When going to a child's birthday party, every adult is faced with the problem of choosing a gift. These useful tips will help you choose pleasant surprises for the youngest birthday boys and girls aged 1, 2 and 3 years.
The birthday of a small child is a holiday not only for the baby himself, but also for his parents. In the first years of life, children do not yet realize the solemnity of the event, so it is quite possible to give those gifts that will help parents save the family budget on necessary purchases. Of course, under no circumstances should the hero of the occasion be left without due attention - a small toy will bring joy even to a one-year-old birthday boy.
What to give a 1 year old boy
To please your baby celebrating his first birthday, you can buy musical bath toys, play mat or a toy phone. Nowadays there are a lot of developmental and educational toys for children of this age; with their help, kids learn to distinguish the voices of animals, develop fine motor skills and a sense of rhythm.
Among inexpensive gifts for boys, you should take a closer look at tumblers, trains, plastic cars, gurneys, and sandbox molds. Soft toys in the form of familiar animals or popular cartoon characters are also no strangers to future men.
What to give a 1 year old girl
Girls are partial to dolls almost from the day they are born, so the best gift for a little princess would be a soft small doll. You can also give a one-year-old baby a teddy bear, a fluffy kitten or a toy puppy with kind eyes for her first anniversary.
The little fashionista and her parents will love it elegant dress, fashionable overalls or jacket for the season. When choosing beautiful things for a girl, it is advisable to play it safe with the size and buy clothes with a small margin.
What to give a 2 year old boy
At 2 years old, boys enjoy playing with cars, so any toy vehicle will be received with delight. This can be not only cars and buses, but also various special equipment in the form of fire engines, excavators and cranes.
The young musician will enjoy various musical instruments, for example: guitar, piano, violin, drum or saxophone. For a budding artist, you can buy a children's easel.
Every child dreams of his own house, where he can hide from adults, retiring with his favorite toys. You can buy a children's play tent as a gift for a 2-year-old boy; most likely, the hero of the occasion will be delighted with such a surprise and will be happy to spend his holiday there.
What to give a 2 year old girl
A little birthday girl celebrating her second birthday will be greatly delighted by an interactive doll or soft toy. No less delight will be caused by a high chair, a doll crib or a stroller for walking with your favorite toy “daughters”.
If you want to give a useful gift, then you can buy the girl some clothes. And as a small addition, give crayons for drawing in the bathroom, washable with water, a large book, cubes with the alphabet, or a small handbag.
What to give a 3 year old girl
At the age of three, girls play with great interest role-playing games: to the doctor, to the store, to the hairdresser. Toy kitchen sets and beauty accessories are especially popular among future housewives.
Every girl's dream is a dollhouse, furnished. You can give one thing from this area, for example, a set for a doll's bedroom, a sound kitchen, washing machine or a set of toy dishes.
What to give a 3 year old boy
At three years old, boys already see themselves as defenders of the Motherland and enjoy playing with weapons. Any boy will be happy to receive a toy machine gun, pistol or rifle for his birthday. You can also buy a military play set consisting of a tank and soldiers.
So that the future man from childhood learns to hold tools for home repairs in his hands, it is recommended to give the young birthday boy a toy chainsaw, a repair shop, or a set of tools with a drill and numerous screwdrivers.
Another great gift idea for a 3 year old boy is a railroad. This toy has remained popular and beloved among boys for several decades.
Most complex issue when preparing for a child's birthday for his parents - "What gift should I give to please the child, make his dream come true and make his birthday memorable and special?"
Children's parties are a delicate matter that requires careful preparation. A child just entering the world already has his own view of things. For one boy I know, his parents gave him a huge dump truck filled with various fruits when he was one year old. The child saw it, was delighted, flew up to the gift, mom and dad melted in emotion, and he... took one banana and went about his business. Well, he really loved bananas! But the car was useful only a year later.
