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Post by njinkerbelle on Apr 7, 2016 16:38:20 GMT
A co-worker has an 11 year old daughter that just had a double lung transplant. She will hospitalized for 3 months. I want to give her a basket of toys and things to keep her occupied during her convalescence, but it's been a long time since I shopped for anything for a girl in that age bracket.
Can the peas please help with suggestions as to what 11 year old girls are into these days?
Thanks for your help!
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Post by debmast on Apr 7, 2016 16:43:05 GMT
My girls were done with "toys" by age 11.
iTunes gift cards if she has an Apple device for music Journal with some pretty, colorful pens Books The more adult coloring books with some nice Prismacolor colored pencils Fun socks (my feet are always cold in the hospital!) Some small craft kits maybe
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Post by wellway on Apr 7, 2016 16:59:43 GMT
My dd12 gave up "toys" too long before she was a tween.
Perhaps if she has a Kindle or Kindle Fire, then a giftcard to buy books, music or games. Ear Buds, Lip Balm.
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Post by jamielynn on Apr 7, 2016 17:02:26 GMT
What about that book 1001 things to write about with some fun colored pens? The ladies here suggested that to me as a Christmas gift for a tween I was shopping for.
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Post by sphmaz on Apr 7, 2016 17:03:33 GMT
My girls were done with "toys" by age 11. iTunes gift cards if she has an Apple device for music Journal with some pretty, colorful pens Books The more adult coloring books with some nice Prismacolor colored pencils Fun socks (my feet are always cold in the hospital!) Some small craft kits maybe especially the coloring books and maybe add some nail polish. My daughter got really into nails around that age.
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Post by jmad122 on Apr 7, 2016 17:06:01 GMT
Nail polish is an idea. They have nail 'markers' for designs. Or, a friend's daughter asked for a Wreck It journal. I found one at Target. You are sweet to want to treat her!
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Post by rainangel on Apr 7, 2016 17:06:54 GMT
I have a DD that will be 11 next week. She doesn't play with toys much, but when she does it's with Littlest Pet Shop. They are extremely 'cute' animal figurines with big eyes and bows and hearts and all that girly stuff. She is also still pretty attatched to e few stuffed toys. But she likes to read books and comic books, likes to draw and colour, play cards and games. How about a travel sized game she can play with visitors?
Your best bet would be to ask her parents what she enjoys, because girls that age can be extremely different. My DD has classmates that still play with Barbies, and my DD has never touched a Barbie in her life. Some of them are really into sports, some of them are already fashionistas who 'put together outfits'.
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Post by myliesmom on Apr 7, 2016 17:09:20 GMT
I would agree with nail polish, adult coloring books and colored pencils, sketch books, graphic novels - those are all things my sweet 11yo DD likes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2016 17:38:42 GMT
My 11 likes little pet shop, too but I would check first. Her very best toy is her smart phone!
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Post by kristi521 on Apr 7, 2016 17:44:38 GMT
You have some great suggestions already. I just wanted to say, how very thoughtful of you!
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Post by bethany102399 on Apr 7, 2016 17:46:27 GMT
at nearly 10 my DD is into shopkins, She enjoys writing so I found a great writing prompt book. Has she read Dork Diaries? There's a dork your own diary as part of that series that's a similar writing prompt thing. She loves her kindle, so I absolutely agree if she has a tablet then a gift card for that would be great. Justice has a ton of fun lip balm, hair color sticks body glitter type stuff. it's pricey but they do run sales. Also mine is into legos, and will build and display several of their lego friends sets. That's something you could pair with a box for assembly where the parts are stored then it can all go in the box when she's done and put out of the way.
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Post by Chips on Apr 7, 2016 19:10:15 GMT
What about Legos? My 14 yr old ds still loves putting the kits together and Lego has all sorts of kits now.
Some other ideas would be: jig saw puzzles, puzzle books, cards, modeling clay and crafts.
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Post by Anne-Marie on Apr 7, 2016 19:23:53 GMT
I have an 11-year-old DD and whole-heartedly agree with the suggestions you've been given. Both of my girls go through earbuds and iTunes gift cards like crazy. I would also consider an amazon gift card so if there's anything that does strike her fancy (a certain book or coloring book or markers or something) she can order it. The only other thing I can think of is maybe a disposable camera and a little photo album or scrapbook kit so she can document this time in her life, visitors, etc.
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Post by M on Apr 7, 2016 19:25:27 GMT
Bubbles might be good for later down the road. It could help exercise her lungs.
What about those weaving/potholder/loom things? Those are fun, and portable. You could put it in a cute tote bag (with a zipper!) to help keep it all together.
Also you might consider one of those butterfly kits, where you get the caterpillars and watch as they transform into butterflies. It's a quiet activity that does not require much effort but might give her something to look forward to each day as she observes the changes. They have them on Amazon.
