Adolescence is a difficult time when yesterday’s child is in search of himself and balances on the border between childhood and adult interests. His hobbies change like pictures in a kaleidoscope, and his opinions are influenced by friends and popular bloggers. In addition, a teenager's expectations are often too high, and adults have a hard time finding basic compromises. That is why it is quite difficult to give a suitable gift to a teenager, but if you approach the matter with soul and respect his worldview and character, completing this task will not be difficult.
TOP 163 ideas for what to give to a teenager
- Selfie monopod/tripod
- Game steering wheel
- Hot dog maker
- Crookes radiometer
- Multifunctional expander
- Interactive globe
- Wolverine Claws
- Night-vision device
- Inflatable/frame pool
- Anti-gravity machine
- Boomerang
- Amusement Day
- Computer chair
- Ball maze
- Kinetic sand
- Aquafarm
- Snowskut
- Projector for smartphone
- Table hockey
- Wood burning set
- Portrait of a teenager using pop art technique
- Camping tent
- LED ring light
- Interactive robot
- Popcorn maker
- Cycling computer
- Set of glasses with lid and straw
- Laser tag/paintball game
- External hard drive
- Flying saucer with touch controls
- Pizza maker
- Desk organizer
- Hiking flask in leather case
- LED shower head
- 3D printer
- Tubing
- Electron microscope
- Quad rollers
- Visit to the water park
- Silicone ice mold
- Invisible ink pen
- Game console
- Mp3 player
- Device "Sweet Thief"
- Designer mug
- Keychain for finding things
- Computer headset
- Sandwich maker
- Subscription to the electronic library
- Multitool
- Carpal trainer
- Headrest pillow with hood
- Aeroball
- Musical instrument
- Personalized comic
- Music Center
- Flashlight-electric shocker
- Over-door/wall horizontal bar
- Chocolate making kit
- Latex mask
- Funny lunch box
- Sports ball
- Interactive poster “100 things to do”
- Pirate chest
- Gaming chair
- Hammock for feet
- Collapsible dumbbells
- Neocube
- Scarf/snood
- Travel suitcase
- Kite
- Gamepad
- Home planetarium
- Siphon for carbonating water
- Tablet
- Snowblaster
- Kaleidoscope/teleidoscope
- Sleeping bag
- Bouquet of socks
- Flexible phone holder
- Yandex.Station
- Darts
- Wireless music speaker
- Ergonomic mouse
- Anti-theft backpack
- Segway
- Balance board
- USB mug warmer
- Board game for company
- Mask and fins for scuba diving
- Skateboard/snowboard
- Zorb descent
- Snow scooter
- Treadmill
- Puzzle set
- Wrist watch
- Inflatable sofa
- Graphics tablet
- Trampoline
- Friendly cartoon
- Tickets to the concert of your favorite band
- Raincoats for shoes
- Wallet with RFID protection
- Radio controlled toy
- Set of collectible toy soldiers
- Telescope
- Portable Screen Cleaner
- LED window curtain
- Projectile rocket
- Smartphone Lens Set
- Binary clock
- Anti-stress pillow toy
- Exciting quest
- Computer game
- Galileo thermometer
- Leather and silver bracelet
- Instant camera
- Flight in a wind tunnel
- Digital camera glasses
- Chocolate fountain
- Branded sneakers
- Bed linen set with original print
- Creative photo shoot
- Pocket drone
- Certificate for a branded clothing store
- Unicycle
- Charging wallet
- Digital camera
- Sunglasses
- Flexible piano
- Eternal pencil
- USB hub
- Gaming graphics card
- Smart toothbrush
- Temporary tatoos
- Tourist hammock
- Thermo lunch box
- Webcam
- A pool table
- Magnetic chalk board
- Bag chair
- Headlamp
- Survival kit
- Desk lamp
- Online cinema subscription
- Bladeless fan
- Heated Gloves
- Hoverboard
- Yo-yo toy
- Media player
- Neon glasses
- Multifunctional compass
- Master class on DJing
- Wireless headphones
- Target alarm clock
- Speed jump rope
- Digital photo frame
- Airplane launcher
- Electric rollers for shoes
- Dynamo charger for phone
- Smart ear stick
- Growing pencils
- Computer glasses
Gadgets as a gift for a teenager
Naturally, gadgets occupy a leading position in the list of gifts for teenagers. The guys are ready to deal with sophisticated functionality around the clock and not let them out of their hands. Therefore, if you decide to give a teenager a gadget, you will not go wrong. The main thing is not to buy outdated models and do not hesitate to consult with peers of the potential recipient - they often understand this matter no worse than professional sales consultants. To make your choice even easier, we offer you a list of the most popular gadgets among teenagers:
Smartphone. Almost every month new smartphone models with improved characteristics, photosensitive matrices, fast-charging batteries and other interesting options appear on the market. There is hardly a teenager who would not want to receive a brand new smartphone as a gift. If you are ready to spend a lot, feel free to go shopping.
