I think a 16" bike is a great gift for your 5 year old. Add in a new fun helmet and you're good to go! I bought DD the Bell Fraction helmet because I wanted her to have more coverage and the bonus is it's super cute. As for stuffed animals, my kids really like pillow pets, in all sizes. Those get a lot of play. If she is into certain things, maybe a stuffed animal for that? DD really likes Hello Kitty stuffed animals and DS has several pandas and Pokemon stuffed animals. DD really wanted a makeup kit and asked DH for one when he went on his last trip. He called me in a panic because he couldn't find any makeup kits that weren't crap in the toy section. I told him to buy a zippered cosmetic bag and then get a lipstick, eyeshadow, plush, and pressed powder from Wet N Wild or other cheap makeup. He did and DD thinks it is the best thing ever because it is just like my makeup. Yeah, it is real makeup, but she only wears it in the house and it's a lot less frustrating and less scary than some of the makeup kids she's been gifted in the past. DS is really into the mini Hot Wheels remote control cars. He asked for them for his birthday and they are surprisingly speedy and fun. DD wants one now. http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Nitro-S...5997264&sr=8-2 Are you opposed to jewelry at all? DD has a white gold necklace DH bought her that she wears every day. She also has her ears pierced so she has a few pairs of earrings.
Does DD2 have a stroller, baby carrier, cradle, or highchair for her dolls? Those, along with a diaper bag and those fake plastic bottles are/were big favorites of DD. Does she have her own purse or back pack? I wouldn't get another kitchen but I would get some new, fun accessories. M&D has some really cute foods out there. We have the donuts and the cookies. I want to get the decorating cupcakes set. DD also has a few play aprons that she wears. And dress up is huge for her. We love the Little Adventure gowns. At that age I bought DD some wooden jewelry that she still wears. http://www.kinuma.com/product_info.p...s---corto.html
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DS 10, 5th grade
DD 8, 3rd grade