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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Rebecca Goodman

The best toys and gifts for four-year-olds, chosen by kids (and parents)

A collage showing toys including a magnetic castle, plush dog, rocket barrel game, and cartoon drawings

Four is a magical age. Children are on their way out of the “threenager” stage, growing in confidence and independence but still needing help and support from parents and friends.

Four was the age at which many seasoned parents told me that “things get a little easier”, and I’ve found this is slightly true now that my daughters are almost four and seven.

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