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To need a bit of help with present ideas for unknown child from nursery

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Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:12

My dd has been invited to a birthday party of a child from nursery I don't know child or parent

I rsvpd on the day that we received the invite thanking for invite and confirming our attendance and asked if there is any gift list, present preferences, voucher type requests. This is normal in our friendship group and an amazon wish list is not unusual

Mum replied with oh don't worry about a gift too much just something girly will be nice

I know party mum doesn't want to appear Grabby/entitled but literally I couldn't pick this child out of a line up and my dd isn't really helpful as she's 3. The other thing is this child could be 3 or 4 so some suggestions would have been helpful to me

Can you lively mnetters help

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allthegoodusernameshavegone · 11/10/2017 16:15

Pretty fairy lights for her bedroom

hibbledobble · 11/10/2017 16:17

Some ponies or a dolly?

I wouldn't stress about this.

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SheepyFun · 11/10/2017 16:18

I tend to get games or jigsaws from Orchard Toys - you can order them on Amazon. This jigsaw:
www.johnlewis.com/orchard-toys-dolls-house-jigsaw-puzzle/p607684?sku=232333106&s_kwcid=2dx92700019177413657&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIybjt3u7o1gIVKbHtCh2REgNNEAQYASABEgJl_PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
has been popular, and is clearly reduced at the moment!

Sirrah · 11/10/2017 16:18

Depends on your budget!

Hufflepuff719 · 11/10/2017 16:18

A nice purse/small bag? You can some pretty floral purses from Cath Kidston that I don't think cost much.

A jigsaw/game? A Disney princess jigsaw?

2ndSopranos · 11/10/2017 16:18

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ThaliaLuxurySpa · 11/10/2017 16:19

OP,

What's your budget? And how long until the party? (i.e. do you have to be sorted by Saturday?!).

altiara · 11/10/2017 16:19

Lego
Colouring pens
Shopkins or whatever equivalent is 'in'
A reading book
T shirt
Handbag
It's so easy at this age!!!! Try 11 year olds 😱

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Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:20

I'm not stressed as such I struggle with girly as my dd really isn't and I don't really want to get something party girl doesn't want and will end up binned

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Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:21

Sorry budget is 10-15 and I have until next Saturday to sort.

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redexpat · 11/10/2017 16:21

Something for her hair. Maybe one of those little bags with frozen on and hair bands and hairslides inside.

Za1ny · 11/10/2017 16:22

Sparkly play doh
Princess puzzle (fiver on the entertainer)
Tiara and wand set
Dressing up shoes

OuchBollocks · 11/10/2017 16:22

DNiece was very taken with a little snowglobe once

Za1ny · 11/10/2017 16:23

If your budget is between £10-£15 the Disney store have their dolls on offer atm for £10.

You can also get a styling head with your budget

Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:24

Altria- by 11 I hope my dd is able to input for her friends bday presents.

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Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:25

2nd that's a fair point I think that's where vouchers come into play more.

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Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:29
Grin
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00alwaysbusymum · 11/10/2017 16:31

My 3 & 5 yr old love kinetic sand and it comes in girly colours or always craft things like 'paint your own' etc

alwaysthepessimist · 11/10/2017 16:31

Sainsburys 1/2 price toy sale starts next Wednesday get them something from that. Also don't stress it and drop your budget - I am mean, kids I don't know with parents I don't know...less that £10 - try to keep it at £5 tbh

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 11/10/2017 16:31

This is well made and meets the brief!

www.wickeduncle.co.uk/presents/girls/age-4/sweet-hearts-bead-set

Nicpem1982 · 11/10/2017 16:31

This is why I love a gift list or voucher request

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