Let them craft their own identities free from the “cool” gendered toys that are pigeonholing their peers into being little homemakers and athletes. Trust us; they’ll have this useful tool for a long time and never, ever love it.
The right gift can leave a strong impression on a child, and you don’t want that impression to be that they can only be one thing when they grow up. So let them be sad and frustrated with these gender-neutral toys!