Good Christmas Gifts For 13-Year-Olds
75 Gifts For 13-Year-Olds That'll Make You Feel Like You're Nailing the Whole Parenting a Teen Thing
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Shopping for a 13-year-old can be hard (heck, shopping for any kid can be tough to navigate), but if you're looking to appear as though you're crushing the whole "parenting a teen" thing this holiday season, we're here to help. From cosy gifts they'll want to spread around their room to STEM gifts and phone accessories, there's something here for every kind of 13-year-old.
Go forth and be a teen's hero!
1 Peace Sign Wall Hook
Your teen can hang their bookbags and jackets on this cute Peace Sign Wall Hook ($14).
2 Personalized Amp Doormat
How awesome is this Personalized Amp Doormat ($35) for your music-lover?
3 Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lip
A little bit of holographic Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lip ($24), anyone?
4 UnicornBot Kit
This mystical UnicornBot Kit ($120) will help your 13-year-old learn how to code.
5 Geo Moon Light Sculpture
This Geo Moon Light Sculpture ($34) would look so cool hanging above their bed.
6 Furry Sloth Pillow
Sloths are so in, and this Furry Sloth Pillow ($49) is going to look so cute on their (made . . . hopefully?) bed.
7 Colour-Changing Touch Speaker
Listening to music just got funkier courtesy of this Colour-Changing Touch Speaker ($30).
8 Cable Bite
Charging their phones just got a hell of a lot cuter thanks to these Cable Bites ($6 each).
9 Shark Socks
10 Chalkboard Wall Storage Organiser
They can create a homework station for themselves using this Chalkboard Wall Storage Organiser ($69, originally $79).
11 DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit
Your teen can make a delicious snack with this DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit ($30).
12 Diamond Multi-Hook Organiser
This Diamond Multi-Hook Organiser ($29, originally $39) looks too cool.
13 Peace and Love Earrings
14 1000 Colours Puzzle
This 1000 Colours Puzzle ($48) will take them quite some time to put together.
15 Toast Pillow Warmer
This Toast Pillow Warmer ($38) is the ultimate cold-weather accessory.
16 XO Magnetic Wall Decor
Take cork boards to the next level with these supersleek Magnetic XO Wall Boards ($129), a cute place for teens to display photos, ticket stubs, cards, and more.
17 Vans UA Old Skool Glitter Low Top Sneaker
Vans are in the midst of a comeback, and these Vans UA Old Skool Glitter Low Top Sneaker ($60) are a sparkly edition to your tween's shoe collection (they also come in little kid sizes!).
18 LED Photo Clips String Lights
Help them to show off some photos they've taken with this string of LED Photo Clip Lights ($35), which holds 50 photos.
19 Unicorn USB Fan
They can keep themselves cool as they do their homework with this fantastical Unicorn USB Fan ($28).
20 Velvet Channel Stitch Hang-A-Round Chair
This Velvet Channel Stitch Hang-A-Round Chair ($125, originally $159) is the perfect room accessory.
21 Parkland Bobbi Fanny Pack
Whether they're going to a concert or prefer to travel light wherever they go, this Parkland Bobbi Fanny Pack ($22) is totally trendy.
22 Elwood the Unicorn Cereal Bowl
Your teen can scarf down their cereal in style with the Elwood the Unicorn Cereal Bowl ($42) before running to catch the bus.
23 Banana Cosmetic Makeup Bag
They can throw all of their odds and ends in this Banana Cosmetic Makeup Bag ($15) that's sure to get compliments wherever they go.
24 Evil Eye Necklace
This delicate Evil Eye Necklace ($48) is trendy yet understated.
25 USB Heated Mittens
They can keep their fingers warm as they work on homework with these USB Heated Mittens ($4).
26 Pizza Is My Soul Mate Double-Wall Water Bottle
Whether they're hitting the soccer field after school or walking the dog around the block, make sure they're always hydrated in style with this Pizza Is My Soul Mate Double-Wall Water Bottle ($25).
27 Love Shelf
Give them a place to put all their tchotchkes with this Love Shelf ($139).
28 Dos Tin Card Game
The follow-up game to Uno, Dos Tin Card Game ($10) involves a bit more maths and thinking to win.
29 Velvet Scrunchy Bobbles
These Velvet Scrunchy Bobbles ($11) are seriously cute (you'll probably want to snag a few from their stocking for yourself!).
30 Makey Makey
With Makey Makey ($45), your teen can flex their creative inventing muscles by turning virtually anything into a working electronic device. A doodle becomes a computer keyboard, or a banana becomes a remote control — the world is their oyster!
31 NHL 19 (Xbox One)
With the NHL 19 ($60) game, your sports fan can check out new modes that allow them to connect to their favourite teams and players.
32 Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Your kid can learn to code the magical way with this Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit ($100).
33 Jewel Bluetooth Speaker
They can listen to their tunes in style with this Jewel Bluetooth Speaker ($26).
34 Make Your Own Nail Polish Kit
This DIY Make Your Own Nail Polish Kit ($35) is a perfect gift for your creative beauty-lover.
35 Neon Peace Sign Light
This Neon Peace Sign Light ($70) is the perfect night table or desk accessory.
36 Good Vibes Motivational Inspirational Enamel Lapel Pins
For their denim jacket, a set of Good Vibes Motivational Inspirational Enamel Lapel Pins ($13).
