35 Best Gifts to Give Your Favorite 4-Year-Olds

Whether they're still getting used to the dark or not, this is going to the best nightlight. Turn it on, and it projects colorful stars and shapes onto the ceiling for a dreamy night's sleep.

As most parents know all too well, it's always good to have an art toy that eliminates the risk of stains. This water doodle mat features a white mat that changes color when it gets wet, so there's no ink involved.

A soft, plushy doll is the perfect gift for any 4-year-old girl! But these dolls from Mon Ami are extra sweet because not only are they super soft and squishy to the touch, but they have the faintest scent to them! While this one is rose scented, you can also shop the Lavender, Vanilla, Chocolate, or Candy.

This one is loved by littles! This activity kit comes with 100 colorful foil sheets, more than 100 foam stickers, and 10 picture canvases so they can create art that is fun and — our favorite part — mess free.

This cause-and-effect race track is so popular with my own four-year-old and her friends that we had to buy a second one. It's by far the most popular toy when people come visit — even parents think it's cool.

If you know any little ones that love to visit the grocery store, they're going to love this food set. A 3-year-old in my family got this for Christmas and he's still loving it now as a a big 4-year-old! This 70-piece set comes with everything they need to run their fun grocery store like an apron, a conveyor belt divider bar, a shopping bag, food boxes, cans, play money, cards, and coupons.

These neat magnetic tiles snap into place with each other to build shapes and objects. They're a perfect fit for kids who are just beginning to build complex structures.

A red tricycle is basically a rite of passage. Gift the little one in your life this classic ride that will be so fun to have! This small trike has three wheels, chrome handlebars, and a step on the back for a friend or sibling to ride on.

Remember when digital cameras were hundreds of dollars? Now you can get one built just for kids for under $30! This one is easy to use and won't break (or even crack) when it falls on the ground.

This gift has the best of both worlds — a fun race track for cars surrounded by toy dinosaurs! The race track has the best twists and turns and comes with toy dinosaurs, cars, traffic signs, and more.

This is the ultimate crafting kit, but with way less mess! It's perfect for those little ones. The Crayola Activity Kit includes washable paint sticks, spill proof paints, stencil brushes, foam stampers and so much more.

This fold-out game is ideal for outdoor parties, but it's also a fun way to play inside on a rainy day.

Lite Brite is still a beloved favorite by parents and kiddos alike. Four-year-olds may not grasp how to recreate the advanced designs on the box yet, but they'll still have fun placing the pieces and turning the light on.

Pogo-Saurus is more than a bouncy toy; it's a bouncy dinosaur. Amazon reviewers praise the toy's ability to improve their child's balance.

There's nothing four-year-old girls love more than a unicorn! This terrarium kit doubles as a nightlight.

Bath toys are so often overlooked as a potential gift, yet they are key to a happy bedtime routine. This set from Aqua Lab contains a bunch of equipment that suctions to the side of the tub so kids can play scientist.

You might be shocked at how long kids can be entertained by two cars going down a slide. This raceway is lightweight, easy to assemble, and can be used with the cars included or basically any other small car.

If you also listened to the original Kidz Bop compilation album back in 2001, you might be surprised to hear that the brand is still thriving. Amazon reviewers love the official microphone, which comes in three colors.

Sharpen their gardening skills (even in the winter) with this buildable flower kit. There are endless combinations and speaking from experience, it's one toy that's actually really pretty to leave up around the house.

Tutus and plastic heels and tiaras, oh my! Amazon has a ton of dress-up sets available, but this one wins for its breadth of jewelry included.