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56 Best Gifts For Teenage Girls in 2024
Get her something she actually wants.
From birth, children are usually pretty good at being clear about what they want. When they cry, they want food, or sleep, or to be changed. Easy enough. But as they age, figuring out what they might want becomes a significantly greater challenge. Be it your daughter, niece in middle school, or friend's teenage kid, coming up with a trendy, cool, or useful gift that she’ll actually like may seem like an impossible task—especially if you aren’t necessarily in touch with the latest TikTok trends.
So we start with some universally loved items, like a Nintendo Switch and a digital photo printer, both of which support her budding creativity. You can opt for something interactive, like a nail art kit or a chess-and-checkers set. There's also a classic Crosley record player, a hoop for shooting baskets, and even a pair of cool sneakers you might tempted to buy in your own favorite color.
Whether she's just entering eighth grade or heading off to her freshman year of college, the teenage girl can be tricky to shop for. That’s where we come in, with 56 gifts that will impress any young lady, no matter her age or interests.
Kodak Portable Instant Photo Printer
Kodak Portable Instant Photo Printer
Compatible with Androids and iPhones alike, this little dock prints photos straight from her phone.
Tiffany & Co. Mini Heart Bead Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Mini Heart Bead Bracelet
It's one of the brand's most iconic pieces, and it is a piece of fine jewelry she will have for years to come. She can stack it or wear it on its own.
MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen
MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen
So she can bring her ideas to life. Literally.
Uncommon Goods Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set
Uncommon Goods Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set
A gift for long-distance BFFs. Even you get one, too.
For the up-and-coming artist, this tablet transfers drawings right to the computer.
One Fire Galaxy Projector
Her room is about to turn into an intergalactic universe. Maybe even getting her this will let you bypass the "No Trespassers Allowed" sign hanging on her door.
Lululemon Everywhere Backpack
Lululemon Everywhere Backpack
A sporty little backpack is never a bad idea.
Aemicion Strawberry Blanket Hoodie
Aemicion Strawberry Blanket Hoodie
Do not doubt the power of a blanket hoodie. In fact, it'll be hard to get her to leave the house without keeping this on.
This pink sequined bag is holding all of her essentials with a glamorous flair. All of her friends are going to want one.
PBTeen Create Your Own Neon Flow LED Wall Light
PBTeen Create Your Own Neon Flow LED Wall Light
Design a neon light with her name or favorite word for a major room upgrade.
Hugimals Sam The Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animal
Hugimals Sam The Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animal
This is not an ordinary plush toy. It's a weighted stuffed animal that is super cute while also helps reduce stress.
Petite Plume Luxe Pima Cotton Short Set
Petite Plume Luxe Pima Cotton Short Set
She can now trade in that old tee for a sophisticated set of pajamas. The pima cotton is soft to the touch, and the piping is an elegant touch.
Cooluli Skincare Mini Fridge
Cooluli Skincare Mini Fridge
A mini fridge for her beauty products, why not?
UncommonGoods Hair Tie Bracelet
UncommonGoods Hair Tie Bracelet
If she’s got long hair, she most likely has a hair elastic on her wrist at all times. Wearing a plain black rubber band isn’t exactly stylish. This bracelet makes it look, well, not like a hair elastic.
Post-it Pop-up Note Dispenser
If she's a cat lover, this is what her desk is missing. She can bring it to college with her, too.
Sphero Robot Ball
Sphero Robot Ball
Sure, you could buy her a creepy pink-polka-dotted Furby. But this robot ball—you can steer it, or play games with it from your phone—is more fun. And it feels like having a little bit of the future right in the living room.
JoyLabz MakeyMakey Invention Kit
Designed by two MIT Media Lab grad students, MakeyMakey is an "invention kit" that gets ridiculous fast. In the box, you get alligator-clip wires, a USB cable, and a circuit board. As you'll see in this video, you can hook the board up to just about anything: Turn bananas into piano keys, Play-Doh into video-game controllers, or your little brother into a theremin.
Ugg Scuffette II Slippers
Ugg Scuffette II Slippers
It’ll be cold outside, even if it's not right now. Everyone loves a new pair of slippers.
Apple AirPods Pro
Apple AirPods Pro
So she can tune you out in style, obviously.
Studs Reversible Flatback Stud
Studs Reversible Flatback Stud
It's two jewelry gifts in one. She can choose between a moon and a star depending on her vibe.
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