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Panic - no gifts for 3 year old DGD

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Notthatmouseiain · 20/12/2024 14:58

Ahhh so in a list minute change of plans we are going to be seeing DS, DIL and DGD on Monday. Initially we weren't going to be seeing them at all until January but a change of plans means they are actually going to make the trip to see us on Monday.
Issue is we have no gifts at all for DGD right now. DGD is 3 years old.
We have spent around £100-£125 on the other grandchildren and would like to keep it even. Since we weren't going to see her until mid January I was planning to sort her gifts after Christmas to ease the Christmas pressure as we have 6 grandchildren and it's a lot to think about.

DGD loves ballet, it's her favourite thing in the world, all she talks about is going to ballet class, or she is twirling around in the living room. Toy wise she already has a lot of things.

What can we get DGD before Monday, really has to be next day delivery on Amazon or easily available somewhere like Waterstones/Smyths.

I was looking at the story orchestra books but DIL has already bought them.

Any and all ideas appreciated

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allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 20/12/2024 16:10

@Notthatmouseiain tutu and ballet shoes for when she starts ballet in january??

Flubadubba · 20/12/2024 16:37

Does she have ballerina Barbie?

BackoffSusan · 20/12/2024 17:01

Ballerina musical jewellery box - I know she's little but I had one as a kid and I still remember it now, I absolutely loved it. Pretty sure they have them on Amazon

Undethetree · 20/12/2024 17:04

BackoffSusan · 20/12/2024 17:01

Ballerina musical jewellery box - I know she's little but I had one as a kid and I still remember it now, I absolutely loved it. Pretty sure they have them on Amazon

I came on to suggest exactly this!!

MrsWhites · 20/12/2024 17:08

M&S have a really cute little ballerina tracksuit. My parents have got it for my nieces who are ballet mad, they are usually quick on click and collect or you can view which stores have it in stock….

www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-ballerina-joggers-2-8-yrs-/p/clp60695603?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

user2848502016 · 20/12/2024 17:11

Ballet dancing Barbie? I had one when I was that age and loved it

berrypop · 20/12/2024 17:38

Floss and Rock Enchanted range is ballerina themed and has a good selection of puzzles and games. For example:

amzn.eu/d/6hzGxpt

amzn.eu/d/0Ek3M1B

amzn.eu/d/fT7lnUF

Dragonsandcats · 20/12/2024 17:40

ballet barre?

GluggleJuggle · 20/12/2024 17:45

TENSsion · 20/12/2024 15:20

Actually, a Yoto box has more longevity and a much wider range of stories.

I could send you my code to get a discount too 😊

uk.yotoplay.com/products/my-first-ballet-album

They are awful. Buy a real book
the moulin roty ballerina mouse in a suitcase us lovely.

TENSsion · 20/12/2024 17:50

GluggleJuggle · 20/12/2024 17:45

They are awful. Buy a real book
the moulin roty ballerina mouse in a suitcase us lovely.

😂😂😂
Why are they awful?

Winterwellies · 20/12/2024 17:52

There is a ballet themed Lottie doll and ballet themed little sticker dolly dressing books.

Lemonadeand · 20/12/2024 17:55

Ballet jewellery https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toucan-Scotland-Sterling-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B008US6KQC/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=12NZ3XL8WAQJX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._bYvr154vnDoBuCY8-lubxNmrUuHwAW5dTrC609qKlpwTnTvXRmQ9EX-GNrROsB3kdFhm25UuI_tvS6hUb_sBwPcyPAj6_C2XswSGOmfw7oF-JI9ZlxNFRvBKDWUMb8vFmpB8bYT9HH7nr2crmWtL0JsZx8GNe93P0pcQewkSlz6kSG6k8S70v3cNcc6MFSPlX7g_4jbKqDWRAonf5kI5lmlchhRS0sLRIWliqo5-74h2272noLKn417emVXWk3SB4__BzPhkLYeIPMgZ-4rgiJiGRG9WSmGIOA1FvsemYI.Pshj9R4WrbZHI1oiQFBd25nr1-nuQ8Z69j5x-m35JGI&dib_tag=se&keywords=ballet+necklace+for+girls+silver&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1734717137&sprefix=ballet+necklace%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-13 (Plenty of other options on Amazon)

Ballerina Jewellery box https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musical-Ballerina-Jewellery-Box-Girls/dp/B0CHKB1WDT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3JVWIELO0MJ7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2h389RbkmEeMto7KrCsct0xwCJ3eYaid-KHjtX5A7ntHojWADrp7gwbBEDe-ZtM-oxMjWF2VQcjTEUDo3B8dZIho2xgvc7t_7bAP5-kgwlfA66AwoUQVOi17OOWUISnNJQmy2wIvjouuTRD9djTVvvn6Ny3bVv4FZNFaww7eH7ewwfPNOfbpVJC5my4nPuSR70tSDRtx4kPID1R0RtAJ3g.5dUX0hWQJkzzkAkgVcwTPjSFILKxbSR3pCl8T2Mvv68&dib_tag=se&keywords=ballet+jewellery+box&qid=1734717240&sprefix=ballet+jewellery+box%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Musical Ballerina Jewellery Box for Girls - Kids Music Box with Spinning Ballerina, Ballet Birthday Gifts for Little Girls, Jewellery Boxes, 15.2 x 11.8 x 8.9 cm - Ages 3-10, Pink : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

