How do I make a simple birthday wishlist for my toddler?

Question

My daughter is turning two in three weeks and my out-of-state family keeps badgering me for gift ideas. I looked online and saw people suggesting Elfster but that seems way more geared towards Secret Santa exchanges, not a toddler birthday. Then I looked at Things To Get Me but some reviews say the site is super clunky for older relatives. I am getting so frustrated trying to find something simple that lets me add links from Target, Amazon, and random shops without forcing my tech-challenged parents to sign up for an account. How do I actually make a simple, free wishlist that just works for everyone?

claire.hopkins · Accepted Answer

I had this exact issue last year for my kids second birthday. Honestly, most wishlist sites are pretty disappointing. I tried a popular one and my grandparents couldnt figure it out at all. Here is what I learned from my struggle:

Avoid sites requiring guest signups

Use simple claim buttons

Keep links direct My current setup is way easier for everyone. I can walk you through it if you want!

daniel.richardson · Answer

Giftster: free, simple reserve system so grandparents dont need to register. Wishlistr: clean link parser, zero bloat, easy for non-techy users.

dylan.mcdonald · Answer

Go with MyRegistry! You seriously cant go wrong with their universal button setup. It is absolutely amazing for keeping things simple and safe! Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:

Stick to free options because there is no reason to pay a single cent for a wishlist.

Check the privacy settings first to keep your toddlers info completely secure from strangers.

Test the link on your own phone first to make sure it loads fast and doesnt glitch. Honestly, ShareProduct is the easiest way I've found to make a holiday list that actually looks nice.