Rainbow colors, princess powers, and scientific discoveries – welcome to the wonderfully unpredictable world of four-year-old girls. One moment they’re conducting serious tea parties with their stuffed animals, the next they’re building towers and solving puzzles with impressive focus.
Our handpicked selection captures this delightful duality, with regularly updated recommendations that support both structured learning and free-spirited play. Each gift has been chosen to grow alongside their rapidly developing interests and abilities.
1.Melissa & Doug Love Your Look Pretend Nail Care Play Set
The Melissa & Doug Pretend Nail Care Set comes with everything girls need for mess-free manicures. It includes 5 empty nail polish bottles with built-in brushes, a pretend polish remover, clippers, file, cuticle pusher, and more – all without real nail polish.
Pretend play builds empathy, confidence and self-esteem in 4-year-olds. This 20-piece kit packs neatly into a caddy for easy clean-up and storage. It’s an ideal screen-free activity for improving fine motor skills too.
- Mess-free nail polish bottles
- LED nail dryer
- Builds confidence and empathy
- Promotes fine motor skills
- Easy storage caddy
- Requires batteries for nail dryer
- Small pieces require supervision
2.VTech KidiBuzz 3
The VTech KidiBuzz 3 is a screen time device designed just for 4-year-olds. It has a 5MP camera with filters for taking photos and videos. Girls can use the KidiCom Chat app to share pics and messages with approved contacts.
Over 40 interactive games teach early math, science, and spelling skills. LeapFrog Academy provides access to 2000+ additional learning activities. Kid-safe web browsing lets 4-year-olds explore in a protected environment.
- 5MP camera with filters
- KidiCom app for safe messaging
- 40+ learning games
- Kid-safe web browser
- Rechargeable battery
- Requires WiFi
- Small screen
3.Sgile Magnetic Drawing Board
By 4 years old children are starting to master their grip and control over a pencil ready for writing, some may even be expressing interest in writing letters or their name. Practice really does make perfect and finding new and exciting ways for children to practice the skills they need for letter formation is key to making sure that their interest is maintained.
The Sgile Magnetic Drawing Board is a large board, allowing plenty of space for large scale drawing and mark-making. It also uses different colors on the display unlike traditional magnetic drawing boards, adding interest for the child.
- Large sized board
- Colorful display
- Non-toxic plastic
- Includes shape stamps
- Promotes pencil control
- Requires storage space
4.Lego Friends Juice Truck
Lego helps to build imagination, support imaginative play and can be very open-ended. This Lego Friends Juice Truck is a specific set that allows the child to construct a Juice Truck which can then be played with; however it fits with other Lego bricks so can be used in collaboration with other sets the child may have or be given in the future.
The Lego friends range is a fantastic way to introduce 4-year-old girls to Lego, as it features appealing designs and ‘starter’ bricks which are larger, joined pieces to make instructions shorter and easier to follow.
- Comes with starter bricks to help with construction
- Fits with other Lego sets
- Supports imaginative, social play
- Improves fine motor skills
- Small pieces and no storage box
5.Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids
The Flybar My First Pogo Jumper for Kids makes an ideal gift as it’s something novel, that children are not likely to have, or have used, already, keeping the excitement levels high. This pogo jumper removes much of the danger of a traditional pogo stick, using a padded bar to spread the load and make jumping a little easier for younger children. This also means that you can use the jumper both indoors and out as it won’t damage household flooring surfaces.
However, the stick still provides plenty of challenge for 4-year-olds as they learn to balance, increase their core strength and gross motor skills, and stay active.
- Improves cardiovascular health, core strength and gross motor skills
- Activates the vestibular system
- Compact design- does not require lots of space
- Can be used indoors and out
- Squeaking noise when jumping can be noisy
6.Minnie Mouse Rain Wear Set
The Minnie Mouse Rain Wear Set includes a water-resistant vinyl poncho and matching umbrella. The poncho has an adjustable hood, snap closures, and a fun Minnie print. The 8-panel umbrella has a safety cap, Velcro strap, and handle.
Designed for ages 2-7, this set is sized for a perfect fit. The easily accessible snaps allow kids to put it on themselves. This stylish rainwear set is both fun and practical for rainy day activities. Officially licensed Disney product made with durable, quality materials. Wipe clean with a damp cloth for easy care. A useful gift she’ll love wearing on stormy days.
- Cute Minnie Mouse design
- Durable and water-resistant
- Perfect, easy fit for kids
- Builds independence
- Officially licensed Disney
- Hand wash and air dry only
- Poncho runs small
7.Baby Born Soft Touch Girl
Baby born dolls are extremely popular with little girls and the Baby Born Soft Touch Girl is a really lovely doll with a soft body and flexible limbs she feels much more lifelike than a hard, plastic doll. She can also function just like a real baby; drinking water from a bottle, crying real tears and even going to the potty!
These features are sure to delight a 4-year-old girl as she includes the doll in her imaginative role play and takes on the role of mummy or big sister, caring for the baby and developing her social skills along the way.
- Soft body doll- feels more lifelike
- Prompts imaginative role play
- Supports the development of social skills
- Life-like functions- eats, drinks, cries, potty trains, can be bathed
- Doesn’t make sounds
8.Melissa & Doug Disney Princess Wooden Stamp Set
The Melissa & Doug Disney Princess Wooden Stamp Set includes 9 character stamps, a 2-color inkpad, and colored pencils. Kids can get creative stamping their favorite princesses like Ariel and Belle.
The washable ink makes clean up easy. The set comes with a sturdy wooden storage box to keep all the pieces neatly organized. It’s an engaging toy that inspires artistic fun without screens.
