Thoughtful Gift Ideas for 7-Year-Old Girls That Show You Care

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Anyone with a 7-year-old girl knows she is likely bursting with creativity and new ideas and starting to notice the world around her in new and exciting ways. She seems to have changed so much in the past year or so, but in the best possible way. So, how do you find gifts for 7-year-old girls that are as amazing as they are? Luckily, we have some ideas that will hopefully encourage all of that energy, brilliance, and creativity. These ideas work for birthdays and the holiday season, too.

As a parenting writer and mom of two (including one recently 7-year-old girl) and proud auntie to many fabulous girls, I have some first-hand experience in this area, and, honestly? There are a few categories of children I like shopping for more, so these gifts are chosen with a lot of excitement and thought toward what it is that makes 7-year-old girls unique. Since this is the age where little girls begin to get a lot more social — like a lot-a lot — we’ve included a variety of gifts that are also perfect for sharing with her friends.

From Barbies that can help promote bonding and empathy to a DIY nail polish kit that sparks collaboration, there will surely be a perfect gift for 7-year-old girls on our list that your not-so-little one will love.

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Makes Up to 12 Bracelets

VERTOY Friendship Bracelet Kit

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Friendship Bracelet Kit

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They say there are five love languages, but if you’re a 7-year-old girl, you know there’s a sixth: friendship bracelets! This set comes with everything (including an instruction manual) to make seven different braid-pattern bracelets for themselves and their friends. They can even make their own gifts. There’s also a portable bracelet-making tool for creative fun anywhere they go.

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Encourages Reading

Greenwillow Books Amelia Bedelia Box Set by Herman Parish

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<I>Amelia Bedelia</i> Box Set by Herman Parish

In this prequel series, Amelia Bedelia is a little kid, but her adventures — and hilarious tendency to take idioms literally — are as big as ever. The box set contains the first four books in the series, and with large print, illustrations, and fast-paced chapters, they’re perfect for early readers.

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Encourages Physical Fitness

Mumba Kids Foldable Ankle Skip Ball

Kids Foldable Ankle Skip Ball

Your 7-year-old will get active and have a blast with this new spin on an old favorite. With the memory foam ring around one ankle, they’ll use their other foot to jump over the rope. The light-up wheel on the ball adds extra fun. How high can they go? Will they break their old record?

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Helps Develop Artistic Skills

Crayola Light-Up Tracing Pad

Light-Up Tracing Pad

With this light pad from Crayola, she’ll be able to trace any picture she wants, from her favorite cartoon characters and comics to illustrations from a beloved picture book or magazine. Simply place the original image on the light pad, place a piece of paper on top, and trace. The perfect for honing her artistic technique!

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For the Photographer

Esoxoffore Instant Camera for Kids

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Instant Camera for Kids

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See the world in the eyes of your 7 year old when you gift her this instant camera. It prints pictures within seconds after the shot is taken, creating memories that can last a lifetime! Who knows, maybe this will spark a hobby of hers in the long run.

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Throwback Favorite

Klutz Cat’s Cradle: A Book of String Figures by Anne Akers Johnson

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Cat’s Cradle: A Book of String Figures by Anne Akers Johnson

Cup and Saucer. Witch’s Broom. Jacob’s Ladder. There’s a special kind of childhood magic in the twists and patterns of string games. With a guide and some multicolored string, your child will learn the history of these games, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to recreate classic designs.

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Great for Indoor Play

GAMENOTE Colorful Kids Origami Kit

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Colorful Kids Origami Kit

Does your 7-year-old girl complain about having nothing to do inside on a cold or rainy day? Enter origami! With this set — which includes 10 sheets of practice papers and 108 double-sided papers with 54 patterns — they’ll learn how to make all kinds of whimsical creations.

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Bluetooth Enabled and Wired

TCJJ Wireless Unicorn Headphones

Wireless Unicorn Headphones

The perfect gift for 7-year-old girls who revel in the fact that they’re a bit extra, these unicorn-themed wireless headphones (complete with sparkling horn, ears, and bedazzled details, naturally) are perfect for listening to music, doing online school work, or whatever else your little unicorn has planned for the day.