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Post by llinin on Apr 7, 2016 19:52:40 GMT
I would not do nail polish. Nailbeds are a great indicator of oxygenation, they probably would not want them covered. Gift cards and ear buds would be safe bets.
Very nice of you to do something for her! LL
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Post by njinkerbelle on Apr 7, 2016 19:54:59 GMT
Thank you all for the wonderful ideas. I think I will have a ball shopping for her with these suggestions. My youngest daughter is 35 so it has been awhile for me with an eleven year old. And times and interests are very different then back then.
Her operation was this past Sunday and reports are that she is doing well. She is up walking, adding a few more steps each day.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 7, 2016 20:02:40 GMT
I like the butterfly idea. My kids had one at about that age and really found it fascinating.
An adult coloring book is a good idea. DD had some notecards like that and she would color them and use them as thank you notes. I've also seen postcards with the same idea. It could help her keep in touch with friends. Or what about a pillow case? She could color it with fabric markers and have visitors sign it.
Along the bubble theme, a pinwheel could be good.
I suspect she will sleep a lot at first or just watch videos. A gift (or another gift) in a month could be good be good.
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Post by Julie W on Apr 7, 2016 20:04:34 GMT
What about Legos? My 14 yr old ds still loves putting the kits together and Lego has all sorts of kits now. Some other ideas would be: jig saw puzzles, puzzle books, cards, modeling clay and crafts.
Yep, Lego Friends (more girl themed) are very popular among that age. They have some really cool kits. They are a HUGE hit with DD10 and her friends.
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Post by meridon on Apr 7, 2016 22:33:21 GMT
How about a Rubik's cube? My 10.5 year old loves hers...she is also really into the adult coloring books and colored pens/pencils and likes arts & crafts kits like the ones where you make little animals out of beads and then they can be clipped on a backpack, etc. She also still loves Legos and reads like crazy as well. This is my long way of saying that I think you've gotten some really good suggestions!
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Post by M on Apr 7, 2016 22:38:51 GMT
Something else you might consider is a card game like Uno. She could play with people who come to visit or if she finds some other patients who are willing to play.
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Post by ellen on Apr 7, 2016 23:04:44 GMT
My daughter gives these for birthday gifts along with a fun pen set. It would be a perfect way to fill some time. Wreck the Journal
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 7, 2016 23:08:07 GMT
What about Legos? My 14 yr old ds still loves putting the kits together and Lego has all sorts of kits now. Some other ideas would be: jig saw puzzles, puzzle books, cards, modeling clay and crafts. 3 months in the hospital she is going to need things to do... only so much watching movies, etc you can do. I was going to suggest Legos too, or puzzles. Maybe there is a craft she can make at that age my daughter made hair bows... Not suggesting that.. but something she likes that she can make for her friends would be great.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 7, 2016 23:09:48 GMT
Also my daughter learned to knit at that age....
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 7, 2016 23:21:59 GMT
My daughter gives these for birthday gifts along with a fun pen set. It would be a perfect way to fill some time. Wreck the JournalOr, a friend's daughter asked for a Wreck It journal. I found one at Target. I've never heard of these before, they look like tons of fun! My niece turns 10 next month so I am going to buy one for her. I think I will buy a few and give them to 2 other 10yo girls in my extended family for Christmas. Thanks for the suggestion!! ETA: Just been looking at Google images for Wreck It Journals and it looks like they're very popular with adults too. I might have to get one for myself!!
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Post by lorieann13 on Apr 7, 2016 23:38:55 GMT
Make sure to ask if the hospital will allow the butterfly kit. They are jot allowed at the Childrens hospital my kids go to (southern California) as well as two other local hospitals.
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Post by mztfied on Apr 7, 2016 23:48:22 GMT
That is a long time for her to be in the hospital. I wonder if she would enjoy receiving cards from the Peas?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Apr 8, 2016 0:12:20 GMT
Please check with her parents to make sure nail polish is okay with them.
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Post by NanaKate on Apr 8, 2016 0:17:35 GMT
Michael's carries a good selection of American Girl craft kits that are small and could be done in the hospital.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Apr 8, 2016 0:40:15 GMT
One thing that's been really popular with kids I've worked with at transplant is the Lego sets for landmark buildings like the White House or the Eiffel Tower.
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Post by snugglebutter on Apr 8, 2016 0:55:25 GMT
Wreck this Journal and a set of colored pens - the Flair pens are what my daughter and her friends like.
Zentangle book.
Small craft kit - maybe a card making kit if she is writing people.
I would definitely ask her mom for preferences. At that age you will find some girls still totally into toys and picture books while others are writing novels and have a wishlist at Sephora. (most in the middle somewhere of course)
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