Best Gift Ideas for 8 Year Girls Under Rs.1000

Planning ahead is fairly straightforward when it comes to buying gifts for 8 year old girl. There are birthdays, party favours, and gifts given during festivals such as Diwali, Eid, Christmas, etc. And then there is the odd treat here and there. A quick scan of the annual calendar will tell you exactly when these gift giving days will come around, so think ahead, have a sort of plan about what kind of gift you want to buy and be vigilant about sales when prices on your must-buy products have dropped.

The same product will often be cheaper online, or you may very well chance upon something very similar at a lower price. Once you have settled on what to buy, do a little research, visit more than one shop to see if prices vary and if you can get a better price elsewhere and if there is an even lower price on an e-commerce websites. This is a great way to fit nice gifts into a budget.

Even the smallest budget gifts can be made more appealing when they have been personalised for her. For example, a chain pendant will not cost too much but will appeal to her since girls, even small ones, like jewellery. Personalising it with her name will turn it into the ultimate gift. Likewise, there are other gifts that can be made a whole lot more special if they are based on things she likes. She loves the Angry Birds? Get her a keychain with an Angry Bird. She will be thrilled.

Just like any other popular 'it' thing in the market, the 'hottest toys' of the year will often have scintillaing price tags attached. Girls at 8 years are excited by a ton of things; an exciting toy that she can;t stop playing with night or day will be replaced by another favourite a few weeks or even days. Children are fickle creatures so why spend a fortune if you are on a budget.

If you happen to have a little girl of your own, you are more than likely to know several other little girls - her friends from school, the neighbourhood kids she plays with in the evening, that sweet girl from her dancing class. Children are a lot more social than they were a few years ago. That means many birthday parties and get togethers where gifts are involved. If you are getting a good price on an item if you buy more than one, it may be be wise to stock up; it will mean the convenience of having a present handy at the next unexpected party, and some savings as well.

Nothing like a bit of technology to enthuse new excitement into reading. This digital bookmark uses an electric timer to track a child’s reading time. In fact it can be used to time a great number of things such as timed tests, homework sessions, music lessons, for monitoring cooking timings and even for exercising. The thin polyethylene bookmark is equipped with a digital clock that runs on a replaceable watch battery. The parent can set the time to alert her when she has completed her required reading time, or set it to record cumulative reading sessions, as with any timer. It is very thin so fits snugly in between pages, the high quality material ensures a long life, and it can encourage the little girl to read more. Buy it on Fat Brain Toys for Rs.635.

Most children this age go through phases of being extremely attached to or fascinated by specific comic or book characters, animated figures and toys. If she happens to like the Angry Birds you can get her this colourful keychain depiction of an Angry Bird. Made from a soft, plush material, it is 15 mm in size, making it a cut little toy that she can play with. She is unlikely to have keys but can use the keychain to attach it to her bag. Buy it for Rs.115. There are other cartoon figure keychains and ANgry Birds in various colours to choose from as well.

MAke math all the more fun, and creative with these educational multiplication mosaics. With it she can turn math into an art. She can solve equations using multiplication tables that turn into wonderful images as the equation gets solved. The pack is priced at Rs.918 and comes with 30 puzzles that will keep her engrossed and turn learning into a creative new experience. The solutions have also been provided if she needs a little help now and then.

Spirographs are wonderful toys for children and adults alike and every girl must have a set to play with and create fascinating new designs. Using spiral stencils that go round and round to create abstract figures, spirographs are fun and simple to use. Children are amazed at the intricate designs they can make, each one unique from the others, using simple gears and coordinated templates. She can use it to doodle and just have a great time, or use the artwork to decorate letters, cards or the pages of her drawing book. Buy this Funskool Junior Spirograph for Rs.224.

Money boxes or piggy banks as they are more popularly called by kids, are a treasure trove for every child who has them. She can use it to put away bits of her pocket money or money given by relatives or collect small change from her parents in exchange for small tasks. It is a good way to inculcate the value of money and the habit of saving.

This Paise Ka Pitara is a barrel shaped money box with brass rings that give it an authentic barrel look. A small screw at the bottom opens the box. In addition there are no sharp corners making it ideal for children. Made of wood, it measures 6 inches in height and is priced at Rs.623.

Russian nesting dolls are great for curious little girls who like to open things and love surprises. For the uninitiated, these dolls are known as babushka dolls, a set of five dolls in decreasing sizes, each fitted inside the bigger doll. Get her a desi version of the Russian doll, or the Matryoshka Gudiya, depicting an Indian lady in a beautiful red sari and intricate detailing. But it for Rs.799 on Desi Toys.

Board games can be a lot of fun and something like Brainvita will also stimulate her mentally and improve her strategic thinking abilities. Meant to be played solo, it is played on a grooved board where the grooves are covered with marbles. According to the rules of the game the marbles must be moved around till no more marbles can be repositioned, the intention being to have as few marbles remaining as possible. The best possible result is a single remaining marble on the board. The game can be enjoyed by adults as well. She will be challenged to improve her game till she can reach the best result, enjoying hours of engrossing fun. Buy this Toy box Junior Brainvita Game for Rs.545.

Girls this age enjoy play acting be pretending to do what they see their moms do. Playing kitchen and cooking being one of those games. Give her a set of these realistic looking fruit and vegetables that can also be sliced in half. Each fruit or vegetable is made of two pieces joined by velcro, hence they can be ‘sliced’ using the knife provided with the set. Meera's Realistic Sliceable Fruits Cutting Play Set comes with a plastic knife, a basket and a chopping board to give her the full experience of slicing things in the kitchen. It also comes with a nutrition guide that lists the nutrients of each vegetable, encouraging healthy eating. The 9 piece set is made of highly resistant, non-toxic plastic and you can buy it for Rs.265.

At 8 she is starting to get a decent grasp on reading. Why not give her an unusual and interesting book to encourage her to read more? How to Speak Dog is a picture driven book that is fun and informative; it helps kids understand the body language of dogs so she can learn to better communicate with the family pet. The 176 page book is suitable for kids ages 8 to 12 years. This offering from National Geographic Kids is filled with fun facts, tips on dealing with dogs, and loads on information in an interactive and engrossing layout that even adults will enjoy reading. Man’s best friend is shown in a whole new light and will change the way she looks at dogs and puppies. But it for Rs.523 on Amazon.

It’s good to have a comforting nightlight or soft lamp in a child’s room so they are comforted in the dark. Kids this age tend to have a very active and vivid imagination and so are often afraid of the dark. If she must have lights, why not a charming unicorn lamp that can also feed her magical imagination. This unicorn shaped lamp is fitted with 9 LED lights that give off a soft glow and are ideal as decor and for providing a gentle light in her room as she sleeps. It is made of plastic and can even be hung on the wall. Buy it for Rs.899.

Eight year old girl are wonderfully creative and bright. While they do enjoy nice toys and pretty things (who wouldn't) she is a child and hasn't yet fully comprehended the concept of expensive gifts or started discriminating against budget gifts. For her a gift that she can play with, create a wondeful imaginary world with, learn new and interesting things or just get a good laugh out of, is a wonderful gift! She likes to make craft projects and will be thrilled with a handmade gift. There are fantastic ideas for DIY projects for and to do with little girls so either make her a new game or toy, or make one with her; that will be a gift too!