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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.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
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$160 from Budsies
Bring your child's creative sketches to life with Budsies, which creates custom stuffed animals based on drawings and other artwork. Each handmade stuffed toy is transformed into a 16-inch, 3D version — though you can upgrade to a 30-inch stuffed animal — for a present that celebrates your kid's one-of-a-kind artistry.
$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.
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$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.
$30 from Singing Machine
Your little one is never alone on stage with a Sing Along Crew. Choose from Lil’ Rex, Uni-Queen, or Big Pand — stuffed animals equipped with a microphone, built-in speaker, two pre-loaded songs, and two sound effects. Singers can slip into the backpack straps while their fuzzy friend supports the mic with a mic holder (and serves as their biggest fan, of course).
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$10 from Etsy
Unicorns and 5-year-old girls go together like peanut butter and jelly. This unicorn-themed gift box features a fun assortment of treats, crafts, accessories, and toys — all for an affordable price.
$26 from Fat Brain Toys
With different modes for play, this 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss features a cute ladybug with poles that connect in different ways and spin. The heights of the poles are adjustable and the toy is also a spinning ring-toss game. Players can choose to play with or without music.
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$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.
$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.
$25 from Etsy
Available in a few color options, these beautiful butterfly wings allow the little girl in your life to embrace her imagination and spread her wings (literally) as she plays.
$15 from Fat Brain Toys
Instead of spikes, this hedgehog sprouts crystals when your little scientist mixes a special solution with boiling water, using science to have a little bit of creative fun. This unique gift is available in a few different colors.
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$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.
$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.
$24 from Etsy
Not only do these bath bombs make bathtime more fun by fizzing and changing the color of the water, each one contains a special surprise inside (like a necklace or bracelet) once the bath bomb disintegrates. Added bonus: They’re made right in Florida with premium, organic ingredients!
$30 from Fat Brain Toys
Five isn’t quite the age to start wearing real makeup, but Fat Brain Toys has the perfect solution: this pint-sized makeup station. This toy allows little ones to use their imagination to have fun with pretend makeup rather than playing Picasso on their face with Mom’s favorite mascara.
$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.
$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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$19 and up from Etsy
If you’re wanting to get the little girl in your life something other than a toy as a gift, this unicorn sequin pillow is the perfect option. An adorable addition to any bed, you can have the pillow personalized with a name and choose from 18 different design options.
$25 from Fat Brain Toys
Is the 5-year-old girl in your life interested in gardening and flowers? This biosphere terrarium includes everything needed to create a whimsical fairy garden. The kit comes with seeds, multi-colored fairy stones, rose quartz, fairy plant stakes, and a unicorn figurine.
$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.
$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.
$10 from Etsy
Personalized gifts are always fun for little girls. You can choose the color of the brush and the name you want on it, all for an extremely affordable price.
$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.
$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.
$85 from Fat Brain Toys
Whether your kiddo wants a quiet space to read or the ultimate hiding spot, this hideaway hangout nook can be used inside or outside and comes with string lights and an inflatable cushion.
