Are you wracking your brain to find the perfect birthday present for that 6 year old girl? 6 year olds are coming out of the toddler years, moving on into elementary school and exploring the world around them. So what do they like to play with? Never fear! As the cool aunt who has doted on two very different nieces for many years, I am here to tell you that there are some good gifts for girls that you just can’t go wrong with.
Dolls
What kinds of dolls make good gifts for girls? Well, just about any kind, I have found. Right now, the big rage is the glamorous Monster High doll, but don’t forget the old Barbie standby. I have bought more Barbies and accessories in my life than I can count. Barbie, Ken, their friends, play sets with furniture and clothes—I’ve bought it all. And those nieces of mine were delighted every time. Girls want to explore relationships and fashion; dolls help them do that. Girls enter a different world with baby dolls, too. Baby Alive is always a popular choice. At age 6 and many years after, girls will enjoy feeding, burping, dressing, changing, and taking care of her baby dolls. Believe me. You can’t go wrong with dolls for a birthday present—or any other occasion. Kmart offers a wide array of dolls that any 6 year old would love.
Dress Up Items
Part of the exploration for the 6 year old girl is dressing up in different clothes and experimenting with wigs and makeup. Buying my little niece a long, blond, Hannah Montana wig back in the day was a huge hit! Girls can explore and fantasize and just have a blast with dress up items. Kmart’s Snow White and Cinderella dresses are perfect for the young girl. My tomboy niece even loved them, playing out in the yard with her princess dress. Princess gear is always popular, especially when it includes a sparkly tiara.
Games
Girls at age 6 are learning to play board games with the family. They can have lots of laughs with the old classic, Ants in Pants, for example. They will also love the ever popular Operation game, where they can practice their fine motor skills to take out body parts from the patient on the table. And what kid wouldn’t get a kick out of Beat the Parents? Board games give girls the chance to interact with others—and have a good time doing it! Kmart again offers a great selection of games from which to choose. As an added bonus, this gift doubles as a birthday present for the whole family to enjoy!
Stuffed Animals/Pets
Girls love stuffed animals that they can cuddle and take care of. Douglas has a great selection of plush stuffed animals—dogs, wolves, penguins, llamas . . . . Yes, some very interesting ones. The owls are really cool! Douglas also sells pet purses. My favorite is the cat purse. My nieces have always loved anything with cats, so that’s the one I would choose! Douglas offers 10% off any purchase plus other deals with their promo codes, so be sure to pick that up before you shop. Perhaps even more fun for the little girl who loves to nurture and take care of things are the interactive pet toys, such as the walking and purring kitten or a cuddly little Snuggimals puppy that wags its tail. You can find these snuggable toys at Kmart. Kmart is now offering $10 to $20 off their orders, so check out all the Kmart promo codes and shop away
Creative Toys
Something the 6 year old girl can get her hands and imagination all over is a great gift choice. My nieces loved play food sets. They could put together hamburgers with all the plastic lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and more. The Gummy Lump store has sets with pizza, ice cream, and healthy sets such as a crate of fruit. A really fun looking set is the sandwich kit, since it has so many pieces to build on. It’s easy to find a creative toy. Just look for jewelry making kits or paint by number sets, things my nieces loved at that age. Gummy Lump has many of these types of toys for under $10. I saw a mirror decorating set that girls would love. And stickers! Oh, my nieces always asked for stickers. They would put them all over everything. I’m not sure if their parents liked that, but the girls sure did! Gummy Lump has a sticker set with sticker pad, where stickers can be used and re-used as they are moved around on the pad. And check out the gorgeous picture of the "sticker by number" butterfly. How much fun would that be! This store has some great deals going right now, such as 50% off on clearance items. Check out Gummy Lump promo codes and coupons for some outstanding deals.
Shoes
Finally, little girls do like shoes! Really! It's not just women who seem to have a fettish for shoes. Famous Footwear is known for its selection of shoes for the whole family, and that includes young girls. I remember my niece being obsessed over a pair of sandals when she was 5 or 6 years old. She had to have those shoes all the time until she outgrew them! Famous Footwear has athletic shoes for girls, plus dress and casual shoes, but I would go for a pair of cute sandals. Or maybe you'll be interested in a Famous Footwear coupon that could save you 83% off clearance items.
Hopefully, you now have a few ideas for birthday presents for the 6 year old. If you have a 10 year old boy, check out these 9 cool gifts for 10 year old boys. All of the gifts in this article, in my experience, have always turned out to be good gifts for girls. Perhaps you know of more that you can share. I would love to hear your ideas!
