Birthdays without duplicates
Reservations are visible to gift-givers but hidden from the child — surprises stay safe.
How it works
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Send Toucan a gift idea
Forward a link from any shop, or send a screenshot or photo. Toucan picks out the name, image and price for you.
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Pick or name a list
Check the details, then add it to a list such as "Louis's birthday" or "Christmas". Your first gift creates the list, so there's nothing to set up beforehand.
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Send one link
Toucan gives you a share button for the list. Send it to whoever you like, in any chat, email or text. Nothing goes out until you send it.
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Relatives reserve in one tap
They open the link in any browser, with no app or login, and tap "I'll get this". The gift is then marked as reserved for everyone else, so nobody doubles up, and you can check who's reserved what from WhatsApp.
Wishlist apps shouldn't make you download yet another app.
You retype the same wish list into five relatives' chats, then wait to hear back before it's safe to send round.
Notes apps and group chats turn into duplicate-gift chaos every birthday, or worse, every Christmas.
Amazon wishlists don't cover indie shops, second-hand finds or experiences.
You end up as unpaid tech support, helping a relative get an app or login working just so they can buy a present.
Why families pick a WhatsApp-first wishlist
One Christmas link, every relative
Divorced parents, step-families and four sets of grandparents all browse the same list — add ideas all year and they're ready for December.
No tech support for relatives
Nobody needs an app or a login, and the link works on an old iPad or Android phone — so you never have to talk anyone through setting it up.
Built for the way families actually share gifts.
Set it up once and send one link — no retyping lists into different chats or waiting for replies.
Reservations stop duplicate gifts without spoiling surprises, and you can check who's reserved what from WhatsApp.
One list per birthday, Christmas or person, so nothing gets mixed up.
Edit, remove or mark received items from WhatsApp in seconds.
Add ideas to a list all year round — spot something in October and it's ready for the big day whenever it comes.
Questions parents ask
Do grandparents need an app or account?
No. They open the link you send them, browse the wishlist and tap 'I'll get this'. That's it.
Can my child see who reserved what?
Reserved status is hidden from the public list view by default so surprises are protected.
Can I make more than one list?
Yes. Make a list for each birthday, Christmas or person, and share the right link with the right relatives.
What kind of links can I add?
Anything with a product page — high street retailers, Etsy, independent shops, experience vouchers, second-hand listings.
How is this different from an Amazon wishlist?
Toucan works across every shop, lives inside WhatsApp where families already chat, and includes private reservations to prevent duplicates.
Is Gift Nest free?
Yes — Gift Nest is free while it's in beta. We'll give you notice before that changes.
When should I start a Christmas list?
Whenever you spot a gift idea. Many families start in October so relatives have time to shop and split costs.
Can I send the link by email or text instead of WhatsApp?
Yes. Only the parent managing the list needs WhatsApp — the link itself works in any messaging app, email, or even printed on a card.