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Gifts for 4-year-olds

At 4 the stories begin: dolls that talk, houses, cars with somewhere to go. And the first real board games, with ten-minute rounds.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Aquabeads Craft studio

    Carry case with more than 900 beads that stick together when sprayed with water

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  2. Star Wars Grogu Action companion

    Animatronic 25 cm Grogu soft toy that moves its head, makes sounds and falls asleep

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  3. Simba Stitch soft toy, 25 cm

    Stitch soft toy, licensed by Disney, sized to take everywhere

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What to look for at 4

They want pretend play (figures, vehicles, play kitchens) and will now accept simple rules: memory, colours, rolling a dice. Craft kits work if the result turns out well without constant help from an adult.

What tends to miss

Building sets designed for ages 6 and up: the adult builds it and the child watches. Better one for their own age that they can do alone.

Frequently asked questions

Which board games can a 4-year-old play?

The ones that need no reading and do not last long: memory games, quick spotting games or cooperative games. Check that the box says 4+ and that a round takes 10 to 15 minutes.

Why don't you split gifts into boys' and girls'?

Because what predicts whether a gift goes down well is the child's interests, not their sex. A girl who loves football will find what she needs on the football page, and a boy who draws on the arts and crafts page. Filter by what they like and by age and you will get better ideas than from a 'for girls' or 'for boys' list.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.