{"id":34911,"date":"2025-11-24T05:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T05:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=34911"},"modified":"2025-11-24T05:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T05:08:09","slug":"the-36-best-gift-ideas-for-us-teens-in-2025-picked-by-actual-teens-gift-ideas-from-the-filter-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=34911","title":{"rendered":"The 36 best gift ideas for US teens in 2025 \u2013 picked by actual teens | Gift ideas from the Filter US"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I<\/span>f AirPods are \u201cfire\u201d and other brands are \u201cmid\u201d, does this mean they\u2019re good? If a fab Lululemon jacket gives your kid \u201cdrip\u201d, should you consult a doctor? Teenagers are already tough to decipher. Now try to figure out which consoles they own and which shade of makeup they prefer, and it\u2019s no wonder most parents just resort to cash and gift cards.<\/p>\n

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But don\u2019t give up just yet. We braved eye rolls and shrugs to extract 36 gift ideas for teens from teens themselves. Pulling these answers out of angsty coming-of-agers wasn\u2019t easy. But they revealed the most sought-after gifts for gen Alpha.<\/p>\n

All prices current at the time of publication.<\/em><\/p>\n

The very best gift ideas for US teens<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Lululemon<\/p>\n

Gifts for teen fashionistas<\/h2>\n

Lululemon Define Jacket<\/strong><\/p>\n

$128 at Lululemon <\/span><\/p>\n

I want another Lululemon Define jacket, as it makes me feel snatched. Aly, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Sephora<\/p>\n

Fake eyelash cluster kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

$11.69 at Amazon <\/span>$18 at Sephora <\/span><\/p>\n

Fake eyelash kits. The ones with the individual lashes, not the full ones. Clusters. Soriyah, 16<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Gold-plated bracelets<\/strong><\/p>\n

$19.99 for set of six at Amazon<\/span>$44 for set of three at Anthropologie <\/span><\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Ana Luisa<\/p>\n

Gold-plated necklace<\/strong><\/p>\n

$16.99 at Amazon <\/span>$90 at Ana Luisa <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGold-plated bracelets and necklaces, because they make me feel pretty and I can wear them with lots of outfits.\u201d Betsy, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Abercrombie<\/p>\n

Fitted tops<\/strong><\/p>\n

$12.99 at Amazon <\/span>$29 at Abercrombie <\/span><\/p>\n

Just more clothes. Honestly, that\u2019s all I want. Fitted tops in black and white. Betsy, 16<\/em><\/p>\n

Clothes \u2026 I just want clothes. Maddox, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Tower28<\/p>\n

Lip gloss<\/strong><\/p>\n

$11.52 at Tower 28 Beauty<\/span>$16 at Revolve <\/span><\/p>\n

Makeup, especially lip glosses even though I already have, like, 40 of them. But you need to have kissable lips! Aly, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Dandy<\/p>\n

Hoodie from Dandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

$89 at Dandy <\/span><\/p>\n

A hoodie from Dandy because they are so comfy and they are awesome quality. Mom, don\u2019t complain that it is expensive! I know I already got a mini dachshund for my birthday. Bella, 14<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Thermal brush<\/strong><\/p>\n

$49.99 at Kitsch <\/span>$59.99 at Amazon <\/span><\/p>\n

A thermal brush to easily do my hair in the morning. They make it easier to curl or do a blowout faster when I\u2019m running late. Lana, 16<\/em><\/p>\n

For student athletes<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Everlast<\/p>\n

Boxing gloves<\/strong><\/p>\n

$29.98 at Walmart <\/span>$34.99 at Everlast<\/span><\/p>\n

I want boxing gloves to box with my older brother. We always play fight, so with gloves, I can really beat him up. Andrew, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Hoverboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

$79.99 at Best Buy <\/span>$84.99 at Walmart <\/span>$85 at GoTrax <\/span><\/p>\n

