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    52 Gifts Any 11-Year-Old Would Be Thrilled To Receive

    These prezzies are fail-proof, we promise.

    1. A rock painting kit where the artwork is only part of the fun. It's also a sweet opportunity to leave uplifting messages behind in the local park to spread a little positivity. ❤️

    The kit
    A reviewer image of painted rocks

    Each kit comes with 10 rocks, eight colors of waterproof paint, a paint brush, rock transfer designs, and tracking stickers.

    Promising review: "Bought it for my 11 year old nephew. He loved it. It comes with everything you need plus the rocks!!! He used it right away. You do have to be careful of the paint, it will stain. He enjoyed it very much. Great gift." —S. Erhart

    Get it from Amazon for $9.45+ (available in seven versions).

    2. A splurge-worthy rechargeable laser tag set that reviewers say will turn a yard or basement into an absolutely *epic* battle zone and have the whole fam running around at lightning speed trying to take each other out.

    The laser tag set box
    Reviewer's photo showing two people wearing the glowing vests and holding lit up laser guns

    The set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The cool LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have and the vest vibrates when you get shot, aka tagged. Play with up to four teams and eliminate your enemies to win the game. Recommended for ages 8+.

    Promising review: "This set was perfect for my grandkids, ages 7, 11, 14, 17. Even us adults played. They had so much fun. We set up obstacles to hide behind, such as: patio furniture, foldable table, ice chest, etc. Very easy to set up and play. Was definitely worth it." —Debbie L. 

    Get it from Amazon for $199.99.

    3. An itty bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker to clip onto their backpack or blast fave tunes in their room. But don't be fooled — reviewers say what it lacks in size, it makes up for with some serious out-of-this-galaxy sound.

    the speaker in package
    hand holding up the speaker

    Promising review: We wanted a small speaker that would fit while we ski and bike. This adorable speaker has great sound in a small size. Charges quickly and even will charge on our portable phone charger. We love this Grogu speaker!" —Justin Gerde

    Get it from Amazon for $17.95.

    4. And light saber chopsticks perfect for the Star Wars fanatics in your life. These emanate a glow that'll turn a sushi or noodle dinner into an out-of-this-galaxy experience.

    Green lightsaber chopsticks on top of tray filled with spicy crab sushi rolls
    BuzzFeed Editor Emma Lord picks up piece of sushi with blue lightsaber chopsticks
    www.amazon.com, Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "These were a gift and an amazing one! They are bright and fun and the kids love them! They are great for mini light saber wars, or sitting down to a bowl of Ramen or any other food. They are easy to clean and operate. the battery compartment on a couple was a little loose, but other than that they are great. Makes a great stocking stuffer or house warming gift for the Jedi in your life." —WorkingMamaAly

    Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in 11 colors and also in two-packs, three-packs, and four-packs).

    5. A National Geographic geodes kit to blow any junior geologist's mind and give them an excuse to smash rocks with a hammer.

    reviewer's opened geodes
    gif of person using a hammer to break open a geode

    This science kit includes 10 natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, three display stands, and one learning guide.

    Promising review: "Kids enjoyed breaking them! They wore their goggles & it took quite a bit of pounding with a hammer, but that’s the fun!" —Laurie

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three other sizes).

    6. A glow sketch pillowcase so kiddos can create secret luminescent doodles under the blanket while pretending to be fast asleep.

    Child drawing on a glowing pillow in the dark
    Illuminated Apparel GB / Etsy

    Illuminated Apparel GB is a small biz based in the UK that has developed a bespoke luminescent ink to create unique interactive clothing and pillowcases for children.

    The set includes a machine-washable pillowcase and a glow pen for drawing. Glow Sketch is an interactive pillow case that brings out creativity and imagination at night. Draw by charging up the unique luminescent ink on the pillowcase. Then as the glow fades the artwork will magically disappear leaving a clean canvas to create a whole new masterpiece — no mess, just fun!

    Promising review: "Huge hit with my 11-year-old, noughts and crosses every night before bed!" —Victoria Henderson

    Shipping Info: Ships 1 business days after ordering. Shipping fee of $12.96. 

    Get it from Illuminated Apparel GB on Etsy for $22.34.

