40 Best Gifts for Tween Girls Sure to Impress
Updated: Apr. 04, 2024
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Buying gifts for tween girls can be tricky. Sometimes they feel impossible to shop for! Tweens aren’t quite kids or teens, but their personality is a major clue when shopping for presents. Some of the cuter kid stuff they were into last year might work, but they probably also want to shift toward more mature trends as well. Are they music lovers or art fans? Do they like hanging out with friends or reading a book in their room? Do they have a basic or eccentric style?
Whether your tween is obsessed with fashion and makeup or sports and tech, we’ve got unique gifts for tween girls that will ignite the perfect smile for her next selfie. Customizable gifts will ensure she’ll make everything her own.
And some of our gift ideas for tweens are gender-neutral, so she’s sure to vibe with something on our list. With these gifts for tween girls starting at just $10, they’re well-rounded picks that also make affordable stocking stuffer ideas for teens and kids.
For the uncluttered gal: Pura Vida Bitty Opal Choker
This delicate Pura Vida necklace can be worn on its own, or layered with other baubles for a more sophisticated look. The simplistic design means it will go with basically everything, and it will last well beyond her tween years. When it comes to tween girls gifts for those who already have a charitable conscience: This company provides sustainable jobs to artisans around the globe, making it an ideal gift that gives back.
For the minimalist: Pen Pal 4-in-1 Touchup Pen
This touch-up makeup pen sort of does it all, especially for the busy tween. With three color choices, she can match every outfit with the three color options. What makes this item so perfect is that it can work as an eyeliner, lip liner, brow pencil and highlighter. She can toss one of these gifts for tween girls in her pocket, purse or gym bag and focus on all the other important stuff in her life.
Senior Shopping Editor Megan Mowery shares, “This nifty little gadget is a fun way to stoke a tween’s creativity through cosmetics. The pen combines all the fun of a multi-pen with light touches of makeup.” Plus, it’s cruelty-free, paraben-free and contains zero carbon black materials. If she’s ready for more makeup, introduce her to these clean beauty brands.
For the hairdo enthusiast: Mermade Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush
Beauty gifts for tween girls are usually a safe bet, especially this trendy, blush-colored blow dry brush. The professional-quality blow dry brush is great for use on wet or dry hair to bring on curves and curls on short, medium or long hair. It comes with three different attachments depending on her vibe—a curling barrel, standard blow dry brush and pre-styling dryer attachment. Using ionic ceramic, your tween’s hair will be safe from long-term damage for the best blowout ever.
For the snuggler: Squishmallows Kellytoy Plush
The thing about this age group is they are literally in “be-tween” categories. So, some plushies are still cool as tween girls gifts. This newer 10-inch Siamese cat Squishmallow is for those who skew younger. Each Squishmallows plush toy is made with soft materials in varying shapes and colors, and the affordable price tag helps if they grow out of it sooner rather than later. It’s also one of the hottest Christmas toys to buy.
For the crafty kid: The Slice Craft Knife With Safety Cap
This craft knife for the artsy type makes a great gift idea for tween girls who are creative. We love that this craft knife comes with a safety cap, in case your tween is on the younger side or is newer at cutting fun artsy materials. You’ll love the finger-friendly blade for when she makes homemade holiday cards or ornaments.
We love how the blade is made from zirconium oxide, which means it will never rust. She can even use this for her custom memory book. If she’s into taking pics, she might like one of these gifts for photographers as well.
For the girl with a sweet tooth: Sugarwish Build Your Own Gift
Since you know your tween best, pick out the treats she’ll actually love with this build-your-own Sugarwish gift option. Top categories include popcorn, cookies and savory snacks, with options starting at just $25. Candy is where the company really shines, with 70 different flavors to choose from, including gummies, chewies, jelly beans, chocolates and more. Sugarwish sweets make for adorable Valentine’s Day gifts for kids too.
