What are your 8/9 year old girls getting for Christmas?

[marne2]

Really struggling for ideas for dd2, I don't want piles of tat, have just had a big clear out and I'm enjoying not drowning in toys.

I have bought her a few small things including a light up cushion, a Shopkins set and a couple moshi monster books but I would like to buy her a main gift, something around £50, something that won't take up much space but will feel her occupied. Dd2 has ASD and tends to break things easily, although she loves most things that other 8 year olds do it's not always possible to let her have them as she puts things in her mouth, breaks things and doesn't really look after anything. She wants a electric guitar but already has a acoustic one which she does not look after so I refuse to get her one. She has a iPad, a trampoline and a ton of lego.

I have pretty much bought her sisters presents and would like them to have roughly the same amount, dd1 is getting the new HUDL 2, a case for the hudl, a Pickachu hoody, a game for her 3ds, a tummy stuffer and some books ( and maybe a few smaller thing such as bath bombs and sweets ).

I need ideas for dd2?

I've almost finished buying for my DD7 now; she hasn't asked for a main present as such apart from a phone and she isn't getting that do here is what I've got her so far;

DD7 Xmas presents:

Pogo stick
Emotion pet Koala

Little live pets cage and bird
Glitter lamp
Hedbanz
Hair chalk
Perfume lab
Skates
Guess who
Maleficent DVD
Paper jamz
You can draw book
Bop it XT
Choc lolly maker

Crayola Extreme designer
My friend Cayla
Girl tech password journal
Doh Vinci
Glow in dark science set
Chill factor Ice cream maker
Craft set

mrsg26 can j ask where u got the hair chalk from? Think my 9yr old might like a bit

dd has asked for books

she'll get new balance trainers

i think she'd like a sew cool so will have another look

and that's as far as I've got, so thanks for this thread!

Great ideas here. I'm wondering about Heelys... I thought the craze had passed years ago but ds has asked for them and I think dd would like too..

I've found the happy puzzle company v good for kids this age. I'm getting 9yo ds a nanobots robotics kit, some science books and some bits and bobs from the happy puzzle co. I know you asked about dds but they're not all that different

Thanks for the hot wires idea, my DD would love that, but what is a nano bots robotics kit? Dr Google is no help...

A friend recommended crayola's hair chalk

Scrap that as I've just remembered she got hers in america. How about these instead

m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/hair-chalk-pack-of-2-pink-blue/p585844#page_loaded

Thank you misslurkalot will add it to my increasing JL basket (oops)

My DD 9 is getting
Adventure time monopoly
Adventure time pjs
Adventure time big cut out of jake
Cabbage patch doll with twinkle toes trainers
Equestria girls design pad
4 books
Lip gloss maker
My little pony soft toy
Monster high doll
Zombie doll
Mini crystal furby
Ghost hunt game
Claire's accesories mini shop set
Matilda bedding and cushion
Bottle of snow fairy from lush
River island boots
Skechers mini shop set

The only item she's asked for is the bloody ghost hunt game so hopefully other gifts will go down well!!

Oi intrigued, wat are these mini shop things? Heading to google now

*ooo not oi! V rude sorry! Naughty phone!!

Lol at oi!! They are called mii worlds. They are like mock ups of real shops very cute! especially the Claire's one. DD doesn't even know they exist but I saw them and knew she would love them so got her the sketchers one too. The only downside being 100s of tiny bits!!

DD really wants a Xeno which is a interactive snot monster thing. Expensive though at £80. Also a little live bird is requested and stompee slippers.

May get the Xeno and have got lovely Boden girl slippers with bunny ears. Will get a CD and book too. And selection of lush bath bombs.

turkey my DD got a little live bird and cage in September for her birthday
Its actually really good I've hung it in her room from her ceiling it's looks nice there. She plays with it a lot. She also got some stompeez too the unicorn ones which are also surprisingly good and work really well.

Thanks Everything useful to know they are good. I hate buying things which are ignored from Boxing day on. DH is off the the US next week so will add them to his Christmas shopping list, as is cheaper there.

Oh good plan. Yeah I'm sick of spending money on stuff that looks great on the advert but is actually a pile of shit! That's why I no longer buy anything to do with ice cream/ chocolate/ fruit/ sweets in the toy line ! All rubbish!
It's such a waste of hard earned money, I'm thinking of also getting a real live pet butterfly as the bird is so good. Although its very funny as you can make it say anything you want so I have been recording over my DDs sayings with my own.... Childish but amusing she goes mad.

Agree with those who have recommended hotwires and knex. My kids have played with those for hours. My dd is getting the john lewis sewing machine from my mum. Probably art stuff from us. She has proper water colours and pastels which she uses a lot.

Love this thread!

My 8 yo spent hours yesterday with her Magic Tricks box and youtube clips. This could be a great gift if anyone doesn't have it already?

I've changed my mind about getting DD a sewing machine, I'm now thinking of getting her a Kindle as she's a massive bookworm and will get loads of use. I'm just slightly worried about the on-going cost as we'll have to keep topping up with books, but she can save up for them and have birthday money etc. through the year.

Dd is getting a digital camera for her main present. Not a majorly expensive one, looking at around £40.
Other presents are Anna doll, craft set of some description, Headphones and monster high doll.

Sorry only just saying this. I got the hair chalk in argos think it was £9.99 but got it in the 3for2, I also saw some in toysrus too if that's any help.

Primark have hair chalk ....pink,green,lilac with a little device to apply to the hair it's ok I've had a couple £4

My dd would love that... I would hate it.... will probably buy!