The ULTIMATE Gift Guide for girls 5 and under!
I don’t think you’ll be seeing a gift guide from me for a lot of people in the family, (I’m always at a COMPLETE loss at what to get my parents and brother!) But one thing I do know a lot about is a little girl. After all, there are a LOT of them at our house!
What I’ve decided to do is make this list up of the things my girls are LOVING right now. This means that you can trust that I know first-hand that my girls can’t get enough of these things. My oldest is 4, but I’m sure that girls even a little older will enjoy some of these favorites! Prices are changing practically by the minute right now, so they may not be completely accurate! I mean, who even knows what will happen with the Black Friday sales coming up!?
Let’s get to it, shall we?!
Adorable Things to Wear:
- A bow subscription! 11.99/month My FAVORITE right now is Little Poppy Bows! They are a monthly subscription company that has insanely ADORABLE, quality bows. Why not get that little gal in your life a 3-month subscription? BONUS: In addition to regular-sized bows, they have a newborn version and a pigtail version as well! It’s super easy to gift. I have done it a couple of times now! Man, do I love a great bow!
2. Robeez socks: $7-$21 depending on how many you want – For kids 3 and under, these socks STAY ON when all else fails. And all else WILL fail. They run a little small, and only go to 4T, just FYI.
3. Jack & Lily shoes: $16 – $34 My older girls both wore these when learning to walk and beyond. I love them and you better believe my babe will be in them when the time comes for her! Their moccasins are probably the most adorable things I’ve ever had on my kids’ feet.
Things for Creating:
4. Hape Award Winning All-in-One Wooden Kid’s Art Easel with Paper Roll and Accessories: $63.89 Our girls love this sturdy easel that has one side for dry erase, and another for chalk and/or paper. Just be sure to pick up some dry-erase markers, regular markers, paint, a paintbrush, and an extra roll of paper as well! You’ll need it!
5. Play-Doh Fun Factory Deluxe Set: $12.62 Who doesn’t love a great Play Doh session?! I also love this set: Play Doh Kitchen Creations Magical Oven – $16.49
6. Magnatiles: $27.98 These tiles make for fun and easy building for little hands! There are approximately 32 versions of these, and I think that both large and small sizes have their benefits, just FYI!
Things for Playing and Learning:
7. Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart from LeapFrog: My mother-in-law bought it for our girls two years ago, and it is the NUMBER 1 favorite toy in our house! I usually stay away from toys that make noise, but I am very glad to have this. It encourages creativity and interaction, and a bit of following directions and colors as well. Every kid that comes over enjoys it as well! It is shockingly only $34.99!!
8. Walkie Talkies: $21.99 My girls are obsessed with talking to each other through these walkie talkies! Hint: make sure they know how to turn them off so the batteries don’t constantly die. That’s a real buzz-kill for everyone.
9. Paw Patrol Pop Up Game: $9.20 There aren’t many board games you can play without the ability to read, but this is one of them. And it’s fun! I linked the Paw Patrol version that my girls love, but a non-themed one can be found HERE for $15.39
10. Baby Adora PlayTime Princess Weighted Washable doll: $30.39 Our girls love this doll!
11. Learning Resources Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set: $28.49 This is perfect for little ones learning shapes, colors, and food names! So much potential here!
Books of sorts:
12. Toddler Coloring Book (Numbers/Colors/Shapes): $6.99 My girls are really getting in to activity books for kids who can’t read! They also love Colors/Shapes Activity Book for Kids – $9.43. And be sure to check out your local Dollar Store for these little gems!
13. Jesus Storybook Bible: $17.99 A perfect gift for a Christ-centered family and child! We read part of it at bedtime each evening and I love the questions my girls are coming up with these days; allowing me to teach and train them up in the Word of God.
14. Where Is Curious George? A Look and Find Book: $9.99 Literally had to ban this book for the next two weeks because I cannot. read. it. one. more. time. this. week. CANNOT.
15. Gift card to a bookstore: Let them pick out some new books! Or buy from an Usborne consultant…LOVE those books! A friend of mine is running a party TODAY if you want to join: click here!
Things that Aren’t “Things”
16. Membership to a Science Museum
17. Membership to a Children’s Museum
18. Membership to a zoo in the area
19. ALEX Discover Giant Busy Box Art Kit: $23.42 Our girls are obsessed with these ALEX art kits! They keep my children occupied for hours!
Things for Babies:
Have a baby to buy for? Try these favs of mine!
20. Jellycat Bashful Lamb Soother Security Blanket: $20.00 Our two youngest girls have used these Jellycat lovies because they 1. Really ARE the softest, and 2. Are unlikely to be discontinued. Boom. I just saved you a 4 hour eBay search later in life. 20.
21. Wean Green Round Wean Bowls: $23.95 They’ve become a true staple in our home after getting them as a gift several years ago. Obviously this is really a gift for mom! But you will love it!
22. Adain & Anais Burpy Bibs: (approximately $9-$13, and can also be found on Amazon and at Target) They are the perfect size for both a burp cloth and then a bib that ACTUALLY KEEPS FOOD OFF OF YOUR KID. Yay for that!
These are ideas I haven’t personally tested yet, but have heard good things and will be getting our girls this year:
23. The Giving Manger: Multiple friends have recommended incorporating this into advent as a way to focus on service to others as a way show thankfulness to Christ during the holiday season! $39.95 + tax/shipping
24. We Craft Box: I love this as an idea for providing new kid-crafting inspiration each month! It’s about $30/month (and it looks like you get a free month when you sign up!)
25.Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book: Love me some Melissa & Doug!!! Both of my big girls are learning to cut and this activity book should help! 25.
26. miYou Alphabet Robot Toys Set for Kids ABC Learning: $37.99 Another great learning tool looks to be these cool robots!
27. Purple Cow Crazy Scientist Laboratory: $18.99 I love activities where we can work together as a family and also learn!
Also, this gal has the BEST gift lists. I’ve purchased several things for friends off of this list, so be sure to check it out as well!!! Many options for older girls (and boys, too)! Great for homeschooling families: Cloistered Away Gift Guide
And for fellow Christian mamas that want to spread lots and lots of Jesus’s love this Christmas, check out this beautiful gift guide as well: Risen Motherhood Gift Guide 2018. Really, just check out the whole site, because it is LOVELY and it will CHANGE YOU.
Whew! That was a LOT! Hope you found some things that you LOVE! And maybe you can grab a few of them on a fantastic Black Friday sale!
Happy shopping, friends! XO!
Honestly,
AM 🙂
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Speaking to the walkie talkies – huge hit! Kailynn and Ethan have been non stop loving them. We went on a walk and could talk to mom (at home making dinner) the whole time with them . Thank you so much! And since they are multi channel the other 2 we have work with them so we can all have our own for added fun!!!
That is AWESOME to hear!!! I read they have quite the range (like 3 miles or something close?) Walkie talkies have come a long way since I was little! But what a fun way to use them! Thank you for sharing!!
This is such an awesome gift guide! You have quite a few items on here that I know my boys would have loved at a similar age. I love the Giving Manger. I have never heard of that before but it looks like such a good way to teach kids the meaning of the season.
I’m so glad you found it useful! Yes, many can be for either boy or girl! We’ve been doing the Giving Manger for a couple of weeks now and are really enjoying it 💝💕 Merry Christmas! XO!