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29% OFFLEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play™: Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof 72155 Compatible Interactive Toy Set Incl. 2 SMART Tags and 2 Pokémon - Playset Idea for 7+ Year Old Boys and GirlsAmazon$25.00$34.99Save $9.99View at Amazon →
36% OFFLEGO® Minecraft® Chicken Jockey 21582 Building Toy Video Game Decor with Baby Zombie, Chicken and Baby Chicken - Collectable Merch for Display - Gamer Playset Idea for Boys, Girls and Kids Aged 9+Amazon$29.00$44.99Save $15.99View at Amazon →
18% OFF33-Piece Wooden Snap-Together Take-Apart Robot Building Blocks for Kids 3-6Amazon$24.69$29.99Save $5.30View at Amazon →
16% OFFJasonwell Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Set for Boys Girls Preschool Educational Construction Kit Magnet Stacking Toys for Kids Toddlers Children Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old (42pcs)Amazon$24.29$28.97Save $4.68View at Amazon →
20% OFFToddler Toys Ages 3+ Educational Toys – 500 Piece STEM Building Sticks Construction Set, Interlocking Rods & Connectors, Building & Construction Toy for KidsAmazon$23.90$29.90Save $6.00View at Amazon →
23% OFFCULOOM Magnetic Tiles Poseable People Figures for Kids Ages 3+ Magnetic ToyAmazon$23.19$29.99Save $6.80View at Amazon →
For the kid who asks why
27% OFFTie Dye Slime Kit for Kids DIY Slime Making Set Colour Mixing Kit Activity ToyeBay$21.95$29.95Save $8.00View at eBay →
23% OFFSTARTIST 5 Pieces Kids Explorer Kit Compass Magnifying Glass Adventure KitAmazon$23.01$29.79Save $6.78View at Amazon →
20% OFF4M 4100 FSG3221 KidzLabs Dig a Dinosaur TRexAmazon$22.39$27.95Save $5.56View at Amazon →
9% OFFScience Kits for Kids Beginner Microscope with LED 100X 400X and 1200X-Include Sample Prepared Slides 12pc- Educational Toy Birthday Valentine's Day Gift YellowAmazon$45.60$49.99Save $4.39View at Amazon →
9% OFFSet of 2 Dinosaur Night Light Children's Telescope Mini Telescopes for KidseBay$22.89$25.15Save $2.26View at eBay →
Microscope for Kids - 1000X Portable Pocket Kids Microscope, HD Video/Photo Function, Handheld Digital Microscopes STEM Edu Gift Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Boys GirlsAmazon$51.99View at Amazon →
Outdoor and active play
22% OFFEducational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars Binoculars for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Boys & Girls Ages 3+Amazon$24.95$31.99Save $7.04View at Amazon →
laupha Retro Pirate Telescope Zoomable 25x30 Spyglass Portable Collapsible Handheld Telescope Vintage Monocular for Kids & Survival Gear Compass Pocket Military Compass for Camping BoatingAmazon$36.79View at Amazon →
Scotamalone Kid Binoculars Shock Proof Toy Binoculars Set - Bird Watching - Educational Learning - Hunting - Hiking - Birthday Presents -Gifts for Children (Purple)Amazon$24.77View at Amazon →
Promora Binoculars for Kids (Green)Amazon$24.30View at Amazon →
Vingtank Binoculars Kids Toys, Boys Toys Age 3-5 6-8 Binoculars with Compass for Toddler Outdoor Toy Christmas Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boy Girl GiftsAmazon$23.99View at Amazon →
Light Up 2-in-1 LED High Jump & Limbo Game Set Adjustable Kids Outdoor PartyeBay$23.99View at eBay →
Cars, trucks and things with wheels
28% OFFOmebel Kids Instant Print Camera, 48MP 1080P HD Photo & Video, Zero InkAmazon$35.99$49.99Save $14.00View at Amazon →