Glasses with a camera. This functional accessory will appeal to any teenager and will find its use among bloggers and athletes, outdoor and extreme sports enthusiasts, cyclists and novice fishermen. The glasses fit tightly on your head and allow you to shoot video while leaving your hands free.
Electronic book with liquid ink. The screen of such a book is made using a special E-ink technology, which is an imitation of ink used in printing, and has a number of advantages, the main of which is the effect of reading a paper book and reducing eye fatigue.
In addition to the listed gadgets, the teenager will also be happy to receive:
- laser keyboard;
- smart pen;
- pocket printer;
- laptop;
- stabilizer for smartphone;
- smart watch;
- voice electronic translator;
- docking station;
- solar power bank;
- portable game console;
- virtual reality glasses/helmet.
For girls
- Dress. Girls always love to dress up and be beautiful. You should know the exact dimensions of the child, otherwise you may upset the teenage girl. It’s better to go to the store together and choose the outfit that she likes, especially since she can try it on and not doubt the gift.
- Cosmetics. Any girl wants to look bright and beautiful. This is why there are children's cosmetics. Nail polishes are water-based and wash off on their own. Gels with glitter, lip balms, powders and eau de toilette will beautifully highlight your individuality.
- Accessories. Beads, handbags, belts, hats - fashionable things for teenagers, there are never enough of them. Any beautiful thing at an inexpensive price will be an excellent gift.
Gifts for sports, hiking and travel
There are many different gift ideas for an active and athletic teenager. For example:
Smart sneakers. There is a new addition to the “smart” category: modern technologies have reached footwear. The sneakers can read running metrics, recognize running, walking and climbing. They measure the number and length of steps, pace, distance traveled and calories burned. The received data is recorded using a chip and then transferred to an application on a smartphone. A unique new product will win the heart of any guy involved in sports.
Rollersurf. A new generation of rollerboards that allow you to ride with wave-like movements. Thanks to the special wheel suspension, the surfboard turns, maneuvers and brakes perfectly on any type of surface. Control is achieved by pressing the legs and moving the hips. When riding a roller surf, you don't need to push off with your foot.
GPS returner. A great gift for any teenager who doesn't like to sit in one place. The compact device will prevent you from getting lost and will help you return to where you started your route, be it a house, a tent camp or a hotel in an unfamiliar city.
The following gifts will also be relevant for active teenagers:
- buff;
- binoculars;
- crossbow/sports bow;
- basketball post;
- set of titanium cookware;
- camping backpack;
- Bluetooth speaker lamp;
- action camera;
- self-inflating mat;
- penny board;
- folding camp furniture;
- hermetic bag;
- fitness tracker;
- home exercise machine;
- inflatable raft;
- visit to the rope park;
- water bottle with carabiner;
- gym membership;
- floor punching bag;
- army flask;
- badminton/table tennis set.
Electric scooter
Whether it's a breeze to drive around the city, get to school, or race around the yard with friends - the electric scooter will cope with any task with a bang. When choosing, pay attention to the maximum speed, permissible load, range on one battery charge and the presence of headlights so that your teenager can safely ride for fun.
What to buy
- Electric scooter iconBIT Trident 105 with a maximum speed of 25 km/h and a load of up to 120 kg, 24,999 rubles →
- Electric scooter HIPER Stark DX800 with a maximum speed of 20 km/h and a load of up to 100 kg, 21,999 rubles →
Gifts for hobbies and interests
If a teenager has a hobby, it makes choosing a gift much easier, narrowing down the range of possible ideas. Useful and at the same time interesting things for a hobby owner can be:
- sketchbook;
- handicraft kit;
- music controller;
- hockey skates;
- spinning;
- finger drum set;
- butterfly farm;
- puzzle “Star Map”;
- models for gluing;
- sewing machine;
- musical instrument case;
- master class on interests;
- microphone for voice recording;
- jigsaw cutting kit;
- light table for sand animation.
