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50 Trendy Gifts That Every Tween Girl Actually Wants

According to the tween girls we know.

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Now that she’s officially a tween (that in-between age between 9 and 12), finding the perfect gift just got harder. Chances are, she’s going to start trading her interest in toys for fashion, beauty, and tech. As a gifts editor and aunt to eight kids—including two tweens—I’m committed to staying on top of what’s cool. I’ve recently bought my very own NeeDoh squishy toy, and I’m also obsessed with the Summer Fridays lip balm and Lululemon belt bag, so my nieces and I aren’t that different.

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Not only have I tried most of these gifts myself, I asked my 9-year-old niece and her friends to share their current wish lists—they had a lot to say. You’ll find a ton of this year’s most popular gifts, like Jellycat stuffed animals and the Fujifilm instant camera, alongside viral finds that have been spotted all over TikTok (hint: more squishy toys).

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Personalized Gift

Custom Name Neon Sign

Custom Name Neon Sign

Make your tween feel extra special with a customized gift, one she can admire every time she enters her bedroom. She will love seeing her name on display, but you can make it say anything up to 40 characters.

They may be too old for a night light, but they'll love controlling this colorful moon lamp, which can switch between seven colors by tapping the metal ring or 16 colors with the remote control.

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Our experts named this cute camera, with a built-in flash and selfie mirror, the best camera for kids. I've had one of these instant cameras for years, and it still works perfectly. This bundle comes with a mini photo album, a lens case, and 40 photo sheets.

For any tween who loves to create art, the possibilities are endless with this printing pen—flowers, animals, people, or landscapes, to name a few. This pen is unique because it has two speeds: a slower speed for intricate details and a faster one for larger illustrations.

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She'll love decorating her walls with 17 feet of LED string lights, attaching an image to each of the 50 clear clips. Use the remote to adjust between the eight light modes.

I can almost guarantee that every tween wants a NeeDoh. These viral squishy toys literally won’t stop selling out. These cubes so satisfying to squeeze, stretch, and pull, and they always return to their original shape.

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She can toss this folding mirror, available in 15 different colors, in her purse or backpack when she's on the go. I’ve got one, and the tiny LED lights are bright and it’s really easy to open and close in a pinch.

The tween girls in our lives have been asking for Kendra Scott jewelry. It makes sense—the popular jewelry brand has been spotted on Taylor Swift and Simone Biles. You can get this best-selling accessory with her birthstone or favorite color.

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If she’s into makeup, she’s probably already begging for trendy lip butters, like Grace & Stella. I love this cushiony formula and the fact it comes with an adorable charm. There’s a hook, so she can clip it to her belt loop, purse, or backpack.

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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Clickeez Collectible Character Keyboard Keys

Collectible Character Keyboard Keys
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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Clickeez Collectible Character Keyboard Keys

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Clickeez embody the hottest toy trends right now: They come in blind boxes, there are ultra-cute characters to collect, and they’re fidget toys. This set comes with five keys that can be connected and turned into a keychain. Ages 6+

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For Her Room

DIY Wall Collage

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DIY Wall Collage

Right now, it's all about their room, and the more you encourage them to express their style in there, the more likely you'll be invited in to hang. This set is filled with cool designs, quotes, and affirmations that they can put all over their space. And don't worry, the stickies are paint-safe.

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Gift Under $30

Oversized Blanket Hoodie

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She'll love lounging in this oversized blanket hoodie. It's available in an array of cheerful colors and patterns—think strawberries, sushi, and elephants. While you're at it, pick yourself up a matching one... unless she'll think matching is totally uncool.

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Available in different colors, this is the bag that every tween, teen, and adult wants. It's cooler than the fanny packs you know from your youth, but just as functional. The strap is adjustable, so she can wear it as a shoulder bag, too.

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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Emotional Support Pals Squishy Nugget

Emotional Support Pals Squishy Nugget
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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Emotional Support Pals Squishy Nugget

All of social media is talking about squishy toys—they keep selling out. The Good Housekeeping Institute toy testers loved that this one had a firmer squish, so they have to squeeze harder to get it to change shape.

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Inspire endless creativity with this simple painting board—all she needs is water. Dip, paint, and watch as designs disappear, then do it all over again. I've tried it, and it's really entertaining.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: I Tried the Viral Buddha Board

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Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award Winner

‘A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic’

‘A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic’
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Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award Winner

‘A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic’

Our tween readers couldn’t get enough of this innovative book, which has fourth-wall breaks and chapters that go out of order. It follows a goatherd on a mission to save some animals, but there’s way more too it than that. The non-linear structure “is really smart of the author,” one 11-year-old tester said, “because readers will slowly put the pieces of the story together to make them say, ‘Ohhhhh, I get it now!’” Ages 10+

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She’ll be excited to hang this cozy swing in the corner of her bedroom—it’ll become her go-to spot for reading, playing games, and facetiming her friends. There are built-in pockets, so she can store her essentials inside.

Sol de Janeiro is a hot brand among adolescents. This three-piece set (available in four different scents) includes the brand's best-selling items: Bum Bum Cream, body mist, and body wash.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Sol de Janerio's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

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Let her imagination run wild as she colors strands of her hair—pink, blue, green, you name it. According to thousands of online reviewers, it's easy to apply and to parents' relief, washes out easily.

She can decorate this light box with inspirational messages, funny emojis, and more. It comes with over 300 letters, 100 emojis, and three markers. She can display it on her dresser or nightstand, plus it can double as a nightlight.

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Alyssa Gautieri
Senior Gifts Editor

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.

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