Gifts 4 years
Gifts for a 4-year-old toddler
What is the best gift for a 4-year-old?
It depends on what kind of gift you're looking for – stimulating toys, practical gifts for bedtime or dinnertime, accessories for daycare, interior, or furniture for the nursery, etc. Cam Cam Copenhagen's vision is to make sustainable toys and equipment for babies and toddlers, and our universe is filled with items you could gift a 4-year-old.
A gift for the nursery
A 4-year-old toddler is independent and curious. It is very important that a 4-year-old toddler has a space of their own. The nursery is where they can play with their toys and develop as little human beings. As kids grow older, they will start to spend more time in their nursery, with their toys and immersing themselves through play. Decorating a beautiful and inspiring nursery the toddler feels confident and secure playing in is therefore very important. There are many gifts you can give for a toddler's nursery. Small furniture and beautiful bedding with creative prints and calming colours can create the most beautiful surroundings. A play kitchen invites to play and stimulates social skills and language when played with. The play kitchen can both be used for playtime alone and with others. With a toy like the play kitchen, the toddler will immerse themselves in their own play or play with others through role-playing. This will help them develop their ability to be creative and imaginative when it comes to playing. If the toddler likes dolls, you could also consider buying accessories for the dolls. When a toddler plays with a doll and doll accessories, they will strengthen their fine motor skills, stimulate emotions and invite them to role-play.
A gift for multipurpose use
When you buy a gift for a 4-year-old, it is a good idea to purchase something that can be used for more than one thing. Most toddlers enjoy building big forts in their nursery. Blankets, playmats, and pillows etc., can be used to make tunnels and forts to jump and roll around and practice doing cartwheels. These items can also be used on the bed, in the living room for movie night, and while reading a book in a cosy little corner of the nursery.
Practical gifts for a 4-year-old toddler
Many 4-year-olds will show interest in what is going on in other places of the home – for example, in the kitchen. Consider buying small furniture like a step stool to help the toddler reach the countertop. The step stool can also be used in the bathroom so the toddler can reach the sink and in the nursery so they can reach their favourite toy. By participating in other areas of the home, the toddler will grow to be more independent and improve their social skills.