Gifts

Gift shopping doesn’t have to be stressful. We’re here to help. Whether you’re shopping for your mom or dad, kids or grandparents, teachers or co-workers, or anybody else on your list, we have gift ideas for everyone.

A few of our favorites

Gifts for babies and kids

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  • Two polaroid cameras resting amongst several scattered Polaroid prints.

    The 27 Best Gifts for 10-Year-Olds

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    Many 10-year-olds are on the brink of teenage-dom, and value their friendships, independence, and personal passions.

  • Dash Mini Waffle Maker, one of our favorite gifts for 9 year olds, and a stack of waffles.

    The 27 Best Gifts for 9-Year-Olds

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    Many 9-year-olds can take on grown-up activities—like baking and sewing—and use grown-up tools.

  • A pair of Puro children's over-ear headphones, on a pink background.

    The 38 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    Many 8-year-olds are starting to discover their passions, from sports to STEM activities to the arts.

Gifts for grown-ups

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  • A few key items from each gift basket we recommend displayed together.

    Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff

    These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.

  • Levain Bakery cookies, a bouquet of flowers and a bag of soup dumplings pictured together.

    The 8 Best Sympathy Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech

    These sweet reminders, small pick-me-ups, and comforting edibles can lend comfort in times of loss.

  • A bunch of of our favorite engagement gifts displayed together next to a few bouquets of white roses, in front of a green background.

    The 11 Best Engagement Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Commemorate the sparkle of your favorite newly engaged couple with just the right finds.

More Gifts Posts

  • Books pictured with a candle, a sweatshirt, a hat, a reading light and a candle.

    14 Great Gifts for Book Lovers

    by Samantha Schoech

    Since most bookworms acquire their own actual books, these gifts inspire, support, and enhance the joy of reading.

  • An assortment of gifts for teens on a blue background.

    The 38 Best Gifts for Teens

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    As teens near adulthood, they’re ready for more grown-up gifts. But they may also appreciate items that help them relax and still feel like a kid.

  • A few of our picks for best gifts for tweens, including ice cream pints, a pineapple neon sign and a pair of sunglasses.

    The 31 Best Gifts for Tweens

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    Tweens are quickly transforming into young adults, but they can still appreciate gifts that are silly and fun.

  • A selection of geodes, cut open and arranged on a bright green background.

    The 29 Best Gifts for 7-Year-Olds

    by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff

    Many 7-year-olds are ready for more challenging games and toys, including puzzles and STEM-related activities.

  • A pair of kids playing a board game, smiling at a stack of cards.

    Board Games We Love for Kids and Families

    by Courtney Schley and James Austin

    These games can introduce kids to new genres, help them build skills, and offer provocative and age-appropriate challenges, engaging themes, and distinctive designs.

  • Our three favorite scooters for kids.

    The Best Kids Scooters

    by Katharine Gammon

    We’ve compared 19 kids scooters over the past six years, and we’re confident that the popular Micro Maxi is a worthwhile investment in longtime fun.

  • A Hay Kaleido Tray with a note that says "welcome" on it, with some Recchiuti Confections Black Box chocolates and wool felt coasters scattered around it.

    21 Host and Hostess Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Whether it’s a dinner party or long weekend, thank your host or hostess with one of these delicious, beautiful, or useful gifts.

  • The 34 Best Gifts for 6-Year-Olds

    by Kelly Glass and Wirecutter Staff

    DIY kits, craft activities, and board games make great gifts for 6-year-olds who are ready to tackle projects and follow more-complicated instructions.

  • Some gifts under $100 on a purple background, including an Instax camera, sunglasses, pints of ice cream, and headphones.

    The 50 Best Gifts Under $100

    by Samantha Schoech

    True delight and even a bit of luxury can be found for $100. Check out our picks.

  • A Loog Mini Acoustic Guitar, shown on a blue paper background.

    The 33 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

    by Kelly Glass, Caitlin Giddings, and Wirecutter Staff

    Gifts that tap into art, science, sports, or construction are often great choices for 5-year-olds, since many of them are developing personal interests.

  • Gifts under $25 which include a handful of our picks on display, like colored pencils, plants, gua sha tool, and coffee cup.

    The 55 Best Gifts Under $25

    by Samantha Schoech

    We firmly believe gifts don’t have to be pricey to be stylish, useful, surprising, and delightful.

  • Candles, chopsticks, masking tape, a tin of sardines, and an eye mask - all gifts under $10 that Wirecutter recommends.

    The 42 Best Gifts Under $10

    by Samantha Schoech

    Yes, you can get someone a great gift for one Alexander Hamilton and a little inspiration.

  • Last-minute Father's Day gifts include a toolbox, an old fashioned tabletop radio, a Rubik's cube, a Stanley growler, and sunglasses.

    The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. The picks here arrive in two days or less—or in his email inbox right this minute.