What to Buy Vancouver Kids for Christmas, According to the Kids

We turned to Vancouver’s most intruging creatives for help with our gift guide this year… but their expertise only went so far. For help with some of the hardest names on our list, we went straight to the source: the kids themselves. Here’s what four-year-old Malaya, six-year-old Adeline, 10-year-old Norah and 15-year-old Conor are hoping to find under the tree this year.

Six-Year-Old Adeline’s Pick: Elmer’s Fluffy Slime Kit

“I love the way slime feels in my hands.” $22, michaels.com

Six-Year-Old Adeline’s Pick: Havoc Mini Scooter

“I love how fast  these go.” $190, obsessionbikes.com

Four-Year-Old Malaya’s Pick: Kidamento Digital Camera

“I love taking photos of the fishes when I’m at the aquarium and selfies with my grandma.”  $80, westcoastkids.ca

Six-Year-Old Adeline’s Pick: Junior Patent Leather Lace-Up Dr. Martens

“I’ve been dreaming of these for a very long time.” $100, littleburgundyshoes.com

15-Year-Old Connor’s Pick: Hugo Boss Cologne

[No comment.]  From $108, shoppersdrugmart.ca

10-Year-Old Norah’s Pick: Posca Paint Markers

“They’re really nice for drawing.” $10 each, deserres.ca

10-Year-Old Norah’s Pick: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

“I really like skincare.” $65, sephora.com

10-Year-Old Norah’s Pick: NeeDoh Nice Cubes

“You can heat them  up and they get warm and squishy.”  $8, odinbooks.com

Four-Year-Old Malaya’s Pick: Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Magic Light Brush

“It’s like magic!”  $37, toysrus.ca

Four-Year-Old Malaya’s Pick:  Janod Girls’ Costumes Magneti’book

“I love dressing the doll up in the superhero dress. And matching the clothes to the cards.” $30, deserres.ca