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5th birthday pressies for a boy

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Frances44 · 08/03/2017 15:05

Feeling very pregnant and completely lacking in inspiration for birthday presents for my 5 year old boy. I'm expecting DC4 around his May birthday and so am trying to ensure we make it special for him. I'm in the process of organising a big party, all good, but drawing a complete blank on pressies. I had thought a drum kit but realised not ideal with a newborn in the house 😬 He has the usual combines and tractors, and already has a bit of Lego. Any ideas gratefully received xxx

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MelinaMercury · 08/03/2017 16:51

Is there anything he particularly likes doing or playing with?

My son loves trains so we got him a Hornby set for his 5th birthday as it was something special to him.

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Frances44 · 08/03/2017 20:20

His current thing is playing outside. But as he's our third, it's difficult to know what to get him next in terms of outdoor stuff - we already have a swing, trampoline, sandpit etc! I'll look into Hornby train sets though - he does love anything like that. Thank you for replying!

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Justmuddlingalong · 08/03/2017 20:24

Playmobil?

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MelinaMercury · 08/03/2017 20:27

Aah it awkward by that stage isn't it?!

How about a tent and explorer set? We got DS a basic 2 man tent from Tesco, a mini explorer rucksack thing (Argos set? Came with camo watch/binoculars etc) and a bug catcher/viewing kit one year.

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Wishiwasmoiradingle2017 · 08/03/2017 20:27

Scooter?

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Frances44 · 08/03/2017 20:41

Thank you for ideas! Bug catcher/viewing kit sounds perfect - I'll go with that and maybe an explorer's outfit if I can find one! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

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BlueChampagne · 09/03/2017 13:20

Swingball

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uhoh2016 · 09/03/2017 21:08

Bike / scooter/ football nets/ basketball hoop/ heelys/ lego/ imaginext/ ds console/ dressing up costumes

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waterrat · 09/03/2017 21:19

My son absolutely loves imaginext - plays with it for hours - loves the little men and gets lost in his imagination - highly recommend all their stuff - batman/ the planes/ everything goes down well.

love the 2 man tent idea...

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Moanyoldcow · 10/03/2017 13:48

My 4 year old has just got a space hopper and adores it. Also, Brio and remote controlled toys.

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