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Would this be suitable for a 8 year old girl (birthday present)?

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LadyInTheHouse · 10/10/2019 17:50

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/creativity-music-and-partyware/desk-easels-and-storage/grow-n-up-fab-studio/p/173788

Please help me decide. My DD will be 8 soon and hasn’t asked for anything in particular so I need to get a surprise. I thought something like this would be nice as she could use it as a mirror and she also LOVES art. I’m a bit worried that it might be too small though. What do you think, does it look like it’s for younger children?

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BertrandRussell · 10/10/2019 17:53

It looks too young for an 8 year old, I think. What about a proper easel and some art supplies?

JeffreyJefferson · 10/10/2019 17:55

Looks too young. I agree with PP

Beach11 · 10/10/2019 17:57

I would say too young for an 8yr old. It’s something I’d my 2 1/2 yr old

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R00tat00tt00t · 10/10/2019 17:57

Definitely too young for your average 8 year old. I find they're very keen to show how "grown-up" they are at that age and would say this is "too babyish".

Paddingtonthebear · 10/10/2019 17:59

Yes looks like something for 3-5yrs

FridayNightLightss · 10/10/2019 17:59

Too young, as Bertrand said maybe a proper easel or some nice looking supplies.

BertrandRussell · 10/10/2019 18:00

Something like & Langnickel All Media Easel Artist Set (104 Piece) [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000Q7CLYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5n2NDb8NM85S0?tag=mumsnetforu03-21 this?]]

Tavannach · 10/10/2019 18:02

That looks too young for an 8 year old.
I prefer this

www.wickeduncle.co.uk/presents/girls/age-8/glow-art---neon-effect-drawing-board

And this is a good book for 8 year olds
www.amazon.co.uk/Closest-Thing-Flying-Gill-Lewis/dp/019274948X?linkCode=xm2&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&creativeASIN=019274948X&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&creative=165953&camp=2025

Always get a good book for a birthday.

BertrandRussell · 10/10/2019 18:13

Sorry- my link didn’t work. It’s an easel with draws and a ton of painting and drawing stuff.....

BertrandRussell · 10/10/2019 18:23

*drawers!!

user1493494961 · 10/10/2019 18:27

I also think too young.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 10/10/2019 18:41

No. It's not for children who enjoy art, it's a plastic dressing table so that girls can be socialised to think that their appearance is the most. Important thing.

Buy the poor girl a sketchbook and some good quality pencils or paints instead.

suspended · 10/10/2019 18:44

Far too young. Buy her a desk/dressing table is she genuinely would like one (a real one that is!)

That's what we did for my daughter who turned 7 last year. It has a mirror but is also deep enough to sit at it and do her homework.

AutumnStory · 10/10/2019 18:57

what about something like this...

www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-dressing-table-set-with-padded-stool-attribute-white~831-193WT.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMPx76EPt0vxSlFXyPnc3ga5qlX-BeeenrYZHuccQeeYcqtkK-rH8A4aAm3OEALw_wcB

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LadyInTheHouse · 10/10/2019 20:23

Thanks for the input and ideas everyone

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