For the birthday-obsessed gal: Birth Flower Necklace
If your tween is that girl who bases everything on the month she was born, this birth flower necklace won’t disappoint. It features a beautiful hand-drawn design and comes in gold, sterling silver and rose gold hues. It comes in two sizes, so you can match your teen’s style if she prefers dainty jewelry or likes it more on the bulky side. It’s also a unique gift idea for someone obsessed with astrology gifts.
For tea time with your daughter: Sip By Cookie Tea Oven Gift Set
Your tea-loving tween will be smitten with this adorable cookie tea gift set. It comes in four pastel-colored oven-shaped boxes, each containing two ounces of loose tea (enough to make 90 cups total). The line-up of fun flavors includes almond cookie black tea, almond cookie herbal tea, dark chocolate cookie black tea and sugar cookie sweetheart tea. We love that you can separate the boxes to use as gift toppers as well.
For the girl who customizes everything: Little Words Project Custom Bracelet
For $35 you can design your own colorful beaded bracelet for a personalized gift she’s guaranteed to love. The custom gold-plated option costs $45 if you’re looking to splurge. Choose from 11 color options and four sizes. Then add her name, hobby or a short text using up to 13 characters.
If you’re not feeling creative, that’s okay. Some of our faves include “Custom Smiley Face Crystal” with smiley face charms, “Custom Waterproof Gold Rainbow” with an alternating gold and colored pattern and “Custom Funfetti Crystal” with mixed color tones and various styled beads.
For the subscription connoisseur: KiwiCo Subscription
Choose the KiwiCo subscription that’s right for your tween based on their age, interests and budget. Each crate focuses on STEM or STEAM and contains interactive enrichment activities to get them off their screen and using their hands and minds. Bonus points: We love that this subscription box lets you switch lines, pause or cancel at any time. This adds to any tween girls gifts, including a niece or a granddaughter.
For the sketch artist: Wanderlust & Wildflowers Colored Pencil Set
On the hunt for gifts for tween girls who love sketching and doodling? Pick up this colored pencil set, the perfect gift for artists of all ages. The pencils have a unique barrel design that sets them apart from the rest.
The set and coordinating box also feature 10 eye-catching floral prints, which are sure to be as beautiful as her forthcoming masterpieces. These are compact and terrific for travel, and can also be used as a frugal stocking stuffer gift idea.
For your friend’s daughter: L.L. Bean Winter Lined Pom Hat
For staying warm while outside building a snowman or waiting for the bus, this L.L. Bean winter hat is the answer. The plush fleece lining is soft on her skin, making it incredibly comfortable and cozy to wear all season long. For under $30, you might even get one for yourself, too. Or plan ahead and buy a few extras as gifts for people who are impossible to shop for.
For the moon child: Red Bubble Geology of the Moon Laptop Sleeve
This moon-themed laptop sleeve comes in three sizes and features a geological map of the moon design using data from NASA. A foam padding protects your tween’s laptop from scratches and minor dings, and the zip-up sleeve keeps it securely in place. Plus, it’s easy to clean with a damp cloth for those unexpected spills. Remind your tween to clean her laptop too!
For the scented diva: Abbott Sampler Set
Your tween will love this perfume sampler set with six clean scents formulated by master perfumers Antoine Lie and Steven Claisse. Each one is inspired by nature and made with earth-conscious and cruelty-free oils. Plus, the bottles and box are 100% recyclable and eco-friendly. The smaller containers are ideal for sharing with best friends or for layering so your tween can mix two or three together for her own creative fragrance that best expresses her mood.
For the bling aficionado: Gorjana Diamond Pavé Earrings
If she’s ready for her first pair of diamonds, these Gorjana hoop earrings are it. They come in five sizes and are made of sterling silver, topped with a 14-karat gold layer. The sparkling pavé crystals are made of 14K solid gold, perfect for everyday wear. Even more to love: This jewelry gift is sweet and sophisticated, just like your tween.