Babies of the first year of life It is best to give a variety of toys that develop hearing, vision, and coordination of movements. Birthday gifts for children of this age can be given based not on the child’s wishes, but on the usefulness of the gift. And what older child, the more demanding he is when it comes to gifts. Therefore, up to three years pleasant surprise It will be an interesting toy for the child. And it doesn’t matter what it is - soft or plastic, educational or sports - the main thing is that the toy is long-awaited.
3rd birthday celebration very different from the first year celebration. By this age, the child has already fully formed his own opinion, he has certain interests. In addition, at this age the child stops “trying everything”, and therefore you can choose a gift for him that contains smaller details than usual, so the choice becomes larger. You can now select more “intelligent” toys for him that develop speech, memory, attention, and logic. So, what can you give your child:
Toys. Some of the most popular at this age are various toy sets. Warrior equipment, kitchen utensils, hospitals, auto tracks, etc. - the choice is huge. Colorful play sets will become your baby's favorite toy. But, at the same time, you can pamper your child with another plush toy.
Everything for drawing. You can start with something simple, like a set of paints for painting with your fingers rather than brushes, or you can get something more complex, like paint kits for painting plaster figures. Don't forget to purchase sketchbooks or a special board so that the young artist does not create his masterpieces on wallpaper and furniture.
Do it yourself. Puzzles, plasticine, mosaics... The kid will love to assemble something interesting from the details. In addition, such toys develop fine motor skills in a child. Just remember that for a three-year-old child it is better to buy something that is not too complicated and very small.
Books. Of course, with bright pictures. These could be fairy tales, encyclopedias for children, books with stickers and puzzles. Bright drawings will interest the child and gradually instill in him a love of reading.
"Advanced" toys. Today, children master various electronic toys very early, so you can think about purchasing a children's computer, disks with their favorite cartoons or special programs for children.
From 5-10 years. At this time, the child begins to go to school, so when choosing a gift for him, you should not forget about this. It is important for children not to be worse than others, so you can give them as a birthday gift fashionable clothes. For a girl you can choose beautiful jewelry: hairpins and hoops, bows, and for a boy - a scarf, tie, belt.
At this age, it is important for the child to live actively. Therefore, jump ropes, badminton rackets, soccer and basketball balls would be a good gift. Even better, you can build your child a new playground with swings, a basketball hoop and a soccer goal. Living in a private house, doing this is not as problematic as many people think.
For your birthday, you can give a wall bars with big amount steps, rings and crossbars. Children love to crawl and conquer new heights.
Many children at this age dream of receiving a telescope or scuba diving mask as a gift. It is within your power to make this dream come true.
Toys are still relevant. Only now they must become larger and more complex. A car or plane that can be controlled using a remote control is perfect for a boy. And for a girl - a real Barbie doll with a lot of clothes in her wardrobe.
Your child will be indescribably delighted if for his birthday you give him a trip to the interesting place. It could be a circus, a planetarium or a dolphinarium. The main thing is that there should be a children's, entertainment
program.
When choosing a gift for children 10-12 years old It should be remembered that toys such as cars and dolls are no longer suitable. And if it's a girl 
Occasionally, a silicone Barbie can still please a boy, but you won’t surprise a boy with another tank or helicopter.
Also, do not forget that today’s children know almost everything about computers, mobile phones, mp3 players and other technological innovations. A child of this age will be familiar with educational computer games, new versions of various Internet programs and clients. So, standing between the choice of the game "Monopoly" and " Counter Strike“Think carefully and don’t make your decision right away!
But what the child wants does not always coincide with the wishes of the parents. And if the first one prefers the new one mobile phone, then the latter will choose as a gift good book. But still, knowing your baby’s habits, his characteristics and character, you can choose something that will satisfy both parents and children.
So, in first place on the list of gifts for children 10-12 years old is the same cellular telephone. And the baby is pleased, and the mother is calm - the child is always in touch. But do not forget that the phone must be no worse than that of its peers. This applies to all gifts!
