Are you on a budget but still want to get your daughter or niece or granddaughter a gift that will make her feel special? After trawling through Amazon (and it was truly difficult to narrow down my list), I have compiled a list of the 25 ULTIMATE Christmas Present Ideas for girls that are inexpensive and will STILL blow her away…I kind of want them for myself!
What is an Ideal Christmas Gift for a Girl?
In this gift ideas guide, you won’t find any screens, drones or computer game-type stuff. You won’t find any tacky BRATZ dolls that are complete hussies!!
If you’re like me, your trying to buy a present that will bring your loved one closer to you, not isolate her or set up bad habits.
You will want gifts that educate her to an extent, and entertain her, but not in a damaging way. You want the kind of gift that will make your girl relish her girliness, but not encourage her to be a tart.
All of these gift ideas tick these boxes, and guess what – they’re incredible! They will encourage your daughter to learn, to use her hands and her brain, to be creative, and to be beautiful.
And yes, ALL of them cost less than $25! You NEED to shop online, people, and save yourself the big bucks!
What a wonderful, and inexpensive way to give her a memorable Christmas.
Just be sure to get your order in so you can get your parcels before the big day!
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Baby girls
If you have a darling little baby girl to buy for this Christmas, count yourself lucky! There are so many interactive and developmental toys you can get your little one, and what’s more, you have an excuse to! I have carefully selected toys that worked with my babies. These Christmas present ideas for baby girls will be played with (sometimes it’s so hard to know what will!)
This Musical Instrument Collection will delight your little one (perhaps only your little one!). Sound is such a great stimulant and they will wonder and learn so much by all the different sounds and associations.
This Block Stacking and Posting Set helps with fine motor skills and sequencing. Your baby girl will learn to focus and persevere, and cultivate a long attention span.
This Teething Building Circle will sooth sore gums and satisfy that urge to knaw and that urge to build at the same time! Soft and easy to hold, there will be no unnecessary frustration or discomfort that comes with plastic or wooden building circles.
These Waterproof Baby Books are as much toys as they are books. If you have little ones, you will know that they love turning pages and seeing something new on every side. These waterproof books are made from material so they are rip-resistant and can be chewed without disintegrating.
This Teething Ring is so cute and so baby-perfect! Your little girl can soothe her sore gums on the soft koala head and enjoy gripping it (we all know they love to grip!)
Under 5 years old
I find under 5’s such a fun age group for who to buy presents. They’re so curious and intelligent, and capable. They have the beginning of an attention span, and they learn so quickly. It is so fun to put something in front of them to see just what they can do.
This Kinetic Sand Kit will dazzle your little girl. With 2lbs of Twinkly Teal sand that sparkles and shines, you can mix, mold, squish, cut, create sand art and more! The iridescent resealable bag is great for storage.
These Montessori Wooden Animal Puzzles are made of high-quality environmental wood. The edges of wooden puzzles are smooth and won’t hurt the kid’s delicate skin, so toddler puzzle will be perfect toddler toys for 1-3 year old girls (and boys!).
This Doctor’s Kit includes tools designed for little hands and are easy to grasp. They are all made of durable plastic materials, which are non-toxic, BPA-free and odor-free. There are no sharp objects or edges of these tools, so you don’t have to worry about your little girl hurting herself while she plays.
This Matching Letters Spelling Game comes with comes 30 flash cards, with 60 words, 8 letter cubes, and 1 tray. With picture cards and letter cubes, this gift uses graphics and spelling words to make learning more simple and vivid. It’s a game, but it’s learning, too.
This Musical Keyboard Mat has 8 piano keys, 8 animal sounds and the “switch” button to change modes. This foldable floor piano features clear sound and flashing light, which will stimulate your little girl’s curiosity and allow her to play for hours without getting bored or crying. You can also adjust the volume to suit her needs.
Under 10 years old
Your little girl is growing up! From 5 to 10 years of age, she is either still in a tomboy stage or girlier than ever. If the latter, there are plenty of utterly girly things you can get your little lady to delight her socks off!
This Jewelry Making Kit is super easy to use with no need for strings or threads. Snap the beads together and voilà! This gift contains 520 assortments of Snap pop beads, 8 Bracelets, 4 headbands, 10 rings & instruction card. Your little girl will be absorbed for hours, kitting herself (and you) out with handmade jewelry.
This Pop Purse Shoulder Bag Fidget Toy is the perfect accessory for a budding fashionista! It can hold all her valuable possessions and she will love adding it to her church or school or shopping ensemble. Plus, it has the amazing pop-it feature which kids love.
This Play Make-Up Set includes 12 eye shadows, 1 blushes, 2 lip glosses, 1 pressed powder, 5 makeup brushes, 2 nail polishes, 1 nail file and 1 cosmetic case with mirror. If your little girl loves getting into your lipstick, this is the gift for her (and for you!). With it she can experiment to her hearts content (and I bet she will!).
This Barbie Chelsea Doll Beach Set is a vacation oasis with so many ways to have fun on the sand. A tub of moldable sand is included! The Chelsea doll is ready to dive into storytelling fun wearing a pink top with pineapple graphic, blue skirt with pineapple print and pink pineapple-inspired sandals. Your little girl will have hours of fun with this unique Barbie toy.
This Playdough Cutting and Molding set includes a Mini Rolling Pin, Cookie Cutters, Stamps, Molds & Other Utensils in a Variety of Bright, Fun Colors. Your 5 year old will love creating and experimenting with different shapes and textures.
Pre-Teen
This is a tricky age best your little girl is not a little girl anymore. She’s in a tricky in-between stage, because she is not yet a woman, either. You want gifts that acknowledge her maturity and femininity, yet preserve her innocence. These gifts will make her feel older, more sophisticated and SEEN – exactly what a pre-pubescent girl yearns for.
This Teen Survival Guide addresses the difficulties of the teenage years and leaves no stone unturned. This book covers everything from managing stress to improving your mental health. It has tips on confidence, and even preparing for college and beyond! Your daughter will find this book relatable, encouraging, and sympathetic. It also provides a useful platform for communicating with her through it all!
This Cream Backpack is super cute and sophisticated. It’s definitely not in little girl territory, yet it is not too old for your young daughter. She will feel super stylish adding this to her outfits(which she is probably starting to plan in great detail).
This Journalling Set brings creativity to diary writing. Girls love processing their thoughts and emotions through the medium of journalling, and this fun set will make her glory in it.
This Make Your Own Wall Collage Kit gives your growing girl authorship of her bedroom. It allows her to put her own artistic stamp on it. She will revel in the independence and the authority you are giving her, and have a lot of fun as well! There’s nothing like creative expression to make one feel empowered.
These Rope Charm Bracelets are made of waterproof ropes, cute sunflowers and cute beads. Each bracelet is as unique as the person wearing it. These are a great stocking filler and your daughter will probably wear them all the time!
That’s a wrap!
I hope these Christmas Present Ideas for girls got you excited to shop for your little (or bigger) one this year. You will really make her feel special, without burning a hole in your pocket!
Be sure to check out my other posts on Budgeting for Christmas, for ways to have a wonderful Christmas without beginning the New Year broke!
