Gift Ideas for a 8 Year Old Girl that She Will Love on her Birthday or Christmas
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Gift ideas for girls 7 - 9 years old
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What gifts do you get an eight yr old daughter
Gifts for eight year old girls in 2011 range from classic gifts to the trendy hot items of the year. I've asked girls turning eight what they would like to get an idea of what I should get my daughter.
Here are the top three items they asked for:
- A pony
- An Iphone
- Money
I was a little taken back with money on her list. My first question is what are you going to buy. She didn't know, but said money. Then she asked for a laptop. I laughed.
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What do eight year old girls like to do
Aligning a gift with a girls interest is thoughtful and takes a bit of talent at selecting something they will love. Our daughter likes to do several things. She enjoys sports, riding her bike, reading, and loves good food. She likes to sing and listen to music, she also likes playing games and watching TV. So, keeping in mind what she likes, I'm making a list of gift ideas for our girl.
IlluStory - Creative Writing Kit for Kids
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Illustory - The Make your own book kit for kids
The first gift idea is creative and educational for kids. It's a kit to write, illustrate and publish their own book. You can mail in the story and do it online. For the kid that likes to write and draw, this can be fun.
Bey Blades are hot in 2011 for Girls Too
Bey Blades are spinning tops that do battle in an arena. Each kid pulls a chord that gets the Bey Blade spinning and then they bound off each until the last one spinning wins the battle. There are different attachments for each spinning top that can give it a competitive advantage in battle. For 2011, I think these Japanese battling spinning tops is a great gift for ages 7 to 11.
I purchased two of these and we have had a blast with them. We didn't get the arena, so we have to have them battle in a wok (large frying pan).
Games Kids Love
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Classic Games You Can Play Together
While our daughter loves to play games on the Ipod and Wii, I think she will also enjoy some classic games like Connect 4 and Twister. Our daughter also goes to a chess class and we have had fun playing against each other. A gift that you can play together could be the perfect present for a young girl.
Pets Only if you live on a farm
I might consider a horse as an over the top gift suggestion for an eight year old that was totally a horse enthusiast if we lived on a ranch. I love horses and animals, so I can appreciate that kids love animals as well. Since we live in a small commuter town, I don't think it will happen, but I love the idea. I'm sure she would love it.
Small pets are a great idea for a gift that teaches kids responsibility. A beta fish is colorful and can be cared for with a small bowl, fish food, and a water treatment chemical. For each month the fish remains alive, offer to put $5 into a savings account for her.
Playing Soccer with friends is great for girls
Girls Basketball Hoop
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Soccer ball, Basketball
I often think that sport toys are over looked as gift ideas for girls. My daughter plays soccer right now and she loves to kick the ball around at home. I also think she would love a basketball hoop that adjusts to a height where she can shoot it and make it.
Taking a Picture of Herself with a Camera Phone
Eight Year Old Girl Gift Idea Ipod Touch
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Eight Year Old Girls Love Music and Talking on the phone
I've noticed a steady ramp in how much our daughter listens to music and talks on the phone. She's been asking for a cell phone, but we aren't quite ready to get her one because of the monthly fee and that we don't think she is quite ready for one. However, I do think she would really love an Ipod Touch. It's a great music device. Skype can be installed to use it as a phone, and there are lots of games for kids that are available in the Apple application store. The latest Ipod touch also supports pictures and video. This is a pretty cool gift for an eight year old girl. They also sell them at Costco.
Give a savings bond gift
While she might not appreciate it a ton today, there will come a time when she needs money. It may be in college to get her car fixed or something else. Savings bonds teach kids about saving money. It's a good lesson in that they can't spend them, but someday they will be more valuable. This concept can be powerful to a healthy financial future if leaned as a young kid.
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ok im nine and why would she laugh when she said she wants a laptop thats stupid you should not laugh at that and i got a laptop and a ipod and so many video games and cool teenn clothes and nobody like bored games thats why they call it bored games
I can't believe how fast technology is catching up, younger and younger technology is influencing kids. Eight is a little young to ask for anything like an iPod. I think you should go for experience ver material presents. Take her to the aquarium or the zoo. Let her bring a friend. Take her ice skating for the very first time. Toys come and go, but experiences aren't something you'll regret spending your $$$ on.