In second place was the computer and all the equipment adjacent to it. If you can afford such a gift, then go ahead! The child will simply shine with happiness.
Well, in third place are, you won’t believe it, skates! Yes, yes, good old skates. Figures for girls, hockey for boys – the choice is great.
But the main thing is to remember that your child will have no need for even the most expensive and sophisticated gift if affection, care and parental love are not applied to it!
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I’m writing this article a little shocked by what happened today: Lev broke his lip in kindergarten and broke his two front teeth just at the roots. I have already written about how, in the hope of living happily ever after with new teeth for up to seven years (until they are replaced with permanent ones).
Today those dreams are gone. And I feel sorry for Lev: he came from kindergarten as quietly as water, never smiled, doesn’t eat, doesn’t drink. I sat on a chair all evening, so unnaturally serious. Tomorrow we'll go to the dentist and see what he says and what options there are.
In our case, it will not be possible to grow teeth - I’m sure of it - because there is nothing to grow teeth with. I most likely will not agree to prosthetics. Therefore, I am more worried about the aesthetic component and diction: at the age of three it is fully formed. Please share your experience, who had a similar situation, did you have problems with speech subsequently?
And now to the topic of the article! It's hard to find a child who doesn't love their birthday. For the long wait for the holiday, anticipation, congratulations, sweets, personal guests and, of course, gifts. A couple of months before the required date, parents begin to puzzle over the latter: what to buy to surprise.
In order to ease the pangs of creativity and help you create something special for your fidget this time, I found unusual birthday gifts for children. Big and small, expensive and cheap, they have already managed to please thousands of children of different ages. Now it’s your turn! The main thing is not to waste time and effort on preparation. Happiness is worth it!
Gift selection
Search original gifts– is not an easy matter, because it involves taking into account the character traits, wishes, and aspirations of the child. At the right approach everything is always rewarded - with his laughter, joy, delight. In other words, only his parents can figure out the perfect present for their little fidget, but if they have run out of ideas, it’s time to get them here.
Do you want to surprise your daughter or son? an unusual gift? Then give him:
- Personal book. Both girls and boys will like it, almost regardless of their age. Its highlight is exclusivity. It is made to order in one copy. The texts are copied from the birthday boy and his family and friends, the photographs are real, the children’s delight when they receive them is genuine, indescribable. And it doesn’t matter how interesting moments from life are described in it.
- Balloon toys. Everyone loves the latter, so if you buy a creativity kit that teaches you how to create the most simple figures from balloons and present it to a child on his birthday, his happiness will know no bounds.
- Hanging cocoon chair. This perfect gift for the little fashionista who already has her own secrets and hobbies. It is sold in different configurations. Accordingly, if you choose suitable model for her, the girl will be satisfied. In a cozy hanging chair she will be able to read, chat with friends, and dream.
- Snow blower. Still don't know what gift to give your boy for his birthday? Then buy him a crossbow snow thrower. Simply because he probably loves active children's games in which he can pass the time with friends. And with the new snow blower, he will be the coolest among them. Moreover, the latter is incredibly easy to use and is suitable for both adults and children.
- Pencil case organizer. Another special gift for children's party. Needless to say, the schoolgirl will be especially happy with him. The main thing is that the thing is feminine, practical and unusual. As a bonus, it can come with an engraved ballpoint pen.
- Personalized board game. Suitable as a gift for both boys and girls. Remember what they love and give them a dream. And then the most ordinary “Mafia”, “Hockey”, “Twister”, “Erudite”, “Jenga” or “Mechtarium” with their name on the packaging will turn into something special.
- Set for making impressions. Perhaps this is one of the best gifts for your first birthday. Traditionally, it includes plaster, frames and molds, with which parents can make impressions of the baby’s arms and legs. The set itself is inexpensive, but the memory from its use remains forever. Try it, it's very touching and interesting.
