For parents

Gift planning for parents: ideas by age, a budget calculator and a tracker

Work out what each child's gifts will cost, save the ideas you like straight to a list, then track what's bought, wrapped and hidden — all free, with no sign-up needed.

Gift budget calculator

A quick estimate for the whole gift season, so you know the number before you start shopping.

$380.00

$240.00 for the children · $140.00 for everyone else

$80.00 still to put aside.

Use this budget for a list

Gift ideas by age

Tap “Add to my list” on anything you like — it's saved straight away, no account needed.

Babies (0–1)

Soft play mat

$50–65

Used for the whole first year.

Wooden rattle set

$20–30

Safe first toy.

First board books

$15–25

Lovely with a written message inside.

Toddlers (1–3)

Shape sorter or busy board

$25–40

Perfect first-birthday gift.

Bath toy set

$15–25

Small, cheap and always used.

Push-along walker

$50–80

Good group gift from grandparents.

Preschool and early school (4–7)

Dress-up costume

$25–45

Top request for party-age kids.

Board game for young players

$20–35

Family-friendly and reusable.

Art supplies caddy

$30

Great for a shared class gift.

Big kids (8–12)

Skateboard or scooter

$60–140

The 'main present' choice.

Book series box set

$30–50

Long-lasting and easy to post.

Beginner camera

$70–110

Big-birthday gift that gets used.

Tweens and teens (10–16)

Headphones

$40–120

Most-requested teen gift year after year.

Hobby gear or sports kit

$35–90

Matches an interest they already have.

Gift card for their favourite shop

$25–50

Safe when tastes change fast.

Teachers and coaches

Coffee shop gift card

$25

Always used, never duplicated awkwardly.

Classroom supplies voucher

$35

Genuinely helpful for the new term.

Candle or plant

$18–22

Simple end-of-year thank you.

Track every gift from idea to hidden

Each gift moves from Idea to Ordered, Arrived, Wrapped and Hidden, with a private note for exactly where it's stashed. The registry view shows what's already bought and what's left to get.