Lenoxx Kids 48MP Instant Print Camera with Dual Front & Rear Lenses, 1080P HD Video Recording, Instant Photo Printing with Paper, 2.0" HD Screen, Flash LED, Fun Effects - BlueAmazon$58.95View at Amazon →
50% OFFHot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Grid Start Track Set & 2 Toy Cars Includes 2 Officially Licensed F1 Die-Cast 1:64 Scale Vehicles & Speed Snap Track, Side-by-Side Racing,Amazon$25.00$49.99Save $24.99View at Amazon →
25% OFFSkillmatics Poke-in Art – Magical Princesses, DIY Craft Kit, Gifts for KidsAmazon$29.99$39.99Save $10.00View at Amazon →
26% OFFAnimal Kingdom Floor Puzzle (48 Pieces) (36 Inches Wide X 24 Inches High)Amazon$24.99$33.99Save $9.00View at Amazon →
17% OFFBluey Pass The Parcel Musical Game, Soft Huggable 8" (20 cm) Bluey Plush. Three Interactive Games to Play, Incl. Hot "Botato". Fun Family Game, Party Game and Preschool GameAmazon$25.00$30.00Save $5.00View at Amazon →
Games for the whole family
33% OFFDuncan Colour Shift, Quick Cube and Serpent Brain Game Combo 3 Pieces Set (3917BG-6)Amazon$20.00$29.95Save $9.95View at Amazon →
20% OFF1000pc Ford Falcon Cat GT Red Jigsaw Puzzle Kids/Adult Set 50x70cm 3y+ eBay$24.00$29.95Save $5.95View at eBay →
23% OFFZUNIPLEX Chess Memory Game,Board Games Wooden ToysAmazon$22.99$29.99Save $7.00View at Amazon →
17% OFF46pc Crown Bluey Floor Jigsaw Puzzle Large Piece Kids/Children's Set 3yrs+eBay$22.00$26.65Save $4.65View at eBay →
5% OFF3D Maze Cube Puzzle Transparent Rolling Ball Magic Cube Toy Kids 1/2PCSeBay$22.75$23.95Save $1.20View at eBay →
10% OFFLogic Puzzle Children Educational Toy Brain Training Kids Game Family Board GameeBay$21.28$23.65Save $2.37View at eBay →
Drawing, painting and making
Family Handprint Kit for 4, DIY Craft Keepsake Frame with Clear Acrylic Boards, Adoption Gifts, Family Gifts for New Parents, New Mom, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Anniversary (White)Amazon$29.99View at Amazon →
19% OFFShuttle Art Polymer Clay Kit, 50 Colours, Soft Oven Clay Kit, 19 Carving Tools and 10 Kinds of Accessories, Non-Stick, Non-Toxic, DIY Craft for KidsAmazon$29.99$36.99Save $7.00View at Amazon →
15% OFFCREATIVETREES Reusable Sticker Book for Toddlers 3-6, 6 Set Jelly Stickers Book for Kids, Travel Sticker Activity Toys for Childs 3 4 5 6 Years Best GiftsAmazon$21.99$25.99Save $4.00View at Amazon →
15% OFFCrayola Washable Kids Paint, 6pk, Classic Colours, Children Art & Craft, projects, artist, students, creativityAmazon$11.00$13.00Save $2.00View at Amazon →
21% OFFCRAYOLA Washable Sidewalk Chalk, Creative Outdoor Art, Perfect for Outdoor Kids’ Activities and Games, Multi, 48 ct (51-2048-E-201)Amazon$11.00$14.00Save $3.00View at Amazon →
11% OFFBemawe Art Aprons for Kids Under 140CM Painting Pottery Baking, Mens Buckle Straps Kitchen Apron with Pockets for Chef Cookin (LightKhaki, Kids(Under 140cm))Amazon$20.79$23.39Save $2.60View at Amazon →
Common questions
What is a good present for a 5 year old boy?
A building set sized for small hands, a beginner science kit, a ball or scooter for outside, or a first board game. At five, he can follow simple instructions but loses interest in anything that needs an adult to finish.
Is Lego suitable for a 5 year old?
Yes. Sets marked 4+ are designed for this age, with larger starter pieces and short instructions. Bigger sets marked 6+ or older usually end up being built by a parent.
How much do people spend on a 5 year old birthday present?
For a school friend's party, $20 to $30 is common in Australia. Family members usually spend more.
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