Home » Holidays & Celebrations » Christmas » Christmas Gifts for Boys

Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys

Ranked #3,585 in Holidays & Celebrations, #57,829 overall

Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys And Tips For Buying Gifts For Kids

Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys are sometimes hard to choose, but I have compiled a list of possible gifts that 4 year old boys will love. I have also given some helpful guidelines for buying gifts for kids. I have shared personal reviews of some of the gifts, and have shared our experiences with our 4 year old boy.

Below you'll find multiple options for Christmas gifts in all price ranges and a variety of gifts to cover many different special interests. These gifts ideas will also make great birthday giftsfor 4 year old boys.

Pictured above: Fisher-Price Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera - Black

Tips For Choosing Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys

Christmas gift ideas for 4 year old boys!

  • 1

    christmas presents design ornament
    christmas presents design by sallylux

    Know any rules the parents have concerning toys and activities.

    It is important to check with parents about any rules concerning toys because you want your gift to be appreciated by both the children and the parents, and you don't want to put the parents in a bad spot by gifting a toy that breaks their rules. Some people don't allow play guns, some parents won't allow messy toys like play doh. Others may not allow toys that use batteries or ones that have a lot of pieces. Every child is different and every family has different rules, so it is always a good idea to ask the parents if there are any toys they don't allow.
  • 2Find out if the child has any special interests.

    If you know what a child's special interest is, then choosing a gift will be easier for you. A child who is dinosaur crazy will be happy with anything that has a dinosaur on it. If a child loves Toy Story, then anything to do with Toy Story will make him squeal with delight. Currently my 4 year old has several special interests, Angry birds, action figures, and legos. Any of these things will be met with enthusiasm. If you discover a child's special interests, gift giving will be a breeze.
  • 3Find out any dislikes the child may have.

    My son detests coloring. Anything to do with coloring will be met with disappointment. He sees coloring as punishment. Some kids just have certain things that they dislike. Knowing what a child dislikes is always a good idea when gift giving, especially when choosing a gift for a small child.
  • 4Be aware of the child's age and/or skills.

    Age guidelines on toys are a great starting place, and so are parent reviews, but knowing if a child has a special skill that is more advanced than the average child his age will be beneficial. Also, knowing if there are any developmental delays is important when choosing a gift. For example, if a child has problems with balance, then purchasing a pogo stick or a stilt toy isn't a great idea because it will not be a toy the child can play with currently. Be mindful of skills required to play with toys.
  • 5When in doubt about a gift, ask the parents for advice.

    I allow my 4 year old to have legos, but I require him to play with them with supervision because they are small. Some parents may forbid them altogether. If you don't know, ask the parents advice, you can't go wrong that way.

Building Toys Are Great Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys

Legos, blocks, K'Nex, Ciciblocks...so many choices of building toys!

Legos PeopleBuilding toys are a great choice for 4 year old boys. Four year old boys love to build things, and they love to demolish things, so building toys are perfect because they're good for both activities. My son, who's 4, has never cared for those jumbo legos, but we recently allowed him to play with the small Legos (under supervision), and he loves them. He particularly likes the people and and other accessories to aid with imaginative play with the Lego structures he builds. I can't think of a better gift for a 4 year old boy than a set or two of legos.

Pictured Above: LEGO Community Miniature Figure Set - 256 Pieces

Choices For Building Toys For 4 Year Old Boys

Legos, blocks, and more building toys for 4 year old boys.

Loading

Dress Up Toys For Boys

Boys like dress up too!

Dress Up For BoysDress up is fun for all kids, even little boys. My 4 year old loves to play dress up. His favorite costume is his Halloween costume from this year, a pirate, but he also has doctor things, and some funny hats. He also has a habit of "stealing" clothes and shoes from his big brother or dad, and on occasion I have caught him wearing my shoes clomping around the house. Sometimes I won't catch him with my shoes, but I will find them in his room or in our hall. Playing dress up is a terrific activity for kids of this age. Just pay attention to what your kids say as they dress up, and you might be surprised at what you learn about them.

Pictured Above: DC Comics Boys Trio Action Set Dress Up Trunk

More Dress Up Clothes For Boys

Boys like dress up too!

