Coming up with unique gift ideas for a 5-year-old girl isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Their interests can be both fickle and fleeting, but there are plenty of ideas that are sure to be a hit with the little lady in your life. We’ve put together what we think are the best gifts for 5-year-old girls, from educational toys to huggable night lights.
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Ice Cream Slime Kit
$30 from Amazon
If you’re looking for a reliable go-to gift that goes over well with pretty much any 5-year-old, slime is your best bet. To make things a little more fun and creative, this kit comes with supplies that allow kids to create ice cream-inspired slime creations.
Disney Princess Necklace Activity Set
$13 from Target
If the little girl in your life enjoys crafts and Disney princesses, this necklace activity set is the ideal gift for her. The kit comes with five rubber necklaces, five rubber character charms, and 155 beads.
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers
$30 and up from Amazon
Who could forget the craze that was born when Hatchimals first came out? The popular toy brand is still a hit with little girls everywhere and the Pixies Crystal Flyers come in three different fun, sparkly colors. As an added bonus, they light up and fly.
Disney Princess Activity Tote
$13 from Target
Complete with an activity pad, four sticker sheets, ten markers, one double-sided magnetic play scene, four magnetic sheets, and two magic reveal posters, the Disney Princess activity tote is the perfect gift to keep your little girl busy and entertained.
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Princess Playhouse Tent
$39 from Amazon
This enchanting princess playhouse tent is the perfect space for little ladies to have tea parties, sleepovers, and more. The tent is polyester and can be set up inside or outside and even comes with star lights to make it even more whimsical.
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Barbie Dreamtopia Rainbow Magic Mermaid Doll
$12 from Target
Rainbow colors, Barbie, and a mermaid all in one? This doll is definitely the ideal gift for a 5-year-old girl. This mermaid Barbie features a neon color palette, but when she is dipped in warm water, her hair, bodice, and tail all transform into beautiful pastel rainbow colors. To return her to her original colors, dipping her in cold water does the trick.
Purse Pets
$16 and up from Amazon
Purse Pets are unique, engaging, and stylish to boot. Offered in three different styles, these purses are interactive with more than 25 different sounds and reactions. Kiddos can ask the purse questions and get a response, play games and music, and it even blinks and blows kisses.
Orbeez Soothing Spa Activity Kit
$20 from Target
Orbeez are arguably one of the most popular sensory toys on the market. They can be messy, but the ways to play with them are nearly endless. This Orbeez spa activity kit is an exciting way for little girls to enjoy the squishy toy and feel pampered in the process. The kit includes 2,000 Orbeez and a cascading waterfall function on the foot bath to create a soothing sensation.
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VTech Kidizoom Duo Selfie Camera
$67 and up from Amazon
This digital camera can take photos and videos, plus it has a rear-facing camera for selfies. It is durable, designed to withstand drops. The camera also has games and fun photo effects for an added layer of entertainment.
Barbie Tie-Dye Deluxe Styling Head
$19 from Target
This styling head comes with 22 pieces including a tie-dye spinner, pink dye, blue dye, scrunchies, ribbon, gems, a nail wheel, and nail stickers. Kids can also wear the accessories in their own hair.
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$25 from Amazon
This adorable color-changing night light is for girls who love animals. You can choose from 13 critters, both real and imaginary, that light up in nine soft colors. And thanks to the light’s silicon material, this soft lamp won’t heat up and is literally huggable.
Learnabee Little Genius Kit
$30 from Amazon
Precocious kids will love this “little genius” kit, which includes five educational toys. Budding chemists will enjoy the science experiments, whereas the spelling bee and word puzzle are sure to occupy early readers. Whatever your child’s interests are, this kit includes something for everyone — from future STEM pioneers to pathbreaking poets.
