by Patti Winters

Created on: September 30, 2010

Birthday shopping for a 5 year old boy is fun. They are easy to buy for and you have a wide range of choices to choose from. It is very hard to make a mistake when you are shopping for them. Everything from Matchbox cars to a bicycle will work and they will enjoy having it. The excitement on their face when they go to open a present is infectious and you won't be able to help but enjoy your time in their presence on their birthday.

As for ideas on what to get them you have quite a few, but probably one of the best and most safe items would be anything to do with matchbox cars. They have a wide range of cars, trucks and motorcycles to choose from or even sets that offer multiple items. If you are getting them any of the different types then you might want to look at the play sets that you can buy also. They have parking garages, construction sites, demolition sites and many more. There is enough different sets to create an elaborate matchbox car design city or you can just get them one and they will still have fun. With matchbox cars they will play with them on the sets, on the floor, down the stairs, outside in the grass or dirt on the kitchen counter or anywhere they can think of to drive the car.

If the child you are buying for likes to get dirty, which most 5 year old boys do, you might want to look into dirty science kits. They have many different kinds and they can be as messy as you want to risk giving them. Remember you will have to deal with the parents later. Some of the different types of kits include growing crystals, making ice cream, creating gummy worms, slime kits and even germ kits. With the wide range of kits you have quite a few options to choose from to make this a fantastic birthday for the 5 year old.

The child might enjoy digging in the dirt and building things outside. If this is the case then you might want to think about getting them Tonka trucks. Today, Tonka trucks aren't made of metal they are made of plastic to make it safer for children to play with them. One of the benefits of this is that you don't have to worry as much of the child getting hurt. One of the negative aspects is that the toy is easier to break and won't last as long. They still make a wide range of different Tonka trucks to include a dump truck, a crane, a front end loader and even a fire truck. For the child that loves to play in the dirt this would be a wonderful gift idea.

Cars racing around the track, hugging the corners and trying to get to the finish line before your opponent, this is an ideal toy for a young boy. The thrill of the chase is a strong pull for any child, but boys love the thought of beating an opponent. Another type of toy they like that is similar is a train system. The added enjoyment for trains is the wonderful whistle on the engine. They can have hours of enjoyment just by blowing the whistle.

There are many different types of toys that young boys will love from bicycles, action figures to any sports equipment. Boys are very easy to buy for, talk to the parents and find out what their favorite thing to do is and this will help make your decision easier to get their birthday present. If you are still having doubts on what to get the birthday boy then go wander around any toy store and you will get quite a few different ideas.

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