Toys for 4 Year Old Girls: 8 Picks by Personality
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Picking toys for 4 year old girls gets a lot easier once you know what she’s into right now. Four is a big year for pretend play, art projects and favorite characters, and the right toy fits straight into all of it.
Every pick below is rated for age 4 or younger by its maker, and none need batteries. There’s something for the builder, the pizza chef, the artist and the girl who wears a crown to breakfast.
Quick answer: For an artist, Crayola Color Wonder lets her color anywhere without marking the couch. For pretend play, the Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit gives her 25 pieces to work with. For a Bluey fan, the Bluey Family 4-Pack puts the whole Heeler family in her hands.
What’s She Into Right Now?
| If your 4 year old… | Try |
|---|---|
| Builds something out of everything | LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase |
| Colors on everything in sight | Crayola Color Wonder |
| Gives the whole family check ups | Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit |
| Knows every Bluey episode by heart | Bluey Family 4-Pack |
| Runs a pretend restaurant | Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Pizza Counter |
| Gallops instead of walking | Melissa & Doug Show-Horse Stable |
| Begs for a puppy | Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets |
| Wears a crown to breakfast | Melissa & Doug Princess Wand Craft Kit |
Each Toy in a Nutshell
| Toy | Play Style | Age | What’s Inside | Mess Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase | Building | 4+ | 213 pieces and a carry case | Lots of little bricks |
| Crayola Color Wonder | Art | 3+ | 5 markers, 24 pages, 5 stamps | Almost none |
| Get Well Doctor Kit | Pretend | 3+ | 25 pieces and a tote | Low |
| Bluey Family 4-Pack | Pretend | 3+ | 4 figures | Low |
| Top and Bake Pizza Counter | Pretend | 3+ | 41 pieces and a counter with an oven | Low |
| Show-Horse Stable | Pretend | 3+ | 8 horses and a stable | Low |
| Scribble Scrubbie Pets | Art and pretend | 3+ | 4 pets, 6 markers, a tub | Some water and marker |
| Princess Wand Craft Kit | Craft | 4+ | Wand, paint, gems, ribbons | Paint and glitter glue |
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase 10713
Houses, Cars and Creatures
She gets 213 bricks, wheels, eyes and shapes in a yellow suitcase with sorting trays. Simple instructions show a few builds to start, then it’s up to her.
Everything packs back into the case, and it works with any other LEGO set she gets later.
Go Easy on the Latch
A few reviewers say the hinges or clasp wore out. The bricks themselves are the same as any LEGO set.
Pocket Architects
A girl who builds a house, then a car for the house, then a dog for the car.
For the Artist: Crayola Color Wonder
Markers That Only Work on the Paper
The markers and stamp ink only show up on the special Color Wonder pages. Crayola says the ink won’t mark skin, clothes or furniture.
The set has 5 markers, 24 pages, 5 stamps with an ink pad and 3 sticker sheets. It all fits in a carrying case.
Fewer Colors Than a Crayon Box
Some reviewers wish it came with more colors. Refill pages and markers are sold separately.
Car Ride Artists
A girl who loves coloring at home, in the car and at restaurants.
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit
Check Ups for the Whole Family
The kit has 25 pieces, including a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, otoscope and reflex hammer. Bandages, an ID badge and activity cards round it out.
Everything packs into a soft doctor’s tote for house calls.
Stethoscope Needs Gentle Hands
A few reviewers say the stethoscope came apart with rough play.
Future Pediatricians
A girl who lines up her stuffed animals for shots every morning.
Bluey Family 4-Pack, the Whole Heeler Crew
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli
She gets the four Heelers, each about 3 inches tall. Their arms and bodies move, so they can sit, stand and act out her favorite episodes.
They’re small enough for a coat pocket, and they work with other Bluey figures and playsets.
Figures Only
It’s just the four figures, with no house or accessories. Playsets are sold separately.
Episode Reenactors
A girl who plays Keepy Uppy, Magic Xylophone and Shadowlands on repeat.
Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Pizza Counter
Sauce, Cheese, Slice, Deliver
The wooden counter has a built-in oven and stores all 41 pieces. She spreads felt sauce and cheese on a wooden crust, piles on pepperoni, olives, mushrooms and peppers, then slides it in to bake.
Self-stick tabs hold the slices together until she cuts them with the rolling cutter. A delivery box, menu and play money turn it into a whole pizza shop.
Pizza Only
It’s a pizza set, so there’s no stove or sink. It pairs well with a play kitchen if she already has one.
Order Takers
A girl who takes everyone’s dinner order, then serves an invisible pizza.
Melissa & Doug Take-Along Show-Horse Stable
Eight Horses and a Stable to Carry
The wooden stable has a carry handle and stall doors with a latch. Eight flocked horses live inside, and write-on name tags let her name every one.
A breed guide on the bottom tells her what kind of horse each one is.
Some Horses Tip Over
A few reviewers say some horses don’t stand up well on their own.
Horse Crazy Girls
A girl who neighs, gallops and asks for a pony every birthday.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Glam Pack
Color the Pets, Then Give Them a Bath
She colors four fuzzy pets with washable markers, then scrubs them clean in the little bathtub and starts over.
The pack comes with 6 markers and a scrub brush. The pets in the box may vary.
Colors Rinse Off Fast
Some reviewers say the color washes off a little too easily. Crayola suggests using its Ultra-Clean markers on the pets.
Pet Pampering Pros
A girl who wants to give the dog a makeover, and the cat, and the goldfish.
Make Her Own: Melissa & Doug Princess Wand Craft Kit
Paint It, Jewel It, Wave It
She paints a wooden star wand, then adds gem stickers, glitter glue and two satin ribbons. When it’s done, she has a wand she made herself for dress up.
The kit comes with 4 paint pots and a brush.
Let It Dry
The paint and glue need time to dry before she can wave it. Some reviewers say a few gems didn’t stick well.
Everyday Princesses
A girl who wears her tiara to the grocery store.
Toys for 4 Year Old Girls: Before You Buy
Which toys can she play with on her own?
The LEGO suitcase, Color Wonder and the horse stable all work well for quiet solo play.
Which ones travel well?
Color Wonder comes in a carrying case, the LEGO bricks pack into their suitcase, and the horse stable has a handle.
What if she’s still 3 and turning 4 soon?
The LEGO suitcase and the wand kit are rated 4 and up. The other six are rated 3 and up.
Do any of these need batteries?
No. All eight run on imagination.
Looking for more ideas?
For a game night, see our board games for 4 year olds. For a brother, try our toys for 4 year old boys. For an older sister, see our gifts for 6 year old girls.
Think About Where She Plays
If she lives at the kitchen table, go with Color Wonder, the wand kit or the pizza counter. If she plays on the floor, the LEGO suitcase, horse stable and Bluey figures fit right in.
