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What have you bought your 5 year old that's not an LOL doll??

44 replies

Tonkerbea · 18/12/2019 11:20

I'm having last minute nerves that my DD is going to be disappointed with her present, (It's a bike, she's outgrown her old one, but it's something she needs not wants iyswim), please send inspiration!

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Thingywhatsit · 18/12/2019 23:50

Not all from Santa, my 5yr old dd is getting

Swimming cossie and goggles
1 x lol doll
Frozen Lego x 3
Fav book set
Colours/gel pens
Colouring books (frozen/unicorn themed)
Unicorn pencil case
Disney 1000 piece jigsaw and puzzle board
Kids fire tablet
Hatchimals
Fairy garden unicorn set
Disney cd
Knitting set
New coat
Socks
Hat

everythingiwanted · 18/12/2019 23:58

Mine will be 4 around Christmas but she’s having (between Christmas and birthday)

Barbie plane
Barbie mermaid set
Barbie and unicorn
Slime making set
Sylvanian bakery
Juno the baby elephant
Na na na surprise doll
Lol omg doll
Hatchimals colleggtibles
Retro pound puppy van off eBay
Kinetic sand
Moj moj 24 surprises
Kiddizoom camera
Disney princess ludo game
A really very lovely unicorn letter writing and stationery set
Barbie wardrobe
Penguin onesie
Barbie cake making kitchen

This is between birthday and Christmas and not all from us.

user137473 · 19/12/2019 00:10

Barbie doctor with babies
Tiny treasures doll
Leapfrog Rockit Twist hand held game
Lego friends Cafe
Playdough popcorn maker
Busy Bubs
Books
And from relatives: a Barbie Ambulance, an Echo Dot.

user137473 · 19/12/2019 00:11

Oh, there is also shared sibling gifts of Washimals and Hungry Hippos.

kiabella · 19/12/2019 03:06

Poopsie pooey puitton slime kit
Barbie and horse set
JoJo siwa singing doll
Temporary tattoo gun
Puzzle

Other things she wanted that family have got her are
Blinger
Team gem gymnastics dolls
Foxy pants game
Sylvanian families
Rollerskates

Mitsufishi · 19/12/2019 06:19

David Walliams audiobooks, LCD writing tablet, one of those really big beautiful looking colour by numbers book, new trainers

Back2Bali · 19/12/2019 06:29

Bought my nieces and 1 nephew aged between 4 and 8

A mermaid tail blanket, (5yo) a bead set for making bracelets/necklaces (8yo) a RC range rover, (4 yo) a doll that cries and wees (5yo) a big box drawer thing of art and craft stuff (6yo).. a set of plain ceramic boxes that have to decorated with mosaic tiles paint glitter all that sort of shite(7yo)

LetsPlayBamboozled · 19/12/2019 09:34

@Tonkerbea that's great to hear, thank you!

happycamper11 · 19/12/2019 10:58

Mini surf board/body board
Unicorn bedding and room decorations
Lego friends set
Jigsaw
Headphones
Set of books
Board game

Main present for DC is a holiday to Efteling theme park (surprise) so these are just openers really - also stocking full of crap

MrsChuckBass · 19/12/2019 11:37

Barbie dream house
Colouring set
New slippers

MinisterforCheekyFuckery · 19/12/2019 16:49

My just turned 6yo is getting.

An Our Generation Doll + a couple of outfits
An Our Generation Palamino Foal
The Our Generation camping set
The Operation Ouch Book
A Barbie Ambulance
An astronaut Barbie
A craft kit (jewellery making)
A personalised bug hotel for the garden
A Board game (Greedy Granny)

Plus stocking which is a mix of practical stuff and tat from Smiggle and Claire's.

WeirdPookah · 19/12/2019 17:44

LOL dolls are horrific.

My 5 year old is getting PlayMobil, including the Light Fury dragon.
Few Sylvanian bits
Harry Potter themed stationery like multi pen, pencil case, note books.
Hallmark itty bitty (?) Harry Potter set
FunkoPop cat Hermione and AAARRRGGHHH!
Socks, pj's, smelly stuffs
Hama Beads, starting off with this, so lots of bits.
Bumble Bee action figure
Hilda graphic novels

ElsasSalamander · 19/12/2019 21:38

My 5yo DD isn’t interested in LOL dolls at all. She’s asked Santa for
A whiteboard (easel) & some pens
A double pushchair & baby Annabelle
Barbie doll

Plus she will also get a few smaller bits eg matching pairs game & stocking fillers.

From other family members she’s also getting
Our generation accessories
Lego friends set
Anna Frozen dressing up costume
Sylvanians set
Toy story 4 dvd

MinkowskisButterfly · 23/12/2019 00:35

Vtech computer,
astronaut barbie,
astronaut dress up costume,
ballerina barbie,
lip balms with Disney princess bag,
frozen 2 light up shoes,
belle dress,
build and colour playhouse castle,
dress up dragon costume,
colouring books.

Her sister has bought her an art set and a Mr potato head. She has also said she wants a poopsie surprise but she will have to wait for her 5th birthday in 3 weeks.

Cineraria · 23/12/2019 01:07

Mine is not yet five but will be getting

An easel
A Peter Rabbit calendar
Mad about Dinosaurs funny poems book (this is what he asked for)
Arty stuff to use with easel, hopefully including an overall if MiL remembered
Vtech smart watch
Children's camera
Remote controlled digger

Ibloodylovewomen · 23/12/2019 01:23

I remember reading on a forum when my children were toddlers that the best things to give children are either real tools and materials, or toys for open ended play. It really stuck with me, and it's made a big impact on our lives. Will share some of the things we bought (much of it second hand), in case it gives some ideas.

My daughter is nine now, but at 5 her favourite things were
Playmobil,
a hammer and nails (and a comb for holding the nails so that the child doesn't bash their fingers!),
a small saw and sturdy work glove,
a play kitchen with a till,
a wooden train track
a sturdy children's spade for digging in the garden.

Over the years she's been given a whittling knife, child size secateurs, clay, knitting needles and wool, sewing materials, a hand drill, planks of wood for working with, and various screwdrivers etc.

I really think that buying her these 'real' things has made such a difference to her confidence and skills. At nine, she now competently uses a number of workwork tools, and looks after her own vegetable patch in the garden. She's good at problem solving, and will help fix things in the house - she took apart our vacuum recently and replaced a broken part Grin. It's been interesting watching how these activities have given her a sense of satisfaction and confidence, and I often wonder how the advice I read on that forum will influence her life in the future!

So I just thought I'd pass on what I'd read in case it helps Smile.

I'm sure your daughter will be thrilled with her bike!

Skyejuly · 23/12/2019 08:07

I think bikes and scooters are such good presents for Christmas.

jamdhanihash · 23/12/2019 08:24

My DD (just turned 6 a week or so ago) is getting:

Tamagotchi
Lego friends game for PlayStation
Diary with a fairy on it
Flying fairy doll
Gymnastics leotard
Star Wars swimming costume
Sparkly jumper and hat
Moj moj party pack (£8 in Tesco)
Minecraft T-shirt

Possibly a tracker watch too. She's got a lot of Our Generation from my DSis and DPils.

wendz86 · 23/12/2019 08:45

4 1/2 year old has a kindle fire and a baby born surprise. Her dad has got her some twin dolls and a baby alive (she loves dolls).

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