Musical Ballerina Jewellery Box for Girls - Kids Music Box with Spinning Ballerina, Ballet Birthday Gifts for Little Girls, Jewellery Boxes, 15.2 x 11.8 x 8.9 cm - Ages 3-10, Pink : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musical-Ballerina-Jewellery-Box-Girls/dp/B0CHKB1WDT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3JVWIELO0MJ7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2h389RbkmEeMto7KrCsct0xwCJ3eYaid-KHjtX5A7ntHojWADrp7gwbBEDe-ZtM-oxMjWF2VQcjTEUDo3B8dZIho2xgvc7t_7bAP5-kgwlfA66AwoUQVOi17OOWUISnNJQmy2wIvjouuTRD9djTVvvn6Ny3bVv4FZNFaww7eH7ewwfPNOfbpVJC5my4nPuSR70tSDRtx4kPID1R0RtAJ3g.5dUX0hWQJkzzkAkgVcwTPjSFILKxbSR3pCl8T2Mvv68&dib_tag=se&keywords=ballet%20jewellery%20box&psc=1&qid=1734717240&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&sprefix=ballet%20jewellery%20box%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5234339-panic-no-gifts-for-3-year-old-dgd

Notthatmouseiain · 20/12/2024 18:07

MrsWhites · 20/12/2024 17:08

M&S have a really cute little ballerina tracksuit. My parents have got it for my nieces who are ballet mad, they are usually quick on click and collect or you can view which stores have it in stock….

www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-ballerina-joggers-2-8-yrs-/p/clp60695603?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Oh I do like this and would get it for our other DGC bit DIL doesn't ever put DGD in tracksuits (occasionally leggings and a hoodie but never tracksuits). She's very specific about how DGD is dressed!

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TheNameIsDickDarlington · 20/12/2024 18:07

Ella Bella Ballerina books were a big hit with my dd when she was that age.

I second the poster who suggested a Ballet Lottie Doll.

Does she have a ballet bag to take to her lessons?

wtftodo · 20/12/2024 18:09

MiddleAgedDread · 20/12/2024 15:01

Tickets to a ballet at the theatre if there’s anything coming up locally

The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre is lovely for children 2 and up. I've even taken an 18mo and she was transfixed.

xmasdealhunter · 20/12/2024 18:10

Next have a nice pack of ballerina themed tshirts (they're quick with click and collect)
Buy Ballerina 100% Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirts 4 Pack (3mths-7yrs) from the Next UK online shop

Ballerina water bottle
Rachel Ellen Ballerinas Water Bottle : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Dragonsandcats · 20/12/2024 18:19

Have a look for the playmobil puppet theatre- my children loved it.

SunnieShine · 20/12/2024 18:22

PineappleCoconut · 20/12/2024 15:16

https://angels-face.co.uk/products/pixie-girls-blush-pink-tutu-skirt?gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADyLywUlB6m378lB4UoxlZr4acwMK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptvH1dG2igMV-ZJQBh3kkS9MEAQYASABEgKeufDD_BwE

One sale and doing free next day delivery.

These are amazing. My DD practically lived in her tutu when her lovely great aunt surprised her with one. There are enormously frilly and full!

I bet she'd love that! Great fun to bounce up and down and twirl in.

Notthatmouseiain · 20/12/2024 18:37

Thank you everyone, I think we've sorted it

  • Tutu that was linked earlier
  • this doll
amzn.eu/d/73pjZUp
  • This jewellery box
amzn.eu/d/4D97RKo
  • Angelina Ballerina Bookset
  • Some kiddy jewellery
  • This little mouse ballerina
amzn.eu/d/iyp42EY

I think we've spent more on her than the others now but they all have the same amount to open and I didn't have time to hunt for deals so it's probably the same value.

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CinnamonClovesBrownVelvet · 20/12/2024 19:10

That all looks absolutely lovely op I'm sure she will be delighted.

Notthatmouseiain · 20/12/2024 19:41

I think DIL bought her these for her birthday and I've been told it's her absolute favourite book set. I hadn't heard of them until I looked today but I've asked DS to bring one of them with him on Monday so we can read it with her.

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Notthatmouseiain · 20/12/2024 19:42

Appleberrybloom · 20/12/2024 19:34

Ahhh so tempted to push the budget a little more and get this. Might need to get the other kids something to so it's balanced but I know DGD would just adore this!

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