15 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for a 4 Year Old

My baby turned 4 last week and I wanted her to get items she could use during the summer and not just toys because we have so many already. So I went to my Facebook friends for ideas and got a great response!! Several of the ideas were items my daughter received and others will be ideas for other holidays and future gifts!!

Rather than keeping the information to myself, I decided to post about it here on my blog for other parents of toddlers to use as a reference. Plus I'll be able to come back here when Caroline is invited to a party and get ideas for gifts for her friends. Although as I was cleaning out the gift closet in my basement last week, I realized I already purchased several items for other kids.

I 'd rather find good deals throughout the year and grab gifts rather than scrambling to shop for gifts at the last minute. The I pull out 3-4 choices for the girls to "shop from the closet." This limits stress of shopping at the last minute and allows our family to save money and reduce the go, go, go that we are typically in during the summer.

So if you are looking for a gift for a 4 year old for your daugther, sister, grandchild or just a friend...here are some great ideas!!

1. Outside toys: Bubbles, Sidewalk chalk, jump rope, kick ball, water balloons, Trampoline Paddle Ball

2. Cards or Board Games: Disney Eye Found It Card Game

3: Swim Related items: Swim Lessons, Bathing Suits, Sandals or Jelly Shoes

4. Train Set

5. Lunchbox

6. Gardening tool Set

7. Tickets or Classes: Lexington Children's Theater, Movie, Circus, Lexington Arts & Science, Mad Potter

8. Memberships: Children's Garden, Explorium, Cincinnati Zoo

9. Subscriptions: Little Passports, Highlights magazine

10. Gift Cards: Disney Store, Malibu Jacks, Orange Leaf, Movie Tavern, Build A Bear

11. Cooking Accessories and Disney Princess Cookbook

12. Spa Day with Mom

13. Overnight Trips: Aquarium, Zoo, Kings Island, Gatlinburg, Water Park, Children's Museum

14. Crafts: Paint on Canvas

15. Books

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