Young boys who recently wean from their diapers and milking bottles are ready to explore the world. Fresh from their nappy restrictions, 4-year-old boys are full of energy and zest for life. Feeling proud of themselves for wearing undies instead of nappies, their newfound freedom gives them the courage to explore new things. They can say more words, speak about what they like or dislike, but still full of innocence and wonder. Therefore, when it comes to the best gifts for 4-year-old boys, gear towards developing their skills and exploring various things. Let the kids see and enjoy the beauty of life with toys and items that trigger their imagination and curiosity.
Gifts for 4-Year-Old Boys
Crazy Forts
Boys love to build makeshift houses and forts. You will see all their remnants all over the house. From the pillows, blankets, tables, and anything they can lay their hands on to build their own castle and camps. Sadly all these structures get taken away by mom during clean-up time. Give him a toy to bring forth the fort of his dreams. The crazy forts is a unique 69-piece building toy. Creatively change the structure by putting pieces together. On Tuesday, he might have a castle. On Wednesday, an igloo, then Sunday, a pirate ship. He can build anything from his imagination and decorate it with blankets and bedsheets.
DC Comics Batman 3-Shelf Bookcase
Superheroes are boys’ best buddies. Youngsters play and talk about them nonstop. For this reason, adults tend to buy anything and everything that is related to their favorite superhero. Ditch the usual blankets and pillows, get your boy a Batman Bookcase he can use as he grows up.
Packing away toys can be hard to teach to kids when all they do is scatter their toys, books, and other items on the floor. But, if you have their reliable superhero by the side, they will gladly clean up after themselves. And, tuck the items neatly on the sturdy bookcase.
Nature Bound Telescope
At 4, kids absorb information faster. This is the best time to introduce them to concepts and hobbies that could further develop their skills. Early exposure could greatly influence what they do become when they grow up. Challenge the minds of these youngsters with a telescope.
The telescope is what will make the youngster zoom in to the celestial bodies outside of Earth. With a 16x magnification, he can see the constellations vividly which makes learning astronomy fun and memorable. And in the great outdoors, watch wildlife from afar, in safety. Nothing is better than getting up close and personal to what they thought are only in books.
Earth Science Kit
The Earth is full of mystery and wonder. In the eyes of a child, everything is interesting. They can find beauty even in the simplest things like the earthworm in the garden or the small ant carrying a lump of sugar. Then, you have kids who love collecting stones and reading about volcanoes and oceans. For the curious young mind, satisfy their curiosity with the Earth science kit, which includes 15 different experiments they can dig into. From growing crystals to creating erupting volcanoes, kids will have a fun time working on their science lab at home.
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors Set
Building various forts and structures is what boys love to do. Get those little hands and minds working. Transform their bare playroom to a full-blown playground with the 3D magnetic building set. Young kids will get into the jive without any hesitation with the magnetic building set. They can arrange translucent, colorful shapes to create various structures. It encourages free play, breaking any boundaries or limitations. In the process, developing his skills in science, math, tactile and spatial skills.
Super Web Slinger
The little Spiderman fan in your household will love the super web-slinger. Because spidey is nothing without his web. Wear the gloves in the young boy’s hand and watch him shoot water, not web, to everyone else. This is a great birthday gift for a Spiderman wannabe. He, and other kids his age, will be shooting web everywhere with delight with this cool toy. Your little spidey boy can go on a spidey web battle with his friends. Get the water cartridge refilled for multiple battles and games. Unlimited smile plastered on his face because his dream of becoming an avenger came true.
Monster Jam Official Megalodon Storm
Cars are the all-time favorite toys of boys. When he turns 4, it’s time to upgrade his manual car with a remote-controlled one. This is the best time to test his skill in controlling a car using a remote control. Monster Jam does more than his regular car toy. It can drive on water and land, conquering various terrain from the snow to grass. The epic toy is an official megalodon replica with everything, like the tire, copied to the last detail. Play nonstop with Megalodon Storm. And power up the remote control using AAA batteries. The 4-year-old kiddo will be jumping and running with joy.
VTech Write & Learn Creative Center
Boys at the age of 4 are quick learners. Be amazed at how quickly they pick up on things at such a young age by exposing them to educational toys. For boys who will be starting preschool in a few months, the magnetic drawing board makes writing and drawing easy and fun. It comes with a demonstration to teach kids the right stroke order for letters. Doodle freely to let kids express themselves creatively. Or, use stencils to create cute works of art from those little hands.