I want a hoverboard because I want one and they are cool, and I want to ride around on one. Emily, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Target<\/p>\n

Pull-up bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

$28.79 at Prosourcefit <\/span>$28.99 at Target <\/span><\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Dumbbell weights<\/strong><\/p>\n

$139 for set of five at Walmart<\/span>$139.99 for set of five at Amazon <\/span><\/p>\n

Pull-up bar, weights, dumbbells. I want to work out at home so I can get stronger, since I like to play sports at school. Justin, 16<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops<\/p>\n

Hunting boots<\/strong><\/p>\n

$49.98 at Cabela\u2019s <\/span>$49.98 at Bass Pro Shops<\/span><\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Fishing lures<\/strong><\/p>\n

$19.99 at Amazon <\/span>$19.99 at Cabela\u2019s <\/span><\/p>\n

New hunting boots and fishing lures. Because I love to go outside and my boots wore out, and I need more fishing lures because the fishies ate mine. Jack, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Volleyball<\/strong><\/p>\n

$9.48 at Walmart<\/span>$17.69 at Target <\/span><\/p>\n

I want a volleyball to practice for trying out for the school team next year. I\u2019m going to high school next year and want to be good enough to try out for the team. Ethan, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

For homebodies<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Slushie machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

$149.99 at Amazon<\/span>$149.99 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

I want a slushie machine to make slushies at home and try different flavors. Ethan, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Kitsch<\/p>\n

Satin Pillowcase<\/strong><\/p>\n

$13.30 at Kitsch <\/span>$19 at Ulta Beauty <\/span><\/p>\n

I love<\/em> bows and I love this pillowcase. I want my own so I don\u2019t have to steal my mom\u2019s. Aly, 13<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Foldable bed tray<\/strong><\/p>\n

$14 at Walmart <\/span>$49.99 at Amazon <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want a bed tray so I can eat snacks in my bed.\u201d Therese, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Wall-mounted shelves<\/strong><\/p>\n

$24.64 at Walmart<\/span>$22.99 at Amazon <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really need another shelf to hold all the stuff in my room.\u201d Lana, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Mini donut maker machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

$21.99 at Amazon <\/span>$21.99 at Macy\u2019s <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBecause \u2026 it\u2019s mini donuts! I want a mini donut making machine so that I can make mini donuts and decorate them. It\u2019s a nice, sweet treat, and when my friends come over, we can make them and have decoration competitions! We can also see who can eat the most donuts the fastest.\u201d Paige, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For creatives and techies<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Electric guitar<\/strong><\/p>\n

$149.99 at Amazon<\/span>$149.99 at Walmart<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAn electric guitar to play the alternative rock songs I\u2019m learning. I have more range on the electric guitar.\u201d Matteo, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Drum kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

$215.99 at Amazon <\/span>$218.99 at Donner<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want a drum set because I want to learn to drum.\u201d Ethan, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Target<\/p>\n

Apple AirPods<\/strong><\/p>\n

$219.99 at Target<\/span>$219.99 at BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to have AirPods or Apple Max headphones, so I can listen to music. That way, I can listen to music privately, during class, or drown out the noise of parents and\/or siblings.\u201d Leilana, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Apple iPad Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n

$899 at Amazon <\/span>$899.99 at Best Buy<\/span><\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Apple Pencil<\/strong><\/p>\n

$69 at Amazon<\/span>$69 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor Christmas, I would like to get an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil and keyboard attachment. I would like to get this because it would make it easier for me to take notes for school and keep track of them.\u201d Abby, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

iPad pencil tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

$19 for pack of four at Amazon <\/span>$19 for pack of four at Apple <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to get iPad Pencil tips to protect my Pencil from wearing down when drawing on my iPad Pro.\u201d Matteo, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Headphones<\/strong><\/p>\n

$37.99 at Amazon <\/span>$37.99 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want a new pair of headphones \u2018cause the ones I use are too small and pink and falling apart.\u201d Matthew, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

