Shopping for a young elementary-age girl? Whether she's your daughter, your niece or just a friend, we've got you covered with some of this year's most popular toys and biggest hits!
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If you know me at all, you know I have two precious daughters, so my life is full of pink, baby dolls, Barbies, Squishmallows, American Girl dolls and dress-up. Did I mention dolls?
We're also obsessed with play kitchens, real kitchens, baking and every girly thing you can imagine. I hope you find something for the girl you love!
My girls are getting older, but I still have one daughter in this age group, plus several nieces. So I know girl-world well.
If your daughter or granddaughter is on the older end of this group, you might also like the teen/tween girl gift guide. My almost 11-year-old likes a lot of the items on that list too, since she's getting older and has an older sister.
Top Gifts for Girls 2025
WHERE TO SHOP: 1. DIY Bag Charm Kit | 2. Cross Body Bag | 3. Pizza Cookie Cake Kit | 4. Bubble Skincare Set | 5. Squishmallow | 6. Bracelet | 7. Necklace | 8. Squishmallow Perfume | 9. Pajamas | 10. Magnatiles Castle | 11. Earrings | 12. Kindle for Kids | 13. Scooter | 14. Owala Water Bottle | 15. Stickers for Water Bottles | 16. Fidget Toy | 17. Wellie Wisher Dolls | 18. Tumbling Mat
DIY Bag Charm Kit
Bracelet making plus charms equals the perfect gift! Anything with a charm is so popular right now, so why not let her make her own? My 10-year-old daughter is getting this one!
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Cross Body Bag
The go-to way to carry her lip gloss and mini fidget toys is a cute crossbody bag. And from Lululemon? Even better! I love this pink color!
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Pizza Cookie Cake Kit
Does she love baking? Try this DIY pizza cookie cake kit. It's a yummy, fun gift you can make together!
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Bubble Skincare Set
Little girls are so into skincare, but you want something gentle for young skin. My dermatologist recommends this brand if she wants to feel like mommy with her own skincare routine!
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Squishmallow
The more stuffies, the better, right? They always love a cute stuffed animal to snuggle with at bedtime or during a movie on the couch!
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Bracelet & Necklace
This pretty little bracelet and necklace set is perfect for a young girl building her jewelry collection. It's similar to styles older girls love, but daintier and a little easier on your wallet. Yay!
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Squishmallow Perfume
What's more girly than perfume? These Squishmallow scents will be her favorite way to match her beloved stuffy!
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Pajamas
These pajamas are adorable, with 4 designs to choose from and a matching eye mask! She'll be ready for Christmas Eve or a sleepover with her cousins!
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Magnatiles Castle
I love a cute set of blocks or Magnatiles that inspire little girls to build something! They'll keep her busy for hours!
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Earrings
These adorable earrings are the perfect size for her little ears. They're so cute, and they come with screw-on backs so she won't lose them!
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Kindle for Kids
This Kindle is the kid-friendly tablet! The case keeps it protected, and the parental controls keep her safe while she's entertained on long car trips. Both of my girls loved these when they were younger!
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Scooter
This 3-wheeled scooter is perfect for young riders and makes a great gift for little girls (or boys)! My girls loved theirs for years, and even rode them indoors in the winter. I've recommended these for years!
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Owala Water Bottle
The bottle everyone wants this year is the Owala water bottle. We love it because it fits in cup holders, stays closed at school and offers a straw or a flip-up spout. And it's so cute!!
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Stickers for Water Bottles
If you're going to have a water bottle, you need stickers to go with it! These are so cute, and you can collect new ones wherever you go!
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Fidget Toy
If she loves keeping her hands busy while watching TV, playing a game or listening to you read a story, this makes a great stocking stuffer!
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Ashlyn, the Wellie Wisher Doll
These smaller American Girl dolls are perfect for girls aged 5-10. They're high quality, and this one comes with an extra outfit and Crisella the dragon plushy. We LOVE this at our house!
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Tumbling Mat
This is for the cheerleader or gymnast who loves practicing her tumbling and stunts at home! So many of my friends' daughters have these, and they even haul them out into the yard in warmer months!
