What's the average height for a 5 year old boy?

The average height for a 5 year old boy is around 3 ft 7 inches. It's important to bear in mind that children's heights can vary a lot plus they go through stages of growth spurts.

What is the best present to buy for a 5 year old boy?

The best present to buy for a 5 year old boy are toys that engage their quickly developing cognitive skills and curiosity. The most popular gift options for this age group are the Air Blaster Jump Rocket, Build your own Racing Car, Insect Viewer and Dino Farts.

How do you keep a 5 year old boy busy?

With excellent gross motor skills and ability to sit still for longer periods, five year olds are easy to keep busy. Create a treasure hunt, make a fort or get outside with the Fire Fighter's water sprayer or Insect Viewer. Become wildlife expers with the Talking Wildlife Camera and be creative with Magic Changing Pens that can transform and erase colours.

What do you buy for a 5 year old boy's birthday?

5 year old boys love imaginative role play so something like the Camping Projector can help inspire many adventurous stories. Combine with the Space or Dinosaur Torch and Projector to bring animals to life indoors. Also check out the Fire Fighter's Water Sprayer - a mega water sprayer which is every tiny hero's dream!

What are five year old boys into?

5 year old boys turn into great playmates as their imagination, curiosity and concentration develops. Five year old boys love the challenge of problem solving toys or anything that facilitates pretend play.

What are your top learning toys for 5 year olds?

Our top learning and educational toys include Build your own Racing car a 30-piece set where you can get to grips with early engineering and Talking Wildlife Camera, easy to use and lots of fun!

Birthday Gifts & Toys For 5 Year Old Boys from Wicked Uncle UK

Cool Toys for Boys Who Are 5

We have curated a collection of the best birthday gifts for five year old boys in our UK-based warehouse. These toys have been tried and tested by the elves and their younger relations. For fuss-free gift-gifting, add gift wrap and a handwritten card at checkout - we can even send direct to the lucky boy!Read Less

Stencil set, very good for learning,

The service was very good, I have used this company before, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed

Tina Herbert 27 Jan 2026

build a robot

Prompt delivery and a great product. My grandson loved it.

Recent Customer 27 Jan 2026

Wicked! Wicked Uncle, I shall certainly purchase from you again because...

I had to return an item with an intermittent fault, my email was dealt with within 20 mins, Ireceived an apology and confirmation that a replacement had been sent out, which I received the very next day. Wicked! Wicked Uncle, I shall certainly purchase from you again. Thank you.

Recent Customer 27 Jan 2026

Best website for unorganised uncles

It’s great. Wrapped presents that always hit the mark. I am the wicked uncle.

Paul Nathan Lyons 27 Jan 2026

Always excellent

Wicked Uncle is excellent. They always have excellent items and post out very quickly. Excellent for all the children in my life that I do not live with.

Helen 26 Jan 2026

T-shirt order

I ordered a T-shirt for my grandson. It arrived promptly and well packed. Although the size was 12-14 years it was fine for my 10 year old grandson.