VR headset<\/strong><\/p>\n

$499 at Amazon <\/span>$499 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to get a VR headset, or maybe a new iPad because my old one is glitchy and I want to download newer games.\u201d Rowan, 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Mini projector<\/strong><\/p>\n

$39.99 at Ali Express <\/span>$45.99 at Amazon <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to connect my cell phone and use the projector to watch movies, videos, et cetera<\/em> on my bedroom wall.\u201d Jasmine, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

For gamers<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Nintendo<\/p>\n

Pok<\/strong>\u00e9mon Legends Z-A Video Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

$59.99 at Nintendo <\/span>$59.99 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want the new Pok\u00e9mon game. It\u2019s called Pok\u00e9mon Legends Z-A. I want it because I like Pok\u00e9mon games and the new battling features are cool.\u201d Patrick, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Console<\/strong><\/p>\n

$449 at Amazon <\/span>$449 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to get a Nintendo Switch 2 because it\u2019s something I can play or compete with friends.\u201d Dominic, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI want a Nintendo Switch 2 \u2018cause it would allow me to play a lot of games with my friends and I can take it anywhere I go.\u201d Rowan, 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

For cuteness connoisseurs<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Calico Critters Milk Rabbit Family<\/strong><\/p>\n

$29.99 at Barnes & Noble <\/span>$29.99 at Nordstrom<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think these are so cute and so I collect them. I build a town in my room and change things based on a season. So, they are a toy and a decoration.\u201d Amelie, 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Popmart<\/p>\n

Labubu Stitch doll<\/strong><\/p>\n

$19.99 at Popmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like a Labubu Stitch because I love Stitch and it\u2019s something that I can attach to my backpack.\u201d Isabella, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Jellycat<\/p>\n

Jellycat plush toys<\/strong><\/p>\n

$23 at Jellycat<\/span>$23 at Harley Lilac<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnything from Jellycats because they are so adorable and smaller than Squishmallows!\u201d Bella, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cJellycats because they\u2019re so cute and cuddly and they make me happy and they\u2019re really cute.\u201d Aly, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Stuffed animals<\/strong><\/p>\n

$23.99 at Amazon <\/span>$29.99 at Warmies <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I want for Christmas is plushies! I love plushies because they are cute and cuddly.\u201d Eileen, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gifts for all the rest of teens<\/h2>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Pok<\/strong>\u00e9mon cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

$6.99 at Amazon<\/span>$8.47 at Walmart <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to get Pok\u00e9mon cards for my collection so I can trade with my friends.\u201d Ali, 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m hoping for Pok\u00e9mon cards because it\u2019s a fun hobby of mine. Even if I don\u2019t get the perfect cards, I\u2019m still happy to open the packages.\u201d Mason, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Electric scooter<\/strong><\/p>\n

$279.99 at Segway <\/span>$279.99 at Best Buy<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really, really, really want an electric scooter because all my friends ride one to school and I am the only one in my friend group that doesn\u2019t have one.\u201d Malik, 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Walmart<\/p>\n

Lego Harry Potter Night Bus Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

$39.99 at Walmart <\/span>$39.99 at Target <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy do I want this? I don\u2019t know. Because I like the process of building them and I like to display them in my room.\u201d Jasmine, 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper book<\/strong><\/p>\n

$7.99 at Amazon <\/span>$10.97 at Target <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI ask for a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book every year because they\u2019re good books. I like reading them because I like the stories in the books and it has become a tradition. I get a book every year. And this is the latest one.\u201d Patrick, 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> Photograph: Courtesy of Barnes and Noble<\/p>\n

Book store gift card<\/strong><\/p>\n

From $10 at Barnes & Noble <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn my Christmas list is a gift card to my favorite bookstore. Usually, the book I want is not yet out, and sometimes I just like picking the book out myself rather than someone choosing one for me.\u201d Justice, 15<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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