So, it’s happened. The tiny human in your life is turning five. You’re tasked with finding the perfect gift that strikes the delicate balance between fun, educational, and something that won’t drive their parents insane. No pressure, right?
Fear not, we’ve scoured the web to find 20 brilliant birthday gifts that’ll make you look like a total hero. From creative toys to interactive gadgets, these picks will guarantee you a spot as their favourite adult. Let’s dive in!
Lego Classic Creative Brick Box – Every five-year-old deserves the chance to step on some LEGOs… er, we mean, build a universe of imagination!
This massive box of colourful bricks is perfect for creative minds, and trust us, they’ll build things you didn’t even think were possible.
Plus, it keeps them occupied for hours and comes in a cute brick shaped box for tidying away (you’re welcome, parents).
Crayola Washimals – Here’s a way to channel all that five-year-old energy into something productive: colouring!
This set is a dream for mini Picassos with over 12 animal shapes for colouring in and a cute bath to wash off the colours when they’re done.
Customise the animals for play around the hole, cats, bunnies, dogs and the shower is way cute with a button to press to squirt out water.
Bonus points if they use it to make you a thank-you card for this artistic masterpiece.
Play Doh Kitchen Creations Drizzy Ice Cream Set – What’s better than ice cream? Play-Doh ice cream, obviously.
This Play-Doh set lets little chefs whip up “delicious” frozen treats complete with pretend chocolate sauce.
You’ll get all the fun of ice cream without the sugar rush… or the sticky fingers.
(and yes if they were mad enough to eat it – play doh is non toxic!)
Play Doh Ice Cream Set – Imagine running your own ice cream parlour
Tonies Box Disney Stories – Say goodbye to screen time guilt!
This adorable, screen-free audio player tells interactive stories, plays music, and even helps with learning.
The characters double as figurines for imaginative play. It’s like a podcast… but for kids.
And, let’s face it, less of a risk of them stumbling onto true crime. All the Disney love you can think of in this set with Frozen, Mula and Beauty and the Beast – an investment but worth it!
Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Dino Hauler
Dinosaurs and cars in one? You’ve basically won gift-giving for the year.
This dino-hauler comes with a fearsome T-Rex and a sturdy vehicle to capture it.
Cue hours of Jurassic-sized fun and roaring sound effects from your child that you will absolutely adore. (Sorry, not sorry.)
OSMO Genius Starter Kit – Want to trick them into learning? The Osmo Genius Kit does exactly that.
It turns your iPad into a learning hub where kids can play interactive games on maths, spelling, and creative thinking. While it looks basic it works with the Ipad software for interactivity and fun throughout.
It’s the closest you’ll get to giving them a “fun” lesson in geometry. They get the screen time they crave but it’s actually useful!
OSMO Genius Starter Kit – Works with your IPAD for young learning
Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch – What time is it? Time to be super cool!
The VTech Smartwatch is perfect for kids who love gadgets.
It takes photos, records videos, and even has fun games. Rugged and large it’s ideal for your little kid.
Plus, it teaches them how to tell time, which is basically like giving them a superpower at this age.
Vtech KidiZoom Smart Watch – with games, cam, pedometer and more
Rainbow Lab Science Kit – If you’re raising a future scientist, this kit has everything they need to experiment with rainbows, fizzing potions, and magical crystals.
Your kid gets rainbow glasses to wear – because colour is epic and they’re now a mad scientist.
It’s colourful, it’s educational, and most importantly, it’s mess contained to the kit (no kitchen explosions… hopefully).
Bunch O Balloons Self Sealing Water Ballons – This one is guaranteed to make you a summer hero.
These self-sealing water balloons fill up in seconds, giving you an instant water fight.
Whether for a garden party or a quick soak, it’ll turn a regular day into a splash-tastic event.
Bugs in the Kitchen Game – In this hilariously chaotic game, players must trap a mechanical bug that’s gone rogue in the kitchen.
It’s fast-paced, and will likely involve a lot of squealing and laughter.
Warning: the adults might have more fun than the kids with this one because it’s not just any bug – it’s a HEXBUG!
Turning five is a big deal, and choosing the right birthday gift for a little one can be overwhelming. But with this fun, varied list of present picks, you’re all set to give them a birthday they’ll remember.
Whether it’s a creative toy, a learning gadget, or something totally unexpected, these gifts are guaranteed to bring joy (and maybe just a bit of chaos) to the celebration. Good luck, and may the birthday party games be ever in your favour!
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