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Shopping for a four-year-old’s birthday present is so much fun—this age is bubbling with curiosity, creativity and is full of non-stop energy. Of course, you want to gift something extra special for your little mover and shaker so whether you’re a parent, friend, aunt or uncle looking for a cool birthday gift for kids or a unique birthday gift for kids, we’ve gathered our favorite picks for four-year-olds below.
Pop Up Birthday Card
$11 BUY NOWWhether you're celebrating in person or need to send a gift through the mail, this happy, colorful and adorable animals 3D pop-up birthday card will make their day extra special—becoming a keepsake they'll cherish year, after year.
World Map Coloring Tablecloth
$30 BUY NOWGreat for on-the-go kids, this creative map can tuck in your car to pull out at the park, while camping, at a restaurant or anywhere you need a fun project to engage them.
Personalized Super Hero Cape
$35 BUY NOWFor your little superhero—this personalized cape comes in 21 color combinations and an optional accessory kit.
Kane Bike Scooter Bag
$70 BUY NOWFor little ones that love to scoot, bike and be on the go! State's first bike and scooter bag comes in three color options and has a variety of snapped and zipper pouches that can carry a water bottle, small toys and more. It easily clips on, so kids can have everything they need on their adventures.
Cat Eye Rectangle Two Tone Sunglasses
$20 BUY NOWFashionistas and those who love to accessorize will adore these cat-inspired, two-tone sunglasses that are so on-trend, we're wondering if they make them in adult sizes to match our mini-me.
Chalkscapes Mandala Stencils
$22 BUY NOWLittle artists will adore being able to upgrade their sidewalk chalk skills with eye-catching stencils that also inspires good vibes.
Hape Dollhouse
$171 BUY NOWThis award-winning, classic 3-story wood dollhouse comes fully furnished and all but guarantees hours of imaginative, independent play.
An ABC of Equality
$11 BUY NOWIt's never too early to introduce social justice ideas. We adore this beautifully illustrated book that teaches kids how to celebrate differences.
Space Elevator Marble Run
$60 BUY NOWGet those engineering gears running with this infinite loop marble run that also glows in the dark for late-night play.
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set
$100 BUY NOWThis adorable audio player starter set comes with 52 minutes of popular children's songs, and you can purchase more Tonies—the character you pop on top of the box for hours of stories, education and fun.
Give your mini fashionista a cool stack of stretchy bracelets that add a touch of sparkle to everyday outfits. Even better, split the set for a mommy and me matchy-matchy dress up day.
Wooden Play Kitchen
$500 BUY NOWThis classic pretend toy play toy is giving us major design envy. Watch in wonder as your kids cook, put away dishes and even plan the week's menu on the chalkboard.
Mystery Center Fantasy Dough
$15 BUY NOWThis sculpting putty is so pretty in its container, you may be hesitant to play with it but let your kid at it and watch as they smoosh their way through compostable glitter and clay to create something even prettier than what showed up in the package.
Giant Inflatable Dinosaur Bowling
$40 BUY NOWEssential for any dino-loving kid, this indoor/outdoor bowling game isn't just fun, it's hilarious watching those T-Rex's get knocked over.
Hanging Doorway Puppet Theater
$60 BUY NOWLet their imaginations go into overdrive with this puppet theater that attaches to any doorway using a tension rod. Bravo!
—Andie Huber
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