37 Fresh Popcorn Jansport Rolltop Lunch Bag
Get your teen a lunch bag that matches their cool personality, like this Fresh Popcorn Jansport Rolltop Lunch Bag ($18).
38 Puffin Hardcover Classics Box Set
This set of Puffin Hardcover Classics Box Set ($72, originally $105) will add some colour-coordinated goodness to their bookshelves (not to mention, everyone should read the classics at some point!).
39 Good Vibes Only Wall Art
Brighten up their room with this Good Vibes Only Wall Art ($5).
40 The Emily & Meritt Black Cat Shape Backpack
This The Emily & Meritt Black Cat Shape Backpack ($70) is totally subtle but super adorable.
41 Instax Gallery Photo Frame
Allow your kid to show off their photography skills with this Instax Gallery Photo Frame ($29).
42 BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
Any Star Wars fan will love having this BB-8 App-Enabled Droid ($62, originally $150) by their side.
43 Smoko Peach Light
This cute little Smoko Peach Light ($12) brings the peach emoji to life.
44 Hogwarts Castle Lego Set
This giant Hogwarts Castle Lego Set ($400) is the best gift for an entire family to bond over.
45 Messy Hair Pillowcase
This Messy Hair Pillowcase ($5) says it all.
46 Wireless In-Ear Headphones
If your teen can't get on the school bus or go for a run without music, these Wireless In-Ear Headphones ($20) are about to make their lives much more streamlined.
47 Rose Gold Geometric String Lights
These Rose Gold Geometric String Lights ($14) will add flair to your teen's bedroom — they even light up!
48 Bananagrams
The exciting word game Bananagrams ($14) is the perfect size for a stocking.
49 Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera
This Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera ($179) can work with your tween's smartphone over Bluetooth.
50 Epic Sky Kelly Moto Sweatpant
These cosy Epic Sky Kelly Moto Sweatpants ($39) are stylish enough to wear in and outside the house.
51 "I Can and I Will" Gold Foil Print
This inspirational "I Can and I Will" Gold Foil Print ($10) is not only motivating but also super chic and will look great hanging above your teen's desk or bed.
52 Ticket Stub Diary
Help them to keep track of the memories they've begun making at concerts, sporting events, and museums with this handy ticket stub diary ($12).
53 Harry Potter Golden Snitch Clock
This Harry Potter Golden Snitch Clock ($49) is going to keep them running on time for school, sports, and parties in style.
54 Narwhal Heated Slippers
Powered by USB, these Narwhal Heated Slippers ($35) will keep your teen's feet toasty all Winter long.
55 Good at Naps Knit Throw Blanket
Encourage your child's (literal) dreams by gifting them with this cosy Good at Naps Knit Throw Blanket ($108).
56 Cute Food Doodle PopSocket
57 Bubble Wrap Calendar
Whether they are counting down to Winter break or a big test, this cool bubble wrap calendar ($25) gives them the satisfaction of a daily pop.
58 Strong Is the New Pretty Book
Empower your girl with the Strong Is the New Pretty Book ($17).
59 Sushi Go! Card Game
Sushi Go! Card Game ($9) is the perfect fast-paced game for a sleepover.
60 Donut Liquid Glitter iPhone Case
Doughnuts are a trendy sweet treat, so this Donut Liquid Glitter iPhone Case ($45) takes their strawberry frosted sprinkles doughnut obsession to the next level.
61 LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit
The LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit ($100) puts a Star Wars spin on science and walks your teen through building their very own R2-D2 droid.
62 iPhone Charger Sticker Sets
With every teen sporting an iPhone this year, the easiest way to avoid losing identical chargers after sleepovers is to differentiate their charger with a cool Sticker Set ($13).
With the USAopoly Trivial Pursuit World of Harry Potter Ultimate Edition ($35), kids and their parents can test their Harry Potter knowledge on family game nights.
63 Hedgehog Socks Set
These tween and teen-size Hedgehog Socks ($12) will keep their feet warm in adorable style.
64 Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera
Your tween can snap some polaroids while hanging out with friends thanks to this Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera ($56, originally $69).
65 UGG Dakota Slippers
Keep their feet cosy in these fur-lined UGG Dakota Slippers ($100) that have a hard sole for wear outside as well as inside.
66 Grey Fox Crossbody Bag
Your tween can fit all the essentials in this adorable Grey Fox Crossbody Bag ($25).
67 NBA Mini Rocker Speaker Chair
Whether they're gaming or watching the game, this NBA Mini Rocker Speaker Chair ($159) is perfect floor seating.
68 Pizza Embroidered Snapback Cap
They can declare their love for the 'za with this Pizza Embroidered Snapback Cap ($20).
69 Personalized Light Box
Make their desk feel customized with this Personalized Light Box ($129).
70 Prism Light
This Prism Light ($30) will add some rainbow neon flair to their bedroom.
71 Sushi Socks Box
This hilarious box of Sushi Socks ($23) comes with three pairs of themed socks.
72 Caboodles On-the-Go Makeup Case
Take your teen back to the '90s and your own teenage days with one of these Caboodles ($18).
73 Satin Bomber Jacket
They'll be the trendiest kid at the bus stop in this Satin Bomber Jacket ($14, originally $40).
74 Lip Smacker Lip Balm, Unicorn Magic
Lip balms, like this Lip Smacker Lip Balm, Unicorn Magic ($4), are a quintessential stocking stuffer.
