These Gifts for 7-Year-Old Girls Are So Cool, You’ll Want to Play With Them

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If your little one is 7, then we don’t have to tell you what an incredibly special age this is. Your girl is likely bursting with creativity and new ideas and starting to notice the world around her in new and exciting ways. She seems to have changed so much in the past year or so, but in the best possible way. So, how do you find gifts for 7-year-old girls that are as amazing as they are? Luckily, we have some ideas that will hopefully encourage all of that energy, brilliance, and creativity.

As a parenting writer and mom of two (including one recently 7-year-old girl) and proud auntie to a whole lot of fabulous girls, I have some first-hand experience in this area, and, honestly? There are a few categories of children I like shopping for more, so these gifts are chosen with a lot of excitement and thought toward what it is that makes 7-year-old girls unique. Since this is the age where little girls begin to get a lot more social — like a lot-a lot — we’ve made sure to include a variety of gifts that are perfect for sharing with friends.

From Barbies that can help promote bonding and empathy to a DIY nail polish kit that'll spark collaboration, there is sure to be a perfect gift for 7-year-old girls on our list that your not-so-little one will love.

Friendship Bracelet Kit

They say there are five love languages, but if you’re a 7-year-old girl, you know there’s a sixth: friendship bracelets! This set comes with everything they’ll need (including an instruction manual) to make seven different braid-pattern bracelets for themselves and their friends, they can even make gifts of their own. There's also a portable bracelet making tool for creative fun anywhere they go.

Wireless Unicorn Headphones

The perfect gift for 7-year-old girls who revel in the fact that they’re a bit extra, these unicorn-themed wireless headphones (complete with sparkling horn, ears, and bedazzled details, naturally) are perfect for listening to music, doing online school work, or whatever else your little unicorn has planned for the day.

Light-Up Tracing Pad

With this light pad from Crayola, she’ll be able to trace any picture she wants, from her favorite cartoon characters and comics to illustrations from a beloved picture book or magazine. Simply place the original image on the light pad, place a piece of paper on top, and trace. The perfect for honing her artistic technique!

Kids Foldable Ankle Skip Ball

Your 7-year-old will get active and have a blast with this new spin on an old favorite. With the memory foam ring around one ankle, they’ll use their other foot to jump over the rope. The light-up wheel on the ball adds extra fun. How high can they go? Will they break their old record?

Amelia Bedelia Box Set by Herman Parish

In this prequel series, Amelia Bedelia is a little kid, but her adventures — and hilarious tendency to take idioms literally — are as big as ever. The box set contains the first four books in the series, and with large print, illustrations, and fast-paced chapters, they’re perfect for early readers.

Cat’s Cradle: A Book of String Figures by Anne Akers Johnson

Cup and Saucer. Witch’s Broom. Jacob’s Ladder. There’s a special kind of childhood magic in the twists and patterns of string games. With a guide and some multicolored string, your child will learn the history of these games, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to recreate classic designs.

Child’s Makeup Kit

Whether they’re entranced watching you apply lipstick or marathon-watch tutorials on YouTube, this makeup set is the perfect gift for the girl who loves makeup, but maybe isn’t ready for the (expensive) grown-up stuff yet. This kit comes with all sorts of eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, mascara, and more, all in an adorable carry case.

Colorful Kids Origami Kit

Does your 7-year-old girl complain about having nothing to do inside on a cold or rainy day? Enter origami! With this set — which includes 10 sheets of practice papers and 108 double-sided papers with 54 patterns — they’ll learn how to make all kinds of whimsical creations.

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Fill her head with silly, amazing, and truly bizarre fun facts with this vibrant book from National Geographic Kids. They’ll learn vital (and not-so-vital) information that will broaden their horizons and spark their curiosity in topics ranging from royalty to eating bugs, bioluminescence to bubble gum, Alaska to aliens, and hundreds more.

Classic Ultimate Riding Machine

This low-to-the-ground, hands-free ride-on toy is easy to use and will have your girl sweeping, swerving, drifting, and zipping around the block, in their driveway, or all around the neighborhood. With a sturdy design and a weight limit up to 150 pounds, they’ll have fun with this for years.

Ruffle Trimmed Dress

Great news for those of us who love nothing more than dressing up children like they’re little dolls! There’s a non-zero chance your 7-year-old girl has reached an age where occasionally receiving clothing for a gift is actually exciting. We love this flouncy party dress–adorable but chic!

Musical Unicorn Jewelry Box

This jewelry box makes a great gift for 7-year-old girls because every young lady needs somewhere to store her treasures, be her jewelry or particularly neat rocks and acorns she found out on an adventure!

Fairy Costume

There’s a little fairy in every little girl, so why not lean all the way into it with this beautiful, highly rated costume, available in a variety of styles and colors to perfectly match the magic of your 7-year-old girl.

Everything You Need To Know About Bugs

For a 7-year-old full of curiosity and a love of creepy crawlies (honestly, it’s way more of them than most people would probably guess), this book of insects and arachnids is a perfect (and educational) gift.

Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse

She may be your favorite 7-year-old, but there’s a good chance her favorite 7-year-old is none other than Bluey, the playful Australian heeler. This playhouse comes with Bluey, Bingo, Chattermax, and Nana figures and is full of details from the beloved series.

Minnie Mouse Jumpsuit

If there’s a feeling in this world that can compare to cuddling up in a soft cotton jumpsuit we’ve yet to find it. And all that comfort is made all the better with decorative Minnie Mouse details, including adorable mouse ears and bow!

'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls'

Since your little girl is going to change the world, it’s probably a good idea for her to learn about the bold women and girls who have come before her. This bestseller highlights women from around the world and their contributions to the world, whether that be arts, sports, politics, or literature, complete with one-page bios and gorgeous, diverse illustrations.

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5 Minute Builds Book

This book, which comes complete with all the pieces she’ll need, is a great cure for rainy-day boredom. But together, fun new creations in just minutes, and, hey, there’s no rule that says she can’t come up with more of her own!

Creator 3-In-1

LEGO is great, but for some kids, once the build is done, so too is the fun. But this 3-in-1 set keeps the fun going again and again. She can build a parrot, a fish, or a frog again and again.

Knee High Socks

We know what you’re thinking: “Socks are a boring gift for 7-year-old girls.” Normally, we couldn’t agree more, but do you see these? Featuring adorable creatures and colorful in a variety of styles, this set of six pairs of socks makes feet cuddly and cute!

Sloth Wearable Hooded Blanket

There’s nothing quite like cuddling up under a cozy blanket on a cold day… and that experience is even better when your blanket has an animal hood on it. Choose from sloth, flamingo, llama, or baby penguin.

Bluey Talking Plush

Bluey is our… erm, our 7-year-old girls’ favorite show. (OK, ours, too.) So we know she’ll love this soft, talking plush of her favorite character, which says 9 phrases from the show, as well as the theme song.

Gabby's Dollhouse

Bring home the magic of Gabby with a dollhouse of her very own. Over two feet tall, the house has loads of sweet details straight from your 7-year-old girl’s favorite series, and even comes with Gabby and Pandy Paws.

Stickii Monthly Sticker Crate

We don’t know the science behind it, but it can’t be denied: stickers are the most fun ever! Choose from three themes – Cute, Vintage, or Pop – and your 7-year-old girl will receive six sheets of stickers and at least two stationery items every month.

Outdoor Rocket Toy

You can’t improve upon a classic, and it doesn’t get any more classic than Stomp Rockets. Entirely kid-powered, she’ll just set up the rockets, stomp, and watch them fly. This will provide hours of fun, assuming she doesn’t get the rockets stuck in a tree or on a roof. (Seriously, do this in an open area: ask how we know.)

Em and Liz: Magic of Girlhood Subscription Box

Getting a treat in the mail is always fun, and this monthly box contains five to seven, including jewelry, accessories, stationery, and more! Each crate has a theme that’s perfect for girls between the ages of four and 10.

Barbie Doll and Pets Playset

We are firmly of the opinion that someone who likes Barbies can never have enough, and this Barbie even comes with a mama dog and her puppies! Care for them, play with them, train them, feed them, and more for imaginative fun.

Barbie Doll and Playset

We are firmly of the opinion that someone who likes Barbies can never have enough, and this Barbie even comes with 4 pets! Care for them, play with them, train them, feed them, and more for imaginative fun.

Logo Tamagotchi

A throwback favorite from an earlier era (AKA Millennial childhood), Tamagotchi pets taught us responsibility and the joy of caring for something that relied on us. Now it's your 7-year-old girls’ turn! Available in a variety of styles.

Light-Up Astronaut Costume

In a few years, she probably won’t be into dress-up games anymore (at least not the kind that requires costumes), but she is now, and we absolutely love this shiny, sturdy astronaut costume. Perfect for playing NASA scientist or Space Warrior Princess, this costume comes with a jetpack and even lights up!

Truly Me Doll

She’s been asking for a while and now that she’s seven she just might be ready for her first American Girl doll. This one comes in a variety of hair and eye color combinations and includes the “All About Us” Journal, which is a great activity for now and a wonderful keepsake for later.

Nursing Nina Toy Cat

This mama kitty just had three babies, and they’re hungry. Magnets in the kitten’s noises attach to their mom's belly for “realistic” nursing. We love this soft cuddly set for its limitless imaginative potential and opportunity to discuss nursing (perhaps before a new baby joins the family).

Portable Dollhouse

We love this whimsical dollhouse for 7-year-old girls on the go! The lunchbox-style design of this gift includes a magnetic side and back wall, wood-printed flooring, and lots of handmade accessories you’ll wish came in sizes for your home. Play with her own dolls, or get a set from the Hope Haven line!

Woodland Fairy

You never quite know where you’re going to find a fairy, and with this toy, you never know who you’re going to find! Your girl will have fun discovering which of the 12 collectible woodland-themed fairies will be her new friend. Each doll comes in a whimsical tree to be the fairy’s house. (Where else would a fairy live?)

