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The chances are that as time goes on, raising your 4-year-old has gotten easier and easier (goodbye, toddler temper tantrums — we’re not sad to see you go). So why has giving her gifts only gotten harder? Maybe it’s because you’ve already spent a few years buying her presents and it feels like she already has everything. So what do you get a 4-year-old girl? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
When it comes to ages, four is something of a sweet spot. Your child is now officially considered a “preschooler,” and with that designation comes a whole new world of possibilities, like more advanced educational toys, board games, and art projects. But at the same time, all the old classics — dress-up, dolls, and imaginative play — are still on the table. They’ve grown up, but they haven’t necessarily grown out of anything.
In other words, when it comes to shopping for the best gifts for 4-year-old girls, there are a million different ways to do it right — but for the sake of sticking with the best of the best, we’ll start off with our top 30 picks.
Kids love pretending to be grown-ups, mainly because they don’t understand how wildly overrated adulthood is. But this toy really capitalizes on one of adulthood’s best selling points: all the cool accessories! This stylish purse has everything your girl needs to head out for the day, from keys and wallet to cell phone and “makeup.”
These vibrant chiffon wings are worn on the shoulders and at the wrist for full-wing flapping and fit kids of just about any size. Your little butterfly will have fun “flying” around like a butterfly. (Or maybe a fairy with butterfly wings if your child is extra creative.)
Complete the look with a coordinated tutu and mask.
Four-year-olds pretty much bounce everywhere anyway — harness that energy with this pogo jumper. The soft and durable foam block is great for both indoor or outdoor play. Plus, it encourages fitness, balance, coordination, and, of course, fun.
Perfect for the artistic animal lover in your life, this set comes with four fuzzy friends, six washable markers, and a bath. Decorate your palm-sized pet however you want, and then just give them a quick rinse. Voila! They’re ready to be redecorated again and again.
Sure, your little girl can wish for a dream house, but why not encourage her to build her own with this set of 103 magnetic components? The best part is that it’s truly customizable, so the only limit is her imagination.
Unbelievably soft, impossibly adorable, and irresistibly huggable, Miles isn’t a scary dragon: He’s lovable and huggable and can’t wait to be your kiddo’s best buddy.
From grand adventures to court intrigues, your child will have fun making her own stories with this set of four cloth hand puppets. Maybe she’ll even use the knight, king, queen, and dragon to stage her very own puppet show.
Get your phone out and be ready to hit record — you know Grandma’s going to want to see this.
This is the perfect gift for 4-year-old girls because it can be used as their own personal hideout. This pole tent delivers playtime fun for your kiddo and style for your playroom (we’re a sucker for a good pop of color). Before you ask: No, it doesn’t come in adult sizes.
This classic board game takes kids through a magical adventure through Candyland. With no reading required and with each game taking only roughly 15 minutes, it’s perfect for pre-readers with limited attention spans.
Simply draw cards to see which color square or whimsical character you should visit next. The first one to King Candy wins!
Globber Scooter Globber Scooter Primo Foldable Scooter
Your girl will have a blast zipping around on this cool scooter. And since it has three wheels instead of two, you can enjoy watching her zip around without worrying she’s going to lose her balance.
Best of all, it has an adjustable handle and a weight limit of 110 pounds, making it a gift for 4-year-old girls and beyond that can grow with your child.
Regal Games Set of Six Classic Card Games
Your child may not be ready for Texas Hold ‘Em, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a good game of cards. With six classics — Go Fish, Old Maid, Slap Jack, Crazy 8s, War, and Silly Monster Memory Mash — your girl will learn the basics of colors, numbers, matching, and gameplay.
Whether you’re a high-powered executive brokering international power deals or a preschooler perfecting coloring inside the lines, a dedicated workspace is clutch. This charming wooden desk and vibrant, plush pink chair are perfect for any kiddo to work, play, and learn.
One of the best things about Barbie can do or be anything, and that includes a candy princess, fairy, or mermaid. And if your 4-year-old’s imagination allows, she can even be all three at once.
With three easy-to-put-on outfits, your girl will be able to dream up all kinds of fairytale adventures for Barbie.
Teamson Kids Play Kitchen
This retro play kitchen is stylish and grown-up looking. Featuring cupboards, refrigerator (complete with drink dispenser), microwave, oven, and stove, all doors open, and knobs turn for realistic play.
Your wee chef can jot down her grocery list on the chalkboard or take a “call” on the phone as she perfects her signature bake.
Stock up their play kitchen with these wooden play food accessories by Raduga Grëz. This set includes a pineapple, pomegranate, apple, pear, cherry, strawberry, banana, lemon, and orange. Handmade from sustainably sourced solid wood and finished with natural water-based paints, you can also add to their supply with Raduga Grëz vegetable playset.
Stickers are awesome, but the trouble is once you stick them somewhere that’s kind of the end of them. The fun with stickers is typically short-lived (and can even get scary at times if your kiddo decides to put them on Grandma’s antique desk!)
But this book of reusable stickers has changed the sticker game — allowing your child to peel and re-stick these fun decorations over and over again. Your child will have tons of fun creating sticker scenes with more than 650 vinyl stickers in this set.
Magna Tiles Arctic Animals 25 Piece Set
Your tiny architect’s imagination will be unleashed as they use these fun, colorful Artic animal-themed magnetic tiles to build. They’ll have so much fun creating and bringing the Arctic to life that they won’t even notice that they’re gaining an appreciation for spatial reasoning.
Nature Bound Bug Catcher Vacuum
Your child will love exploring all the creepy crawlies in her world with this awesome kit. Using the hand vacuum, she’ll catch the bug of her choice, then observe it within or release it into your temporary habitat for further study. (And if you use this to get that giant spider out of your kitchen, we won’t tell.)
A kalimba, also known as a “thumb piano,” is a simple instrument that makes a sound when the player slides their thumbs along several metal tabs. Its simplicity means your child can get the hang of making it “sing” relatively quickly, encouraging musical interest and ability.
Inside each of these four bath bombs is a magical creature, which comes with a storybook of clues hints at who they might be. Once all your new friends are revealed, read the bedtime story starring none other than your new bath friends! Because fizz and foam are great, but fizz, foam, and toys? Even better!
Jamie Kenney is a freelance writer for BestProducts.com; Her other work has appeared on Bustle, Parents, Playboy, McSweeny’s Internet Tendency, the Takeout, and Romper, where she covers parenting, news, entertainment, and likes to help readers see the ridiculous (and hilarious) side of motherhood.
