Need An Inspiration for Birthday Gifts? 10 Fun Gift Ideas for Seven Year Old Girls in 2018

Seven year old girls are special. They can do a lot more on their own, hence need you a little less, and are all the more confident for it. They have finally got past stumbling around words, managing to do a decent job of reading, may even try to help in calculating grocery expenses, because, hallelujah, they can do basic math and actually enjoy going to school! All in all they are delightful little things.

Their new abilities make them curious about the world, seek out a social life, and enjoy competitive sport and performing arts. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn and discover makes them ask umpteen questions. Simply put, a seven year old girl is a bright, eager and curious child, wanting to try new and fun things where she can test the new skills she has learnt. She loves art and craft as they challenge her and she enjoys the feeling of achievement they bring. She is still openly affectionate, so bask in the warmth of her cuddles as her public displays of affection will not last very long. It may not seem like it now but in the not so distant future she will sooner give up her favourite toy than be seen holding your hand.

Not every gift giver is a parent who can tell in a single glance how old the little girl is and the things she will enjoy playing with. But that doesn't mean her umpteen relatives, aunts, uncles, neighbours, friends of relatives don't want to shower her with gifts. And even parents need a little help now and then to find the perfect toys and gifts for their bundle of joy. We bring to you the up-to-date round up of the best options available so all you have to do is choose.

At a time when more and more parents are being encouraged to find strong role models for their little girls instead of inundating their world with princess toys, Wonder Woman swoops in like a true superhero. Now is a good a time as any to introduce her to the action-packed world of DC Super Hero Girls where Wonder Woman shields her Golden Lasso from kryptomite.

She will enjoy putting together the 186 piece Lego Wonder Woman Dorm Room which includes windows that open, a bed with a ledge for trophies on top and a secret drawer below, a separate wardrobe that opens, and an ‘invisible’ motorbike with a docking station—plenty of room to allow her imagination to run wild as she steps into the shoes of a super hero, and dreams of saving the world. There are other thoughtful accessories that complete the picture – a golden lasso, cans of spray paint, trophy for the trophy shelf, wax polish for the invisible bike and even a piece of orange kryptonite. This set is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years. Buy it for Rs.2,099.

Colouring clothes is for children who love craft and allows them to wear their creations. What can be more fun for a girl who loves to colour and paint than to wear something she has created herself? Okay, maybe there are other things she will enjoy just as much but buying her colouring clothing is going to be one of her favourite gifts. She is at an age where she can colour neatly between the lines so you need not be wary of her creating a monstrous mess and then wanting to wear it out! Plus she gets to show off her beautiful creation to her friends as well.

This long sleeved t-shirt by Selfie Clothing Co. is perfect for days when there is a slight nip in the air and you want to make sure she is well protected from the cold without bundling her up. The princess themed colour features the word princess and a pretty crown and bow design that can be coloured in, is made from a lightweight jersey blend and comes with 6 UV ink felt tip pens to colour with. Simply iron it after colouring, or air it out for 24 hours and it is ready to be worn. Don’t care for the princess design? Pick from any of the other patterns instead! The shirt is hand printed in the UK and is priced at Rs.1,063.

Where on earth do children get all that excess energy from? And all that excitement means she is often running barefoot all over the house, or is so engrossed with her new puzzle she doesn’t even realise her little feet are cold. What every 7 year old girl needs is a pair of fun fuzzy slippers so cute and cosy she will never want to be without them.

We particularly liked these shark friend fuzzy slippers for the slightly crazy, nutty grin the sharks have! They are made entirely of polyester so washing them won’t be a bother, they are wonderfully fuzzy so will keep her toes nice and toasty, and they come with a multi-grip, slip resistant sole so you need not worry about her slipping and falling while she dashes from one room to the next. These sharks are perfectly friendly in case you missed that from the goofy grin, but there are other designs if your little girl doesn’t take a shine to them. This pair is priced at Rs.1,305.

Unleash her creativity with this construction puzzle which will also help develop her spatial thinking. The box contains 500 multi coloured flakes, or plastic disks with ridges that make them look like flakes. They can be connected in a hundred different ways to create anything she imagines. It comes with a manual that has instructions of how to make a few things, such as a ball to get her started, but from then on she can literally build anything.

Let her explore her engineering side with these interlocking plastic disks and you will be amazed at what she comes up with. She will develop her motor skills too while she is at it. The disks measure 1.3 inches and the game has been recommended for ages 3 and above so is perfectly safe for her. Don’t be surprised if you find her playing with it for hours, or when you want to join in too! The Viahart Brain Flakes Set. retails at Rs. 2,768.

This is the age where girls are very keen on learning to sew and a starter kit is often on their wish lists. Not only is it a useful skill, it will develop her hand-eye coordination and boost her confidence. If you are worried about handing her sharp objects as play things, have faith in her abilities and look around till you find a set you are confident will be safe for her. It is not an unfounded worry, and choosing a safe sewing kit for your little girl is very important.

We recommend My First Sewing Kit by Fat Brain Toys priced at Rs.2,031. It is perfect for beginners and she need not have prior experience. It comes with a latched storage case that holds everything she will need to sew – needles, pins, pin cushion, thimble, scissors, measuring tape, pre-cut patters, felt, embroidery thread in 8 colours, even stuffing. The pre-cut patterns let her make notebook covers, stuffed felt animals, and teach her to decorate with buttons, embroidery, pom-pom strips. It is designed ages 7 years and above hence is very easy to use and teaches her all the basics of sewing in a very simple manner. She will learn an invaluable skill and gain confidence with each creation she makes.