- 9 princess character stamps
- Washable ink
- Sturdy storage box
- Promotes creativity
- Small pieces require supervision
- Ink can stain clothing
9.Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Set
4-year-olds love to role play both the familiar and unfamiliar aspects of life. Whilst they may enjoy imitating their parents by playing mums and dads or cooking in a play kitchen, young children also enjoy experimenting with different types of scenarios and occupations.
Fire-fighters are a popular choice and the Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Set will allow the child to both dress up as a fire fighter, and use accessories to play imaginatively. It’s washable and wipeable too so it’s easy to keep clean, and practicing putting costumes on and taking them off is also a great way to promote independence and self-care skills.
- Supports imaginative role-play
- Encourages independence in self care
- Washable and wipeable
- Comes with accessories
- Batteries required for some accessories
10.Brio World Cargo Railway Deluxe Set
Train sets are a brilliant toy at almost any stage of childhood, and by age 4 children are likely to have developed enough physical skill to lay, connect and rearrange track independently as well as begin to plan and design track layouts. This set includes crane, bridges and ramps to add extra dimensions to imaginative, open-ended play.
Brio track tends to be slightly more expensive than other brands but its name is synonymous with quality and longevity; many grandparents have Brio track stashed away in the attic from when their children were young! The Cargo railway deluxe set can also be connected to any other sets of wooden track the child has, expanding play even further.
- Additional features such as ramps, cranes and cargo loaders
- Promotes open-ended construction
- Enhances imaginative play
- Hones fine motor skills: connecting track and winding cranes
- Fits with other wooden train sets
- Slightly more expensive than other brands
11.Barbie Careers Care Clinic Ambulance
The Barbie Careers Care Clinic Ambulance is an ambulance vehicle which folds out into a 3-room hospital setting with details such as an X-ray machine. This allows children to explore a range of different roles within the medical profession and role-play imaginatively, creating a range of different scenarios.
This set is compatible with other sets by Barbie so can be used in collaboration with others, promoting social play and speech and language development as children talk to one another to decide what will happen next, use storytelling and narration and take on different personas and play-act. If the 4-year-old girl you’re buying for likes Barbie products then this is a great set to give variety to her play.
- Promotes imaginative and social play
- Allows children to explore different careers and ways of life
- Compatible with other Barbie products
- Plenty of accessories
- Requires batteries
- Small parts
12.Melissa & Doug Hi-Rise Wooden Dollhouse
A doll’s house is a classic childhood toy and one that will last for years as children’s imaginative play becomes more sophisticated. As children play with small figures, they act out social scenarios, testing their knowledge and understanding of the world. This Melissa & Doug Hi-Rise Wooden Dollhouse is tall, open-sided with 6 rooms and comes with dolls and furniture so the set is ready to play with straight away!
The Melissa & Doug Hi-Rise Wooden Dollhouse is made using high-quality materials and decorated in fresh colors with lots of natural wood on display. This makes it suitable for both boys and girls, and means that it should last for years.
- Open-ended play
- Encourages imaginative role play
- Promotes social learning and skills
- Wooden toy; eco-friendlier than plastic
- Neutral colors
- Large item; requires space to store and play
13.Green Toys Jump Rope
Outdoor play and physical skills are really important for 4-year-olds; not only are they part of a healthy lifestyle, improving children’s strength, flexibility and fitness, but they also form the foundations of early writing skills. In order to be able to hold and manipulate a pencil well enough to write a child must have a good base of gross motor skills, large scale movements and control over their body. The Green Toys Jump Rope is a fantastic way to encourage children to play outdoors and develop different kinds of physical skills.
The rope is 7 feet long and can be adjusted to suit the size of the user, so even adults can have a go! Or it can be used by multiple children as a long rope to play skipping games.
- Long and adjustable sizing
- Made with recycled plastic
- Non-toxic; BPA free, no PVC or external coatings
- Encourages outdoor play
- Improves physical skills and fitness
- Slightly more expensive than other skipping rope toys
14.Aquabeads Beginners Studio
Aquabeads are tiny little beads that can be carefully placed into a range of beautiful designs. Children can design their own patterns and shapes or follow templates provided in the set to create shapes, animals, vehicles and more. Templates can also be downloaded, giving a wide range of ways to play. Unlike similar toys, no heat is needed to bond the beads together. Instead they are simply sprayed with water and left to dry, after which they have bonded together and can be lifted from the tray. The Aquabeads Beginners Studio is ideal for storing the collection as it comes with a storage tray as well as a work surface.
As children use fingers or small tools to position their Aquabeads they develop their fine motor skills, and strength and flexibility in the hands ready for writing. They also develop patience and perseverance, important social skills for the rest of life and their hard work is rewarded by a sense of pride in the shape and pattern they have created. This is an ideal gift to keep them busy!
- Encourages creativity
- Develops fine motor skills
- Increases strength in hands and fingers
- Uses water to bond designs instead of heat; safer
- Templates can be downloaded
- Lots of small parts
15.Paw Patrol Main Quartier
Paw Patrol is a major hit with 4-year-olds and this playset based on the TV series will delight them! Being able to play with something familiar gives them a base from which to create play scenarios and as they act out the different missions of the Paw Patrol they will be able to explore different social scenarios and develop problem solving skills.
The Paw Patrol Main Quartier fits with the basic Paw Patrol vehicles, which are sold separately so this may make a good collaborative gift to give a 4-year-old girl. It also features lights and sounds to add an extra dimension to play.
- Based on a popular TV show; will appeal to children’s interests
- Encourages imaginative, social play
- Fits with the vehicle toys that are sold separately
- Features lights and sounds
- Requires batteries
- Tall; requires storage space
