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Christmas lists for kids: guides for parents

A kid's Christmas list changes by the hour, and by the aisle. These guides cover how to keep a wish list for kids that you can actually shop from, how to track what you have bought, and how to share it with grandparents without ruining the surprise.

A long unrolled wish list scroll with blank checkboxes, surrounded by toys, candy canes and gifts

TL;DR

  • The best kid wish list is one you build in the moment, in the store, from a photo.
  • Keep the list private from your kid so the surprise stays yours.
  • Santa Wishlist logs each item with a photo, name and price, locks the list with your PIN or Face ID, and lets you export it as text.

Why most kids' Christmas lists fall apart

Most kids' Christmas lists fall apart because the wishes happen in stores and the list gets written later, from memory. By December the details are gone: which toy, which size, which store. A list built at the moment of the wish, with a photo, keeps the detail you need to buy the right thing.

In Santa Wishlist, each item your kid shows Santa is saved to a private gift list with a photo, name and price. You can check things off as you buy them, and export the list as text to send to grandparents. Learn more on the how it works page.

What to look for in a Christmas list app

  • It lets you add an item in a few seconds, ideally from a photo.
  • The list is hidden from your kid.
  • You can mark items as bought.
  • You can share the list without handing over your phone.
  • Your list is not deleted if you stop paying.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my kid see the gift list in Santa Wishlist?

Not unless you open it. The list is locked behind your Parent PIN or Face ID and locks itself again after two minutes.

Can I share the list with grandparents?

You can export a list as plain text and send it however you like. Live sharing between two parents is not in the first version.

What happens to my list if I run out of Candy Canes?

Nothing. Your lists, photos and chats stay. Only sending new messages is paused until you add canes.

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