Birthday gift ideas for a 5 year old

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Finding presents isn't easy sometimes, especially when they are young and change ideas so quickly but I managed to fulfill my daughters loves and make her day with her presents. My daughter has just turned 5, a bluey lover, book reader and love a good bathbomb so here are a few ideas to make your little ones special day great.

Bluey House
Moana doll
Rocky Vehicle
Frogs Day Out
Hares New Dress
Bluey Family
The dinosaur that pooped a pirate

This was the main bulk of her gifts but I do also create a paper mache egg filled with little bitd such a mashems, hair accessories and anything else I think she will like. 

Victoria

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