A Mom’s Guide to the Best Gifts For 4 Year Old Girls
Finding the perfect gift for a 4 year old can be tricky! And as a mom, I want to make sure the gifts I give to my kids are both something they’ll enjoy, but also limited on screen time.
We’ve tried a lot of toys in our house and in this post, I’ll share with you what’s been a hit with my 4 year old daughter! These gifts are perfect for birthdays, holidays and just because.
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What Makes a Good Gift?
A good gift in my opinion is one that can keep a 4 year old entertained for a while. I’m not looking for something that will only occupy them for 5 minutes and then they’re done, or a one time use toy.
I want a gift that will last, whether it’s because it’s played with often or it’s one of those “special” toys that comes out on rainy days.
Additionally, I try to stay away from screen time gifts. This is a personal preference, but I find that my daughter gets too wrapped up in television and tablet time as it is.
And if a gift is mostly about watching something or playing a game on a phone or tablet, we try to steer clear.
Top Types of Gifts
Here are the top types of gifts that are really great for 4 year old girls
Art and Craft Kits
LEGO building sets
Dolls & Doll Houses
Kitchen & Play Food
Musical Instruments
Riding Toys
Toy Cars & Trucks
Puzzles
Popular Shows and Characters
While I don’t like to give gifts that require screen time, I do like to give gifts with popular characters. I’ve found my daughter loves to play with toys from her favorite shows and reenact the scenes! Some popular TV shows and characters with 4 year olds are:
Bluey (Disney+)
Gabby’s Dollhouse (Netflix)
Blippi (Youtube)
Paw Patrol (Paramount+)
T.O.T.S (Disney+)
Spidey and Friends (Disney+)
Doc McStuffins (Disney+)
Beat Bugs (Netflix)
Vampirina (Netflix)
Puppy Dog Pals (Disney+)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse/Funhouse (Disney+)
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Top Gifts Under $25
Here are the top gifts for 4 year old girls for under $25
Kinetic Sand Folding Sand Box
I'll admit this is one toy on the list that even I enjoy playing with! It feels just like real sand, but doesn't make a mess! Plus I love that it doesn't dry out and comes in this container. My daughter loves using the molds to make sandcastles!
LEGO Friends Horse Training and Trailer
This was my daughter's first non-Duplo LEGO set and she loved it! The instructions were easy enough for her to follow (with just a little help from me) and she loves playing with the set she built!
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meow-Mazing Board Game
This is a cute little game that teaches little kids how to play board games! It's an easy to follow game that up to 4 people can play
Bluey Garbage Truck - 2.5" Bluey and Bin Man Playset
My daugher is. obsessed with Bluey and loves this little garbage truck set! The arm on the truck actually works!
Digital Watch
Watches have become really popular in my daughter's PreK class so this was a hit at her 4th birthday! She wears it everyday!
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets Playset
Scribble Scrubbies are little pets that come with special markers that can be used to color on them. Once you're done, wash with regular water and the marker disappears! We've had a few sets for a few months now and they've held up really well with lots of washes!
Top Gifts Under $50
Here are the top gifts for under $50
Gifts for 4 Year Old Girls Under $50
Barbie Chelsea Playhouse
This Chelsea Dollhouse is perfect for 4 year olds! It's not as big as a traditional Barbie Dreamhouse and fits Chelsea dolls (Barbie's younger sister) perfectly! It also comes with cute little accessories
Flower Garden Building Toys Set
This is a really cute flower building set! My daughter loves to create different garden designs, and I love that it comes with a storage bag so it keeps it all neat!
Digital Camera for Kids
This digital camera has been a big hit with my daughter! It has both a regular camera and selfie cam, built in filters (like silly hats and props), and a mini video camera. The battery life on it is also impressive and will auto shut off when kids forget to turn it off.
Mermaid Surprise Box
My daugher had so much fun opening this box as well as playing with everything inside! It's jammed pack with different mermaid themed toys including a big mermaid plush that's super soft and cuddly, matching necklace and bracelet set, crown, coloring book, markers, and window clings! They also have a cute unicorn version too!
Princess Jewelry Boutique Dress Up
My daughter loves pretending to be her favorite princesses and loves this dress up set! It comes with crowns, shoes, and all the jewelry she needs to dress up like her favorites!
Pop Beads Jewelry Making Kit
Kids get to be jewelry designers with this kit! My daughter loves coming up with all kinds of fun designs and making necklaces for me. This kit has over 500 pieces so you can make a ton of necklaces, bracelets, headbands and more. The only thing is the pieces are pretty small so you do need to be careful if you have small babies or pets in the house.
Top Gifts Under $100
Here are the top gifts for under $100
Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set With Vanity and Accessories (18 pcs)
My daughter loves using this to give us all makeovers and manicures! The wooden pieces are sturdy and high quality so they hold up really well!
Mag-Genius Building Blocks
Magnetic tiles are the ultimate gift for 4 year olds! My daughter loves to create all kinds of things with these and they keep her entertained for hours!
Gabby's Dollhouse, Purrfect Dollhouse with 15 Pieces
Gabby's Dollhouse is one of my daughter's favorite shows and she loves recreating the episodes with this big Gabby Dollhouse playset!
Disney Princess Secret Styles Royal Ball Collection
My daughter loves all the Disney Princesses so this doll pack was a huge hit with her! She loves being able to change their outfits!
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Top Gifts for Under $200
Here are the top gifts for under $200
Schwinn Kids Bike
We decided to get this kids bike for our 4 year old after she outgrew her smaller bike. We liked this bike because it has both the hand brake and pedal brake, and she'll be able to use it for a few years!
The Nugget Couch
We actually got our daughter a Nugget couch for her first birthday and it's still something she uses every day!
Jooki Music Player
This is one of the coolest music players around! Each square syncs up to a different playlist (I set mine up on Spotify) so kids can play their own music in their room! I wrote up a full review of it here
Final Thoughts
Picking out the perfect gift for a 4 year old girl can be tough, but I hope this guide has given you some good ideas! If you’re still stuck, try thinking about her favorite TV show or character and go from there. And always remember, it’s the thought that counts!