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Educational and Fun

National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Fill her head with silly, amazing, and truly bizarre fun facts with this vibrant book from National Geographic Kids. They’ll learn vital (and not-so-vital) information that will broaden their horizons and spark their curiosity in topics ranging from royalty to eating bugs, bioluminescence to bubble gum, Alaska to aliens, and hundreds more.

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Unique Ride-On Toy

EzyRoller Classic Ultimate Riding Machine

Classic Ultimate Riding Machine

This low-to-the-ground, hands-free ride-on toy is easy to use and will have your girl sweeping, swerving, drifting, and zipping around the block, in their driveway, or all around the neighborhood. With a sturdy design and a weight limit up to 150 pounds, they’ll have fun with this for years.

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Best First Makeup Set

Dpai Kids Makeup Kit

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Kids Makeup Kit

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Whether they’re entranced watching you apply lipstick or marathon-watch tutorials on YouTube, this makeup set is the perfect gift for the girl who loves makeup, but maybe isn’t ready for the (expensive) grown-up stuff yet. This kit comes with all sorts of eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, mascara, and more, all in an adorable carry case.

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For the One Who Loves to Dress Up

Petitebella Fairy Costume

Fairy Costume

There’s a little fairy in every little girl, so why not lean all the way into it with this beautiful, highly rated costume, available in a variety of styles and colors to perfectly match the magic of your 7-year-old girl.

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For the Wild Girl

Happy Fuel Sloth Wearable Hooded Blanket

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Sloth Wearable Hooded Blanket

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There’s nothing quite like cuddling up under a cozy blanket on a cold day… and that experience is even better when your blanket has an animal hood on it. Choose from sloth, flamingo, llama, or baby penguin.

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For the Nature Girl

DK Children Everything You Need To Know About Bugs

Everything You Need To Know About Bugs

For a 7-year-old full of curiosity and a love of creepy crawlies (honestly, it’s way more of them than most people would probably guess), this book of insects and arachnids is a perfect (and educational) gift.

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For The Bluey Fan

Bluey Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse

Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse

She may be your favorite 7-year-old, but there’s a good chance her favorite 7-year-old is none other than Bluey, the playful Australian heeler. This playhouse comes with Bluey, Bingo, Chattermax, and Nana figures and is full of details from the beloved series.

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For Trailblazing Girls

Rebel Girls ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’

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'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls'

Since your little girl is going to change the world, it’s probably a good idea for her to learn about the bold women and girls who have come before her. This bestseller highlights women from around the world and their contributions to the world, whether that be arts, sports, politics, or literature, complete with one-page bios and gorgeous, diverse illustrations.

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For the Builder

Lego 5 Minute Builds Book

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5 Minute Builds Book

This book, which comes complete with all the pieces she’ll need, is a great cure for rainy-day boredom. But together, fun new creations in just minutes, and, hey, there’s no rule that says she can’t come up with more of her own!

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For the Future Vet

Mattel Barbie Doll and Pets Playset

Barbie Doll and Pets Playset

We are firmly of the opinion that someone who likes Barbies can never have enough, and this Barbie even comes with a mama dog and her puppies! Care for them, play with them, train them, feed them, and more for imaginative fun.

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For the Indecisive Girl

LEGO Creator 3-In-1

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Creator 3-In-1

LEGO is great, but for some kids, once the build is done, so too is the fun. But this 3-in-1 set keeps the fun going again and again. She can build a parrot, a fish, or a frog again and again.

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For the Fashionista

FNOVCO Knee High Socks

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Knee High Socks

We know what you’re thinking: “Socks are a boring gift for 7-year-old girls.” Normally, we couldn’t agree more, but do you see these? Featuring adorable creatures and colorful in a variety of styles, this set of six pairs of socks makes feet cuddly and cute!

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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.

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