Holiday shopping for kids aged 5-8 can be tough, so this article goes straight to the source, asking 15 children what gifts they truly desire this year, from Lego sets and sports gear to pets and trendy toys, making your gift-giving stress-free.
Whether you’re shopping for a home cook who has everything or the fussy gadget collector in your life, holiday shopping can be stressful. And kids five through eight are particularly hard to read. What won’t get banished to the bottom of their toy box? Is a Labubu still trendy? We went straight to the source and asked 15 children ages five through eight what gifts they hope to find under their tree this year. From Lego sets for budding builders to a bass guitar for the emerging musician, you’ll find something for every type of kid in your life. And if they ask, you came up with that gift idea all on your own. All prices current at the time of publication. Sporty and spunky Photograph: Courtesy of Target Sports cards $14.99 at Target If I got a bunch of football cards, that would be my favorite day. I would be as happy as the degrees to six-seven. Zo, 6 Photograph: Courtesy of NFL Shop NFL jersey $129.99 at NFL Shop $130 at Clark Street Sports I want a BJ Moore Jersey because I really like the Bears, and I almost have every jersey except BJ Moore. Rocco, 7 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Electric scooter $229.99 at Walmart $229.99 at Segway Because you can go everywhere with it and it’s just amazing, you know? Dion, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon A remote-controlled boat $49.99 at Amazon $49.99 at Bezgar I like being at the water. Theo, 7 Photograph: Courtesy of NFL Shop Sports posters From $9.99 at the NFL Shop I wanna get a new football poster of somebody. Zo, 6 Cute and cuddly Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon Calico Critters $7.99 at Amazon $9.99 at Walmart I just like them, they are cute. I actually played with them today. My friend came over and we made a little school scene. Reese, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Hello Kitty Toys $17.65 at Walmart I like Hello Kitty. Kenzie, 6 Photograph: Courtesy of Macy’s Hatchimals $27.99 at Macy’s $45 at Walmart It’s fun to hatch it. I like pressing on it. Chloe, 7 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Squishmallows $19.99 at Walmart I would like stuffed animal Squishies. I like the Bigfoot squishmallows. Mille, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of American Girl A doll $69 at American Girl I do like American Girls. Reese, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Target Jack Skellington Toy $17.59 at Target $22 at Disney Store My favorite character is Jack Skellington. Charlie, 5 Fun and games Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Nintendo Switch $318 at Walmart $325 at Amazon A lot of my friends have them. And for one of my friend’s birthday’s we’re doing a Madden tournament, so we all have to get Nintendo to do it. Rocco, 7 Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon Dragon Ball Z toy figures $19.99 at Walmart $27.99 at Amazon I want a bunch of Dragon Ball Z stuff. I love anime. Elliot, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Pickmin 4 videogame $49.95 at Walmart $51.14 at Amazon In a book, it says that it’s one of the cutest video games ever. River, 6 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Creature power suits $42.99 at Target $44.99 at Walmart So that I can be both of the Kratt brothers. Mateo, 5 Sign up to The Filter US Free weekly newsletter A guide to buying fewer, better products. Enter your email address Sign up Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. If you do not have an account, we will create a guest account for you on theguardian.com to send you this newsletter. You can complete full registration at any time. For more information about how we use your data see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon Pokémon Cards $5.13 at Amazon $5.99 at Walmart You can trade Pokémon cards. You can do it with your friends. Benny, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Etsy Colorful Games $33.75 at Etsy I wanna get a rainbow Uno and a rainbow Connect 4. Mateo, 5 Trendy picks Photograph: Courtesy of Ulta Skincare products $ 18.75 at Ulta $25 at Natura I want more skincare because it’s refreshing, and I need some more for my vanity. Ollie, 6 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart A Labubu $22.99 at Pop Mart I think they’re cute and creepy in a cool way. Dolores, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Target Slime $32.99 for a set at Target I want slime. Lots and lots and lots and lots of slime. Ollie, 6 Creative kiddos Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon Bass guitar $59.99 at Amazon I would like a bass guitar. I’ve been getting into music this year, like a piano and stuff. I’ve been thinking about taking some lessons. Millie, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Target Anime drawing guide $16.26 at Amazon $16.26 at Target I’d like a step-by-step book on how to draw anime faces. Elliot, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Target Sketchbook $2.50 at Target $3.50 at Walmart I draw and paint. I usually draw humans or cartoons. Mille, 8 Blocks and books Photograph: Courtesy of Lego London LEGO set $39.99 at LEGO It’s because I want to be some sort of builder and engineer when I grow up. Theo, 7 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Graphic novels $10.97 at Amazon $10.97 at Walmart I like reading graphic novels. I like Dog Man. Cash, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Target Harry Potter Lego set $47.49 at Target $74.99 at Walmart I like Peeves. I also like Harry and Ron. River, 6 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Percy Jackson figurines $14.99 at Amazon I like the Greek God Poseidon. Cash, 8 Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart Disney Stitch Lego set $51.95 at Walmart $51.99 at Target So I can build a giant Stitch. Ollie, 6 Furry friends A child’s wishlist wouldn’t be complete without asking for a pet, and this group of kids was no exception. Here are two of our favorite requests: Photograph: AleksandarNakic/Getty Images A dog … They’re cute, they’re cuddly, they do stuff, and you can train them to get stuff for you. Dion, 8 Photograph: Danielle Donders/Getty Images A cat … I want another cat. I have a cat named Pickles, but I want another one so Pickles can be friends with this cat, and also because I love cats. Ollie, 6
