17 Gen Z-approved gifts

Sonny Angels, anyone?

View in browser May 22, 2025 The best gifts for Gen Z Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter When it comes to gifting, it can be hard to impress the person who's always got a pulse on what's hot right now. Whether the Gen Zer in your life is in middle school or getting married, our gifting experts have found some trendy-but-actually-good gifts that speak to the particular obsessions of a very particular generation. The younger sect will probably delight in special finds from hip brands — like some darling collectible Sonny Angel cherubs. The middle of the generation might appreciate some fancy upgrades to their basics, like an "it" water bottle. And the older side will likely enjoy grown-up finds that still feel cool — Drew Barrymore's 10-in-1 multi-cooker, perhaps? 17 gifts Gen Zers would (probably) love→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › What's new at Wirecutter How a Broadway veteran tackles stains, snaps, and rips backstage Broadway dresser Michelina Evans is ready for whatever wardrobe malfunction comes her way — and her tricks can help you, too→ How to avoid a huge customs bill on a cheap online order Expert advice to help you avoid a surprise tariff bill→ Our brand-new guide to grabber tools These tools are handy for everything from picking up trash to reaching that box of pasta on the top shelf→ This robot vacuum has an AI-powered claw that tries (and mostly fails) to pick up your socks Oh, and it's $2,600→ Your daily deal: Ditch your air mattress for this folding mattress Unlike air mattresses — which inevitably leak and hammock after a few restless nights — these folding foam mattresses are surprisingly comfortable and versatile. And they're much more polished looking than their blown-up counterparts. Use promo code BCPSLEEP to save $40. Get the deal→ READ THE REVIEW "The folding mattress my overnight guests love"→ Some advice for firing up the grill this weekend NYT Wirecutter; source photo by iStock/markOfshell One easy way to level up your grilling? After scraping your grates clean and wiping off all that soot, use a paper towel to oil your grill's hot grates directly, says grilling expert Lesley Stockton on this week's episode of The Wirecutter Show. This hack will help make sure your food doesn't stick. And if your grill could talk? Well, it would probably ask you to do these four things regularly to keep it in good working shape. One last thing: "These glass containers made me hate the microwave a little less" NYT Wirecutter Watch kitchen expert Maki Yazawa make poached eggs, bacon, chicken breasts, broccoli, and spaghetti in her … microwave. Spoiler: Some of the results left her pleasantly surprised. Others? Not so much. Sign up for The Gift. Handpicked hidden gems. Great deals on lovely things. Your biggest gifting conundrums, answered. A gift guide from Wirecutter. Get it in your inbox Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018