Gift suggestions for 10 year old who broke her elbow

[Delaney21]

My niece is 10 and she broke her elbow on Friday. I want to send her something, but I want to send more than a card. I've been looking online and saw some cute teddy bears, but they were like $75. Then I wondered if she would still like teddy bears - or if she thinks they are "babyish". I am looking to spend under $50 if possible.

Anyone have any ideas??

[emschwar]

Flowers? My dad sent me flowers for my 11th birthday, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever.

What about making a bear at buildabear.com? You could do it for less than $50 there.

[Delaney21]

Thanks emschwar! I found one on there for only $40 and it has a cast on its arm! Thanks!

[Weddings by]

My older 12-year-old has been asking for a build-a-bear for at least a year, so I think that a teddy bear should be a good idea. Did you get it or are you still looking for ideas?

My 12-year-olds suggested a movie or a book. (I mentioned that it might be nice to get something that they could do without needing to move around a lot.) For a particular idea, they all recently watched Bambi II and loved it.

My children also love craft supplies, card-making supplies, stamps.
(Of course, if you're looking to have something delivered, these ideas might not work out.)

[Delaney21]

I just talked to my mom and she said Maddie thinks she's too old for teddy bears, so I'll check out flowers. Any other ideas?

[emschwar]

How long will she be "resting"? Enough time to send her an amazon gift card and let her order some books or whatever herself?

What about a gift basket from popcorn factory filled with yummy treats?

[maxandmolly]

I second the book idea. Teen fiction, maybe some puzzle books, that kind of thing?
Along with the cute bear with the cast, of course!

[Delaney21]

She loves to read, so the book idea would be good too. Maybe I should just go to the store tomorrow and put together a big care package. That way I can do the candy, books, movies all in one.

[maxandmolly]

Can't go wrong with a care package! In a really cute basket that she can use for something else later. And maybe a small stuffed animal? I don't care how old a girl is, you're never too old for a teddy bear when you don't feel good.

[Delaney21]

Good idea! I'm sure I can find lots of things to help occupy her time.

Sorry, Em. I'm not sure how long she'll be resting. I just got a quick call about it last night, so I don't really know any of the details.

[solongtogo]

Movies and a goodie basket filled with movie type snacks?

[sublime311]

Movies and a goodie basket filled with movie type snacks?
This is my suggestion, too.

If she's having to wear a sling also, maybe you could find her a really cute one (or two) in her favorite colors - instead of standard white. Something fashionable for her tween sensibilities. :D

ETA: Some cute slings...

Vintage Snoopy on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Childs-Vintage-SNOOPY-Peanuts-WOODSTOCK-Arm-Sling_W0QQitemZ6037711102QQcategoryZ8614QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

http://www.brokenbeauties.com/fashion-new/armslings-fashion.php

That last website has cast covers, too: http://www.brokenbeauties.com/fashion-new/castcovers-arm.php

[jess&dan]

When my 12 year old cousin had back surgery, I sent her a cookie bouquet and she's still talking about it! She loved it and you can get the cutest stuff to go with it!

www.cookiebouquets.com

[T&M'sMommy]

I broke my elbow when I was a kid. It sucks! I think you should make a basket with some entertainment/anti-boredom stuff. I would put a DVD in it, some snacks, possibly a funny book on tape, and some nail polish/stuff her friends could do for her.

[BTB]

I dislocated my elbow at age 12, and would've loved books, magazines, or movies. Anything to keep busy. :)

[Kanga]

After getting stitches in my lip around the same age (maybe 12-13?), I received a hand made card from a neighbor. I thought it was the coolest thing ever that someone would take the time to do that. (my mom and her friends aren't really crafty type people, so I hadn't even really heard of people making cards when they could just buy them) Not sure if you're into that kinda thing, but just throwing it out there.