Jump to content
You are not logged in ▶️ Click to sign-up or login ×
ASEANNOW Official TikTok account is now LIVE! -Follow Us!

What's An Age-appropriate Gift For A Nine-year-old Girl

middlepath

By middlepath
in General Topics

 Share

Recommended Posts

middlepath Senior Member

middlepath

Posted
Posted (edited)

Wish to buy a nice gift for a friends 9 going on 10 year old daughter.

For you married women/men with young children here in Thailand what do

think would be a nice gift. Under B2000

A good friend mentioned a Barbie doll with different outfits.

Someone else mentioned a Hello Kitty Sewing machine.

Thanks for your help.

Edited by middlepath
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chonburiram Gold Member

Chonburiram

Posted
Posted

Why not ask her parents?

Spending 2000 ฿ on a 9 yo looks quite a lot...

( except it's a relative ). Does she have brothers/sisters

you are willing to spend the same amount for a gift?

Aside of this, maybe a watch? Casio, Baby G- Shock etc ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SeanMoran Gold Member

SeanMoran

Posted
Posted (edited)

A digital camera.

At that age, and recognising that generally speaking, Thai people are relatively creative and artistic and look upon this world with perhaps a more lateral view than the 'linear' style I was brought up with, perhaps for 2,000 baht it is possible to find some sort of low-end yet quality pocket-sized camera that a child can take care of and learn some sort of photographic skills along the way that might see her move into a profession in years to come, and either way, she'll never forget you, whenever she clicks the shutter.

I was inclined to put 500 baht towards a bicycle for a birthday present for a friend's 10 yo son a month ago, and I caught up with her last Sunday and asked her how her son liked his new bike. She told me that he rode it into an oncoming motorbike on the soi and now the bike is wrecked.

Go the camera.

:)

Edited by SeanMoran
Link to comment
Share on other sites
harrry Star Member

harrry

Posted
Posted

I have usually had my presnts to kids I have known well recieved up until the age of 13 or so anyway and then there is no pleasing them.

I usually give a box or two generally keepable with heaps of paper, pencils, crayons, paints brushes and whatever other craft material I can lay my hands on such as glossy ribbons. With the real little ones I often wrap the pencils seperately as they love unwrapping them.

THrow in a book or or two and they will love you forever.

Seriously I have had these simple gifts better recieved than very expensive presents.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NALAK Gold Member

NALAK

Posted
Posted

are they Thai or farang, eitherway i would not go over 500 baht, what ever you buy will be used for a few weeks then in the toy box for the fore seeable future. i always think cash is better then the kids can choose themselves. its the thought that counts. barbie doll, hope its a politically correct brown one with a small chest size. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MJP Diamond Member

MJP

Posted
Posted

I got my 6 year old a full suspension Turbo Bicycle for 2650. Real fancy thing it is and not bad qualtiy for the price.

Being a bicycle freak myself, have 4 and ride most days I like the bicycle idea.

Thanks will take all suggestions to heart.

Next week will go to a toy store and look around.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WeeGB Silver Member

WeeGB

Posted
Posted

Get her the new Barbie doll - divorcee Barbie. She comes with Ken's house, car, bank accounts etc. :):D

Seriously, I always give money, having no kids of my own, I'm clueless about what kids want, and they can choose for themselves.

Good luck.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Spee Platinum Member

Spee

Posted
Posted

For relatives, I think money is ok as a gift. For friends or children of friends, I don't think it is appropriate. If you give too little, you are viewed as a cheapskate. If you give too much, you risk making others look like cheapskates or creating some other negative impression. A gift certificate would be more appropriate than cash if they live near a big store like a Tesco.

I like the idea of a doll or bicycle. You could give some clothes, such as a swimming suit or something like that. What is the child's favorite color? A new outfit with her favorite color could go over very big. What I try to look for in a child's gift is something they don't have. If the child has a creative streak, you could try something artsy and craftsy, such as water colors or a bead jewelry kit.

I gave my partner's daughter an iPod as a gift a little while back, and she is of similar age, but that may be more expensive than you had planned. The iPod is only good if the child has a computer or access to a computer to install songs.

You could also offer to buy the cake and ice cream for the birthday party. You could get as extravagant as you want there while still making a big impression and not going overboard.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ManilaLover Silver Member

ManilaLover

Posted
Posted

Don't come with American Barbie or Kitty crap nor with ipods, phones or other electronic garbage, a bicycle is the coolest give af all, but learn her (how) to maintain it, keep it clean, store it inside, grease the chain etc. If it does not have a ringer get one !

Most kids here don't understand the value of a bicycle and it rots away within months (not the kid but the bike)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CHdiver Gold Member

CHdiver

Posted
Posted
Many girls at that age 9-10 already like to shop.

You could give a gift certificate for a mall in her area.

If she already likes shopping you may have to help her to decide whats good for her. To help her in that I strongly advice you to buy her a pushbike with a basket. Then she can drive it to the next Family Market and buy Papa some Beer. So she can go shopping and is doing something good for the family and her health. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Birdman Platinum Member

Birdman

Posted
Posted
Don't people give kids books anymore? :)

TheWalkingMan

no, but ebooks. Don't know if 2.000 is enough for the down payment. But if OP is thinking to give her presents at her next 15 or so birthdays, he could pay the remaining instalments as the other yearly presents and does not have to worry/ask again.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Huey Gold Member

Huey

Posted
Posted

Maybe a cheap Bylthe doll?

They LOVE these, even much older girls and women love them too. She will feel really special if you gave her one for sure.

22065_1219003349067_1048386234_30537513_6749554_n.jpg

And they have SOOOO many accessories, I got these in Afghanistan, one for wifey and one for her Blythes lol! they are everywhere!

22065_1219011589273_1048386234_30537524_1856457_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.




×
×
  • Create New...