can reserve from your shared link. You choose when to reveal their names and notes.