For the trailblazer: Amelia Earhart Weaving Loom Craft Kit
For less than $25, your tween will get an empowering loom craft kit inspired by Amelia Earhart. Each set includes yarn, a weaving loom, pom poms and string. It’s all about inspiring girls to be whatever they want to be by hearing about strong and capable women. Using this craft kit, your tween will learn how to weave a puffy clouded sky for her 3-D wall hanging art. She’ll love the rainbow tassels and the motivational airplane sticker as well.
For the gal who shines bright: Pottery Barn Mini LED String Lights
Perfect for setting the mood in her room all year long, these silver mini LED string lights make the winter months more cheerful and festive. She can attach them to hooks around her closet doors or set them inside a glass vase or jar. We love the 150-hour battery life and the on-off switch that comes with a timer if she wants to fall asleep with these on. With a set of two of these gifts for tween girls, you might even keep one of these string lights for yourself.
For the weekend traveler: Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag
This small-sized carry-all bag is the perfect size for sleepovers as your younger tween ventures out. It’s made to last and the perfect size for slumber parties where she’ll pack an outfit and her jammies, along with her pillow and her favorite plushy. Choose from seven different colors to best suit her style (though seasonal neoprene has limited stock). She can feel good about this bag too, since it’s made from recycled water bottles and is 100% vegan. It’s a gift that can last a lifetime.
For your sleeping beauty: Matching Christmas Pajama Set
This winter-themed pajama set in a variety of blue tones makes super fun gifts for tween girls who prefer to match with their family. This nicely-priced pajama set features a long-sleeve crew-neck top with a rounded hem and elastic-waisted pants that are ideal for getting cozy during the holidays. She’ll even enjoy hanging out at home with family and friends. Everyone can dress like a Christmas tree! Don’t forget to snatch up some as a gift for teen girls too.
For the binge-watching gamer girl: Sceptre 24-inch Professional Thin Monitor
For the tween starting to crave her own privacy, this 24-inch Sceptre monitor lets her binge-watch shows in her room from Netflix, Disney Plus and AppleTV (to name a few). It also lets her switch between streaming and gaming if that’s her thing.
Plus, it’s perfect for doing schoolwork at her desk, and the bigger screen puts less strain on her eyes. We love that it’s something she’ll grow into as well, staying useful well into her high school years. She’ll love the special features like the blue light filter, tilt adjustment and built-in speakers.
For the Disney fanatic: Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder
Whether your tween is into Mickey Mouse and the classics, the Disney Princesses or her beloved Pixar faves, she’ll be excited to check these out. This Disney-themed book, written by renowned Disney historian Jim Fanning, is truly a collector’s dream. If she’s got everything Disney, she’ll love adding this one to her bookshelf. These drawing lessons have a historical context, but they’re still step-by-step art projects, making it a great Disney gift for any skill level.
For the Barbie fan: Hailey Barbie Graphic T-Shirt
Barbie is all the buzz, and your tween is probably adding to her early collection. This short-sleeved Barbie graphic T-shirt is offered in a crew neck style in obsidian print with five different sizes. We love how the sleeves hang with a cut-off style that gives them an athletic, bossy vibe. This shirt goes with everything from jeans to sweats, or even a fun black skirt. Made from cotton, you’ll want to tumble dry this one on low.
Fun cat-loving artists: Painting Cats: Curious, Mindful, & Free-Spirited Water Colors
If your tween loves cats and art, look no further. This watercolor book about cats by Terry Runyan is an ideal gift for someone who loves to sketch, doodle and paint their furry felines. The author utilizes art therapy concepts that focus on having fun, being creative and living in the moment (which might even include the occasional cat nap).
Runyan discusses supplies, the color wheel and various techniques. While your tween can copy her cat images throughout the book, she can also design her own creations based on similar shapes and themes.
