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What on earth can I buy my 4 year old for her birthday next week?

48 replies

xmaspomanon · 28/12/2024 21:48

She likes dolls, Barbie's, sylvanian families, Lego. But we have all that.

She's the youngest of three girls.

She has a hand me down bike and scooter.

I just can't think of anything.

HELP please!

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Trallers · 28/12/2024 21:52

Does she have everything for the bike like helmet, bell, knee pads etc?

If she likes dancing or music, a disco ball.

Sometimes youngest children really love a brand new version of something they usually get handed down eg clothes, blanket, fsmcy shoes.

Kids camera.

Fort building kit.

Giant stuffed animal. Ikea is good for reasonable priced ones.

intrepidgiraffe · 28/12/2024 21:53

Magentiles? We like the connetix brand the best. Another massive hit here (although takes up a fair bit of space) is a play sofa for building dens etc - we have a possum play couch.

Timeforsnacks · 28/12/2024 21:54

What about an activity, like a trip to Legoland or kids theatre, afternoon tea in a child friendly place or a pamper session with a couple of her friends you could invite them over and do pretend facials, nail varnish and fun pretend grown up stuff and watch a film?

RabbitsRock · 28/12/2024 21:54

Does she like making things? Maybe buy a load of arts & crafts stuff? Has she got a dollshouse? You could buy some furniture. Or if she hasn’t got one, that could be her present.
Toy farm & animals?
Toy CD player?
Giant teddy?
Kids dressing table & stool?
Teaset?
Mini shopping trolley, till & plastic food?
Indoor teepee?

GiantRoadPuzzle · 28/12/2024 21:56

It’s my four year old’s tomorrow.

we’ve got:

classic Lego and a small Lego set
melissa & Doug pizza & ice cream set
Hape crane

and then some things he needs like new trainers. My in-laws have got a voucher for a local farm day out and my sister has got a soft play voucher.

xmaspomanon · 28/12/2024 21:57

intrepidgiraffe · 28/12/2024 21:53

Magentiles? We like the connetix brand the best. Another massive hit here (although takes up a fair bit of space) is a play sofa for building dens etc - we have a possum play couch.

We love magnatiles too but have them.

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xmaspomanon · 28/12/2024 21:58

Timeforsnacks · 28/12/2024 21:54

What about an activity, like a trip to Legoland or kids theatre, afternoon tea in a child friendly place or a pamper session with a couple of her friends you could invite them over and do pretend facials, nail varnish and fun pretend grown up stuff and watch a film?

Yes an activity would be great

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Sunshineandoranges · 28/12/2024 21:59

A few small th8ngs..bouncy putty, light up furry animal hat, play tiara and flouncy net skirt…have say pop up castle tent

Timeforsnacks · 28/12/2024 22:04

xmaspomanon · 28/12/2024 21:58

Yes an activity would be great

Where are you based? Brigits Bakery do a kids afternoon tea around London on a double decker sightseeing bus, will be cold this time of year though...

tonyhawks23 · 28/12/2024 22:11

a dance mat and a disco ball.

Dextybooboo · 28/12/2024 22:13

Does she have a toniebox?

The tiktok karaoke went down well with my dd christmas day. Also playmobil stuff and kinetic sand always goes down a storm.

Dextybooboo · 28/12/2024 22:13

Could look on Monsoon too for little clips, bags etc in sale to bulk it out a bit.

user1491396110 · 28/12/2024 22:15

Magnatiles/playmags are a huge hit here.
Also a yoto player.
Grimms rainbow
Blocks for building
Superspace

Galectable · 28/12/2024 22:20

Yoto player if that's in your budget, or make up a craft kit in a carry container, where she can keep everything together. Like a little fold out toolbox. Buy blank cards, stickers, kiddie scissors, glue, crayons etc.

Hibernating80 · 28/12/2024 22:22

Dig the gems out - they get such satisfaction from it.
A sticker book.
More expensive - yoto player.

BackoffSusan · 28/12/2024 22:23

-Yoto player (big hit with my 4yo)
-Her own crafting trolley full of craft/activity stuff - zigzag scissors, glitter glue etc

  • Remote control car
  • Activity (pony trekking)
  • Playmobil
  • New games - Skillmatics Found it was popular with us
  • Kidizoom camera
  • Costume
Dextybooboo · 28/12/2024 22:24

Actually dd got the wall climbing gecko. It actually works and is great.

BackoffSusan · 28/12/2024 22:25

Kids activity subscription
Musical Ballerina Jewellery box with some make your own jewellery kits

TinkerTailorSoldier · 28/12/2024 22:29

Lego, jigsaw puzzles, dinosaurs, Paw Patrol

WonderingWanda · 28/12/2024 22:36

Roller skates
Play house
Mud kitchen
Tipee tent
Fancy dress
Painting easel
Play doh
Puzzles / craft

margegunderson · 28/12/2024 22:37

Timeforsnacks · 28/12/2024 21:54

What about an activity, like a trip to Legoland or kids theatre, afternoon tea in a child friendly place or a pamper session with a couple of her friends you could invite them over and do pretend facials, nail varnish and fun pretend grown up stuff and watch a film?

Pamper session for a four year old? Jesus. Let's all perpetuate gender stereotypes why don't we?

Paradoes · 28/12/2024 22:39

Air dry clay and gems etc
i agree about dressing up stuff
character themed dressing gown
nice bag (could do as first school bag)
build a bear ??

Greentomatoes21 · 28/12/2024 22:41

A furby! Such a fun and frivolous present for a 4 year old with two sisters!

AwakeNotThruChoice · 28/12/2024 22:44

If she loves magnet tiles (my 4 yoDD does)…

We got DD Marble run for Christmas. I had one as a child! Lots of pieces you put together to make a marble run. She loves it so much she has used an Amazon voucher to buy another kit to make a bigger course!
Get the Galt ones as the quality is really good. Not flimsy at all. The 12 year old also has been playing with it. So I expect it will last a while.