Super Mario Cuddle Pillow Buddy
When your 3-year-old son turns 4, it’s time to level up his room and show more of his interest. Add flair to his toddler room with Franco Super Mario decorations. Put some pop of colors in the decoration with Super Mario-shaped cuddle pillows. A perfect sleeping buddy that will make him feel cozy and comfy. Bedtime will even be better with these fun and cuddly pillows to accompany him through the night. It’s also a great travel accessory your son can bring along. Sleep soundly anywhere with colorful and soft pillows.
NSG Deluxe Bow and Arrow Set
Expose young children to sports so they can develop an interest in their early years. One of the sports that kids can play is archery, they can be Robin Hood for a day or be the next Olympian to bring home the gold. The Deluxe Bow comes with a bow and arrow, plus a freestanding target. It’s a fun game that can be played indoors and outdoors. Practice his archery skills safely without the use of sharp objects. While he is having fun, he is also developing his hand-and-eye coordination. Also, it improves posture and develops muscles.
Rocket Piggy Bank
Saving money should be taught to kids as young as 4. Teach them in an entertaining way with the use of a piggy bank. For Christmas, give him a hand-painted ceramic piggy bank. Made from quality materials, he can use it time and time again until he gets older. No need to break the bank to get the money, he can unscrew the removable stopper at the bottom to get the money out. At such a young age, he will learn the value of money by saving up his allowance in the ceramic bank. The timeless piece can stay with him as he grows up while filling up the special bank.
VEW-DO Flow Maplewood Balance Board
One thing toddlers love to do is balance themselves while walking on a straight line or edges of the bed or sofa. For 4-year-old boys, the feeling of staying within the lane and not falling down is a simple victory they celebrate. Sometimes, even bragging to their family members and friends about their newfound skill. Instead of watching him walking by the ledge, give him a balance board. This board is for snowboarders and surfers. But, it can be a game that younger kids can play to test their balance. The kit includes a flow deck and flow roller. It’s a game both kids and adults can play.
The Original Tree Swing
Swing and surfing boards are two of the favorite items boys at the age of 4 play with. Imagine putting those 2 together, it’s dope! In comes the Swurfer that makes these young boys surf through the air. Easy to assemble anywhere in a few minutes. The patented curved board is every boy’s surfing dream come true. Watch them soar high up to 20 feet. Get these youngsters off their gadgets and on to the surfer. Guide them on the board as they “surf” through the day for some thigh action. Surf or swing, their choice, this will make each playtime fun and exciting. Be entertained while burning some calories and releasing pent-up energy to make them sleep soundly at night.
Seckton Upgrade Kids Selfie Camera
Boys are technologically advanced. Leave your smartphone with them and they will be navigating it in no time. Don’t be surprised to see multiple videos and photos stored in your gallery. And if they can pull high-quality pictures from your phone, then they might have eyes for photography.
Children who can take quality pictures at such a young age must be encouraged. Show your support with Seckton camera. This is a camera that can record clear and sharp photos and videos. No more blurry moments. He can capture the best moments with his little hands. And even try his hands on blogging or TikTok. Cheers to the next online sensation!
Turbo Race Car Twin Bed
Is sleeping time a constant struggle for you and your 4-year-old son? He will be surely drifting to sleep with the Turbo race bed. Without a lot of coaxing, he will be racing to his bed in no time. Delta Children created a replica of a classic race car to zoom kids to naptime. They will be kicking off to dreamland cruising on a zig-zag road with other racing cars. Or, perhaps meet Lightning McQueen in a race.
Toniebox Starter Set
When meeting Lightning McQueen in his dreams is not enough, get the boy something within reach. Complete the bedtime accessories with the Toniebox that can tell stories and play music for the young racer. Offline activities can be fun too with this unique and funky audio player. The toniebox is fun and easy to operate and even toddlers can do it themselves. With a simple tap on the ears and side, he can change the volume and tracks. Keep them off their gadgets and flashing screens with this audio player. Less exposure to blue rays will make him sleep without a fuss.
Electronic Punching Boxing Game Toy
Play boxing without hurting anyone with the boxing toy. Burn some calories and pent-up energies through interactive toys that will be a sure hit. If you are looking for sporty gifts for 4-year-old boys, the boxing toy is the best option.
