You knew about Labubus and Legs, but did you know about Squishmallows, Hatchimals, and Wild Cratts? We’ll let the kids explain

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Whether you’re shopping for a home cook who has everything or the fussy gadget collector in your life, holiday shopping can be stressful. And kids five through eight are particularly hard to read. What won’t get banished to the bottom of their toy box? Is a Labubu still trendy? We went straight to the source and asked 15 children ages five through eight what gifts they hope to find under their tree this year. From Lego sets for budding builders to a bass guitar for the emerging musician, you’ll find something for every type of kid in your life.

And if they ask, you came up with that gift idea all on your own.