I have no idea what to get DD for Christmas - help!

reelcat · 15/11/2025 16:16

Onesie
Cd player
Headphones
Decent quality art stuff
Beads and bracelet making things
Lipbalms
Miniverse craft set

mummabubs · 15/11/2025 16:05

We don't buy loads for our kids (maybe 10 gifts each) and our son has a late October birthday so we usually have the same dilemma of what to then buy for Christmas. Definitely things they 'need' like any new clothes to replace what they've grown out of, edible items (we made a hot choc kit for DS one year). I also love the idea of spending money on experiences - is there an experience that your DD would look forward to that you could box up - like a scratch card or reveal box for her to open or something?

BeMellowAquaSquid · 15/11/2025 16:03

What about a bubble tea kit?

Rainallnight · 15/11/2025 15:59

Kids’ Echo Dot was a massive hit with mine.

YYURYYUCICYYUR4ME · 15/11/2025 15:57

An easle, a desk, an upgrade to her art materials, a pin board or pegboard to display her art, a travelling art set, a play rug for her room

Swiftie1878 · 15/11/2025 15:52

Mummabear04 · 15/11/2025 15:09

It's good but probably 50% of it is free entry and we already visit there a lot. She would love the costume design in the London one!

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A trip to London then! 😁

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Mummabear04 · 15/11/2025 15:09

DancefloorAcrobatics · 15/11/2025 12:16

There is the V&A in Dundee if that's more durable. Not sure how child friendly this is or what else to do in Dundee.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee

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It's good but probably 50% of it is free entry and we already visit there a lot. She would love the costume design in the London one!

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DancefloorAcrobatics · 15/11/2025 12:16

Mummabear04 · 15/11/2025 10:32

I would love this, only we're in Scotland!

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There is the V&A in Dundee if that's more durable. Not sure how child friendly this is or what else to do in Dundee.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee

V&A Dundee | Home

Welcome to V&A Dundee - Scotland’s design museum

https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee?srsltid=AfmBOorN6DBXkRHqBAf_UvNyF-3OjKSVu4mZ6uEqSHqalsfd8vRQ2nan

SleafordSods · 15/11/2025 10:46

Heeleys
Things from Lush
Dressing Gown
Weighted Blanket
Cookbook

EleanorReally · 15/11/2025 10:41

dd loved a puppet i got her at similar age

Overthebow · 15/11/2025 10:40

Mummabear04 · 15/11/2025 10:31

Could you tell me more about the easy readers? All she wants to do is write and draw and I would love if she could start reading for herself!

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There’s lots of series that are marked as beginner or easy readers, we’ve been going through the rainbow magic series and she’s enjoying them. They’re longer than the books she gets sent home with from school but aimed at beginner level.

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Mummabear04 · 15/11/2025 10:32

DancefloorAcrobatics · 14/11/2025 13:16

If she's into art, can you gift her a day out in say London and a visit to the V&A ?
My DD loved the costume collection at that age.

I would love this, only we're in Scotland!

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Overthebow · 14/11/2025 13:13

My DD is 5, so far we’ve got her some easy reader chapter books at her reading level, couple of yoto cards, a game we can all play, a dress and sparkly shoes she wanted, nail art set, colourful writing book and pencils as she loves writing ‘stories’ at the moment. And then the craft and colouring things.

Could you tell me more about the easy readers? All she wants to do is write and draw and I would love if she could start reading for herself!

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Millytante · 14/11/2025 13:54

Mummabear04 · 14/11/2025 09:43

Not really AIBU but mumsnetters please help me! DD just turned 6 last week and was given hundreds (exaggeration but it was loads) of presents. All she likes is crafting and drawing and so that's all anyone gave her - she now has mountains of the stuff! She doesn't really play with toys, isnt interested in barbies, my little pony or polly pockets. I got her some lovely little schleich horses for her birthday as she loves horses but hasn't really played with them. What on earth am I going to get her?!

The Guardian is knee deep in its annual gifts suggestions mode, and they're always terrific. They do it in age or interest groups, and there'd be a couple that'd cover your daughter. No tat, but not all worthy, tofu-based stuff either!

ehb102 · 14/11/2025 13:41

My girl loves art and I now buy really good quality art supplies for her. Paint pens and decent paper and special pencils.

DancefloorAcrobatics · 14/11/2025 13:16

If she's into art, can you gift her a day out in say London and a visit to the V&A ?
My DD loved the costume collection at that age.

DrinkFeckArseBrick · 14/11/2025 13:15

Garden toys or outside toys or scooter or bike

Stuff for baking e.g. mug cake recipe book and mug

Something for her bedroom like a new lamp or clock or money box

Cuddly toys

RabbitsEatPancakes · 14/11/2025 13:13

Building stuff- lego or magnatiles. Construction kits? That's creative in a 3d way

Overthebow · 14/11/2025 13:13

My DD is 5, so far we’ve got her some easy reader chapter books at her reading level, couple of yoto cards, a game we can all play, a dress and sparkly shoes she wanted, nail art set, colourful writing book and pencils as she loves writing ‘stories’ at the moment. And then the craft and colouring things.

Ariadknee · 14/11/2025 13:11

Books

bath bombs

a pretty apron to keep her clothes clean whilst baking and crafting

a new bell for her bike

coloured lights for her room

a recorder and a book she can learn to play from

Swiftie1878 · 14/11/2025 13:10

A bedroom makeover?
Blankets, cushions, new lamp etc - all aesthetically pleasing and snuggly stuff.

KarmenPQZ · 14/11/2025 13:07

I’m a firm believer in limiting it to

The "Want, Need, Wear, Read, Eat" Rule: A classic, often used for kids, ensuring balance.

And maybe chuck in an experience if it doesn’t fall into one of those categories.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 14/11/2025 11:43

Rising lessons? I got Dts crafty ponies one year, with a voucher for HOYS and riding lessons. I

AlexBrad · 14/11/2025 10:12

I often get tickets to a show/experience for my 9 year old which he always loves - have previously got tickets for musicals, escape rooms, ninja warrior park, indoor skydiving… there are good deals if you look around

sleepandcoffee · 14/11/2025 10:10

Tonie box or a yoto player