The 47 best gift ideas for US tweens in 2025 – picked by actual tweens

From the viral six-seven trend to Italian brainrot memes, tweens are hard to figure out. This is perhaps especially true during the holiday season, when you’re racking your brain for a holiday gift idea for preteens that won’t elicit an eye roll. We removed some of the guesswork by speaking to 20 tweens to decode what items they are coveting this year. From trendy skincare to Squishmallows, here are 47 holiday gift ideas for kids ages nine to 12, both boys and girls. All prices current at the time of publication. For the stylish dresser Ugg Classic Mini Boots They’re cute and comfortable and really easy to slip on, and they go with every outfit. They’re easy to slip on if you do swim. Caroline, 11 $129.95 at Zappos $129.95 at Nordstrom *** Lululemon clothing They are very nice clothes, number one. And number two, I heard really good stuff about them, and all the people wear them. Lizzy, 9 $59 at Lululemon $68 at Lululemon *** Oversized clothing I really like baggy stuff, like oversized hoodies and shorts. I really like Free People and Abercrombie & Fitch, and maybe White Fox. Charlie, 11 $38.21 at Abercrombie Kids $128 at Free People *** Dog claw clips I really like dogs a lot and dachshunds are my favorite. Summer, 10 $6 at Target $28 at Anthropologie *** Fingerless gloves Because they are really soft and comfy, and I think they look cool. Della, 11 $38 at Free People *** Wide-leg sweatpants I want pants that are baggy but like, sweatpants that don’t have a cuffed bottom. Della, 11 $29.71 at Abercrombie Kids *** Abercrombie sweatpants They look cute and they’re probably cozy. Caroline, 11 $29.71 at Abercrombie Kids *** Pierced earrings subscription It’s an earring brand that has seasonal and holiday items. Caroline, 11 From $15 at Pierced *** Nike Air Max Shoes I think they’re really stylish. Nolan, 11 $110.97 at Nike $129.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods *** Related: The best Advent calendars in the US: 19 unique picks for a delightful Christmas countdown For the stuffed animal and toy collector Mini Squishmallows stuffed animals They are fun to play with, and I have a little house for them so I can play with them and I’m able to watch the show while I play with them. Nadia, 9 $4.99 at Target $4.99 at GameStop *** Jellycat elephant plush toy I want the elephant one. It’s so cute. Evie, 12 $35 at Harley Lilac $36 at Amazon *** Hatchimals collectible toys You’re able to take care of some of them, and there’s some where you have to do certain stuff, and they’re really fun. Nadia, 9 $11.99 at Target $16.99 at Macy’s *** Littlest Pet Shop collectible animal toys Lots of people play with them. People make videos of them. I watch those videos and I see them saying lines for them. I just think they’re good to play with. Lennon, 10 $29.99 at Amazon $19.99 at Target *** Eevee Pokémon toy Eevee is cute, of course. She’s just a little fox. Lennon, 10 $10.97 at GameStop $17.99 at Target *** For the thrill-seeker Nerf guns They are a great way to interact with friends and maybe have a fun battle, which could increase your ability to focus. And it’s fun. Noah, 11 $31 at Amazon $33.99 at Macy’s *** Electric scooter Lots of my friends have them, and I want them because they’re fast and cool. Jackson, 11 $169 at Amazon $196.62 at Lowe’s *** Hoverboard My friend has a hoverboard and it’s really fun. Smith, 10 $58 at Walmart $109.99 at Jetson Related: Fifteen nostalgic gifts in the US that will take you back to simpler times *** For the crafty and creative Wicked Legos I like Wicked a lot and building Lego. It distracts me and I get concentrated. Summer, 10 $46.99 at Walmart $52.99 at Target *** Needlepoint set Some arts and crafts, and sets. Maybe a needlepoint set or a learn-to-crochet set. Della, 11 $45 at Le Point Studio *** KingArt markers I like drawing. I love foxes, so I draw lots of foxes. Lennon, 10 $17.97 at Amazon $29.59 at KingArt *** Festive Gingerbread House Lego set It helps you get smarter, it has rules and it’s interactive. Nadia, 9 $39.99 at Lego *** Electric guitar I really want an electric guitar because I know someone who can give me lessons, and I think they’re cool. Elsa, 11 $146.99 at Amazon $149.99 at Walmart *** 3D printer I want to make cool things with it. Nicholas, 10 $219 at Aoseed $259.99 at Amazon *** Markers Alcohol markers do really well with blending. Charlie, 11 $19.99 at Amazon $24.99 at Target *** For the gamer and techie PlayStation gaming console Maybe a PlayStation. I like all the games. The popular ones are Fortnite. Peace, 11 $353.95 at Amazon $474.98 at Walmart *** Roblox gift cards It has an infinite amount of games inside of it, so you can play any game you want basically. Jackson, 11 From $10 at Roblox From $10 at Target *** Nintendo Switch gaming console A Nintendo Switch game or gift card, because playing a good video game is always a pleasure. Elysian, 11 $319.50 at Walmart $329.99 at Amazon *** Apple Watch I need them for school, or just a normal watch because I need to look at the time. Peace, 11 $159.99 at Amazon $199.99 at Walmart *** Yellow Apple iPad My iPad is really old, so I really want a new one, and I like the yellow coloring. Summer, 10 $299.99 at Walmart $299 at Amazon *** Amazon Echo smart speaker My Siri never listens to me. Evie, 12 $99.99 at Amazon $99.99 at Best Buy *** For the sports fan Customized NFL team football There’s a football that has your favorite team on them. I think a lot of my friends play football, and a lot of my friends like that brand too. Smith, 10 $24.99 at Franklin Sports *** Massage gun I’m an athlete and I need it for recovery. Nicholas, 10 $29.99 at Amazon *** Autographed sports posters I think a lot of my friends are sports players and are asking for paintings. Smith, 10 From $14.99 at Steiner Sports *** Huupe smart mini basketball hoop It has a TV screen and it calculates how many shots you made, and you can watch games on it. Smith, 10 $499 at huupe $499.99 at Best Buy *** For the beauty and skincare lover Ulta gift card I like Bubble skincare products a lot. Charlie, 11 From $10 at Ulta From $15 at Amazon *** Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm I really like the Pink Sugar flavor. Evie, 12 $24 for one at Sephora $220 for set of 12 at Revolve *** Touchland Power Mist hydrating hand sanitizer I also want the Touchland Berry Bliss because it runs out, and I traded it for some ducky Squishy. Lizzy, 9 $10 at Touchland $10 at Sephora *** For the star student and bookworm Stationery set I just came to middle school and I want stuff for school, especially stationery. Peace, 11 $19.78 at Amazon $22.99 at Walmart *** Silent fidget toys I like silent fidgets because the teacher allows you to play with them in class. Molly, 11 $12.99 at Amazon *** Brain teaser Just a puzzle of some sort because they challenge me and are fun to solve. Elysian, 11 $20 at MoMA *** Harry Potter series box set I have watched all the movies. Irys, 9 $52.62 at Amazon $52.62 at Target *** Wings of Fire-inspired merch I really like the series. Pichamon, 11 $29.99 at Amazon