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Really stuck for birthday present for 11-year-old DD - any ideas?

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deathbyprocrastination · 16/02/2021 13:38

Birthday in 6 days so I've left it very late but just can't think what to get her. She's very active and outdoorsy - loves cycling, skateboarding etc - and in normal circumstances, I'd go for an activity-based present e.g. Go Ape or Climbing lessons but obviously those are out at the moment. She's also quite techy and would prob enjoy a coding course but that would be online and I feel she's had more than enough screentime of late.

Don't want to get her 'stuff' for the sake of it. I could just get her clothes because she's growing like a weed but I wanted to think of something fun because there hasn't been much of that of late!

Any ideas much appreciated.

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mummyof2boys30 · 16/02/2021 14:33

My DS is 11 next month and he will be getting his first phone. He got a fitbit for Christmas and loved it too

Sparklehead · 16/02/2021 14:36

Things in my DD11 list:

Hoverboard
Big plant for bedroom
Complicated Lego set
Tye dye kit
Magazine subscription (animals/environment type)
Camera

fastingnewby · 16/02/2021 14:40

My DS got this one for Christmas, he's very happy with it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07K55FL73?psc=1&ref=ppxpoppmobbbasin_image

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DollyP23 · 16/02/2021 15:00

My 12 year old cousin got a sheet ice cream making kit for her birthday and raves about it. I know it's not active/particularly linked to her interests but it could be a fun activity for a lockdown birthday

SE13Mummy · 16/02/2021 15:15

We're in London too and my 11-yr-old would like a SUP for her 12th birthday, ready to use when permitted. For her 11th she was given a secondhand iPhone (old SE) and was over the moon.

reefedsail · 16/02/2021 15:24

I think a phone is becoming a pretty standard 11th birthday present- ready for more independence at secondary school.

Surprisingly handy to text them to come down for dinner too!

Stompythedinosaur · 16/02/2021 15:58

I've got a skateboard ramp on my list for dd1's next birthday, who sounds like she has similar interests. I've also looked at moon shoes.

LadyCatStark · 16/02/2021 16:07

If she’s anything like skater DS (also 11) all she’ll want is... another skateboard...

I got this cool surf skateboard for DS for Christmas, which is very different to his regular skateboard or pennyboard and amazing quality for the price!

www.twobarefeet.co.uk/skate/surfskates/wedge-standard-surfskate.html

He also loves his inflatable paddleboard from Aquaplanet but be careful as there are a lot of cheap crappy ones out there!

For cheaper filler type gifts DS and his skater friends all like these kind of bags:

www.vans.co.uk/shop/en-gb/vans-gb/men-accessories-bags-backpacks/bail-shoulder-bag-vn0a3i5sz6l

Also Vans trainers, a “Shacket” (shirt/ jacket, it’s a thing, honest!), a ‘t-tool’ (to loosen and tighten trucks), vinyl stickers for her skateboard.

Timeforatincture · 16/02/2021 16:27

Pet rats? They are so intelligent and make excellent pets.

You have to get two or three though.

Land0r · 16/02/2021 18:37

DD2 is a sporty 11 year old and her main Christmas present was a hoverboard. She absolutely loves it and has used it every single day since she got it!

mammmamia · 20/02/2021 19:19

Just found this thread - very useful as I have twins turning 11 soon.

Can anyone recommend particular Lolo balls, slack line or tie dye kits? These are all things mine would like.

Other ideas in case it helps people - for Christmas mine got a proper chemistry set, roller blades, perfume, “merch” from their favourite YouTubers, washi tape off the top of my head.

ifitpleasesandsparkles · 20/02/2021 19:27

Rollerblades
Hoverboard
Binoculars
Lego
Nintendo switch with ring fit game

deathbyprocrastination · 22/02/2021 22:41

Late update: DD’s birthday was today and we got her a Fitbit and ‘shacket’ plus some stickers for her skateboard. She was so delighted with it all. Thank you all so much for the ideas Smile

PS DM got her a baseball cap, also a big hit

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