For school
- Books. Fiction and educational literature. Books will help children love and understand the essence of most school subjects, as well as simply have fun in their free time.
- Backpack. A good and useful gift for a girl or boyfriend would be a bag for studying or going out. No child will refuse a brand new bag, especially if it is functional and has a fashionable design. Cross-body bags and backpacks are popular among teenagers.
- Pencil case. Don't forget about a spacious pencil case. For an adult schoolgirl, a beautiful pencil case can serve as a cosmetic bag.
- Notebook. When choosing a simple gift that will suit any teenager, pay attention to the notebook organizer. It’s always nice to have a beautiful and convenient book on hand with which you can structure your affairs, write down thoughts, notes, poems.
- Globe. Exploring the world can become a new hobby for a child, because manufacturers of modern globes have adapted them as much as possible for children.
Cool gifts for teenagers
No matter how hard teenagers try to appear more mature, they still remain children at heart and, in addition to gadgets and various sophisticated devices, they adore funny things. If you want to cause genuine delight and joy in the recipient, give him something from the following list:
Ant farm. An original gift that promotes the development of responsibility and love for living nature. Ants living on the farm behave peacefully: they do not run away, do not bite and do not emit unpleasant odors. Caring for them is simple and straightforward, and watching their lives is exciting and educational. Up to 1,500 individuals can live in one anthill.
T-shirt with equalizer. A win-win gift option for a teenager of any age. The equalizer responds to any sound, and the image on the T-shirt lights up and blinks in time with what it hears. The equalizer sensitivity is adjusted to the desired sound volume using a hidden control unit.
Tabletop tornado. With the help of an empty bottle and this set, a teenager can create a real tornado right on his desktop. The set promotes the development of intellectual and creative abilities, stimulates interest in science and imagination. The force of a tornado contained in a bottle does not pose any danger to others.
In addition, the following gifts are popular among teenagers:
- interactive piggy bank;
- toy-repeater;
- giant soap bubbles;
- electric shock lie detector;
- chameleon mug;
- kigurumi slippers;
- glowing soap;
- slingshot with magazine;
- air guitar;
- calendar constructor;
- electric shock chewing gum;
- hat with a beard;
- basketball/hockey for playing in the toilet;
- magic ball of predictions;
- set of desktop statuses;
- electronic firefly/butterfly in a jar.
“Cozy” things and home helpers
Don’t forget that properly selected cute and heartfelt gifts can bring joy no less than various gadgets and computer games. If you are thinking about giving your teenager something from this category, we offer you the following ideas:
Blanket with sleeves. An indispensable item for lovers of warmth and comfort. Wearing this blanket, you can comfortably work at your laptop, read a book, communicate via instant messengers and drink tea. The accessory will keep a teenager warm on any trip or hike without hindering his movements.
Projector starry sky. Give your teenager a little magic and create a fabulous atmosphere in his room that will disperse the shadows of the night, help him relax after a busy day and fall asleep peacefully.
Also relevant for a teenager:
- dance mat;
- panels for photographs;
- invisible shelves for books;
- machine for making cotton candy;
- 3D lamp with personal engraving;
- lava lamp;
- levitating photo frame;
- desktop organizer for small items;
- personalized wall medallion;
- cork board for notes;
- crystal growing kit;
- frameless chair;
- heating toy;
- disco ball;
- computer speakers “Dancing fountains”.
Constructors and educational games for teenagers
Gifts from this category will help develop technical skills and take your mind off the computer. In addition, they can take a teenager one step closer to their future profession and help them decide on a specialized education. We offer you the most popular ideas:
- "Tag";
- board game “Startup”;
- 3D pen with plastic set;
- Rubik's Cube;
- experiment kits;
- paper 3D model;
- electromechanical designer;
- screw designer;
- "Monopoly";
- souvenir chess/checkers;
- assembled model of a ship/plane;
- "Imaginarium";
- mechanical interior 3D designer;
- board game “What? Where? When?";
- designer-model Leonardo da Vinci.
For creativity
- 3D pen. This is an innovative gadget of the latest generation. With the help of a 3D pen, young creators will be able to create highly detailed products.
