Gift for 4 year old girl £75

[mummyof2boys30]

My dad wants to buy my niece a gift up to £75. Her parents won't give any suggestions as they want money which my dad doesn't want to give. He's asking me for suggestions and i don't have a clue.
Ive got her a toni character, lol pencil case and colouring book and a colour change barbie

Any suggestions would be great

Thanks

My 4 (almost 5) year old really wants this...www.argos.co.uk/product/9533970?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=piarqqlwp&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7cacid:629-618-1342%7ccid:9563523558%7cagid:102231002390%7ctid:pla-1434034357361%7ccrid:423314717945%7cnw:g%7crnd:6735076170898617397%7cdvc:m%7cadp:%7cmt:%7cloc:1006837&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9563523558&utm_term=9533970&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=102231002390&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gclid=CjwKCAiAtdGNBhAmEiwAWxGcUmhZefVQu85Vry7UJLaVkwWXVTeHXEtGuIltXdyU7toQwA6cFHwI1BoCRs0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's a magic mixies cauldron pet

DD at that age loved:

• toy kitchen & paraphernalia (still does, now aged 8 - it's a big one from costco)
• doll baby Annabell, toy pram, doll clothes etc
• Teddies / cuddly toys
• books

He could one or a combination of the above with that budget.

FurReal B9071 FRR ROARIN TYLER THE PLAYFUL TIGER, Orange, White, Black, L www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N39LX3X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T0VC83F3NEV58NJG0ZCS?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

So much money for what it is, but my dad has bought this for my DD4 and I know she’s going to absolutely love it.

They might be asking for money as they don't have space for more toys? I'd say a nice jewellery box that she can keep, the ones that play music when you open it now that she's old enough to probably not break it. I have one from when I was similar age and loved it then and still love it and then some craft bits?

Dolls house

If it’s a space thing, a book subscription? Various independent bookstores do them.

I would tell your dad to get a token gift and save £65 for her but that's because I think the parents are being selfish by not giving any gift ideas.

Can he take her for a day out to a Christmas film and something to eat?

Most DC are overwhelmed with presents ... put the money into savings for her. A four year old really doesn't need a £75 gift from a great uncle.

It's from her granda. I will probably suggest something small. It's not space issue as they have a new build house with a playroom. He definitely wouldn't be up for taking her out on his own for the day. I might suggest £50 cash and then something around £25 for gift.

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pre-school-and-electronic-learning/leapfrog-toys/leapfrog-electronic-learning/leapfrog-magic-adventures-globe/p/177174

this

Anything Barbie or polly pocket related.

My 4yo has picked this out of the Smyths catalog for her DGPs to get her

www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/toys/fashion-and-dolls/polly-pocket/polly-pocket-tiny-mighty-backpack-compact/p/189328

A mini Yoto Player could be good. With a few book cards. I just got mine delivered for my 5 year old. I have a referral discount code too (I used one from mumsnet to get mine!):
LL-1X50WNLI

I like the music box idea, plus some into a premium bond/savings

Dolls house, toy kitchen or a balance bike

Also second the yoto!

I'd look at the Our Generation stuff...

If she has any Barbies already what about this house: www.amazon.co.uk/Barbie-FXG57-Malibu-House-Playset/dp/B07NH1W4TB/ref=sr_1_29?rnid=389075011&s=kids&keywords=dolls+house&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1639258708&refinements=p_36%3A146173031&sr=1-29

Or this: www.amazon.co.uk/Barbie-GHL93-DreamCamper-Vehicle-Accessories/dp/B07XC3HK9N/ref=pb_allspark_dp_sims_pao_desktop_session_based_2/260-6645776-1273022?psc=1&pf_rd_p=c21c9a5b-a275-419b-ad32-fe74b12c3063&pf_rd_r=CRWNKTC6XM9BAV98V18K&pd_rd_wg=LgNT0&pd_rd_i=B07XC3HK9N&pd_rd_w=0YemP&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&pd_rd_r=4b575f4d-f71d-4e8e-8dc0-c7bd23ec7b14

Playmobil is great because it'll last for the whole of her childhood. Character toys and trends will be grown out of in a year or 2. But maybe compromise, a £25 toy and £50 in her savings account?

Scooter?

Micro scooter

Money is more useful to parents than a giant lump of plastic tuut that'll get chucked in a corner of an already full playroom. If he doesn't want to give £70 + a selection box, some suggestions ...
Tickets to a local theme park/zoo/farm?
Magazine subscription to cbeebies type mag?
Subscription to Disney+?
Bike/scooter (& helmet)?
Clothes?

Toucan Box subscription or similar (£72 for 6 months)

Mud and bloom gift subscription, some clothes, make up sets and a trike would go down well with my 4 year old

Savings are just so much more useful than endless piles of tat ... my DPs saved over the years for my DS, he would still receive a modest gift - book, board game or similar from them but now he is 20 and had enough money to buy a car and is well on his way to having a deposit for his first home.