It might seem nearly impossible that the independent and adorable baby who you were just cradling in your arms (like, last week, wasn't it?) is almost ready to turn 9. If that's the case, don't let buying a gift for her stress your brain more than your already-hurting heartstrings. Keep clicking to find great gift ideas for just about any near-decade-old kiddo, no matter her interests.
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$20 from Uncommon Goods
If she loves crafting, she'll likely love this adorable kit that'll be even more fun for her if she loves unicorns. The kit results in two creatures featuring colorful hooves, manes, and glittery horns.
$44 and up from Etsy
This adorable linen bag comes in two sizes and can be customized with her name in a unique scripted font (that is actually Etsy seller Mama Bleu Designs' own handwriting). The bag is lined in cotton, had a braided strap, and includes a zipper closure.
$27 from Amazon
This 25-piece slime kit will let her push her creativity with glow-in-the-dark stars, powder that creates glitter and galactic slime, stirrers, mixing pots, foam balls, and more.
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$18 from Urban Outfitters
If she still likes to sleep in the not-quite dark, she'll adore this adorable little dumpling pal and its faint soft glow.
$46 and up from Amazon
Like lots of nostalgia, Tamagotchis are back, and just like the older versions, it'll need a dedicated and responsible kiddo to help it get fed, make friends, go shopping, travel, and more.
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$14 from Amazon
If you've got a Potterhead you need a gift for, she'll love showing off her wizardry wisdom with this Harry Potter-themed edition of the Trivial Pursuit game. Features 600 questions in six categories: The Dark Arts, Hogwarts, Magical Spells and Potions, Magical Objects, Magical People, and Animals and Magical Creatures.
$26 and up from Athlete
Kids love soft blankets and clothing, so she'll almost certainly appreciate this sherpa hoodie that includes smart details like a ribbed hem, a front kanga pocket with phone storage, and thumb holes at the end of the sleeves. Comes in four vibrant colors.
$14 from Natural Life
Give her room a pop of fun and color with one or more of these lights. Each 9-foot string features 30 LED lights and requires three AAA batteries (not included)
$30 from Amazon
If you've got a future gardener or botanist on your hands, let her create her own little patch of sunshine with this kit, which includes seeds for marigold, cosmos, and zinnias, plus paints, brushes, and more that let her customize her tiny garden.
$17 from Amazon
Camping season might be in the rearview mirror, but this new release from Lego can help get your kiddo psyched for future adventures. With 190 pieces, the final build results in a cool camper van, minifigures, and fun accessories.
$30 from Uncommon Goods
If you've got a girl on your hands that loves mystery, she'll likely love this book, which explores "the history and spooky secrets of 10 of the most mysterious places in the world." The set includes red, green, and blue lenses, each revealing hidden parts of the books that the others don't.
$16 from Amazon
Yes, many girls this age still love Minecraft, but that doesn't mean they can't get off their screen for some good, old-fashioned Lego play. This set includes Steve, a zombie, a spider, and a living slime (don't worry, she'll know what all that means).
$40 and up from Personalization Mall
Choose from six colors and lots of different styles, then add her name for a custom touch. The finished product will be sturdy, with double-edged stitching and machine-washable.
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$59 from Amazon
Any Star Wars-obsessed fan — young or old, boy or girl — will love this animatronic Yoda with sound effects and movements that include a nodding head, back-and-forth ears, blinking eyes, and more.
$100 from Cabela's
Do you have a wannabe ninja warrior on your hands? Help them toward those dreams of pushing the buzzer with this set, which includes a 36-foot ninja line with lots of accessories to help them build that growing athleticism and confidence. Everything comes packed in a convenient and portable carrying bag.
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$99 from Cabela's
For a little more low-key outdoor game time (that also builds strategic thinking and brainpower), this gift will have them soaking up the sun and breathing fresh air while trying to best their opponent in chess or checkers. On rainy days, it can be used indoors, too.
