What’s not to love about mermaids? They get to swim around all day or sunbathe on rocks, hang out with pretty sea creatures, and explore uncharted deep sea locations that humankind might not ever discover. It’s that sense of magical adventure that is so alluring to even the youngest fans of mermaids. So we gathered the best mermaid-themed gifts to delight and inspire little mergirls from toddlers to tweens.
Whether they like to do crafts, play games, read, or swim, one of these presents for the mermaid-obsessed is sure to be at the top of her list.
Most Splash-Worthy Swimsuit
Garlagy 3-Piece Girls Swimsuit with Mermaid Tail
Got a budding mermaid in your life who would never leave the swimming pool if she didn’t absolutely have to? Help make her dreams of becoming a mermaid come true by gifting her this 3-Piece Girls Swimsuit with Mermaid Tail from Garlagy. The set includes a bikini top and bottom, and a fishtail skirt with ruffled fins, all in a vibrant blue-green fish scale print. Available in sizes for girls aged three to twelve years, this swimsuit is sure to make a splash and inspire all of her seaworthy adventures. Bonus points if you pair it with a monofin, and then she’ll really be on her way to becoming a true mermaid!
Around $24.92 at Amazon.com
Best Mermaid-in-Training Tool
Body Glove Mermaid Linden Kids Monofin
Aside from a 3-piece swimsuit complete with mermaid tail, the only gift you can give her that will bring her closer to fulfilling her mermaid aspirations is this Mermaid Linden Kids Monofin by Body Glove. It has quick-adjusting straps, easy-out pull loops, and rubberized fin edges for complete safety as she takes the next step in her mermaid training. The monofin also features high-efficiency water channels for maximum control as she propels and glides her way through the water. This is just about as close as it gets to becoming a “real” mermaid!
Around $29.99 at Amazon.com
Most Illuminating Mermaid
Barbie Rainbow Lights Mermaid Doll
Even Barbie gets in on the underwater adventures when you gift this colorful Rainbow Lights Mermaid Doll complete with pretty strawberry blonde hair and a bubblegum pink tiara. She’ll love pressing the button on Barbie’s necklace to watch her tail light up in all the colors of the rainbow. She can also dip the doll into water to automatically activate the sparkling light show in Barbie’s tail. She’s sure to become your little mermaid’s favorite companion during bathtime or fun days at the pool.
Around $14.99 at Jet.com
Craftiest Mermaids
Craft-tastic I Love Mermaids Kit
If you’ve got a crafty little mermaid fan in your life, this I Love Mermaids Kit from Craft-tastic will keep her busy with six different projects inspired by her favorite mythical undersea creature. It includes everything she needs to make a mermaid crown, starfish-inspired hair accessory, mermaid magic necklace, fish scale wallet, starfish bracelet, and two itty-bitty mermaid dolls. When you give her the gift of these fun art projects, she’ll be able to hone a variety of new crafting skills while simultaneously cultivating her creativity and imagination.
Around $19.99 at Amazon.com
Dreamiest Mermaids
Mainstays Kids Mint Mermaid Bed-in-a-Bag, Twin
Inspire dreams of adventures under the sea when you gift your favorite mini mermaid this Kids Mint Mermaid Bed-in-a-Bag from Mainstays. The 100% polyester microfiber bedding set comes complete with a fitted sheet, flat sheet, comforter, and pillow sham. The comforter and sham feature cartoon mermaids, fish, seahorses, and other underwater creatures on a seaworthy mint background, while the sheets are white with a simple scalloped wave pattern in alternating mint shades. It’s bound to make a super pretty addition to any little mermaid fan’s bedroom.
Around $34.88 at Walmart.com
Most Strategic Mermaids
Mermaid Island Board Game
Give your mermaid-loving little girl a covertly educational–but still super fun–surprise when you gift her this Mermaid Island Board Game. The simple, under-the-sea-themed strategy game promotes cooperative play among two to six players while helping to hone valuable skills like strategy, following directions, shared decision-making, and social and emotional development. Each game lasts about 15-20 minutes so young players don’t lose interest, and it’s great for teaching the value of teamwork as players must all work together to beat the sea witch to end of the board.
Around $15.99 at Amazon.com
Most Adventurous Mermaid Tales
Emily Windsnap: Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea
If you’re searching for a gift for a mermaid fan that loves to read, this magical book series is a perfect fit for middle-grade readers aged 8 through 12. Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea is a compilation of Liz Kessler’s first six books in her series about a half-mermaid, half-human girl named Emily Windsnap. They follow Emily’s adventures from the day she discovers that she is, in fact, part mermaid through all the enchanting thrills of the glorious undersea world that becomes her new playground. Your young mermaid-obsessed recipient won’t be able to put these books down as she uncovers all of the imaginative details within this boundless fantasy universe.
Around $24.49 at Amazon.com
Littlest Backpack
3D Mermaid Kids Backpack
If you have a little mermaid fan that’s getting ready to start school, this 3D Mermaid Kids Backpack is perfectly sized for preschool-aged girls. It’s made of high-quality, waterproof, and washable neoprene, with a padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps to ensure a comfy fit. It has a sizable exterior pocket with a pretty, pink-haired mermaid face, and a light blue scale-printed main compartment topped with a cute fishtail. The bag can fit a few small books, snacks, little toys, and other itty-bitty items. She’ll love having her own bag to tote all her essentials for her day at school or overnight trip to Grandma’s house.
Around $25.50 at Amazon.com
Coziest Mermaid
Blankie Tails Mermaid Tail Blanket
A gift that’s guaranteed to be on your mermaid lover’s wish list is this Mermaid Tail Blanket from Blankie Tails. At 56 inches long and 27 inches wide, this extra-plush, high-quality blanket is designed to be the perfect fit for girls 4’11” or shorter. She can even keep her little tootsies warm as they fit perfectly in the tips of the mermaid’s tail! With a beautiful ombre blend of oceanside colors from yellow to green to aqua, she’ll be daydreaming of sunbathing on her own mermaid island, even if she’s actually just comfy and cozy at home on the couch.
Around $24.95 at Amazon.com
Most Mathematical Mermaids
“Three Little Mermaids” Board Book
Help the littlest mermaid in your life learn how to count with the adorable Three Little Mermaids by Mara Van Fleet. The pages of this interactive board book shimmer and shine as it tells the story of a tea party under the sea. Toddler girls as young as two years old can begin to count from one to ten with the help of sparkly fish, dancing turtles, a friendly octopus, and of course, her three new mermaid friends. She’ll pull on the tabs and delight in the fun textures while simultaneously learning her numbers.
Around $14.27 at Amazon.com
Prettiest PJs
Carter’s 5-Piece Cotton Snug-Fit Mermaid Pajamas
Send her off to dreamland in hopes of deep sea adventures in these adorable Snug-Fit Mermaid Pajamas from Carter’s. She can mix-and-match the tops and bottoms however she pleases as each piece features pretty mermaids and other friendly underwater creatures in coordinating coral, pink, aqua, and gold color palettes. Available in sizes from 6 months to 8 years, this adorable sleepwear set will have her looking cute and feeling comfy as she snuggles into bed each night.
Around $29.99 at Amazon.com
Friendliest Mermaid Sidekicks
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Flounder and Sebastian Stuffed Animals
Of course, no mermaid is complete without her favorite sidekicks. Give her the gift of cuddly friendship with these Flounder and Sebastian Stuffed Animals from Disney’s iconic underwater adventure The Little Mermaid. Each plush figure is about 8-10 inches tall, made of high-quality materials and officially licensed by Disney. She’ll love pretending that she’s Princess Ariel, exploring endless under-the-sea locales with her two best friends.
Around $29.99 at Amazon.com