- Bed linen with family photo. These are original and practical gifts that can please a little person at any age. The main thing is to take into account his preferences when making them. In other words, dilute the photo with images of your favorite cartoon characters for kids or pictures of memorabilia for older children. An alternative option is a puzzle with a photo.
- Birthday cake. A tasty and sweet gift for the birthday boy. Thanks to the achievements of modern cooking, you can decorate and decorate it at your discretion with figurines of your favorite characters or your own photographs. Personalized cupcakes will complement the pleasant picture.
- Shared emotions. Sometimes it's completely inexpensive gifts, which are remembered for a long time, but at the same time inspire and bring closer together. The easiest way to get these emotions is to organize a trip to an amusement park, a trip to the forest with tents, an excursion to the planetarium, or a ride on a fire truck. In general, everything your heart desires!
Of course, you can always supplement this selection with modern expensive toys, gadgets, hand-made kits, modeling, especially if you talk about them for a long time the birthday boy himself dreamed. You just need to listen to him, and he himself will tell you what to give.
This crucial moment
Parents know: it is important not only what to give to a child for his birthday, but also how to give it. It turns out that there is somewhere to roam here too. So, the 5 most bright ideas Congratulations.
- Outside help. Order animators: clowns, fixers, favorite animals or other characters that the child is crazy about. They will give him a gift in a special way, and he will definitely remember it.
- Mini-quest. Early in the morning, tie a bright ribbon to his bed, the other end of which will loop through the rooms, meander between pieces of furniture and slip under it, leading your traveler to the treasure. An improved version “for adults” - cue cards.
- Search. Fill balloons one of the rooms to the top. Somewhere in its corner you will need to hide the gift. Let him look!
- Doorbell. A teenage birthday boy can leave a present on the doormat and, after ringing the doorbell, disappear down another flight of stairs. Surely the teenager will be pleasantly surprised!
With the birth of children, you especially feel how pleasant it is to give gifts. So make your children happy with them! Pamper them! And also save the article to your wall on social networks and subscribe to updates! It was Lena Zhabinskaya, bye-bye!
Children always look forward to what they will get for their birthday. When choosing a surprise for a five-year-old birthday boy, use your imagination and common sense. It is worth considering the child’s hobbies and characteristics developmental psychology. Then it will be quite easy to please and surprise a five-year-old child!
What to consider when choosing a surprise
Of course, in order to see joy and not disappointment in the eyes of the birthday boy, you need to start by studying the characteristics of the age of five-year-olds.
Even a person far from interactive entertainment will say that any electronic gadget meets all five criteria: mobile phone, tablet, computer. But psychologists do not recommend giving such gifts: after all, the baby’s picture of the world has not yet been formed, and any incorrectly provided information can cause irreparable harm to the child. And what’s more, the devices provide unlimited extra knowledge.
What others will give
This is the very last condition that is taken into account when choosing a gift for a child. The main thing is that you have an idea about the interests of the birthday boy, and for this it is best to ask the parents what their child is interested in. In this sense, mothers and fathers are in more favorable conditions: they just need to listen to the wishes of their son or daughter.
Gift options for a five-year-old boy - video
What gifts are taboo?
- clothes, shoes. Yes, new clothes will significantly save parents’ budget, but the child is not interested in such a gift. True, if the hero of the occasion is a real fashionista, then a new dress or shoes will be very useful for her;
- substitution. If you promised to give a girl nail polish, then you should not give a coating from a doll set. Believe me, the little lady will definitely see the substitution and will be upset. It’s the same with the boys: did you promise a soccer ball? You should not replace it with an inflatable one for entertainment at sea;
- hygiene items. Again: if you give something from cosmetics to a girl, then it will be justified by her delight. But for a boy, shower gel, in his opinion, is as useless as a hockey puck for playing football;
- stationery. These are gifts for parents, and the little one needs something that can be tried here and now;
- dreams from the past. Did you dream of a big teddy bear as a child? Nowadays there is no shortage of toys, so your desired soft gift may not cause a response.
