Shopping for a little girl who’s in the 5 year old age range can be pretty stressful, especially if you don’t know what’s trending anymore.
Whether she’s your niece, daughter, granddaughter, or neighbor, coming up with a gift that’s cute, useful, and trendy can seem next to impossible.
But don’t worry, because we’re here to help. We curated this list of truly unique gifts for 5 year old girls, from a glow-in-the-dark slime kit to a personalized book, and a magical fairy night light.
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Dream Seekers Light Up Doll Pack
What’s cuter than a doll with holographic wings and rainbow hair? Answer: literally nothing.If your little giftee has every doll she could possibly want, get her one that’s special and completely unique. They each come with a "Moon Seat", a special pocket where your little girl can store wishes which the Dream Seekers will guard. Every fairy unique on their own, but the Stella doll is extra special because her wings glow, and she comes with 5 different light-up modes.
If you're the fashionable auntie (or uncle) in this five-year-old's life, then it's your responsibility to get them a gift that’s cute and versatile, like this premium pack of hair scrunchies.It’ll garner them all the compliments at kindergarten and make great stocking stuffers, too. The set comes with 60 scrunchies in a variety of colors, along with two ponytail makers and a cute little gift bag.
She’ll love a backpack that can fit all her plushies, squishies, and coloring books. This one from Gloveleya is lightweight, soft, and has a large compartment for larger things like her favorite snacks, a water bottle, and more.Plus, the bunny is detachable, so they’ll be able to cuddle their new little friend for as long as they want.
This gift is perfect for little girls who love slime, sensory toys, and making their own DIY experiments– actually, scratch that. Literally any kid with “busy hands” would love to play with this Glow in the Dark!This giant kit comes with everything they need to whip up their own gooey slime, from plastic fruit pieces, to animal-shaped molds, sugar paper, glow-in-the-dark powder, and more. Just add water, stir, and let your imagination run wild.
Do you remember how happy a simple animal plushie made you? This delicate swan crossbody bag is the perfect mash-up gift for girls who love stuffed animals and playing dress up. You can personalize the crossbody bag with your giftee’s name and add a matching swan hair clip.
Because there’s no such thing as too many books when you love fairytales and books! Your little girl will fall in love with this beautiful book that puts her at the center of an international adventure. Just imagine all those “That’s my name” moments! "It’s Fancy to Be Me" tells the story of a little girl who get all dressed up to visit glamorous places like Milan, Paris, and Egypt. But at the end of the story, she discovers that while playing dress up is fun; there’s nothing more fashionable than being true to yourself.
The easiest way to become your little girl’s hero? A unicorn terrarium that glows in the dark, like this one from Amitié Lane. Each kit comes with everything they need to create an enchanting garden, like crystals, succulents, mushrooms, preserved moss, and of course, a super cute unicorn.It also comes with a unique mushroom LED light system that will turn her room into a fairy wonderland.
And the award for "Best Gift Giver" goes to… anyone who gets their little girl a giant bubble kit, like this one.It comes with a set of bubble wands and 5 concentrated bubble solution pouches. You and the kids will have the time of your life making giant bubbles on the patio or at the beach. Just add water to the bubble solution, dip the wand, and voila!
If your little one loves doing hair and makeup, this life-size Elsa Styling Head will be a perfect gift. It comes with 30 hair pieces, including hair barrettes, clips, styling tools, extensions, and a fake applicator that changes their makeup. Your favorite girl will have a blast combing, braiding, and creating fun hairstyles on her Elsa doll.
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