All products are independently selected by our editors.
If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Whats popular now will likely change before you know it.
Courtesy of brands / Gabrielle Langdon
To help, we polled tween boys and girls for the top presents on their wishlist for 2024.
And if theyre still into toys, there are plenty of STEM sets and slime packs too.
Todays kids are just as obsessed withinstant camerasas you once were.
Help them capture memories with this candy-colored bestseller.
Scunci by Conair Wicked Elphaba Satin Twisted Spa Headband
Another perfect pick for your #GRWM tween?
Ugg Scuffette II Slippers
Nordstrom
Awardrobe essentialthat dates back to the 2000s:Ugg slippers.
ManhattanNeons Custom Neon Sign
Etsy
The easiest way to make any child feel like a star?
Gifting them a birthday gift of a custom light with their name on it, of course.
Maybe this is the year you go in with a few family members.
We like how portable the mini is and its variety of colors.
Pair it with anApple Pencilstylus if your kids a budding artist.
It also straddles that line between childhood charms and more grown-up jewelry.
The tweens we talked to cant get enough of these noise-canceling oneswith a convenient 44 hours of battery life.
Its all about Taylor Swifts iconic catsMeredith Grey, Olivia Bensen, and Benjamin Button.
Yep, its as cute as it sounds.
You absolutely cannot miss with a Nike hoodieits like their uniform.
So its a win-win for both parents and tweens like9-year-oldswho could use more outdoor time.
Itll make mornings a little less dreadful with its gradual wake-up call, especially during daylight savings.
National Geographic Dinosaur Dig Kit
Tweens still know how to have fun offline.
Original Stationery Ice Cream Slime Kit
This slime-making kit is the ultimate interactive gift.
iScooter IK3 Electric Scooter
Parents of tweens appreciate gifts that encourage a little more independence.
Theyll have mermaid hair in seconds with this fun gadget, which snaps sparkling jewels on to their strands.
TBH, we kind of want one.
(Pro tip: Pair the streaming gear with a portableBluetooth speakerfor even better sound.)
Calico Critters Keychain
Urban Outfitters
How sweet is this Calico Critters keychain?
Its perfectly appropriate for a middle-schooler and doubles as a backpack charm.
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Ulta
e.l.f.
Yeti Straw Mug (42 oz.)
Yeti
Giant tumblers (like the Stanley Cup) and water bottles continue to make the wish-list cut.
Soon theyll be filming their own GRWM (thats get ready with me, of course!)
vids, a trend thats crazy popular with this age group.
They also make for a fun sleepover activity with lots of selfies.
Its a fun, hands-on step up for the tween who always wants to know how things work.
Be careful: Its surprisingly addictive to use.
Etsy Personalized Basketball
Greatpersonalized giftsfor tweens dont have to be overcomplicated.
Just take something theyre already obsessed withlike basketballand make it personal by adding their name.
They can make everything from insects to birds to art with text.
With over 300 laugh-out-loud cards, its a perfect gift idea for getting the whole crew cracking up.
The only trouble with the gift will be figuring out how to wrap it!
Its a nice present that fosters an activity away from the computer.
Theyre lightweight, petite enough in size for younger children, affordable, and come in many unique designs.
BaubleBar Mickey Mouse Disney Repeating Tennis Bracelet
BaubleBar
Tween girls cant get enough of sparkly bracelet stacks.
My tween nephew started asking for a phone when he was eight.
The Teracube Thrive is a kid-friendly smartphone that balances what parents and kids want.
It comes in other quirky variations too, including a yogurt smoothie bowl and trail mix.
Enter this fluffy sherpa jacket: the perfect blend of cozy and casual style that ticks all their boxes.
Sketch Scented Markers
Cue the nostalgia, because TikTok has officially approved our favorite 90s markers.
Juicy Couture: Dazzling Swirl LED Color Change Light
Goodbye, sweet nursery.
Younger tweens are all about starting to make their bedroom their own.
This LED color-changing lamp is the perfect upgrade with swirling sequins and pom-poms that dance to the lights.
Crocs Dark Romance Jibbitz
Free People
Jibbitz charms help tweens make personal statements with their Crocs.
This cute gift set gives them a taste of various scents, including the holiday-appropriate candy cane.
Yonanas Soft-Serve Dessert Maker
Feed their frozen yogurt cravings with this cool kitchen gadget.
Its easy to operatesimply toss frozen fruit into the feeder for a fresh and decadent dessert.
Your favorite tween will love decorating their room, locker, or slipping a pic inside their phone case.
