The best gifts to give your niece this season

Buying clothes for little girls is always a fun activity. There is so much variety in girls’ clothing that you are sometimes left confused about what to pick and what to leave out. This article describes how to shop for your niece and what to consider when doing so.

Nieces are the best!

Nieces are the closest you can get to having your own daughter. Indeed, some people dote as much on their nieces as they do on their own sons and daughters. They are fun, lively and intelligent, and you love spending time with them. Chances are you have watched them grow from infancy, so you are also one of their favourite people in the world.

You love to plan elaborate birthday parties, picnics and fun hang-outs for your niece.

Don’t worry, keep reading this article to get some gifting inspiration.

How to shop for your niece

It is likely that you are already quite well versed with what she likes and doesn’t like. You’ve spent days babysitting her, bathing her, watching cartoon films with her, making her favourite meals, taking her out shopping. You don’t need to think twice about which toppings she loves on her pizza, which blankets are her favourite, which friend is her BFF, and so on. But suppose you are a little uncertain about certain things, you can always ask her parents for their opinion – this keeps the surprise of the gift intact.

Basically, this is how you can shop for your niece:

* Take her likes into account: You might find a cute girls’ top or a little clutch she can take to parties – but is it more to your taste than hers? Do remember that children are quite finicky about what they use, and if they don’t like something, they will rebel against using it. So consider her favourite colours, choose the softest fabrics when browsing through girls’ clothes on online sites, and take a second opinion from her parents before you finalise the purchase.

* Make sure the gift can be used for long: Children outgrow clothes and footwear quite fast, but that is not to say that they must not have too many clothing choices. Similarly, the accessories and toys you buy for her must last in the same condition for a minimum of one year from the date of gifting. Sometimes children get attached to certain belongings, and they are heartbroken if that item is not available due to it being out of stock or production.

* There’s no need to spend too much money: Though children get attached to certain items of clothing, toys, gadgets and games, they also outgrow their love for it quite soon. So if you are considering buying something expensive, you should consider whether the expense is justified if your niece is likely to lose interest and stop using it in a few weeks or months.

Our top gifting suggestions for the season

Girls’ tops: No girl can have enough tops for daily wear, and this is one of the easiest gifting ideas. You can browse through the girls’ clothes section of reputed online clothing sites and find the best in T-shirts and shirts for girls.

Girls shorts: Shorts give one the freedom of movement and they look so cute, too! You can buy shorts for your niece for day wear, or slightly fancy ones for outings with friends and families.

Pyjamas: After a hot shower and getting all towelled up and tingling with the aroma of soap, your niece will love getting into a cosy pair of pyjamas. Buy the cutest nightwear for her so that she feels comfortable while sleeping and looks chic doing so.

Bedtime story books: Your niece will love being read her favourite stories in bed and drift off into dreamland. Buy her several story books that her parents can read to her every night.