For the environmental advocate: Keika Charcoal Black Bar Soap
This vegan and non-GMO charcoal soap bar is great for the planet and gentle on your tween’s skin. We love that it’s all-natural and triple-milled, which removes excess air and impurities to make this bar last longer. While this bar works great as a face wash, it’s designed for the whole body and is ideal for shaving as well. Look forward to zero residue and a clean feeling without any harsh chemicals. You’ll love the price at under $10, and a three-pack is also available.
For the young entrepreneur: The Glow Up Journal
This inspirational journal by Danielle Richardson is all about helping your older tween put their goals into action. Whatever your tween’s inspiration comes from, she can focus on her everyday routine, nutrition, exercise and self-care. This practical guide moves ideas into actions while emphasizing mindfulness, beauty and style.
Best for more mature girls, this book encourages her to create her own vision board and to do regular check-ins so she can “glow up” and be her best self. This would be a great guide to study together for moms and daughters or in conjunction with a gratitude journal.
For the stylist: Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
These satin hair rollers don’t require any heat, which means they’re perfect gifts for younger tween girls. She’ll get waves or curls without damaging her hair, and these work great for all hair types. Ideal for medium and long hair lengths, your tween simply needs to wrap her hair around the roller and secure the hair rollers with the scrunchies that are included. When she wakes up, she just unrolls the rollers and brushes for a looser curl option. Best of all, this company is women-owned with a focus on feeling confident and unique.
For the health fanatic: 88 Acres Granola Bars
If your tween is all about making healthy snacking options, she will love these delicious dark chocolate sea salt granola bars. These soft and chewy bars are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, nut-free, kosher and all about seeds and superfoods. This product is made in the U.S.A. and supports a small business. This on-the-go snack also works well in combination with other gifts for tween girls or as a Secret Santa gift idea.
For your girl who loves cookies: Cheryl’s Cookies Triple Chocolate Cookie Flavor Box
If your favorite tween loves cookies, she’s sure to enjoy this chocolate cookie flavor box. She’ll get 12 soft and chewy chocolate-chocolate chip cookies filled with chocolate chips and cocoa, topped with fudge buttercream frosting. We love that these are individually wrapped, so she can enjoy them one at a time or toss a few into a backpack to share with a friend. The light blue gift box is basic in its design and is ideal as a minimalist or gender-neutral option. Add a cookie pun to really get her smiling!
For shimmering all day long: Blithe Pressed Serum Gold Apricot Face Moisturizer
If your teen loves to shine, she’s going to appreciate this gold apricot face moisturizer. She simply washes her face with her favorite cleanser first, lets it dry then applies this fragrant and fruity serum. Her skin will stay moisturized all day long and leave her feeling brighter than ever. It’s great for even the most sensitive skin as it heals and corrects troubled skin. If she’s got any unwanted freckles or dark spots, this product also helps to balance out skin tones.
For the lippy gal: Eco Lips Mongo Kiss Organic Lip Balms
Your tween will love the fruity flavors in this organic lip balm set, from yumberry and blood orange to strawberry lavender and black cherry. Made with cocoa butter and mongongo oil, your tween will rave about how moist and smooth her lips feel. We love this group’s focus on sustainability, using non-GMO ingredients and recycled materials. Plus, the tubes are larger than most, so they’ll last longer. These also work great as stocking stuffer gift ideas for tweens and teens.
For the old-fashioned gamer: Vintage Bookshelf Edition Monopoly Game
If your tween loves to slow down and get off-screen, this vintage bookshelf Monopoly game is for her. She’ll love going back in time to the style of the classic board game that emulates the earliest version from 1935. Special for the holiday season and packaged in a lovely fabric box, this isn’t just for fun. It will also look stylish on a bookshelf in her room. Get yours while supplies last, since this is an Anthropologie exclusive.
For the lounger: Cozy Earth Three-Quarter Sleeve Robe
Best for older tweens who are already calling themselves teens, this lightweight lounging robe is available in six different sizes and comes in black, white and gray. This versatile piece matches almost any set of pajamas, including an oversized shirt. The interior and exterior belt make sure she’ll feel confident, especially at an upcoming sleepover.
Great for older teens too, it will match your mature tween’s personality as she begins to care about modesty and privacy. Timeless in its simplicity, she can hang onto this piece for her upcoming high school years. This also makes a great gift for any lady in your life.
For making her room smell good: Aromatique The Smell of Christmas Potpourri Bag
If your tween is all about making her room smell good, she’ll love this holiday-scented potpourri. Warm spices and evergreen notes mix together to create a festive and comforting space. You can pair this with a cute dish or bowl that matches her room’s decor. This gift also works great for teens or for your college student’s dorm room. Note: This bag lasts for up to four weeks for maximum fragrance.
For the athlete: Woxer Boxer Briefs Underwear
Great for older tweens, these boyshorts girl boxers are all about comfort and style. Your athletic teen will love the moisture-wicking properties that will keep her cool when the competition heats up. The sleek feel of these boxer briefs keeps her from chafing under her sports gear during every season. These briefs offer support without restricting movement, so her underwear won’t roll down when she moves around. Six color choices make these fun, and two are available in three-packs.
For the spa-queen: SpaLife Christmas Stocking Stuffer Facial Masks
Your tween will love this 12-pack of skin-clearing Christmas facial masks. The fun designs come in green, pink and red, making them a great stocking stuffer option for tweens as well. These come in four different scents including vanilla, peppermint, jojoba and Shea butter. She will feel hydrated and refreshed while these paraben-free masks smooth out any unwanted blemishes. And who doesn’t love supporting a small business?
For the girl with her head up in the clouds: BeautifulWithYou Cloud Ring
Available in sizes 4 through 10, this adorable silver cloud ring is rhodium-plated for tarnish resistance. You’ll love the price at around $15, and your tween will appreciate this unique handmade gift. The face height of the cloud is just 6 mm, and the surface is smooth, so it won’t catch on her clothes or sports gear. These make fun friendship ring gifts for tween girls if you choose to buy one for her and for her bestie.
For the traveling photographer: Kodak Step Touch Digital Camera Gift Bundle
If your tween loves getting behind the camera or editing on her phone, she’ll love this digital camera and instant printer gift bundle. Your photographer will appreciate the 13 MP camera with 10X optical zoom, along with the split screen, pop-up flash and auto timer. We love the selfie mirror, 1080p HD video recorder and built-in printer (which works great with this camera, her smartphone or from a microSD card). The easy on-board editing suite provides fun filters, frames and other cool editing features.
For the indoor gardener: Chef’n Countertop Sprouter Growing Kit
Whatever the weather decides to do outside, your sprouting gardener can grow her microgreens indoors with this countertop sprouter growing kit. For around $20, you won’t mind the price, and she’ll enjoy adding radish and alfalfa sprouts to her favorite dishes. You’ll love the eco-friendly glass and BPA-free plastic materials along with the ventilation system that increases airflow to keep mold away. Grow them again and again for gifts for tween girls that keep on giving!
For the Potter fan: Harry Potter Paperback Box Set
You can’t go wrong with a box set of books about her favorite wizard. These Harry Potter paperbacks are suggested for ages nine and up, but your older tween will also appreciate them. The decorated box keeps these books together so she’ll stay organized. Owning the full set of J.K. Rowling’s teen and young adult fiction books will bring a smile to your tween’s face. Plus, she’ll get off-screen to read (or to re-read) her favorite books and brush up on Potterhead trivia.
For the almost-woman: Period Essentials Wallet
She’s not a kid anymore, but she’ll be a woman any day now. Keep her prepared for her first period with a menstrual essentials wallet that she can discretely stow in her backpack. It has two pockets to store her essentials and a fun, patterned print so no one suspects a thing. Just make sure to keep her stocked! Care baskets also make amazing gifts for tween girls.
Originally Published: November 16, 2022