- Sketchbook for sketching. An ideal tool for recording ideas and plans, experiences, sketches. This is a small album or notebook where the artist writes down his ideas, sketches, practices drawing, and makes important notes.
- Children's drawing tablet. The best gift for a child. You can say goodbye to paper and use the LCD tablet for writing and drawing.
- Set of a young artist. An art drawing set is a wonderful gift for your child. The “suitcase” for creativity can be considered as a gift for children of any age.
- Painting by numbers. The gift is interesting and not as banal as perfume, a box of sweets or a soft toy.
- Engraving. This set contains colored engraving sheets and stencils, using which you can create an engraving.
- Neon mural. This is magic available to everyone. You need to remove the protective layer from the painting, fill a bag of white sand with phosphor, fill all the colored areas of the painting with sand, removing the protective layers one by one. Then you can draw small details with a felt-tip pen or pen.
- Kinetic sand. You can give a teenage boy kinetic sand for modeling. The material does not stick to your hands and holds its shape perfectly, allowing you to embody any ideas. Kinetic sand has a positive effect on the development of imagination, motor skills, and creative thinking.
- Thermal mosaic set. Thermomosaic is a very exciting and popular type of children's creativity. This set has everything you need to make spectacular keychain pendants that will also glow in the dark.
- Diamond embroidery kit. This is a new but popular handicraft that combines traditional embroidery with mosaic techniques. This set can be given to anyone with confidence that they will like it.
- Set for creating jewelry. These sets contain several bases for jewelry, bracelets and necklaces, blank charms, beads and much more. You can decorate the charms to your liking, combine them with each other and create new decorations every day.
- Knitting kit. This is a dream for any needlewoman. Thanks to it, you can learn all the main types of knitting - crocheting, knitting and using special machines.
- Prefabricated model. Such a gift will be appreciated by any boy. Prefabricated models consist of many parts that need to be correctly connected to each other. This activity perfectly trains perseverance, attentiveness, fine motor skills, and spatial imagination.
Gifts for the teenage look
As children grow up, they begin to pay much more attention to their appearance. As teenagers, they want to make an impression and stand out, so stylish things and objects would be quite appropriate as a gift. So, you can present a teenager with:
- white metal chain;
- T-shirt with the image of your favorite character;
- long sleeve with tattoo sleeves;
- kigurumi;
- unusual umbrella;
- colored contact lenses;
- original headphones;
- leather belt;
- wallet-holster;
- fashionable bag;
- animal hat;
- luminous shoelace;
- exclusive case for a smartphone;
- military style clothing;
- LED silicone bracelet;
- backpack with built-in speakers.
Ring lamp
The ring light is most often sold as a separate accessory for video shooting, but it is better to look for a model with a built-in smartphone holder. This way, it will be more convenient for a teenager to record videos and will not have to use additional devices. If the kit includes a remote control for adjusting the color and brightness of the backlight, then that’s great.
What to buy
- Ring lamp with tripod, smartphone holder, remote control, 1,849 rubles →
- Table ring lamp from Excelvan, 1,250 rubles →
Original gifts for a teenager
Despite the fact that modern teenagers are very aware of various new products and gadgets, you can still surprise them by resorting to the following gift options:
Bluetooth gloves. With such an accessory, you can forget about the inconveniences associated with talking on the phone in the cold season. Stylish gloves will allow you to communicate comfortably without taking your phone out of your pocket or backpack. In addition, they can be used to answer calls and control playback. As an alternative, you can give a Bluetooth hat that has the same functions.
Reusable notebook. Entries in such a notebook are made with a special marker with dry erase technology and can be easily removed using a paper or cloth napkin. However, what is written by hand cannot be erased. Each page is designed to last at least a thousand erases.
Mini keyboard vacuum cleaner. An indispensable device for caring for a laptop or computer. With this vacuum cleaner you can clean not only the keyboard, but also the cooler and the ventilation hole.
The following gifts will also help to congratulate a teenager in an original way:
- flexible keyboard;
- book safe;
- comb in the shape of a butterfly knife;
- collapsible silicone bottle;
- designer passport cover;
- swimming with dolphins;
- photomosaic;
- monocular;
- scarf-pillow;
- wooden bow tie;
- tickets to a sporting event;
- motivational scratch poster;
- radio controlled drift car.
