Four Year Old Girl Gift Ideas

My daughter really loved electronic educational toys at this age, and continues to play with them. She received both a Leapster and a LeapPad (www.leapfrog.com) the year she was 4 yrs old.

The good thing about these toys is not only do they teach (math, reading, phonics, writing, as well as manual dexterity, patience, etc!) but they are portable for long car trips, waiting rooms, etc. AND you can buy cartridges and books for them as future gifts. I love this concept because they are "non-clutter" gifts!

I've actually bought many books and cartridges from eBay and never had a problem with them, but did have a problem with an actual electronic toy (the Leapster itself) that I bought used on eBay. Look for these to go on sale at Walmart, etc. for a better deal than taking chances on a used one.

Also, you can usually demo these items in toystores, Walmart, etc. to see if it meets your needs. :)

-A.

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Art supplies like markers and paints and rubber stamps. Or jewelry making kits that include beads. Age appropriate games (Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Memory, Connect 4, etc.). Favorite character books. Just trying to think of things I can remember getting around that age. I know art supplies or anything personalized with my name were big.

I agree and was going to say the same as the previous response.
Art supplies are great as well as playdough with accessories. The Hullabaloo game and other Cranium games are so much fun. Does she have a play kitchen and supplies? How about those cute kid laptops

Good luck!

I like to have my daughter (she's 4-1/2) look through toy catalogs we get in the mail, like Toys To Grow On and even the One Step Ahead catalog and have her point out things she would like. Of course I tell her she may not get any of them and she certainly won't get ALL of them :-) but that it helps mommy know what she likes. She really likes it and it has really helped me with ideas, especially when the grandparents and aunts start asking for ideas.

I totally understand because my daughter does the same thing and I refuse to buy basically the same toys but a different brand. I always try to look for things that will bring out my child's imagination/creativity. Their playtime is so important in their development. Try a few educational toys at www.discoverytoyslink.com/yolandab. That way it could be things that both children can benefit from and receive a headstart in school readiness. The prices are very reasonable also.

books, books and books. If she doesn't read, buy books to read to her. Her vocabulary will only improve and books will open her mind and imagination.

THis is the list for my 3.5 year old daughter.
Ideas for Trinity

Any Arts and crafts items - loves painting any type, or kits for ages 3 plus
she is into horses, Barbies, Polly fashions, she has a dollhouse that could use some new furniture or dolls, loves fairies, butterflies and lady bugs, pink and purple

She basically like sweat pants and stretch pants.


She loves all the princess and ballerina stuff. She does not have the DVDs: lady and the tramp, or CARS,

Barbie and the 12 dancing princess dolls or carriage with horse- we got Genève Barbie doll

Castle stuff

dress- up clothes

anything with magnets

books of all kinds

Backyardigans

she has a American girl doll bitty baby and needs new clothes for it

also into pretend play with the dolls and stuffed animals
puzzles

and her new love is PLAY DOH!!

B.

Hi L.

Feel free to check out Thirty-One Gifts. There are a lot of items that would be perfect for a little girl :)

www.mythirtyone.com/cutegifts

If something interests you, please let me know as I would be happy to offer you a discount.

Happy Shopping!
Nicole

My daughters love the Littlest Pet shop toys as well as my little pony stuff. They espcially love the my little pony twinkle stars dance studio. Dress up clothes are always nice and also the kids make up kits. Bath toys, bubble bath and soap crayons are always good fun too. Last year, I had my girls look for what they wanted from santa on toysrus.com and make a wish list, then we printed it to send to santa claus. It was nice because I just moved what I decided to buy to the shopping cart and put the order thru. It really made christmas trouble free.

My daughter is 5 now but last year for Christmas "Santa" brought her a play kitchen... She LOVED it.. She still does.. We bought her the plates and cups and pretend food for Christmas..We also got her a play shopping cart..I also suggest if you get that get a 3 droor bin to store the little accesories in.. Hope this helps.. She also got vsmile for her birthday(2 months after Christmas) and she loved that too...

I love the website www.leapsandbounds.com
They have great games and educational toys. Also fun things you don't alawys see in the stores. It is worth a look . M. mom of one 4yrold son

This is just a small gift, but I make hand painted purse banks. I am just starting out, but I do have a myspace account where you can go and see some of my work.

They can be personalized in any way!

Feel free to take a look!

http://www.myspace.com/sassypantsgifts

Thanks! D. :)