About this episode
The holidays are here, and that means it's time to tackle the hardest shopping challenge of all: finding the perfect gift(s) for the children in your life. In this episode, we skip the parental guessing games and go straight to the experts! Rosie sits down with three brutally honest critics—Dior (8), Robinson (11), and Chloe (6)—to get the definitive, unfiltered word on what kids really want this year. Listen as they enthusiastically share their current wish lists and, more importantly, evaluate a handful of Wirecutter's tried-and-true, age-appropriate recommendations. Their hilarious, insightful, and sometimes merciless critiques will help you cut through the noise, avoid the toys that will be forgotten by New Year's, and confidently pick a gift that will be a genuine hit. If you’d like to receive hand-picked gift recommendations right to your inbox, subscribe to Wirecutter’s gifting newsletter, The Gift! Dior, Age 8 Items on Dior's Personal Wishlist:A nail kitNike shoesDog toys and dog-themed toysReborn baby doll Wirecutter gift guide picks discussed:Wacom Intuos S drawing tabletVans Classic Slip-OnsCuisinart ICE-21P1 ice cream makerLava Lamp OriginalLevain Bakery Signature Cookie AssortmentWarmies Capybara stuffy toy Robinson, Age 11 Items on Robinson's Personal Wishlist:Pokemon video games and cardsLEGOsDungeons & Dragons merch and itemsManga (specifically Shonen)Books Wirecutter gift guide picks discussed:Bearaby Nappling weighted blanketBrother CS7000X sewing machineLego Traditional Chess Set 40719Arteza Acrylic Paint (Set of 24)