Jenga Classic

For decades, this game has entertained and frustrated us (but, like, fun frustration). Pull wooden blocks from the tower one by one and stack them on top. As the game goes on, things get wobblier and wobblier! Your 7-year old girl can play solo or with friends and family.

Shadows in the Forest

In this unique board game which is played in the dark, your 7-year-old girl is an explorer, wandering through an ancient forest at night. Other players play the magical but shy Shadowlings, who hide in the shadows cast by the tall trees, avoiding the light of the LED lantern. Can your kiddo find them all before they all gather together?

Nailmatic Kids DIY Nail Polish Colour Maker

Whether they love perfectly polished nails or just mixing random ingredients together into “potions,” they’ll love this gift that allows them to craft up to four bottles of nail polish. Primary pigments can be blended to their exact specifications for a color that’s all their own. (And since this is for kids, paints are 100% washable.)

Dreamplane Playset

We all know Barbie can be anything, and with this wheeled playset, she can go anywhere, too. With room for two passengers and a pilot, this gift for 7-year-old girls comes with travel and plane accessories (yes, even a drink cart!) and overhead compartments for storage. Where will Barbie and her friends go? Anywhere your 7-year-old girl can imagine!

Bigger Surprise Set

L.O.L. Surprise dolls know that one of the most fun aspects of getting a gift is opening it — and this set has lots and lots to open! Your 7-year-old girl will follow the clues to discover four dolls, each with a plethora of fun and fashionable accessories.

O.M.G. Doll

Older sisters to the pint-sized L.O.L. dolls, O.M.G.s have all the fun of their smaller siblings but on a bigger scale. The 24K DJ comes with fashionable clothing and stylish accessories — 20 surprises in all!

Double Sided Board Easel

Every artist knows that even though talent lies within, it’s easier to express one’s talent with the right tools. With this easel, which has a chalkboard, white board, and paper dispenser, your little Frida Kahlo will be able to express herself in lots of different media. Comes complete with two, spill-resistant paint cups and a built-in storage tray.

3-in-1 Barbie Camper

There’s nothing like spending time in the great outdoors with your friends, especially in a glamorous RV — come on: this is Barbie!

There are endless possibilities for a 7-year-old girl to uncover. Unlatch the the camper to reveal an eating area, kitchen, and bathroom. Lift the top to expose the quaint sleeping area for her favorite dolls.

Ooze Labs Soap and Bath Bomb Lab STEM Craft Kit

Your budding chemist (or future mad scientist — we don’t judge) will learn how to use tools and basic chemistry principles as they whip up a variety of soaps and bath bombs. This gift option comes with everything they’ll need, right down to various scents.

Creator 3-in-1 Safari Wildlife Treehouse

Whether putting together LEGO sets or actually playing with the finished product is their favorite part, they’ll have hours of fun with this 3-in-1 build. The pieces can be configured to create a treehouse toy, a plane, or a boat and accompanying animals. The set also comes with two mini-figure friends for them to enjoy their creations with.

Learn & Climb Eruption Erupting Volcano Science Kit

True fact: No scientist ever won a Nobel Prize without first completing a model volcano as a child. (Maybe don’t Google that.) With this kit, your child will be able to conduct this classic experiment (and more!) to encourage their interest in chemistry and the earth sciences.

Puzzle Odyssey Maze Adventure Book

Mythology comes alive with this puzzle book. She’ll learn the classic tale of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and through a series of puzzles, mazes, and riddles full of monsters and angry gods and goddesses (which they’ll have fun figuring out!), he’s brought ever closer to his kingdom and to his beloved wife, Penelope, and their son.

Created By Me! Flower Fleece Quilt

There’s something deeply satisfying in being able to use something you’ve made with your own two hands. Your 7-year-old girl will feel proud — and cozy-warm — snuggled under their very own fleece quilt. With a sweet, customizable design and no sewing required, they’ll have fun completing this simple craft.

Friends Magical Caravan

This play set features an intricately designed (but easy-to-build) caravan toy, fortune-teller’s tent, two mini-dolls, and horse and owl figures.

The fun is in the details with this gift: Old-fashioned lanterns, a spinning crystal ball, and lots of other details make the magic come alive for your 7-year-old master builder.

How We Select Gifts

Gifting is more than just giving someone a present. It’s an act of love, a way to show you care, and there’s nothing quite like seeing your 7-year-old girl beam with excitement when she’s received the perfect present.

As a team that’s been working directly in product review journalism for eight years, we have the insight, expertise, and passion for helping our readers find the absolute best gift. We think about the psychology behind product purchases and what makes a good gift for your preschool daughter versus your teenage nephew.

How We Chose the Best Gifts for 7-Year-Old Girls

We use our team of experts in tech, beauty, parenting, home, lifestyle, and more to recommend the best products in these categories that we know your recipient will love.

As a parenting writer, mom of two, and auntie to a whole gaggle of kiddos, I have first-hand experience finding gifts for 7-year-old girls. Like all our writers, I use industry research and keep a pulse on what’s new and noteworthy. And, of course, I take my own product testing (and gifting) into consideration, as well. Finding the perfect gift for 7-year-old girls is hard. We make it easy.

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