*These* are the best birthday gifts for a 5-year-old

This bath time subscription box is seriously adorable. Each box comes with a fun assortment of all-natural products and toys, designed to bring the fun back to the bath. I got to sample this one, and my kids loved it (and for the first time ever, did not complain when I said, “Okay kids, bath time!”).

What 5-year-old doesn’t love dough? We are obsessed with Dough Parlour: The colors are gorgeous and the scents are 100% food-based, so you don’t have to worry when they want to play with the dough for hours on end.

Remember Lite-Bright? It is just as fun as it always was (but probably better quality than when we were kids). It inspires creativity and helps develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination!

This dollhouse might be nicer than my actual house. This wooden dollhouse includes a wind turbine, a solar cell panel, recycling bins, a rain barrel and more, teaching kids the importance of sustainability and green-living. Plus, how fun does this look?

Mo Williams is the greatest. This lovable story about waiting for a surprise is a fun way to teach kids about patience.

Bring mini-gold to your backyard with with kid-sized wooden set. It includes two kids-sized golf clubs, wooden balls, challenging tracks, a hole and a bag to keep it organized. Four!

We tell our kids not to ply with their food, but we never said they couldn’t wear it. This soft and adorable felted tee-shirt from Mi Cielo will be an instant favorite.

For personalized art with a fun and unique twist, we adore The Individual Letter California ABC Prints from The Letters NYC. They’re a fun way to decorate your kid’s room, while also helping them to learn their ABCs!

Your budding artist will love getting creative at this dual-sided easel. One side is a chalkboard and the other is a magnetic dry erase board, making it something they can play with again and again.

Each book from Articulation Books is created to help kids learn about themselves (and have fun doing it). In Om the Otter, kids are taught the value of slowing down and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

My kids are obsessed with this air dry clay. It is soft and flexible, easy for kids to shape and air dries just in 24 hours.

Being 5 can mean lots of big feelings. This book is a sweet and beautiful way to get your little one to learn about their big feelings.

The Maxi Deluxe scooter is perfect for little ones on the go. It’s easy and safe to ride, but doesn’t sacrifice any of the fun.

Scooting is more fun when we know kids are safe. I love the helmets from Nutcase. Their cute designs and comfy fits make these helmets our go-to.