Shopping for young girls can be a little challenging, especially if you do not know what’s popular nowadays. Here are some items to give you an idea on what to buy for a 5 year old. Following each idea are links to the Toys R Us website for the products, but you don’t need to buy them at Toys R Us if you don’t want to. These products can be found at other stores as well, such as Walmart or Target.
Barbie Pet Doctor Interactive Puppy Vet Kit – http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2890540
Barbie has always been popular with young girls. There are so many different Barbie products out there today, much more than there was when I was a little girl. Price ranges on Barbie products can vary, depending on what product you buy. The Puppy Vet Kit, for example, can be found at Toys R Us for $29.99. Dolls can be found pretty cheap though, with some costing less than $10. The collector dolls usually cost more, from $20-30. You can never go wrong with Barbie when buying for a young girl.
Hanna Montana Dance Mat with DVD and Wig – http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2719028
Hanna Montana is extremely popular with young girls today. There are so many different items and toys with the Hanna Montana name on them, that you shouldn’t have a problem finding something worth giving. My favorite is the Hanna Montana Dance Mat with DVD and Wig. For the big Hanna Montana fan, you can accompany a big Hanna Montana gift with smaller gifts, such as a Hanna Montana poster, blanket, movie, doll, pencil box, backpack or dress up costume.
Littlest Pet Shop – The Play-Doh Littlest Pet Shop Pet Parlor Playset – http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2977197
Why not put 2 toys together as 1 toy. For a girl who likes Play-Doh and Littlest Pet Shop, this toy would be perfect for her. Along with this toy, are many “little” pets that can be purchased, and they aren’t that expensive. Beware, however, that there are many little parts that go along with most of these toys, and can end up becoming vacuum food if you’re not careful.
Crayola Color Wonder Disney Fairies Coloring Book Set – http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2822068
Color Wonder is a wonderful invention, according to most parents who hate messes. Who wants red crayon scribbled all over the white walls, or blue paint on the living room carpet? With Color Wonder products, the paints and markers only work on special Color Wonder paper, and they don’t make marks on any other surface, like your walls or carpet. It’s a great way to bring art on long car rides without having to worry about making a mess in the backseat.
Play Food and Kitchen Set – http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3254087
Young children love to pretend and imitate what adults do. When I worked in daycare, I always saw kids playing in the kitchen area, pretending to make dinner or go grocery shopping. Some favorite play food choices include pizza, ice cream, fruits and veggies and baking items. Most play food sets come with a variety of different foods, and I think you’ll get your money’s worth with a set, rather than individual play foods. Kitchen sets can be a little costly, but it’s well worth it if the child loves to pretend play. Along with play food and kitchen sets, you can also purchase a toy vacuum cleaner or toy lawnmower, to complete their “house.
Dress Up Clothes – http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2256395
No 5 year old girl can go without dress up clothes. Wigs, purses, shoes, jewelry and dresses seem to be the most popular choices among young girls. A lot of times, you can find dress up items at the dollar store. Besides dressing up as a princess, some girls even like to dress up as doctors, teachers or cowgirls. Believe me, there are dress up clothes for just about anything. Just use your imagination.
