Gifts That Will Impress Even the Picky Teen or Tween in Your Life

As a proud parent of teenagers, I understand how challenging it can be to shop for teens and tweens. Once they hit that age, they become picky about everything, and the days of cute outfits from Carter’s and easy toy wish lists are long gone. Still, everyone loves holiday surprises, so we’ve gathered insights from teens and tweens to find gift ideas that are sure to impress even the moodiest kid this season. From cozy room upgrades to gadgets that let them enjoy their favorite tunes—and even the ultra-trendy Labubu—we’ve rounded up gifts guaranteed to make them smile and make their holidays unforgettable.

Curious to learn more about the picks we listed above? Keep reading!

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Why Teens Will Love It: Crocs are the certified cool footwear choice, even for the pickiest teens. These beloved, comfortable, and chunky clogs are a fan-favorite thanks to the slip-on design and unique personalization options offered by Crocs’ signature Jibbitz™ charms. They’re breathable, easy to wear, and even more fun to customize!

You’ll love this gift idea because you can snag this top-notch present at a great price during Crocs’ holiday savings event. From now until Dec. 8, you can save up to 60% and shop incredible doorbusters.

Price: $37.49 (orig. $49.99) at Crocs.com

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Why Teens Will Love It: The Labubu THE MONSTERS Let’s Checkmate Series Vinyl Plush Doll is the kind of collectible that instantly earns cool points. With its quirky chess-themed design and mix of vinyl and plush textures, it hits that sweet spot between art toy and cuddly companion. Whether your teen is into designer collectibles, anime-inspired aesthetics, or just loves something unexpected to display on their shelf, Labubu makes a standout holiday gift that’s equal parts fun, fashionable, and totally on trend.

Price: $114.99 at Popmart.com

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Why Teens Will Love It: Teens like to have fun. Dave & Buster’s gift cards are perfect for games, food, drinks, and merchandise—everything needed for an exciting night out. Costco often offers great deals on gift cards, especially when purchasing multiples. With this deal, you can save 20% off the total value, making it an even better treat!

Price: $79.99 at Costco

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Why Teens Will Love It: They may never take these out of their ears. AirPods 4, while not inexpensive, offers enhanced sound quality, featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode for customizable listening experiences. They also feature a longer battery life and an IPX4 sweat and water resistance rating, making them sturdy enough to survive teenager handling.

Price: $79.99 at Best Buy

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Why Teens Will Love It: Have you driven a car full of teens around recently? If you are looking for the perfect gift for the tween or teen guy in your life, here it is. This set allows them to try out 14 sample-size colognes from popular brands like Burberry, Tom Ford, Versace and more. Once they’ve found the cologne they love they trade in the voucher for a full-size bottle. Full-sized bottle prices vary by brand but generally cost more than the price of the sampler set, making this a smart buy.

Price: $98 ($194 value) at Sephora

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Why Teens Will Love It: The Nintendo Switch 2 (while pricey) is the ultimate gift for teens who love gaming on the go. With a sharper 1080p screen, smoother performance, and the ability to play in 4K when docked, it takes their favorite games to the next level. Add in new social features like GameChat and upgraded Joy-Con 2 controllers, and you’ve got a gift that’s fun, flexible, and seriously cool.

Price: $449.99 at Best Buy

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Why Teens Will Love It: It never hurts to add a funny stocking stuffer to the mix. Emotional Support Nuggets are soft, squishy plush versions of their favorite comfort food. If it’s not chicken nuggets, they also are available in other popular snacks like fries, dumplings and pizza. The set includes a plush container with five removable nugget plushies.

Price: $16.97 at Amazon

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Why Your Teen Will Love It: Show your teen some love with this timeless heart locket—stylish, meaningful, and totally on trend. Crafted in sterling silver, hand-engraved, and hanging on an 18″ chain, it’s a gift they’ll cherish. If engraving isn’t their style, Amazon has a wide selection of heart pendants, many starting under $10.

Price: $80.70 at Amazon

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Why Teens Will Love It: Teenagers love pajama pants and wear them everywhere. L.L. Bean’s highly-rated flannel sleep pants are an easy gift for your teen (boy or girl). They are loose-fitting, come in a variety of plaids and prints and are 100% cotton. Your teen can lounge around the house or wear them to school.

Price: $59.95 at L.L. Bean

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Why Teens Will Love It: Teens love to get cozy. As if your teen needed another excuse to sleep in—this throw is the ultimate in coziness. Thick, plush, and incredibly soft, the 54″ x 72″ blanket not only keeps you warm but offers emotional comfort as well. Barefoot Dreams is a luxury brand, so it’s the perfect pick when you catch it on sale, get cash back, and have coupons.

Price: $158 at Barefoot Dreams

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