What to give a 4-year-old child?

From the age of four, children consciously react to the holidays. Especially if it's their own birthday. Kids can already clearly articulate their desire for a gift and the holiday itself. Therefore, the present should not be trivial. A gift for a four-year-old should be interesting, useful and, most importantly, should give the birthday boy a lot of positive emotions.

The first thing that is important to consider when choosing a gift for a child is the peculiarities of his age and character. There is a category of gifts that are ideal for a four-year-old child who is already going to kindergarten. And there are presents that you should completely refuse to buy. It is much easier for parents to choose a gift for their baby. They see their beloved child every day, follow its development and are well aware of the character traits. But other relatives sometimes find it very difficult to please with a birthday surprise.

By this age, children are already indifferent to those toys with which they used to play with great pleasure. Various rattles, small wind-up toys, suspended musical carousels - all this remains in the past. Now it is much more interesting for them to play various professions and the so-called role-playing games. Girls learn to play doctor or daughter-mother. Boys want to try on the role of a builder, driver or traveler.

In addition, four-year-olds are becoming more and more interested in such games that contribute to the development of logic, attention and thinking. Also, child psychologists note the fact that it is from this age that most children begin to show their first interest in learning and in learning something new and interesting. Babies strive not only for games and entertainment, but also for development.

Before sharing ideas on how to surprise and delight children of four years old, it is worth mentioning those presentations that you should immediately refuse. You should not present a particular piece of clothing to your child as a gift. Such a present will not impress or delight the kid at all.

Do not present jewelry to children of this age. In addition, you should refuse such an option as a pet. At this age, children will not yet be able to care for a pet, feed it or walk it on their own. Moreover, most babies of this age perceive pets as a toy, which can negatively affect the health of the animal.

Choosing a present for a child is not an easy task. Sometimes even parents find it difficult to choose something specific among such a variety of toys.

It is quite possible to choose a teddy bear or the hero of any popular cartoon that your son or daughter likes.

Also, children will be happy to receive not a simple, but an interactive toy. For example, it can be a cute cat that starts purring and meowing as soon as the baby touches him. There are other options as well. For example, bears or dogs that sing children's songs. With such a toy it will be not only interesting to play, but also comfortable to fall asleep.

Various sets for games are perfect as a gift. For example, it can be a kit for a little doctor or hairdresser. Girls love to play these games. But for boys there are other interesting sets. For example, a kit for a small builder or plumber.

If the child already shows interest in music, he likes to sing or just listen to music, then present him with an original surprise. This can be a toy guitar, compact drum kit, baby piano, or microphone. Thanks to such a present, the child will be able to develop his musical talent.

If you have a country house, why not please your child with a personal trampoline?

In the event that you live in an apartment and you have nowhere to set up a trampoline, give your baby a tent. It can be a toy tent in the form of a house, a train or even a castle. It can be easily removed if necessary; when folded, it does not take up much space in the closet. It will be interesting for a child to spend time in such a cozy house. In addition, if necessary, you can take such a tent house with you if you go to visit your grandmother for a few days or just go out of town.

Every child at the age of 4 will be happy to receive a personal transport as a gift. You can choose a stable scooter that is completely safe for children of this age. Or you can buy a tricycle. Do not forget to take care of protection as an addition and buy a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and comfortable sports shoes. If possible, you can purchase an electric car for your birthday.

An original surprise for any child can be a trip to a zoo, an amusement park or an entertainment center. Such a gift can be presented by relatives or friends who are invited to the holiday, but do not know what to give. Give your parents a gift card or a certificate from one of the entertainment centers for a certain amount, and after the celebration, any day they can go there with the child and have fun.

As a result, the birthday boy and his friends will have fun under the supervision of professionals, and adults will be able to sit quietly at the table with their company. At the end of the party, all guests can take part in a special photo session.

Many grandparents want to present something unusual, but always useful as a birthday present for their grandson or granddaughter. Therefore, it is best to choose among educational toys. For example, it could be a toy laptop or tablet. Educational toys for children resemble real gadgets that attract children of all ages.

Most of today's children will enjoy playing constructor sets. You can choose an ordinary block constructor, or you can give preference to a more modern, magnetic one. This game develops the child's fine motor skills and imagination. Puzzles can also be classified as useful presentations. Just try not to choose options with a lot of small details. Choose jigsaw puzzles that are most suitable for this age, giving preference to brighter and more interesting stories.

Continuing the list of useful gifts, it is worth paying special attention to books. It is the best gift of all time for both children and adults. The main thing is to choose the appropriate option for the age of the child. Four-year-olds will be interested in music books.

You can choose a music alphabet, thanks to which the baby will learn letters. Or you can opt for a well-known and instructive fairy tale. With such a book, the child will not only be able to look at the pictures, but will also be able to listen to a song or an audio fragment.

It's no secret that various creative activities have a very positive effect on the development of children. Drawing and sculpting helps develop motor skills and imagination. A creative kit can be a great gift. Just take into account the age category of the birthday person and do not choose complicated options. For example, for a four-year-old boy or girl, a sand painting kit is suitable. Everything you need is already in the kit, this activity is very popular with active children, since the sand helps them become calmer.

A set that contains so-called kinetic sand is quite suitable. With its help, the child will be able to easily create various shapes. This activity will be interesting for boys and girls. If your child loves to paint, then buy unusual paints for him. Pay attention to fingertip. Mastering an unusual drawing technique, the kid will be able to play independently, show imagination and develop imagination.

Despite the fact that the child grows and matures every day, he is still a toddler who enjoys spending a lot of time in the sandbox. Therefore, it is quite possible to give a four-year-old birthday boy a good set for playing with sand. Such a present can be called universal, since it is perfect for both boys and girls.

For example, this is a ring toss. This game will be interesting for boys and girls. In addition, you can play it not only on your own, but also in a fun company of friends in the yard.

Traditionally, as a gift for a girl of this age, you can choose a doll with a set of clothes or a cute baby doll that you can bathe, feed and dress... A dollhouse is also quite suitable as a presentation. Today there are a variety of options for such houses, you can choose any, counting not only on the girl's preferences, but also on your financial capabilities.

A boy of this age will be happy to receive a railroad as a birthday present. There are options with a set of trains, a station, people and trees. Such a game will be interesting to the boy even when he becomes a little older.

Children of all ages love to draw. Someone prefers to draw with felt-tip pens or crayons, and someone with paints. In any case, the child will be happy with such a gift as a children's easel. This item is a double-sided board, on one side of which you can draw with chalk, and on the other with a marker or felt-tip pen. In addition, one side is magnetic, so you can easily attach a sheet of paper and draw with pencils or paints... As a rule, such easels have a small shelf at the bottom where it is convenient to put pencils and a glass of water can be placed in a special cell.

If you do not know what to give your child for his birthday, then see a selection of ideas in the next video.