20 of the best Christmas gifts for girls
Watching your children's faces light up as they open their presents is the best part of Christmas day.
They've been waiting with growing excitement, opening the doors of their Advent calendar and writing out lists of all the things they'd love to find under the tree, so the pressure to get it right is big.
And if you're anxious to find the best gifts for girls this year then look no further. Whether she's a toddler or an early teen there's a fantastic idea for her, in our guide below.
Toys, books, bath bombs, slime kits and headphones all make our top 20.
Best gifts for toddlers
1. Janod My First Confetti Drum
Loud but so much fun. Your little one will have a great time making some serious noise.
2. Cuddledry Cuddlebunny Toddler Towel
She'll love being wrapped up in this Cuddlebunny towel after bath time. The ideal way to get cosy before bed.
3. Djeco Maxi Topanijungle
Playing with this set of cubes and cute animals, which include a giraffe, elephant and monkey, will help toddlers develop their motor skills and counting. They won't notice that, of course, as they'll be too busy having fun.
4. Personalised Grey Elephant Rocker Toy
Cue a happy face and lots of giggles as she plays with her super soft new elephant friend. And you can have it personalised with her name too.
5. Jellycat Odell Octopus Soft Toy
Toddlers love teddies so they'll adore snuggling up with this incredibly plush Octopus from Jellycat.
Best gifts for girls aged 3 - 6
6. Nobodinoz Teepee
Whether it lives in her bedroom or playroom, this very cool teepee will make a great den, a cosy place for playing with friends or can be used to hide away all her toys and games at the end of the day.
7. Kitchen Disco
This hilarious book in which the fruit come to life at night and have a party will have them in stitches. Break dancing lemons? Yes please.
8. Tech Will Save Us Bright Creatures Kit
While she makes buzzing animals that light up from conductive dough she'll be learning how electricity works. Might be useful as a refresher course for adults too.
9. Le Toy Van Doctor’s Set
Aspiring doctors will have hours of fun examining their friends (and parents, uncles, godparents...) with this wooden medical equipment set. It includes a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, blood pressure gauge, ear scope, reflex hammer, scissors and two medicine bottles, so they'll feel like the real thing.
10. Learning Resources Bugnoculours
This clever water tight container will allow little ones to examine the wonders of nature up close. They can catch insects, tadpoles and even fish, take a good look at them with the binoculars and then release them back into the world.
Best gifts for girls aged 7-10
11. Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Slimy Creations Super Slime Studio
Yep, the slime fad rolls on. And all over your carpets. But they'll be absolutely thrilled when they open this slime studio on Christmas morning and that's what matters. It includes everything they'll need to set up their own slime factory, from glue to activator to glitter to colourings. Childhood bliss.
12. Master Detective Toolkit
No household crime will go undetected when she's got this full set of spy kit to figure out what's been going on. From deciphering codes to gathering evidence, you'll have your own forensic expert roaming around.
13. Ridge Retro Mini Cruiser Board
She'll be a skater grrrl in no time with her own penny board by Ridge. Great fun and let's face it, skaters are cool so it's a good skill to have.
14. LEGO Make Your Own Movie
They'll absolutely love making their own films with this guide to stop motion animation using the LEGO pieces that are also included. Just be ready to watch a lot of footage.
15. Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2
Start inspiring her young mind with tales of extraordinary women. Activists, queens, lawyers, inventors and dancers are all celebrated in these bedtime tales, which will open her eyes to all the possibilities out there for rebel girls.
Best gifts for girls aged 11 - 14
16. Rainbow Neon Wall Light
This gorgeous neon light will give her room a bit of grown up cool which is all important during the early teen years.
17. Lush Christmas Bathtime Favourites
We've never met a tween who doesn't love a bath bomb, so this gift set from Lush will keep her happy for weeks. Just accept that your own time in the bathroom will now be limited
18. One Line a Day 5 Year Memory Book
A great way to keep track of her thoughts, memories and feelings. And she'll love looking back on it when she's older.
19. Fresh 'n Rebel Caps Wireless Headphones
Whether she's into movies, music or watching YouTube videos she'll want some great headphones to make her stand out from the crowd. This wireless style by Fresh 'n Rebel comes in khaki, grey, cream, black, pink, navy, burgundy and mint so there's one to suit all tastes.
20. Urban Outfitters Square Boxy Cross Body Bag
This great cross body bag from Urban Outfitters is a stylish gift for girls who are starting to get into fashion and accessories.
For more Christmas features and gift guides, see www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas
