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Present ideas for 9 year old girl, who doesn't like toys anymore.

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cornflower21 · 09/11/2023 10:13

As the title says- she doesn't really play with toys anymore, like Roblox, Squish-mallows ( I already got her a plushie- that is the only toy exception), like to make bracelets and desperately wants her own phone, be a YouTuber and do a TikToks.🙈

I will probably get her some nice and fluffy pjs too,clothes,bits and pieces etc but all I can think are just those small things and cannot figure out the main present.

What are you getting to your girls?

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CoffeeWithCheese · 15/11/2023 08:44

I was going to suggest Squishmallows - my 10 and 11 year olds are still potty over them.
The entire contents of Smiggle always go down a treat (with the kids - not with my wallet). I think around that age we got a small camera/video camera type thing for them as well that went down well and the random suggestion - a karaoke machine with some up to date type discs for it (Amazon have them)? And then earplugs for yourself.
Other than that - bath bombs (pick selectively if you don't fancy a gilttery bath for the next decade, oodies, things like stupid novelty cushions for bedrooms and obscene amounts of themed lights (we have Animal Crossing, we have Minecraft and it looks like a flipping disco in there sometimes).

Velvetdragon13 · 16/11/2023 09:24

cornflower21 · 15/11/2023 08:25

It's a such a tricky age isn't, something in between child and teenager.

She does already have a lot of things mentioned here, that's the problem, I think she doesn't really want or needs anything particularly special iykwim.

I told her to a list for Santa this weekend as time is ticking and I would like to get it sorted earlier this year.

She mentioned inline roller skates, but we already have a garage full of scooters, skateboards, bikes etc and she barely touches it.🙈

Is this because she doesn't get out much (maybe due to weather?) lack of yard space to use them properly or something else keeps her interest indoors?

As previously mentioned, she's at that age where introducing her to new stuff (talk to her first before committing to anything) is a good idea because she's giving up toys, which is a good indication that her next phase of development is discovering herself. Try her on new skills, the great part about this phase is that they may go along with something you want to do with them that's less "kiddy" and more enjoyable to you.

Something like music lessons, craft kits - what do you do in your spare time?

cornflower21 · 16/11/2023 17:56

She already play guitar and has other activities after school.

We do have a garden, the weather is doable too, it's just that there's not enough children around her age I think.

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SantaBarbaraMonica · 16/11/2023 18:00

Last year she got a waffle maker and used it a lot so I’m getting her an Icecream maker this year. And an echo dot.

Ponoka7 · 16/11/2023 18:21

Would she like something like Ifly skydiving? My GD (8) loved it. Tamagotchi and Bitzee are on her list. As are the usual Robloxs vouchers. She wants a more grown up manicure kit.

cornflower21 · 17/11/2023 10:55

Just snatched a huge Squishmallow at our Tesco, £35 with a club card!

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oneinamillieon · 17/11/2023 14:26

clay beads
pandora bracelet
bath bomb
uno cards
nail polish
leggings
trainers
hoodies
face masks
sweets
pretty cushions
phone cases (if she has a phone)
air up water bottle

cornflower21 · 22/11/2023 14:11

So today I snatched a lovely , super soft blanket with a Christmas cat pattern in TKmaxx.

Slowly but surely getting there.🙈👏

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