Unlike the others, this one used motion sensors where the robot moves with the wave of their hands. Bring out his competitive side fighting against another person or the machine. Time off gadgets is never as fun and addictive as this machine. It is lightweight and compact enough to bring on road trips and campings. The youngster will no longer be bored with a toy they can release all their energy and pent-up emotions.
Lite-Brite Classic
Introduce the young kids to the toys from the older years. Lite-Brite is that one toy that will never get old and is now coming with an improved version. Hype the 4-year-old boy to create cute designs using the 6 design templates and 200 colorful pegs. Once done, turn on the lights to see the beauty of the art.
Artistic 4-year-old boys can ignite their creativity through this nostalgic toy. This ultimate classic is a fun toy to share with family and friends. Use the templates or let their imagination run wild making their own design. Make their design pop out and be mesmerized with the LED lights that are brighter than ever.
VTech Play Smart Preschool Laptop
Are you looking for a way to stop your toddler from taking over your laptop? Buy him his own laptop. Don’t worry, there is one made especially for preschool kids. Instead of watching videos or playing online games, he can play and learn with his own laptop.
Kids can become smarter depending on how games they play. The laptop teaches them everything from letters to numbers and shapes. No more stressful moments trying to get your toddler’s attention and focus to learn the alphabet. With the laptop, he will be jumping voluntarily. And you will be amazed at how quickly he can grasp and learn new things, even without your help.
Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register
Boys always love imaginative play. One day, they are cowboys crossing the desert. And the next day, they are shop owners selling groceries to people. Encourage these role plays and give them some toys that will make the experience close to reality. For those who are fond of playing cashier, the cash register is a good toy to add to their collection.
Don’t limit the boys to cars and robots, they can play with the cash register, too. In fact, this is a good way to learn math while manning the cashier. Included in the kit are actual-sized bills, coins, and toy credit cards. The calculator cash register comes with a huge number display that is easy to read for beginners. They can learn basic calculations by adding up all the items the shopper bought.
Huffy Electric Ride On Cars
Surprise your son with a new ride on his 4th birthday. While everyone is on their bike, your tot will be on his electric motorcycle. He will look like a little man with the sleek design of the motorcycle. Ride in style as he hops on the blue frame with black and white graphics, and traction-tread tires. For his safety, training wheels to keep him stable until he can balance himself. Learning how to drive is easy. With one push of a button, he is ready to speed off. Equipped with a revving engine and ignition sounds, the junior cycler is ready to ramble. He’ll be the coolest kid in town with his handsome brand new wheels.
Little Tikes 3′ Trampoline
Tired of asking your 4-year-old son to quit jumping on the bed and sofa? Don’t make him stop jumping. But move him from the bed to a trampoline, the safer option for this bouncing bunny. The Little Tikes is the best trampoline out there for these active kids. No more falling off the bed with the trampoline. It won’t get in the way of cleaning as it is easy to move from one place to the next. This way, you can clean the room while your toddler is busy jumping on the trampoline. When he is tired of jumping, getting him to sleep will no longer be a problem.
Basketball Hoop Arcade Game
The future Michael Jordan in your house has been itching to play basketball but there is none in the neighborhood. Ensure that your aspiring little basketball star doesn’t give up on his dream. Let him play indoors with the arcade basketball hoop. No more going to the arcade or to the gym. Your little Jordan can brush up his shooting skills in his own home with his arcade basketball hoop. It comes with 2 inflatable balls and a pump which makes playing basketball easy and safe. Shoot the 7” ball to the hoop with ease. In a few months, he will be a shooting legend in his school.
Fairy Tale Castle
Look for the prince in the enchanted castle, made of cardboard. Your little prince will be delighted to see his own fortress in the middle of the living room. Or, move it to his bedroom to be safe from dragons and enemies. Let the prince enter his castle and block it from intruders trying to ruin his day.
The cardboard castle is his territory. With beautiful designs from knights to princesses and dragons, he’ll surely have a great time adding his own crest to make it his own. Reverse the castle to open up a new world that will further tickle his imagination. Enter a new realm when the gates are closed and where only the prince can enter. No one can go past the gate without the little prince’s permission. So be warned.
Lego Dots Pencil Holder
Boys, at age 4, have imaginative minds that can run from the depths of the sea to the vast universe. When choosing birthday gifts for 4-year-old boys who love arts and crafts, look for items that let them freely express their thoughts and creativity. This 2-in-1 desk accessory helps them to explore their creativity and teach organizational skills. With the rocket design based on their preference and having all their favorite pens stored in one place, it can spark the inner artist to burst forth. Let their imagination skyrocket as far as it can go.
