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3 y.o. girl b-day presents?

lauralalalauralala
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We've been invited to our first birthday party for someone at preschool.  It is a girl who will be turning 3.  That is literally all I know about her - it is our first year at this school, and we are less than a month in.  I do not know any of the other parents, and when I pick DS up from extended care, he is one of a handful there (DH drops off), so I have no way of knowing what is "normal" with this group.

How much do you normally spend for this type of gift?  Do you have a "go-to" gift that you stick with, or do you change it up? There are only 9 kids in his class, so I don't expect to be overwhelmed by party invitations, but I still don't want to spend more than maybe $20.  Any suggestions, or things your kids like?

 

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  • Christmasbaby18Christmasbaby18 member

    My almost 3 year old DD is very into princess stuff.  We were at Target yesterday and they had a cute little Disney princess tea party set for like $12. 

    She also really likes her dress up set (purse, jewelry, and high heels) and this cash register that was a hand-me-down.

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  • racegrrl714racegrrl714

    My neice turned 3 just before my DD's birthday, and we got her a Dora DVD (the fantastic gymnastics one because she is very into gymnastics right now) and some various art supplies. I probably spent around 35-40 on all of that, but if you wanted to do just a dvd, or just art supplies, you could definitely stay under $20.

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  • LoCarbLoCarb member
    anything pretend play: dress up clothes, kitchen accessories, dolls,etc...My fave go to gift for $13 is TRU Just like me cash register.  DD loves her and I find it's unique enough most kids don't own one.
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  • WorcbrideWorcbride member
    You cant go wrong with Princess stuff--and I agree with PP that a cash register is a good gift (DD received a Princess one last Christmas and it was a hit with her and her younger brother).  For me, I spend about $25 on kids we know and about $15 on those we don't.
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  • Leap08Leap08 member
    My almost 3 year old girl would love anything with a princess on it (books, coloring books, tea sets, dress up clothes, dolls, etc...). I try to limit birthday gifts for her friends to $10-15 (usually closer to $10). You can get a Disney princess doll for that $$.
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  • lauralalalauralala
    Thanks everyone - these are very helpful ideas!
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  • WorcbrideWorcbride member

    imageLoCarb:
    anything pretend play: dress up clothes, kitchen accessories, dolls,etc...My fave go to gift for $13 is TRU Just like me cash register.  DD loves her and I find it's unique enough most kids don't own one.

    totally hijacking your Cinderella pic :-)  LOVE IT 

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  • moonfaeriemoonfaerie member

    I'm not so into princess stuff for my girls. Some things my 3yo loves are the Fisher Price dr kit, anything Angelina Ballerina (lots of stuff on Amazon), Magnadoodle or Aquadoodle, Doodle Bear and they have Doodle Bear Pets for $10. I think a Doodle Bear pet would be a great gift for a kid you may barely know. It's inexpensive and kids love these things. I linked the cat, but there's also a puppy and a bunny rabbit.

    Also, paint with water books, or an easy craft kit. The dress-up suggestion is great - my kids love dress-up. I'm giving my 2yo this beauty kit for her b-day and I expect my 3yo will love it as well.

    ETA: If you have bounce houses in your area, my kids LOVE going to the bounce. You could do a gift certificate. In my area, a gift certificate for $15 would get two admissions.

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