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24 alternatives to Pinwheel

Share a list of gifts your little ones want and need

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pinwheel launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Text to Santa▲93

   Christmas wishlist creator for kids

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Brightwheel▲92

   Stay connected with your kids.

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Teebee▲112

   A toypod for traveling kids

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pinwheel▲77

   Discover & Meet New People Nearby

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   KitHub▲93

   Creative electronics kits for kids

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Kidblog▲58

   Medium for kids

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pinterest Messaging▲135

   Share your best discoveries

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Giftstar▲74

   Discover and buy the perfect gifts

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Maily▲142

   Your kids' first email

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Amazon - Your Ideas List▲266

    Amazon lists meets Pinterest

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    KidTech▲98

    The best tech for kids & parents curated by Collab Fund

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Kiwi Corner▲73

    Fun hands on arts & crafts projects for kids

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    BabyList▲68

    The baby registry for exactly what you want

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Grateful Goose▲88

    Create a list of the gifts you’d love to receive.

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Bitsbox▲161

    Monthly code projects for kids

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Quibly▲95

    Apps to help parents raise their kids

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Surprise Ride▲84

    A monthly box of learning for kids

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tinybeans▲65

    Your child's first digital moment

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Kuddle▲62

    Instagram for kids

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    GiftStarter▲122

    Crowdfunded gift-giving and gift concierge

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tinybop▲59

    Toys for Tomorrow

    2013 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    mytoddlr▲68

    Your child's personal assistant

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Toymail Talkies▲101

    Toys that connect people

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    IOS Goodies▲137

    A curated list for IOS goodies

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →