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47 Best Gifts for Tweens

Our roundup of the best gifts for tweens will make shopping for the 10, 11 and 12-year-olds in your life a snap. Birthdays and holidays are a great opportunity to give gifts that encourage their interests (and show that you know what's on trend), but don't forget experience gifts for tweens like a trip to a theme park, museum or theater show.

You can peek ahead to the teen years for more gift inspiration, too, or check out our curated Sephora gifts for tweens who are into beauty!

What makes Upparent gift lists unique? The gift ideas for tweens that you see here are submitted by regular parents in our community. You won't find a one-size-fits-all list compiled by an editor, or recommendations that seem legit but are actually paid for by brands. We're just sharing the things that our tweens have gotten and loved, that we've discovered and are excited to give, or that are on the wish list. Help us build the best list of cool and unique gifts for tweens by adding your picks and reviews below!


 
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    Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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    marisa_anne said:  Portable, wireless, and waterproof speaker for at home or on the go.

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    Percy Jackson and the Olympians Boxed Set

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    Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon, and embarks on dangerous quests to save the world from ancient threats, facing mythical creatures and powerful gods alongside his friends.

    marisa_anne said:  Super popular book series, especially for those interested in Greek Mythology!

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    ZealSea Face Masks

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    Cute consumable self care gift for tweens and teens contains natural ingredients like aloe and honey.

    marisa_anne said:  Sheet masks with natural ingredients. Hydrate and smooth for all skin types. Perfect stocking stuffer for kids and teen girls!

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    Craft-tastic Unicorn String Art

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    Vanessa M. said:  This adorable craft kit is a great way to introduce kids to string art. Pins are pushed into foam canvases with the provided patterns, and colorful string is wound between them. A fun gift idea for tweens!

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    Perfume

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    Shila said:  Consider perfume as a good gift for tweens and teens. My kids and their girlfriends are really starting to get into the different brands, scented lotions, and bottles. You can find samples available in almost every department store or a specialty store, like Ulta or Sephora.

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    Raddish

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    Kelly R said:  Raddish is a cooking subscription box for kids. It's a great way to get your tween comfortable in the kitchen, and the monthly kits also make fun gifts for kids who like cooking and want to develop some new skills!

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    Wreck This Journal

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    Kelly R said:  A cool journal that is creative and cathartic for kids, but not in a spill-your-secrets sort of way. It works like an activity book, with the pages containing prompts that encourage painting, drawing, ripping and otherwise transforming the pages into works of art.

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    Cards Against Humanity Family Edition

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    Family version of the irreverent card game is still hilarious, but way more appropriate for kids.

    marisa_anne said:  THE most hilarious card game around. Check it out for yourselves!

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    Fortnite V-Bucks

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    Kelly R said:  V-Bucks are the currency used within Fortnite, and can be used to pay for Battle Passes, new outfits, emotes and more. This is at the top of the gift list for my tween who isn't all that interested in new toys this year.

    Tucker + Tate Robe

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    Kelly R said:  My son and daughter both received these Nordstrom robes as tweens, and wear them pretty much every morning after rolling out of bed when it's chilly in the house. Buy them big and they can wear them for years...my son is still loving his as a teen.

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    Little and Five Earrings

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    Kelly R said:  My daughter loves her growing collection of Little and Five earrings. They're hypoallergenic and feature a screw-back design that's more secure and comfortable - no pointy ends! I love that they're affordable, because there are so many fun designs to stock up on, from classic ones to quirky and seasonal.

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    Tech Deck Mini Skateboards

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    Vanessa M. said:  Tweens are the perfect age for fingerboards like these! This Tech Deck kit comes with multiple decks, trucks, wheels, and a skate tool so kids can assemble the boards themselves. The pieces are all interchangeable, so tweens can spend hours customizing the finger-sized skateboards to their liking. My skateboard-obsessed 12 year old loves collecting these boards, learning fingerboard tricks via the company's website or videos on Youtube, and he also enjoys trading boards with his friends!

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    Water Bottle Stickers

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    Kristy Pepping said:  If your teen or tween is into their Hydro Flask or likes to decorate their laptop, these stickers are a great idea. There are several different designs to choose from and they are waterproof. Plus, the price tag will fit most budgets for gift giving.

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    Posters

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    Agreatmom2! said:  K-Pop posters of their favorite singing groups to hang on their wall in their room. Blackpink, BTS, etc.

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    Restaurant Gift Card

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    Agreatmom2! said:  Gift cards to their favorite fast food restaurants. Chipotle, Culver's, Subway, etc.

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