I don't have kids but my friend dose and i babysit all the time.one is 6 (girl)one is 8 (boy)I had know clue what to get them for chritsmas so I just started thinking of what I liked when I was a kid.
wich is CANDY or any kind of SWEETS of corse.so I got about maybe 10 boxs of candy and other stuffand raped them up ,but whin thay opend it was ALL KINDS OF CHOAS.Sothats whin i figuerd out not to think about whati would like when i was a kid.
THE END!!!
I don't have children but I have my friends kids I enjoy spoiling. If I give them jewelry, it's most likely a tangled mess on the floor or a game they will never play. Quality time with them isn't like it used to be when they were younger & wanted to spend time with you. So, this year I gave a kid what they love...candy! Yep, 15 large boxes you can get at the Dollar Store, what better idea, it's the perfect gift that will make them happy, it'll fit and make it...well, memorable if not for the child, the parents.
I LOVE THIS
@Billy, If they have access to a computer, you can skype with them to talk and see video. That might be a better gift than a prepaid mobile phone. Although, if my grandkids didn't have the ability to call me from a home or parents phone then I would get them something. One of the best gifts is talking and spending time with young kids.
I have a 5-6 year old granddaughters, I want to buy them a cell phone with pre paid min so they can call once a month. Is this a good gift to send?
You'll have to come back and tell us what you got for her!
I do like the idea of sports stuff if she like to stay active, plus it's great fun to shoot hoops with Mom/Dad, family/friends, or even alone. I would hold off on Ipods, etc. as long as possible.. she'll soon hit the age where it is 'glued' to her hand.
Nice hub.
Beautiful hub that i believe was written out of experience,thanks for sharing.
thank you
I will revisit this page when the birthday of my 3 year old kid sister approaches.
A pony is a tall order for some parents in these days of recession and if you live in a city but how about a little girl manicure at a local nail salon. They do some beautiful nail art with gems and air brushing. Your 8 year old girl will love it!
Very nice hub! Neatly written. Voted up! Cheers! =)
Good informaiton. I will definately use this.
I love it! Gift ideas get more difficult as kids get out of the younger age group.
You know, leasing a horse is always an option. Some people even own part of a horse: sort of like a horse time-share (the horse is cared for by a boarding stable). There are options out there (and I'm still vying for a pony, lol)!
Delightful hub and great photos.
Thank you Paul for the ideas. I always know what my sons likebut not so much for daughter. This is a graet guide.
Hey you inspired me, we went out and bought twister for my 8 year old for Christmas - what a great idea, fun for us all (even my 4 year old daughter has been playing, though she can barely reach!). Thanks again.
Eight year old boys are hard too - whereas yeah, my 4-year-old girl? no problem. Some nice ideas here though, thanks.
Girls have different preference when it comes to toys and other stuff. But I like your selections, maybe I'll consider some of those to give to my relatives.
Interesting Hub!I have an 8 year old in my life. Her interests are hard to keep up with. Right now she is very much into her dolls and doll houses. Out of the blue she wanted a camera. Its interesting what will end up under the tree. Thank you for your creative selections and ideas.
We have an eight year old girl too and I am always looking for good gift ideas. Last year we made her a book dedicated to Knock Knock jokes because she was always trying to invent them. She carried the book around and laughed for days. It took a lot of our research to find really good jokes but we found a lot of them.
How about MP5? It has video and camera attributes---good for their 8-some adventures! :D
I have been trying to find a gift for the neighbour girl. This hub helps me a lot. Thanks!
I have an 8 year old daughter myself, so this one caught my eye! I would POUNCE on the pony request, if only... Well, one of these days. In the mean time, she was content with a great PC game where you learn all aspects of horse care, breeding, competition, riding, etc. in a very realistic setting. It's called Petz Horsez 2... (Her #1 request was a real pony, but we live in something very closely resembling a horse TRAILER...lol). It also enhances her computer skills! Great hub, great pictures!
Great tips for my niece!
It's so hard to believe you are considering an iPod for this age. Get her things (basketball, soccer, active games to encourage activity- and take her horseback riding with friends. Postpone the time when she's exposed to personal electroninc devices.
hi Paul, great hubcamp! Had to read this hub of yours and your daughter is so cute. I have a 7 year old daughter and I would say that she is into the whole craft thing, so the book idea is great!
