To ask for ideas for presents for 8/9 yr old girl?

[Spicspatspot]

I don't want to ask her parents, who are good friends, as they always get such thoughtful gifts for my kids. I don't see the girl very often so not sure what she is into. Fashion or toys? I would like to spend between 15-20 pounds. Any ideas what girls this age are generally into please?

[Rebeccaslicker]

Wicked uncle! Best kids' website ever - it categorises the toys by age so you can search easily

[Spicspatspot]

I had never heard of Smiggle, just ordered a pile of stuff online! Thanks everyone for your help.

[Aweektilltheseason]

Djeco sets, stunning fun. Great quality. All kinds of art sets and lush stuff... Bubble bomb things

[Swatsup]

anything from smiggle

[buddhasbelly]

I got my friends daughter this today £12.99 in waterstones

[TooMuchCheesecake]

Pretty much all my 8 year olds favourite things have been mentioned already.

Anything from Smiggle
Jojo bows
Diary's, notebooks etc
Anything unicorn or mermaid themed
Primark voucher
Board games (cluedo, monopoly)
Anything with the reversible sequins

[grumpysquash3]

Agree with pp, the answer is definitely Smiggle. Or Paperchase.
Luxury stationary/pens is the way forward.
Or maybe a 'secret diary' lockable book with a key.
Actual books are lovely but tricky as you can't know what she's read.

[Ellisandra]

I'm laughing at how unoriginal my 8yo is, reading this

OP, the suggestions are perfect!

[PoohBearsHole]

Unicorns
🦄 and more 🦄

Unicorn lights (got a giant one from tkmax)

Smiggle

Jo jo bows 😩

[Wifeofapostie]

I've just got fabric pen set from Sniggle for an 8 year old. I'll get her a plain white tee shirt too. The set contains fabric stickers to colour then iron onto the tee shirt. I'm assured by her Mum she'll love it.

[foxyloxy78]

Smiggle

[egginacup]

My 9 year old’s Christmas list is basically slime and the entire contents of Smiggle!

Oh, and a pug

[Alpacaandgo]

Mine absolutely loved Hama beads at this age. They spent hours designing things with them.

[justgivemethepinot]

Smiggle
The answer is smiggle.

[steff13]

My daughter does love fancy pens and notebooks so do I.

I think markers/colored pencils and drawing pads are also a safe bet.

[Bonelessbanquet]

Slime seems to be big this year, as do craft sets.

[Popfan]

Smiggle is a very safe bet!

[SaucyJack]

What about one of those cushions with the reversible sequins?

[ChinchillaFur]

My dd is 8.6 and she is into all sorts. Her list inçluded:
Twister
My generation doll & clothes
Lego friends
Ripleys believe it or not book
Bad Dad book
Make up
Weaving loom
Bunchems
Sewing box
Go kart
Anything from Smiggle : )
Primark voucher

If she's anything my the 8 year olds I know, she'll love most things, or money.

[CinnamonStar]

I have a 7 and 9 year old

They love things from Paperchase - they would be delighted with pretty much anything from there - notebooks, pens, writing sets, little erasers, pencil cases, random novelties etc etc

Monsoon/Accessorize is another favourite, they would love some sort of accessory from there - fluffy earmuffs/mittens/hats, bags, keyrings etc. They have a range for young girls, think it is called Angels or something.

[pisacake]

shop.lego.com/en-GB/Women-of-NASA-21312

[iamyourequal]

My daughter is 8. She loves arts and crafts stuff, (especially good colouring in pens); notepads and lockable diaries; hair accessories and Jo Jo bows; beanie boos and cute animal things. Cool t-shirts; holly webb books; slime; toy make up and nail polish. fingerlings. They seem to love anything out of Smiggle and Claire's. Things that worked at 7 which are a complete no-no now are: Disney (especially Frozen): Hello Kitty, most toys, sadly & dresses. Good luck OP! Ps. My DD doesn't have her ears pierced yet, but friends who do have appreciated gifts of cut stud earrings.

[Spicspatspot]

Lovely ideas, thank you all so much. I was completely second guessing myself and totally confused. I think I'll get some fancy stationery or lockable diary, books and maybe a nice hat or scarf