Some gift help

floyd

I know many of you lovely folks have children so I am after some help in choosing Christmas gifts for my step-brothers kids (as he isn't much help!). I am buying a smallish gift (£15 ish) for a 9-year old girl and a 13 year old boy so they are difficult ages in terms of buying the 'wrong thing'.

Is there a particular girlie craze that would appeal to a 9 year old without being to young? The boy is a little easier as he likes skateboarding and rock music, both of which I know a fair bit about but if anyone knows of any particularly nice things I would love some inspiration!

Thanks in advance

jacksons_mum

im not sure, but i think girls that age are into high school musical.

jessejess

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/children-gifts/presents.asp
http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/childrens-gifts.htm

here there are great things, hope you find something

earthmother

'Grown up' craft things would probably be popular with the girl - jewellery making, albums/diaries etc. At that age, there's still a fair chance dolls are around - Bratz, Barbie etc, or as said HSM seems to be the big thing this year (not seen it myself having three small boys).

For the boy - if you can be reasonably sure he doesn't already have them, then something like an MP3 player (you can get basic ones for a fiver) with a download voucher, or a computer game, might do. Or if he's sporty, a voucher for a nearby sports shop (towards the latest football kit etc), or something from his team shop.

floyd

Thanks everyone, some great ideas there

madoldbat

how about a very small gift cd or cuddly with a cinima or swimming voucher for 2 so they could take a freind of their choice for a fun afternoon.

NBirdy

My niece is a fairly grown-up 8 year old, and has asked for hama beads, other craft stuff (have got a make-yr-own snowglobe from boots), make-up/bath bombs etc and hair clips or bobbles. We've also got her a Cella sticker maker thingie. I know she'd like a Next gift card too as she likes to be all grown up and choose her own clothes.