For the athlete
A son who plays sports and leads an active lifestyle is a special pride for parents. It is enough to give your son a number of practical and useful items for his birthday:
- tennis set;
- pedometer;
- fitness club card;
- punching bag;
- sports suit;
- hand trainer;
- ticket to your favorite team's game;
- heart monitor;
- smart scales;
- Swedish wall.
Most of these suggestions are suitable for any age if a person is seriously interested in sports.
Inexpensive gifts for teenagers
You can make a good gift even on a limited budget. It’s just that in this case you need to more carefully study the character and hobbies of the birthday person and give something that can really be useful and bring positive emotions. For example:
- phone case with wrist strap;
- touch screen gloves;
- mug-brass knuckles;
- table pendulum;
- 3D sculptor;
- bouquet of chocolate bars;
- pocket key holder;
- travel bag;
- original bookmarks;
- press roller;
- magnetic hourglass;
- chocolate card;
- basketball basket on the door;
- USB mini fridge;
- glowing LED cap;
- funny stationery;
- board game Jenga.
Monopoly 80th Edition - Hasbro
Since 1930, children and adults have received a great gift - a game that has become popular for many decades. This game is Monopoly. We were all able to buy, sell and trade until all but one player went bankrupt.
As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary, the game Monopoly was released in an anniversary version. Do not miss!
Having at least some version of Monopoly at home is a must today. And even better - a stack of good board games and decks of cards, dice, so that you have something to play with your family and friends.
See photo review of the anniversary Monopoly.
Expensive gifts for a teenager
As a rule, parents, godparents and close relatives give expensive gifts to teenagers. Depending on the age of the recipient, he can be presented with:
- scooter;
- sound system;
- electric scooter;
- certificate for courses of interest;
- Personal Computer;
- a trip to a sports camp;
- bike;
- metal detector;
- plasma TV;
- jet printer;
- quadcopter;
- jumpers;
- underwater video camera;
- certificate for training in a driving school.
What to give a teenager with your own hands
If for some reason you do not want to give a gift from a store, you can make the gift yourself.
Popsicle stick bracelets
Materials:
- popsicle sticks;
- twine;
- textile;
- leather;
- decorative elements.
Progress:
- Soak the sticks in hot water for several hours until they become pliable.
- Gently bend the sticks, wrap them around the glass and place them in the same glass so that they dry without straightening.
- Decorate the finished bases as you wish. For this you can use leather, fabric, twine, buttons, acrylic paints, etc.
"Knitted" candlestick
Materials:
- cup;
- candle;
- glue;
- brush;
- sleeve from an old sweater;
- decorative elements.
Progress:
- Using a brush, coat the glass with glue and put the sleeve on it.
- Let the glue dry.
- Decorate the candle holder with decorative elements and place a candle in it.
Jewelry made from pins
To make this accessory you will need a handful of pins, chains, small beads and your imagination.
Hoodie
Teenagers are increasingly choosing comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement, allow them to feel comfortable and at the same time help to reflect their individuality. The hoodie fits the bill. All you have to do is choose a suitable print, and a cool New Year's gift is ready.
What to buy
- Men's hoodie with print based on "The Simpsons" from Adidas, 4,399 rubles →
- Women's hoodie with contrast stripes on the back and sleeves from New Balance, 5,940 rubles →
What is the best thing not to give to a teenager?
Don’t forget that all teenagers have a tendency to exaggerate and are especially vulnerable, which is why they can react extremely negatively to certain gifts. To avoid such a situation, it is better not to give them:
- school supplies;
- socks and underwear;
- gifts that impose someone else's opinion;
- counterfeits of famous brands;
- means to combat deficiencies;
- educational literature;
- personal hygiene products;
- casual clothes and shoes;
- gifts that were relevant last year.
Tablet
When choosing what to give a teenager for New Year, you need to look at the rating of the best tablets:
- Prestigio MultiPad PMT Considered the best tablet of 2021 in the budget segment. Equipped with a 3800 mAh battery, 8-inch screen and two cameras. The RAM memory capacity is 1 GB. Cost – from 3590 rub.
- Arian Space is an affordable tablet computer for RUB 2,290 with a 7-inch screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, 512 RAM and 8 GB of physical memory.
- BQ 7082G Armor Print – Another inexpensive tablet for teenagers with a 7-inch screen, 2 and 0.3 MP cameras and a built-in FM tuner. In addition, the model supports 3G and is equipped with all useful communication interfaces.
