Gifts Your Gen Alpha Teen Girl Actually Wants (For Every Budget)
As a girl mom, I know the struggle is real when it comes to shopping for gifts. Right now I am very lucky that my oldest is 4 (a young Gen Alpha), so literally anything I buy her she thinks is amazing.
But I know my time will come when she enters those tween and teen years where I will be seriously stumped and feel very uncool as I “crash out” trying to figure out what to buy them.
So if you currently are shopping for a Gen Alpha / tween / teen girl, I have scoured the internet (okay mostly TikTok and Reddit) to find out what they REALLY want. Broken down by budget, and with some easy to shop examples for each idea. You’re welcome!
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Budget Finds
Stanley Dupe Tumblers / Owala Water Bottles – aesthetic, practical, and always trending.
Cute Tech Accessories – cute phone cases, laptop skins, LED charging cables.
Squishmallows / Mini Plushies – still huge for cozy decor or “emotional support” squish.
LED Room Lights – strip lights, galaxy projectors, neon signs.
Mid-Range Budget Finds
Trendy Hoodies – Abercrombie, Brandy Melville style, or graphic zip-ups.
DIY Craft Kits – jewelry-making, friendship bracelet bead sets, resin kits.
Cute Overnight Bag – Because they’re big girls now and probably ready for an upgrade.
Fun Tech – Bluetooth shower speaker, retro disposable/digital cameras.
Personalized Jewelry – name necklaces, personalized charm bracelets.
Jellycat — Another emotional support plush toy but a little pricier.
Sneakers Teens Are Obsessed With – Adidas Sambas, Nike Dunks, Converse platforms.
Mini Projector – turn their room into a movie theater with a blank wall.
Cool Headphones or Earbuds – Beats, Skullcandy, or affordable noise-cancelling ones.
Sporty Gear – Great gifts the teen girl athlete in your life!
Perfume – Always a great idea for teens! Here are some popular ones they love.
No Budget / Splurges
Gaming Console Accessories – Headsets, gaming chairs, and other gifts for gamer girls.
Concert or Event Tickets – their favorite artist or influencer tour.
iPad Mini + Apple Pencil – digital drawing + note taking.
Dyson Airwrap – or other nicer hair tools. While you’re at it, get me one too??
Smartphone Upgrade – the ultimate flex gift. The new iPhone this year is the 17 BTW.
Fun Add-On Ideas
Gift Cards – Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Starbucks, Roblox, Fortnite V-Bucks.
Experience Gifts – escape rooms, trampoline parks, mall shopping day with friends.
I hope after going through these tween and teen girl gift ideas you’re feeling less stuck about what to get them! No matter what, it’s the thought that counts, and maybeeee make sure you get a gift receipt. These teen girls can be sweet, but also brutally honest if you miss the mark lol!
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