Loading

Action Figures For 4 Year Old Boys

There are a variety of options!

transformers for 4 year old boyAction figures are a classic favorite of little boys. There are thousands of action figures to choose from, but not all of them are good options for 4 year old boys. 4 year old boys are in kind of a tough phase. They want to be so grown up, and are growing up in a lot of ways, but they are still very young. They may want to play with toys that are a little to mature for them, or inappropriate in some way. Action figures can be a little too grown up in my opinion, but my son loves them and will play with them for hours. I try to pick and choose when purchasing action figures.

Pictured Above: Transformers Rescue Bot Bumblebee

Some More Choices For Action Figures For A 4 Year Old

Little boys love big boy toys!

Loading

Hot Wheels Cars For 4 Year Old Boys

Or other small car toys

toy story carsHot Wheels cars, or Matchbox cars, are a great choice for 4 year old boys. My son has baskets full of them, and they get played with all the time. He loves to kneel by his bed or our couch and play with them at eye level. He tends to like the trucks and construction vehicles more than the cars, but my oldest son always liked the cars better. I guess it depends on what the child's interests are. I have found that for my two boys the track sets have been pretty useless. They have never kept up with the pieces past a day, and both have preferred to make their own roads with books, pieces of cardboard, and other flat toys or they have played with them on carpets with roads printed on them. I think most 4 year olds would rather have a variety of vehicles than the tracks to drive them one. There is one exception to this though, below is a track with two spiral tracks beside each other that I do recommend. There are no pieces to keep up with and my kids love to race their cars down the spirals.

Pictured Above: Hot Wheels Toy Story 5 Car Pack - Styles May Vary

More Hot Wheel Toys For 4 Year Old Boys

Hot Wheels Toys For Boys

Loading

Outside Toys For 4 Year Old Boys

Kids love to play outside!

Monster Feet Toy4 year olds love to play outside. They love the sunshine, and love to be able to run around and be loud. Kids thrive on the outdoors. Gifts to play with outside are always a hit with 4 year old boys and most parents. Outside toys help kids be more active and healthy. Both of my boys would rather be outside than inside at any time. Balls, gardening tools, and wagons all make great choices for outside toys for boys.

Pictured Above: Monster Feet

More Outside Toys For Boys

Trucks, balls, tools...

Loading

Musical Instruments For 4 Year Olds

Kids love to make music!

Drum Set For 4 Year OldFrom kazoos to drums, kids love musical instruments. I think smaller kids like being able to make big noises. My son loves to play music whether it's on a "real" musical instrument or if it's banging a plastic golf club on a variety of different toys, using them as homemade drums. Anything that makes a noise can be an instrument for a 4 year old, but it is nice to provide actual instruments to encourage and foster their love for music. Percussion instruments are a favorite for small kids.

Pictured: New Complete 5-Piece Black Junior Drum Set with Cymbals Stands Sticks Hardware & Stool

Musical Instruments For 4 Year Old Boys

Kids love to make music!

Loading

Craft Supplies For 4 Year Old Boys

Great Christmas Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys.

craft set for kidsSmall kids love to create things, so crafts supplies are a perfect gift for a 4 year old boy. There are a variety of different craft sets to choose from, and most of them contain a variety of craft supplies. Some craft sets have all of the supplies needed for specific crafts, and are great for beginner crafters.

If you combine craft supplies with basic tools needed like scissors and glue then you will certainly have a happy child come Christmas morning.

Alex Little Hands Ready, Set, Cut!

Craft Sets For A 4 Year Old

Craft Supplies For A 4 Year Old

Loading

Dinosaur Gifts For 4 Year Old Boys

Little boys love dinosaurs!

dinosaurs for 4 year oldMost 4 year old boys love dinosaurs and for some it's an obsession. I don't think you can go wrong by choosing dinosaurs for a 4 year old boys gift. There are countless dinosaur toys, but my kids seem to like plain plastic dinosaurs the best. Even better if they come with a play mat or in a special container. It's a classic toy, but I think it's still a great choice when choosing a gift for a little boy.

Pictured: Animal Planet's Big Tub of Dinosaurs

More Dinosaurs For 4 Year Old Boys

Roooooaaaaaarrrr!

Loading

Games For For 4 Year Old Boys

Fun games for preschoolers!

angry birds gameYoung boys love to play games. They feel left out when older kids and parents play games, so I think it's important to make sure they have games of their own that the family can play with them. Finding games can sometime be tricky, but there are some really good options out there for small boys. Below are some of my son's favorites.

The Angry Bird Game pictured here is on my list for a gift this year. There are some good reviews, and he is Angry Bird crazy right now. I don't think we'll play the way the instructions say to, I just think we'll have fun building structures and then knocking them down. Right now I think that would be more fun for my son.

Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game

More Games For 4 Year Old Boys

Fun family games for preschoolers.

Loading

Play Doh Sets For 4 Year Old Boys

Play Doh sets your preschooler will love!

cookie monster play dohPlay Doh is one of the funnest ( cute debate about the word funnest) toys ever! Kids and kids at heart will love playing with it. I love to play with play doh with my boys. Having a variety of tools and colors makes it so much fun. Below you'll find some recommendations for Play Doh gifts, but just make sure you check with the parents. In our house, Play Doh must stay at our table so it doesn't get in the carpet.

Pictured: Play-Doh Cookie Monster Letter Lunch

Play Doh Sets For 4 Year Old Boys

Play doh is a cool toy for any age!

Loading

Cookbooks For Kids

My kids love to cook!

kids cookbookMy boys love to cook, and they have for as long as I can remember. Most 4 year olds love to help in the kitchen and would be thrilled with their own cookbook. To make the gift extra special you could choose a recipe from the cookbook and then include the ingredients for it in the gift. You could even mark the page with a homemade bookmark or a sheet of stickers.

Pictured: The Everything Kids' Cookbook: From mac n cheese to double chocolate chip cookies - 90 recipes to have some finger-lickin fun (Everything Kids Series)

Kids Cookbooks

Yummy!

Loading

Slippers And Pajamas For Boys

Kids love special pajamas!

Dinosaur pajamas for boysWe have a special Christmas tradition in our home involving special pajamas. Every year I buy our boys special pajamas, portraying their current interests, to open on Christmas Eve so that they look cute and put together for pictures Christmas morning. They love to receive their special pajamas, and I love to watch them open them. After they open their pjs they put them on and we load up in the van to look at Christmas lights. We even take hot chocolate and popcorn with us!

Try to find pajamas and slippers with the child's special interest on them if you can. The dinosaur pajamas to the right even have a glow in the dark dinosaur on the front. A fun addition like that is always a plus!

Pictured: Hatley Boys 2-7 Dinosaurs Glow In The Dark Polo Pajama Set

Slippers And Pajamas For Boys

Little boys love special pajamas!

Loading

Search For The Perfect Pajamas For A 4 Year Old Boy Here

Pajamas make a great Christmas gift for a 4 year old boy!

Play Grill And Food For Boys

Boys love to grill!

Toy GrillAt school my son's favorite center is housekeeping because he loves the play food. He likes the kitchens and he likes the grills, so I don't think it matters which one you choose. I think the most important thing is the play food, at least that's what my kids like to play with. The food that you can cut in half with the play knife
is a hit with my kids.

Pictured: Little Tikes Backyard Barbeque Get Out 'N Grill

More Grills And Play Food For Kids

Boys love to pretend cook!

Loading

Video Games For Kids

Wii Games For Kids

Smurfs Dance GameBuying video games for kids is a little tricky, but I've found some good options for 4 year olds. The Smurfs game pictured is one I am buying this year based on parent reviews for the game. We own some of the ones below and they are all great! I prefer games that encourage kids to get up and move around some.

Pictured: The Smurfs Dance Party

Fun Wii Games For Kids

These are fun games kids and parents will approve of!

Loading

More Articles You May Be Interested In

More Squidoo Lenses To Enjoy

Loading

What do you think is the best gift for a 4 year old boy?

What toy does your 4 year old boy love?

All kids are different, but there are some good options most kids will love. Did I miss a good one? Share your gift ideas for boys!

  • hotbrain Feb 28, 2012 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    This page is a big help! I am currently shopping for my nephew's birthday - he will be turning 4. Not having a 4 year old myself, it's sure helpful to get some ideas from you! :)
  • TheLittleCardShop Nov 16, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    There are lots of awesome toys for 4 years old. You are right sometimes it is hard to pick a toy but you make it easy with this page :)
  • KathyMcGraw Nov 13, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    Oh there are so many great choices here for Gifts for a 4 year old boy. I love the jammie idea and of course the Smurfs Wii Game! And your tips...great reminders that not all kids like the same things, and the coloring book illustration was perfect as an example!
Show All

by

luvmyludwig

Hi, and welcome to my bio. I am Crystal, a stay at home mom of two boys (ages 4 and 11) and I'm married to the love of my life.

I love to write on a... more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!

Explore related pages

Related Tags