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

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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?!

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caramac04 · 14/11/2025 10:07

Depends on your budget but if it’s doable what about a package of riding lessons? A stables near to me offers an initial 6 lessons on ponies for younger children.
A fabulous day out, experiences last longer in many ways than a gift to open.
Anywhere local that offers pottery painting?
Is she musical? Fearless? Would she like Go Ape type activity, I hasten to add I wouldn’t like that but two of my kids would have even at 6.
Can she swim? My friend used to take the family to the Holiday Inn for a pool disco session, meal and overnight stay for birthdays.

Swissmeringue · 14/11/2025 10:05

Tickets for something? Or does she need a new bike or scooter? My dd is similar in that she's 7 and never really played with toys but but loves crafting.

For Christmas she's getting a new bike, then tickets for me and her to go see Wicked in London and my mum has got her tickets to the ballet.

sleepylittlebunnies · 14/11/2025 10:03

A box of bits and bobs, she can make a stable for her Schleich horses.

Different craft items to what she already has, they can be brought out through the year.

A gift voucher for a pottery making/painting place.

Larryfell · 14/11/2025 10:02

Bulky stuff like dressing gown, slippers, clothes, novelty bubble bath, stuffed teddies, onesie, pyjamas and then add in books, headphones, stickers, board game (orchard toys are good board games brand at this age)

Goldengirl123 · 14/11/2025 09:59

Tickets for a day out she would enjoy

takealettermsjones · 14/11/2025 09:56

What about some crafting/art classes?

Dacatspjs · 14/11/2025 09:52

Lego or something so she can build her own things. If she likes crafting and making, that might work? Id get a mixed brick box rather than a kit.

Needmorelego · 14/11/2025 09:47

Clothes
Books
Cosy blanket/cushions
Selection of novelty bubble baths.