Birthday Wish List Template (Kids)
A kids' birthday wish list — child's name and age plus a numbered list of wished-for gifts with brand/details, size, and approximate cost, with an estimated total to share with family and friends.
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BIRTHDAY WISH LIST Max — turning 8! GIFT IDEAS 1. Lego Star Wars set — Lego #75355 (~$60.00) 2. Scooter — Razor A5, size adult height ok (~$70.00) 3. Art supplies set — Crayola Inspiration Art Case (~$25.00) 4. Soccer ball — any, size size 4 (~$20.00) 5. Dog Man book #12 — Scholastic (~$12.00) 6. Dinosaur PJs — size kids 8 (~$18.00) Estimated total of listed items: ~$205.00 NOTES Loves blue and green. Already has Lego City sets. No candy please (allergy). Most items at Target or Amazon. Tip: include brand, size, and color so gift-givers get exactly the right thing — and note anything to avoid (allergies, duplicates, "no candy").
About this template
A kid's wish list does two helpful things at once: it gives the birthday child a fun way to dream up what they want, and it gives the grown-ups buying gifts the specifics they need to get it right. The detail is what makes a wish list useful — "Lego" becomes a frustrating guess at the store, while "Lego Star Wars set #75355" is something a relative can buy in thirty seconds online. So for each item, capture the **exact item, brand or model, size, and an approximate cost**; the cost especially helps family coordinate so the child gets a mix of big and small gifts rather than three of the same thing or nothing in budget. A short **notes** section is just as valuable: list favorite colors, sizes that fit, things the child **already has** (to avoid duplicates), and anything to **avoid** (allergies — "no candy," screen-time limits, or items parents would rather not receive). Keep it to a manageable top-ten so it stays realistic and easy to shop from, and share it the way your family actually communicates — printed on the fridge, texted, or attached to an invitation. For older kids, having them help write and prioritize the list is a nice exercise in articulating wants and understanding rough costs. This is a personal planning list; adapt it for holidays, too, by changing the occasion.
When to use it
- Planning a child's birthday (or holiday) gifts.
- Giving relatives and friends specific, easy-to-buy gift ideas.
- Coordinating among family so gifts are not duplicated.
- Noting sizes, colors, and things to avoid (allergies, duplicates).
What to include
- The child's name and the age they are turning.
- A numbered list of wished-for items.
- Brand or model, size, and approximate cost for each.
- An estimated total to help givers coordinate budgets.
- Notes: favorite colors, what they already have, and what to avoid.