To avoid getting into trouble, you should talk to your child about what he would like to receive for his birthday.
Top gift ideas for a five year old birthday
Even if you plan to rely on the “verdict” of your parents, a kind of cheat sheet with interesting ideas will not be superfluous.
Developmental
Such gifts are aimed at developing the baby’s logic, perseverance and attention:
Toys
So what if I go to school in a year and a half? Toys are never superfluous even at this age. But they will be different for girls and boys.
What toys can be purchased for girls and boys - table
A universal gift can be called a tent. Such a house can be placed both in the room and taken outside. The boy will be happy to play polar geologists with his friends, and the girls will be happy to play as daughters and mothers.
The tent-house will serve a long time both now and in the future, when the baby goes camping with his parents
Both girls and boys will appreciate an electric car. One trip to the yard on such transport - and your little one will become a local celebrity.
Creative
At the age of 5, many children are already seriously engaged in some creative activities. For example, they are interested in music or drawing. So you can give as a gift:
- easel with a set of paints and brushes;
- album of watercolor sheets in A3 format;
- children's guitar,
- synthesizer with learning function, etc.
- origami kits (you can choose them for a boy or a girl);
- a set of multi-colored Play Doh plasticine will delight a child if he likes to create figures from plastic material, inventing stories with the resulting characters (working with plasticine develops fine motor skills, as well as acting and directing abilities);
- kits for weaving from lumigurumi rubber bands, which boys and girls are fond of, etc.
Options for creativity kits - photo gallery
By folding origami, a child develops fine motor skills 
Lumigurumi sets consist of a variety of multi-colored elastic bands, weaving patterns, fillers, and tools. 
In addition to plasticine mass, Play Doh creativity kits contain special devices that make the modeling process more interesting.
Useful
Sports
Physical fitness is no less important for a toddler than for an adult. Moreover, children also fall under the radar of the most common cause of weight and health problems - spending a long time in front of the monitor. There are many options for sports gifts for five-year-olds:
- bike. Not a single boy would refuse such transport, and exactly 8 out of 10 girls would not mind driving it in the yard;
- rollers. This surprise option should definitely be supported by the purchase of special equipment: knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet. For your own and your parents’ peace of mind;
- skis, skates. A great option for a birthday boy born in winter;
- twister This fun can be safely included in the top favorite family games;
- “Gorodoki” is a game that trains not only your arms and legs, but also your ingenuity;
- badminton. If the baby was born in winter, it doesn’t matter: you can train at home.
For a child who loves to dance, an interactive dance mat would be a great gift.
Original souvenirs
Such souvenirs can be called “presents for the child who has everything”:
Pets
This gift requires mandatory approval from mom and dad, as well as other family members living with the child.
- But the benefits of communicating with a four-legged friend for the birthday boy will be undoubted. It has been proven that children who were raised in families with pets grow up to be more sensitive, empathetic and kind. One caveat: the baby may not have enough patience to constantly care for the animal, so when choosing, it is worth considering which animals the parents of the hero of the occasion love. But for 5 years they usually buy:
- fish;
- hamster;
- rat;
- parrot;
- cat;
dog.
The purchase of a pet for a birthday must be agreed upon with the child’s parents.
Commemorative symbolic As a rule, a child is able to appreciate such souvenirs only after several years. And usually they are supported by something more understandable for the baby. age stage
. Souvenir symbols include:
Choosing a present for a fifth birthday is a crucial moment, since the little man already has his own preferences and wishes, but at the same time, with all the childish spontaneity, he does not hide his emotions if the souvenir is not to his liking. So be vigilant, but, most importantly, listen to the wishes of the birthday boy himself, as well as his parents, with whom, by the way, you should discuss any gift option.