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Top Gifts for Girls 2024
1. Cute Sleeping Bag | 2. Barbie Uno | 3. Barbie Guess Who | 4. Little Mermaid Doll | 5. Karaoke Microphone | 6. Kindle Fire Table (Disney princess version) | 7. Bake & Create Baking Kit | 8. Barbie Vacation House | 9. Cookies! Cookbook for Kids | 10. LCD Writing Tablet | 11. Scooter | 12. Mini Stanley Cups | 13. ILY 18-inch Dolls | 14. Personalized Travel Jewelry Case | 15. Roller Skates | 16. Hoverboard with Bluetooth and LED Lights
The Finest Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls
Cute Sleeping Bag
Whether she's sleeping over at Grandma's or camping out in the living room for movie night, this adorable sleeping bag doubles as a comfort buddy! Choose a puppy, kitty or bear design!
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Barbie Uno
Our girls love a good game night, and it beats sitting in front of a screen! Try a family-friendly game of Uno with a Barbie theme. She'll love showing off her competitive side!
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Princess Guess Who Game
Another great game for 2 players! It's perfect for a playdate or a round with a sibling. I loved this game as a kid, and the princess characters make it even more fun!
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Little Mermaid Barbie
This Barbie changes from a dress into a mermaid with the press of her necklace! My girls always loved a water-friendly Barbie they could take into the bath. A true win-win!
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Karaoke Microphone
Every girl dreams of being a superstar, right?! Even if it's just in her own living room! My girls have had this for years and still pick it up to sing along!
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Kindle Fire Table (Disney princess version)
These were a lifesaver on road trips when the girls were little. They love being able to play games, download movies and have their own device while traveling!
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Bake & Create Baking Kit
Give the gift of learning a new skill! If your girl is a budding baker, she'll love her own apron and baking tools. Baking treats together is the best gift you could give. See gift suggestion #9 for the perfect kids' cookbook!
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Barbie Vacation House
If she loves Barbies, she'll adore this Barbie vacation dream house. Bonus: it's smaller than the full-size dream house. But if the Barbie Dream House is on her list, you can get that one HERE.
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Cookies! Cookbook for Kids
My 9-year-old daughter has this kids' cookbook and loves it! Easy for an early reader to follow (with help). Perfect for the budding baker!
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LCD Writing Tablet
This adorable writing tablet encourages the girls to keep writing and get creative in a fun way that's easy to erase and start over. Perfect for travel days!
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Scooter
These riding toys are the best, and my girls rode them for years! They're so stable and really fun. The non-marking wheels make them great for riding indoors too. They come in several sizes if you have kids of different ages!
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Mini Stanley Cups
If your girl is too young for a full-sized Stanley, try these mini sizes that fit perfectly in her hands (and in cup holders)!
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ILY 18-inch Dolls
Both of my girls still love these, and they cost much less than their American Girl counterparts. Honestly, any of the Our Generation dolls and accessories are great! We also love the Disney theming of the ILY dolls.
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Personalized Travel Jewelry Case
If your girl has a jewelry collection, give her a stylish way to travel with it (and keep everything organized). It's even small enough for a stocking stuffer!
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Roller Skates
What little girl doesn't love roller skating around the cul-de-sac or down the sidewalk? A great gift for an active little one.
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Hoverboard with Bluetooth and LED Lights
This sought-after gift isn't just any hoverboard... this one has lights and plays music! What's not to love??
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Gift Ideas for Girls 2023
My previous girls' gift guide (below) took several years to build, so I started fresh this year! If you want even more gifts that are still great for girls, check these out too! There are a few repeats from the other list, but otherwise these are great gift ideas for the girls in your life!
1. Baking Apron | 2. Ticket to Ride (First Journey) | 3. Squishmallow | 4. Fluffy Slime Kit | 5. Pajamas | 6. Kindle Fire Tablet | 7. Scooter | 8. Barbie Cutie Reveal | 9. Little Live Pet Scruff-a-Luvs Sew Surprise | 10. Sisters First Book | 11. Sleeping Bag | 12. Jewelry Box | 13. Barbie Dream Camper | 14. Makeup Pouch with Varsity Letters | 15. Kids Echo Dot | 16. Disney ILY Dolls & Accessories
1. Baking Apron – I don't know about your kiddos, but mine love spending quality time with me in the kitchen. We have matching aprons my sister-in-law made for us, but if you don't have a talented SIL to make yours, these are the next best thing! Give her the gift of quality time with you, in cute matching aprons! And for future bakers, this baking set is adorable!