    7. A book of 642 Tiny Things to Draw packed with stimulating prompts to ensure young doodlers never run out of inspiration.

    small book that says 642 tiny things to draw
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old daughter likes to draw. I was getting sick of her asking me what to draw, so I gave her this as a Valentine. She loves it! Some of the concepts get her thinking outside the box." —S. Dearolf

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

    8. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your mini whirlwinds can run around the house hurling these sticky globs at the wall or ceiling. Don't panic, parents, reviewers say they don't leave a sticky residue.

    Six colored balls in yellow packaging
    Reviewer's video showing the sticky balls sliding down the wall
    Reviewer holding the balls in pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, and blue colors

    Promising review: "Hours of fun. Bought as a Christmas present for my 11-year-old son, he loved them. He loves to throw them up in the air, let them stick to the ceiling and try to catch them as they fall down. Easy to clean off, hours of fun. Great value too!" —Rebecca Tonnis

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.69.

    9. A flying orb with flashing lights that'll cure cabin fever while the kids make it float in the air and boomerang back, leaving them wondering "what is this sorcery?"

    Reviewer's video showing the lit up ball doing a boomerang
    Reviewer holding the lit up ball

    Promising review: "Well, I got this BOMB BALL for my 11-year-old son and he absolutely loves this thing. It’s durable, and a good time for sure. Also, the brightness of it is amazing...definitely worth the money! 💯💪🏽💪🏽." —Cory Mackell

    Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in seven colors).

    10. A miniature baking set perfect for the aspiring Dominique Ansel in your life. It's true what they say, "good things come in small buttery, gooey, sugary packages."

    Tiny baking set with cookies
    Reviewer image of a mini pie

    The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book.

    Promising review: "I got this for my 11-year-old daughter. It is the most loved Christmas gift of them all. I actually bought a toaster oven to make it easier because she loves to use it so much! The mini items really work as intended, cutting, mixing, protecting your finger. And the recipes are good, too. We have enjoyed brownies, frosted mini cakes and a pie. Excellent product!! —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $27.80.

    11. A Nintendo Switch Lite that'll definitely become their new fave thing EVER. (Especially after they play Animal Crossing!)

    nintendo switch lite in yellow, gray, blue, and pink
    Nintendo

    Promising review: "We got this for my 11-year-old for Christmas! He absolutely loves it!!" —whitney mcvay

    Get it from Amazon for $187.75+ (available in three colors).

    12. A solar-powered DIY robot kit so young STEM enthusiasts can get the *gears* in their head turning as they build 12 different types of moving robots.

    The kit includes 190 pieces, a solar panel, and detailed instructions.

    Promising review: "My two boys, who are 9 and 11, were thrilled to get this STEM toy. They sit in school and study all day long and never have any interactions with projects or materials to tinker with. I am so glad I found this affordable project kit for them. I like them to read instructions and figure out where things go and how they work. Such great life skills to develop. I will update once we've done a project but I'm already thinking of buying more to have in my gift closet." —LIZZIE DONZIS

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).

    13. A hilariously adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap that'll actually have your kiddo begging to brush their teeth. 😂

    a gif of toothpaste coming out shrek's butt
    a still image of the 3d printed green ogre with toothpaste coming out of its butt
    Casual Chicken / Etsy

    Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.

    Promising review: "I highly recommend. I gave it to my little brother and he loved it!" —Country Pickle

    Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.

    14. A screaming goat figurine because any kid will think it's absolutely hysterical to express themselves via this bleating sidekick. Just press the button and it lets out an "AAAHHHHHHHH!"

    The goat figurine, plus the box it comes in and the booklet
    Amazon

    It also comes with a 32-page illustrated booklet all about goats. Not gonna lie, you're probably going to regret this purchase after listening to a few hundred bleats 😂.

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old granddaughter loved this! She used it during conversations when she couldn’t think of anything to say. Our sides hurt from laughing so much" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $7.46.

    15. A pack of Mini Brands mystery balls with five mystery compartments that open up to reveal mini replicas of your fave brands like Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz ketchup and more! I mean, these are literally a TikTok phenomenon with 3 billion+ views and counting.

    Two individually wrapped mystery balls in packaging
    Reviewer's photo showing the mini brand name replicas inside the ball

    Promising review: "Awesome gift. I couldn’t find an advent calendar for my 11-year-old. She loves mini brands, so I purchased six circles (about the same amount of money I would spend on an advent calendar) and she gets to open one wedge each day until Christmas and I have an extra egg for her stocking! She’s super happy and it’s so fun to see what mini she gets each morning." —Candice P

    Promising review: "I gifted it to my 11-year-old daughter for her birthday. Her reaction was definitely worth the money for it." —Tabbetha Sheler

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98 (also available in series 3 and series 4).

