Birthday pressie for 5 yr old dd

[nutcracker]

As usual my brother cannot think what to get my dd for her birthday. I am all out of ideas. She has suggested loads of things mainly dolls but she has loads of these and is already having another one of me for xmas.

Dd is quite girly, loves dolls and pushchairs, but also likes spiderman, power rangers and stuff lie that, so anything goes really.

He usually spends about 15 - 20 pounds.

Suggestions please

Dd (4 on Sat) is getting: toy sweet shop (with sweets) from her 5-year-old brother (his choice); walkie-talkies from me & dh; Razor scooter from my parents. Any help?

Sweet shop she would love, but dd1 asked for that last year and i didn't get it as she had already asked for too much, so i think she'll be a bit peeved if dd2 gets one.

Walkie talkis dd2 is having as a joint pressie with dd1 for xmas, and the scooter she already has.

Great suggestions though, keep them coming

Nutty - a friend was telling me the other day about an award winning toy for girls around that age. I'm afraid I can't remember the name of it but it's wooden and it has different heads you can swap and change. It also has a section in the body where you can put different fabrics in so that you can change her clothes. Apparently her dd who is nearly 4 plays with it constantly.

She got it from Daisy and Tom and it was about £14-16 I think. I'll see if I can find it on the website.

Oooh thanks, that sounds great.

Has she got a girly watch? - Argos do the Disney princess one. 5 is right age for a real watch, I think.

Lego? There's a sweet fairy set.

Oh watch thats a good idea too, although she has a tendabcy to lose things like that, but it's definatly one to consider.

she would probably enjoy this fabulous book

we bought it for dd on her 5th and she enjoys it very much. the photos are beautiful and intriguing, and the text is really well written. Maybe team it with some cute fairy books here

my second link isn't working! It took you to a selection of Felicity Wishes books on Amazon....

I think the toy doll dressing thingy that Skate mentions is Woodkins.

What about instead of a doll something like a Girls World head with brushes, clips, ribbons etc. I loved mine when I was ittle. Not sure if they are still called girls world though.
She can practice making ponytails, plaits etc and its defo a girly thing.

How about a Sylvanian Families set? You could get a little family for that, or there are various sets starting about that price. If she likes it you can build on it in future years!

why hasn't coddy been on here to suggest a Post Office???

how about a spirograph (if she's in to drawing at all?)

Well thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated

Had a look at the woodkins stuff and i think she'd like those so have put them on the list.

Post office she already has and styling head too.

Keep the suggestions coming though as i want to give him a choice so he can decide.

Lemonice, Nutty - yes Woodkins sounds familiar. I've never seen it (I've only got ds's) but heard rave reviews!

Little dolls house
Cooking sets
dressing up outfits
her own baking equipment (rolling pins/trays/bun cases with characters on/cutters etc)
Childrens cookery book
I also used to have a type of plastercine that you could mould and bake in the oven then varnish to make ornaments ("feemo" or something like that sorry can't remember its name).
skateboard
videos/DVD/CDs
make your own jewelery sets - sets come with varous plastic beads and string to make bangles, necklaces etc.

I'm finding old fashioned games such as Frustration, Guess Who? (which is actually listed as 6+ but 4yr old DS plays with school friend who is 5 tomorrow), etc..... popular at the moment.

Woodkins dolls are fun.

I think the favourite toy in that price range that my 5 year old dd got for her bithday was this magnetic calendar.

I'm sure there are probably similar things in the UK.