Pilot Costume
Fly high with the pilot costume set to inspire your 4-year-old son to dream big. Get the party decorations out as you let him soar high on his birthday with a dream job theme. A unique theme that will encourage the youngsters to play their dream job for a day. The costume includes all the accessories and clothes to complete the look. For a day, treat him like an honorable pilot who flies passengers all over the world. When the day is over, he won’t even take them off and sleep with them. Let him dress up anytime to channel the future pilot in him.
John Deere Ground Force Tractor
Farming is a noble job and one that boys should respect and love. Give him the experience of a lifetime with his very own Peg Perego ground tractor. The ground tractor is a one-of-a-kind toy car he will be obsessed with. He will have a great time driving while listening to FM radio, just like farmer Joe does. They can carry and deliver payloads. Safe to use as parents can control the speed while the little boy maneuvers it outdoors.
Color Your Own Doodle Pillowcase
Educational gifts for 4-year-old boys should be fun and interesting. It should be an item they regularly use and comes with a fun design. Instead of getting a pillow and a coloring book separately, get him an eatsleepdoodle. It is a pillowcase with hand-drawn illustrations of dinosaurs they can color away. Watch the boys get excited naming and coloring their favorite dinosaur. Soon, it will be their favorite pillow they cannot part with. Wash and reuse. And have the boy color it again.
Hot Wheels Corkscrew Crash Track
You will never go wrong with hot wheels, a must-have toy for boys at this age as they can play pretend with friends or play alone. With so many hot wheels to choose from, the Corkscrew Crash track set is top class. Get the boys to test their hot wheel driving skills as they send them flying around the track. The cars get to have their roller coaster ride and rocket launch ride. Let him play with other cars to compete in the crashing challenge.
GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars Binoculars
Are you going on a Safari trip? Whether it’s safari or the wild jungle, expect the boy to act like a wildlife expert. He can turn your living room to whatever destination from the deserted islands to the rainforest. Gear him up with GeoSafari binoculars to complete his get-up. The GeoSafari is a binocular specifically designed for kids. It is small but tough, one that will last them for years. “Kidnoculars” will let them explore the wild outdoors like a pro. They can watch things from afar and enjoy every minute of them. Magnify up to 2x to see what else is on top of the tree or what is floating on the beach.
Color Changing Pens
Inspire boys to create masterpieces at such a young age with Marvin’s Magic pens. Let the boys explore their artistic side as they draw and write secret messages and amazing 3D lettering only to let them vanish. Young boys who are not even artistic will find the entire experience magical. It is something that will pique their curiosity with the world of arts. Spend hours on the sketch board coloring drawings. Then, watch the color changes making each art piece unique and fun. Everyone will be amazed at all his colorful drawings wondering how it was possible to put those colors together. Let the boy add magic to his art.
Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit
The easiest and most effective way to teach a boy science is to let him watch and experience science in real life. A gardening kit is a fun and interesting way for kids to learn how plants grow. It’s also interesting to check if he has a green thumb. Watch nature at work through the gardening kit. All the materials used in the kit are made from recycled plastic. This is a great way to also teach young kids about the importance of recycling and saving the environment. Plant any of the seeds included in the three planting pots. Seeds included in the kit are teddy bear sunflower, basil, and zinnia. Guide your child to nurture their plants and watch them grow before their eyes.
Remote Control Wall Lamp
If your boy loves to watch the moon at night and gets sad when he can’t see it, the moonlight is the perfect Christmas present for him. The young scientist will be fascinated at how the moonlight in his room mimics the real moon showing off all 12 Lunar phases. No more moonless nights with the moonlight. He will be familiar with the Lunar phases in no time. Add some variety and switch to solar eclipse light mode. With all the authentic moon detail, he will be jumping to the moon and back.
Kids Alarm Clock
Have you considered getting your boy an alarm clock? If he doesn’t even know how to read letters and numbers yet, worry no more as the children’s trainer clock is perfect for him. Aside from the usual time, this clock uses entertaining facial expressions to tell the kids when it’s time to wake up or sleep.
The alarm clock also features a 9-minute snooze for the sleepyheads. Set the alarm for your young boy to put them on a routine they can adhere to without your help. At night, it can play 4 different sleep sounds to lull them to sleep. And change into a night light to create a suitable ambiance for a goodnight’s sleep. Make each sleeping and waking up moment peaceful for you and your child.