To think a 'main' present is necessary?

[aperolspritzbasicbitch]

I'm sat here racking my brains over what I can get my 7 year old as a main present for Xmas - but is this actually necessary?

She's done a list, all very reasonable. The only problem is there isn't anything on there that I would consider a 'main' present, and in previous years they've always had a stand out gift (bike, dolls pram, scooter, etc). She doesn't actually NEED anything, bike was last year so still the right size, scooter has plenty of life left, she has a tablet etc so I feel like I'd just be buying something for the sake of it which I do not want to do, but on the other hand it's totally different from how we've always done it, and also her sister does have a 'main' gift.

Am I over thinking this?

Get a couple off her Christmas list and be grateful. Next year it might have a dog or pony on it.

Can you package a few similar items together? So if there were a couple of dolls for example you could put in a large box or something?

Our 7 year old DS is getting a keyboard. Not particularly expensive, but might be the biggest present in size.

I feel this about my son right now but he's only 4 so it's easier.

I'm leaning towards getting him the thing he talks about most as his main present, wrapped from us under the tree. It's not any more expensive than the other things he's asked for which will come from aunts and uncles or in his stocking from Father Christmas, but i hope it will give him that moment of glee. I too don't want a deflated opening of the mum and dad present, which should be the 'main' present!

I’m in the same boat with my almost 6 year old. It’s also her birthday a few weeks after Xmas so I’ve got that to think about although I think I know what we are getting for that. Her wishlist was very modest (a notebook, new slippers and a camera) and my mum had already suggested getting a camera so she’s got that!

A “main” present isn’t necessary at all and certainly not worth buying something random they haven’t asked for or aren’t particularly in need of. I’m much more a fan of buying to suit needs (including reasonable wants) for Christmas rather than trying to hit a certain amount of gifts or certain cost. One year it might be something big like a bike, the next year it could be a bunch of smaller presents.

Honestly, don’t sweat it. It gets even harder as they get older. 2 DD’s here,
one early 20’s and lives in her own home, youngest is 17 and doesn’t want anything big at all. She’s got
some lovely gifts but none are large/expensive. They’re things she’s wanted all year though and will mean a lot to her.