Cool Birthday Gift Ideas For Tweens

Source: Tween Parent Staff

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Finding a good birthday gift for preteens can be challenging. They are phasing out of toys and are very picky about what they consider cool. To inspire you and make life simple, TweenParent has collected a list of gifts that is sure to bring "ooohs and ahhhs" from the most finicky tween.

Gifts For Girls

Squishy Candy Pillows ($20-35; candyfavorites.com)
Itsy Bitsy - Tootsie Pop Wristlet ($26.50; nahuiollin.com)
Dylan's Candy Bar Lip Savers ($30; sephora.com)
Nail Polish Gift Set ($13.99; target.com)
Sweet Treats Cookbook ($19.95; williamssonoma.com)
Pouch of Smencils ($13.95; barnesandnoble.com)
Artist's Watercolor Set ($16.95; barnesandnoble.com)
Fashion Origami Set ($12.50; katespaperie.com)

Gifts for Boys

Sports Paraphernalia of Any Kind (fansedge.com)
The Plug and Play Skateboard (34.95; hammacher.com)
Sports Illustrated Kids Subscription ($19.95; amazon.com)
Metabots Model Robots ($32; momastore.org)
Lego Darth Vader's TIE Fighter ($29.99; shop.lego.com)
3D Doodle Kit and 3D Drawing Pad ($9 each; momastore.org)
Manga Art Set ($29.95; quincyshop.com)
Gift Certificates from iTunes , Apple Store, GameStop or Sports Authority