2. Ticket to Ride (First Journey) – Our family loves every version of this game, and our girls especially love playing this one!
3. Squishmallow – A soft, cuddly Squishmallow is always a hit with my girls!
4. Fluffy Slime Kit – The perfect gift for a girl who loves making slime! It comes with 25 pieces of everything you need to make slime that looks like cute ice cream cones, in all your favorite ice cream colors & scents! My girls would LOVE this!
5. Pajamas – We always get the girls PJs for Christmas. First, they always seem to need new winter PJs this time of year. And second, we (or really just me) love matching PJs at Christmas for cute Christmas morning photos! I couldn't resist these adorable holiday pajamas for the whole family!
6. Kindle Fire Tablet – I've heard again and again that this is THE best tablet for kids. Everyone I know says it's MUCH better than handing their kiddo an iPad. So guess what my girls got two years ago? The parental controls are hands-down the best out there, the open app platform lets you add and delete apps as you like, and the 2-year no-questions-asked replacement policy is a bonus. We use them all the time!
7. Maxi Kick Scooter – These are the best kids' scooters on the market and worth every penny. I did my research 6 years ago and bought one for my then 6-year-old! It's been ridden almost every day since! The 2 front wheels make it easy to steer. It also uses the child's body weight to turn, instead of just the handlebars, which teaches them how to turn a bike too. Awesome!
We got my youngest daughter the Micro Mini Kick Scooter for Christmas when she was 3, so they ride together! (They zip up and down the hallways in winter, and the wheels don't leave marks on the floors. I love that they get a little exercise in the colder months.)
8. Cutie Reveal Barbie – If you have a girl who loves dolls and anything "reveal" or "surprise," this is a great pick! Even though she knows what's inside, the idea of a Barbie dressed in a costume is simply irresistible! It comes in four options: elephant, toucan, monkey and lamb.
9. Little Live Pet Scruff-a-Luvs Sew Surprise – An interactive toy that needs washing, and a sewing machine that reveals a fashion outfit? Girls love this stuff!
10. Books – We always want to encourage reading in our girls. Since we're in the middle of learning to read, good books that hold my daughter's interest are so valuable.
- Our favorite bedtime story is Sisters First. If you have more than one girl, this book is a must. We've read it so many times.
- We've fallen in love with the Magic Treehouse series. These beginner chapter books are great for emerging readers!
- We also love the spunky Junie B. Jones books she can now read on her own.
11. Sleeping Bag – This is the age when kiddos start gaining independence, sleeping over at friends' houses or heading to Grandma's for the weekend. Send her off in style with an adorable animal sleeping bag that has a built-in pillow! Aren't these darling?!?
12. Jewelry Box – What better way to keep her growing jewelry collection safe than this gorgeous keepsake box? And if her ears are pierced, add a pair of earrings to make it extra sweet!
13. Barbie Dream Camper – My daughters love playing with Barbies, and my youngest has her eyes on the Dream Camper, even though she already has an old one! This one comes with a huge slide into the pool! What's not to love?!
14. Makeup Pouch with Varsity Letters – This Stoney Clover-inspired bag is such a cute place for little girls to keep their favorite treasures.
15. Kids Echo Dot – When I say my girls use this every day, I mean EVERY single day! It's their alarm clock, how they listen to music in their rooms and how I talk to them from downstairs. We love these devices, and my girls couldn't live without them! I love the kids version because it has parental controls!
16. Disney ILY Dolls & Accessories – If your girl loves all things Disney and dolls, she needs one of these ILY dolls. They're so cute, and their accessories are adorable too! My youngest got a doll and accessory pack this year and is totally obsessed!
I know any girl on your list will love these gifts, so shop with confidence! Happy shopping!
Which of these gifts is your favorite?
If you have a favorite that isn't on this list, let us know in the comments!
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