I have a daughter turning seven so I know the pains you are going through.This was a wonderful post full of ideas and thought provking,like money or the phone we bought are daughter a cheap digital camera last year and it is cool to see the world through there eyes.good luck to you
When i was 8, i was interested in stuffed animals and crafts. I think an i touch is a little to much for someone so young. Maybe start her off with a ipod nano or somthing. Its an ipod but doesnt get access to the internet so it would be a great start off to an older more mature gift.
I hope this helps:)
I would get her the soccerball. An iPod touch would have to be regulated to ensure an 8 year old's internet safety.
These are really great ideas for 8 year old girl but I think giving teddybear or choclates also a good gift.
My daughter will be 8 in February and she wants an iTouch. Yeah... I do too!
When I was 8 all I wanted was a Barbie doll :}
Beautiful post.
very true... brilliant idea..
I hope my girl doesn't see this list ;)
Some nice gift ideas for 8 year old girls - it is amazing the things they ask for sometimes!
Riding her bike,as My baby too.
Girls and horses go together whether in the city or out in the country. Why not riding lessons? Klutz kits can also be a winner with the 8 and over crowd. Why not an inexpensive camera sans the phone. My 7.5 year-old LOVES the camera. Thankfully it doesn't cost to develop all those out of focus snap shots of the cat. Happy B-Day.
thanks for the ideas- i have an eight year old great neice and was wondering what to buy for christmas- i think board games like connect 4 would be good-because as an only child it has to be something that mummy or daddy would also enjoy- thanks- that is one off my list
Hi thank you so much for sharing this hub. Myb children are now all grown up but there's the grandchildren now and Their tastes have changed so much since their mums and dads were this age.
One point is certain wherever we live in that sport products are advertised more with boys in mind!!
When my grandaughters come over they love a pencil case full of crayons and paper.
I am sure that many will benefit from reading this and I am handing it on to my families.
Take care Paul and I am now looking forward to reading more of your work.
Hi Paul: I've been around Hubpages writing poetry for two years. I have four grown daughters and never knew what to get them... ever. I was always wrong and totally gave up and let my wife make all the decisions. This was before the internet entered my life.
I am only now interested in how to write a hub that sells something. Yours is easy reading and a good template for me as to what to do. Thanks for a nice hub. Cheers.
These days it must be really hard to get the right balance but you wrote an excellent hub.
Memories. Money, or possessions cannot replace what you are experiencing. I know you are enjoying the process. The innocence of children are the magic that gives us the impetus to strive to be a better person... Thanks!
Thanks for helping parents know how well to treat and train up their Kids. But sometimes its difficult to know from kids what is best for them since they lack the ability to take the right and wise decision.
I'd agree with you that they start to dress up a little more at that age. You're also spot on with the bike riding and board games. I took a photo while she was riding and she showed me the one-hand "woo-hoo", "Look at me" trick.
Thanks
Well Happy Birthday ahead of time to precious Georgia!!
I love all your ideas!! And the comments above certainly bode well for the horse!!
I imagine sweet Georgia reads her Dad's Hubs regularly??
As an author/publisher, I love any idea that includes her writing and illustrating her own book!! Maybe one about her 8th Birthday Adventure with horses!??
You guys are GREAT parents!!
Blessings always, Earth Angel!!
There is absolutely nothing that teaches a young girl more about life, responsibility, love, independence, and maturity than a horse. We live in the country and the girls involved in the 4H horse group are the most awesome girls in the county. Do it! Most people can't because it is expensive. But with the resources, there is little else that compares.
You can easily lease a horse and look toward future ownership. This makes the commitment a little more palatable. It is done here all the time. Lease for 6 months, then decide. I like all the other ideas here too.
If you ever do live on a ranch, totally go for the horse! We got two this year, and two of my daughters really have taken to them!
I love!!! You did a great job! Thank you!!
For a birthday party idea, that is a really good idea to take her with a few friends horseback riding. She would love that.
Paul,
How about something that links to the horse? Like a horseback riding birthday party where she can invite some of her friends to go horseback riding? There must be some stables near where you live.
What about a week at a dude ranch for a whole family vacation that would have a lot of horses? This could be for all of the girls' birthdays.
Jocelynn Brooks 5 weeks ago
I am turning nine, and I got a camra for christmas and i have my B-day list and this is some things that i realy want. Phone, laptop knee high converse clothes north face sweat shirt visa card 3D DS a kitten and pillow pets and there are others too and thank you all for more ideas :)