A microscope will fuel and satiate the curiosity of a seven year old girl, and a microscope which fits easily in her bag so she can take it everywhere she goes is the best gift you can give a girl with a scientific bend of mind. It will help answer at least some of the hundreds of questions she has. Being able to explore and find answers on her own will push her confidence a little higher.

The Natural History Museum pocket microscope is small enough to fit in her little bag, it measures only 12 x 8 x 4.5 cm, yet it packs in 20-40 x magnification ability, enough to even impress scientists at the Museum. It is equipped with LED lights and a focus wheel to give your little one a bright and crisp view of everything she puts under its lens, and a sturdy rubber coated body to withstand the handling of a child. The microscope comes with a specimen stage, specimen slides, cloth to clean the lens, batteries and an instruction manual. With this she can easily study small objects like coins and nature, especially after reading what’s on the box – “one tablespoon of soil has more tiny living organisms in it than there are people on earth.” Buy it on Amazon for Rs.6,013.

Girls of all age seem to have a special place in their heart for all things glitter, and since seven year olds are drawn to craft toys and things they can make themselves, a do-it-yourself glitter tattoo set will make them extremely happy. If you care to test this theory, have a girl choose a gift for herself or even for her friends and she will invariably reach for a glitter toy, if not glitter tattoos. There’s something in all that sparkle and shimmer that captivates them.

In that case why not make her a very happy little girl with this Design and Dazzle Sparkling Tattoos set by Instabuyz that lets her create her own tattoos. 12 easy to use stencils, body glue, an application brush, 4 pots of glitter, body jewels to further decorate her tattoos, and an instruction manual to guide her through the process make up for a load of fun. The pack also contains sheets of temporary tattoos that last up to a week. Your little girl is sure to have a blast but be prepared for glitter all over the house!.The pack costs Rs.410.

At 7 years your little girl is not so little anymore and now she wants to carry more than her favourite stuffed bear everywhere. At the same time she is not so big that she will balk when you give her an adorable backpack in the shape of a butterfly, or perhaps a dinosaur. She does have a lot of things she needs to carry around, not just to school but on day trips, to a sleepover with her cousins or friends or on a holiday. Give her a backpack that can fit her playthings, water bottle, perhaps a book, some crayons and all the things she can’t bear to part with.

She may like this whimsical butterfly bag by Bingone Nohoo. It is lightweight and made from a sturdy, flexible and breathable material. The unbearable cuteness of the 3D butterfly aside, it is a well-designed bag which will accommodate all her things. Buy it for Rs.3,799. Think it’s too girly for her tastes? There are dinosaurs, bunnies and cartoon characters to choose from.

If you are a fan of Roald Dahl chances are that the 7 year old girl you are shopping for has already been introduced to the ‘splendiferous’ world of Matilda, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Esio Trot. And we thoroughly approve. If not, goodness, whatever are you waiting for? At seven she can read fairly well and if she doesn’t already have most of the books by Roald Dahl, buying her a complete set is a good idea. These books are something she will cherish all through her childhood and likely for long after as well. It is with good reason that Dahl’s books are loved by children and adults the world over.

They are great to read alone but often a lot more fun to read out loud together. The stories themselves are wonderful – James and The Giant Peach, The Witches, The BFG, but there is also Dahl’s delightful vocabulary of words created by him – Gobblefunk being the language of the giants in The BFG, but also words like hopscotchy, scrumdiddlyumptious and uckyslush that are littered all over his writing. Learning this new language she might be encouraged to think in out of the box ways too. The Roald Dahl Collection has 15 books in a hard cover case priced at Rs.2,450.

How often do you see kids clamoring to play with their parents’ smartphones and smartwatches? For those parents wishing they could find a way to keep their 7 year old occupied with her own toy so they can play with theirs in peace, a smartwatch for children isn’t such a bad idea. As a bonus, the smartwatch doubles as a GPS tracker for the child, something most parents have secretly (or not so secretly) wished they could plant on their kids. Sounds like a win-win already? Wait, there’s more.

If you pick something like the VTech Kidizoom, your 7 year old can take photos and make videos with the watch (from her wrist) and apply filters to them. It also has other nifty features like eight games she can play with on the touch screen, a calendar, a calculator app, a voice memo app and a timer. She can choose from 50 watch faces and can use either a digital clock display or an analogue one to help her learn to read the time better. She will have to recharge it depending on usage. The USB charging cable can be used to upload videos and pictures. The watch retails for Rs.7,294 and is available in pink, blue and purple.

Read the fine print, look for all the details, hidden dangers and possible negatives before shopping for a gift. A seven-year-old is a child and taking care to keep her from harm is a top priority. Just because the label says certain things does not mean you should not check the product thoroughly.

Look for toys that are made with good, sturdy material, have been well constructed and can withstand being battered by a child. At seven your girl is still a child, and a toy that breaks apart can injure her. At the same time keep a lookout for toxic material like cadmium, mercury, lead and arsenic which wind up in many toys.

Toys generally come with a recommended age on the pack. This is usually a decent guideline but you know your child best and use your judgement to decide if a toy is suitable for your girl. Like if you are looking at bicycles for her and feel the ones recommended for 7 year olds are too big, find one which will be appropriate, never mind if it is for a younger age group.

Technology cannot avoided, and besides, there are too many games and toys which are so well designed you can’t help but feel your little girl will benefit from them. But by limiting computerised toys you can teach her to find pleasure even in simple games and gently keep at bay the tech world which is soon going to envelope her.