50 Trendy Gifts That Every Tween Girl Actually Wants

According to the tween girls we know.

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Now that she’s officially a tween (that in-between age between 9 and 12), finding the perfect gift just got harder. Chances are, she’s going to start trading her interest in toys for fashion, beauty, and tech. As a gifts editor and aunt to eight kids—including two tweens—I’m committed to staying on top of what’s cool. I’ve recently bought my very own NeeDoh squishy toy, and I’m also obsessed with the Summer Fridays lip balm and Lululemon belt bag, so my nieces and I aren’t that different.

Our top picks:

- Most popular gift:

Custom Name Neon Sign - Best value:

Kintion LED mirror - Trendy gift:

Brightworld Moon Lamp - Cute gift for her room:

Photo Hanging String Lights

Not only have I tried most of these gifts myself, I asked my 9-year-old niece and her friends to share their current wish lists—they had a lot to say. You’ll find a ton of this year’s most popular gifts, like Jellycat stuffed animals and the Fujifilm instant cam...