what's trending for 7 yr old girls?

....sniff!.....sob..... why does rq think I'm scary? I'm a nice girl.... howl.....

Nerf guns are harmless they shoot bits of foam, unless you got hit in the eye from a couple of feet away, but that can happen with almost any toy, thrown or hurled around.I can't see that they are a 'con' at all, why ?Very few toys are actually cons, it's up to the buyers to make sure a toy is suitable for a child.there have always been crazes for toys, think of our own childhood, when every child had a hoolahoop etc.
Our DGS is into archery now, and is amazingly good, he will soon be going to visit Galen for some tips.

jing guns like nerf guns have been around since Ghostbusters was first released and yes, they are great fun. But harmless I am not sure about. Using something first in a way that's fun is how to get a child interested. A gun is a gun and I say that as someone who's played paint ball and laser quest - both brilliant fun and very addictive. But even toy guns encourage aggressive behaviour and there's so much choice these days, so I steered away from buying toy weapons. I suspect we'll disagree and I will probably be called too PC, but that's how I feel nowadays about this subject.

My Dad never knew what to buy my brother's children, so he used to ask my SiL what they were hoping to get for birthdays and Christmas. It helped her avoid problems like getting two of something or unwanted presents the children would still have to say thank for to grandparents - even if they weren't!

Our DGD aged 7, wants a large stuffed Kevin from Minions for Christmas.
She is very enthusiastic about science at school, at the moment.

My DGS accidentally hurt a friend after shooting her in the eye with a nerf gun. He didn't mean it but was just a bit close.

The whole nerf gun thing is a bit of a con, as there are so many different options to buy to try and keep parents buying. Like Cindy, and Sylvanian and all the other stuff.

I always thought you were scary! Now I know
(ducks for cover, gets out taser)

Nerf guns are just good fun! Harmless too. Probably more harmless that me doing my version of a SWAT policeman - arms outstretch in front, both hands clasping gun, waving it from side to side. Oh, I love doing that!

And I never know what is 'trendy' either for the DC, DGC or me

I know I will get blasted for saying this, but I have never bought any kind of weapon for a child. I did have them a a child (got 2 brothers), but just feel it's wrong to let children play with toy versions of something that can maim or kill. Same goes for shoot em up or violent role play video games.

Dgs2 has an archery set from Decathlon. I love having a go with that. So tempted to buy myself one. But he might give me his soon. (He's gone onto the real thing)

I have an 8 year old grand daughter, I do not know what is trending, but always work on the basis of buying her something that seems a bit grown up. For Christmas she is getting black jeggings with a glitter stripe up the side, a long sleeved white T shirt with a slightly glittery pattern on the front and a black fake fur gilet, and probably some black ankle boots with a bit of bling. Entirely appropriate for a girl of her age but with that hint of sophistication.

With the smaller DGC, don't know who enjoys making play Do pancakes and ice creams more ,them or me.

My DGS refuses to give me a go on his Nerf Gun( which we keep here) so one sunny afternoon I had a high old time in the garden with it( high hedges!)Oh what fun, and turns out I am a real hot shot!

Nerf guns are great!

My friend Freddy Bear is quite likely to trend. (link there)

I dont think your op is wrong.

Just that you probably may not be so aware that grandparents on here tend to be independent thinkers on the whole.

Oh Rosequartz, you old cynic
I didn't see any problem with original post.....

Oh dear, I was just a bit suspicious as it came just as we are starting to think about Christmas buying presents

Apologies if your motives are altruistic *lizzi50^

I have heard talk about Moshi Monsters, jewellery making and Brownies (a new exciting venture).

Are Moshi Monsters in or out? GD loved them a few years ago

She is now 10 and a real tomboy. Interested in science, .making things and Lego. When she was 7 she was given a token from Claire's. We spend a fruitless hour or so going round and round and round the shop. Nothing took her fancy; she used to love Ben 10 and they had nothing in that green there.

I bought her a hair brushing head thing which she ignored so gave it to her cousin.

P.S. she is great....... just not a red haired pink lover. Prefers blue.

Is Hello Kitty still going strong?

I don't think there was anything wrong with lizzi50's OP.

Surely she was only enquiring whether we have any idea what 7 year old girls are "into" at the moment.

So in answer to your question lizzi50

My 7 year old DGD is into;

Horses, football, dancing, music, Horses,monster high, lego (especially lego popstars), Brownies, Horses, arts and craft stuff oh the dreaded cutting and sticking, DesignaFriend Dolls (Argos) and all of their accessories...............

I think maybe the op chose the wrong phrase and was simply asking what 7 yr old girls are 'into' at the moment. As in Frozen memorabilia or is that 'old hat' now ? We only have DGSx2 so I wouldn't know. They are into Marvel comic characters.

Just a thought for all grans here, when our children were young(under 12)
Sometimes we had nice older visitors, relatives, who brought little presents for them, and invariably the gifts would be a year or more too young for them. The children were thrilled with them and seemed to like the fact that they had ' permission' to play with things that they knew were a bit young.
It helped me buy toys for them at Christmas, just now and then putting in something that seemed young, and they always liked those toys the best!
I think that all children feel pressure once they are at school, and those sort of presents , simple fun things, relax them.

Probably!