    16. A Melissa & Doug no-sew fleece quilt craft kit because you feel truly blessed to know an old soul in a young body who would love nothing more but to craft a quilt that fills them with warmth and pride.

    Promising review: "Bought this for my 11-year-old granddaughter for Christmas. She had it put together that same day without any help from any of us. She was pleased, as was I. Cute gift and practical." —cathy

    Promising review: "Very nice little project. My 11-year-old did it all by herself and was so proud." —Linda B.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

    17. A remote-control stunt car that'll zip its way into any car-loving kid's heart with 360-degree spins and ability to maneuver through any situation — carpet, hardwood, grass, dirt, or gravel (even obstacles!).

    Promising review: "I bought two of these for my 11-year-old son. Unlike past RC vehicles this one is awesome and it's as if it comes alive. My son enjoys this one a whole lot more and spend a lot more time playing with it than past RC vehicles. He quickly mastered how to do all kinds of tricks with it. He loved it so much the first night he took it to bed with him. He was so excited he took it to summer camp to show his friends the next morning . This RC car is definitely a good bargain for the price." —JO

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two colors).

    18. A rainbow puzzle ball where the end *goal* is to match all eleven balls to their corresponding color rings by pressing and sliding the balls through the open slots. Basically, a heck of a workout for your kids' brains and hands.

    Reviewer playing with the fidget ball
    step-by-step infographic showing how to play with the puzzle ball

    Promising review: "I bought this for my 11-year-old son for his Valentine present. All of the kids played with it including my 16-year-old son and his 16-year-old girlfriend. They made a game of it to see who could solve it fastest. I enjoyed rearranging the balls inside the puzzle and making it harder for them. Worth the money!" —Timothy Mitchell

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    19. A pack of clear jelly lipsticks with real flowers inside that leave a subtle tint. A luxe gift worthy of every future Insta influencer who keeps getting caught using their parent's expensive makeup.

    Six pink lipsticks with colorful flowers inside
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I bought these for my daughters, they are ages 9 and 11. They absolutely loved these, especially since it leaves a light tint of pink after you apply them. I purchased these for their birthdays and all of their friends want to purchase some for themselves." —Lockett

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).

    20. A tortilla blanket perfect for the child with a weird sense of humor who may have outgrown the swaddle but will always say "yes, please" to being wrapped up like a cheesy *human burrito.*

    Reviewer's photo showing their child wrapped like a burrito in the tortilla blanket
    A child holding the tortilla blanket

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old son absolutely loves this! He loves wrapping himself up like a burrito! Very soft, high quality material! When it came up as a deal of the day I had to pounce! Wish I had purchased two more." —Freddy Berowski

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six styles and four sizes).

    21. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game because it'll have your 11-year-old (and the rest of the fam!) in tears from *belly laughing* so hard.

    The card game's box
    Reviewer's photo of the cards with cute illustrations

    Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle, while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old son is obsessed with this game. He got it as a birthday gift and absolutely loves it. Our 14-year-old daughter loves it as well. We have played with younger kids as well as adult friends and everybody ends up laughing and having a great time. It is easy to teach, fast moving and a LOT of fun." —Surge

    Get it from Amazon for $9.84.

    22. A small sphere light to show any kiddo that you love them to ~the moon and back~.

    moon shaped light on wooden stand
    reviewer holds light in the dark

    Promising review: "A gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter! She loves the remote and color changing." —ScorpioGram

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%; available in four sizes).

    23. A blob seal pillow that'll stare your kiddo down with its grumpy face, making them alternate between fits of giggles and an inexplicable need to cuddle it.

    The blob seal pillow
    Reviewer's photo showing the seal pillows in three sizes lying on a grey bed

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old son and my 14-year-old niece LOVE their chonky seals. Easily my son's favorite stuffed animal ever."—JSnuff

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%; available in three sizes).

    24. An Uno Minecraft card game if you've ever asked yourself "What is the appeal of Minecraft? TBH, this might not answer the question but the combo is sure to be a hit with diehard fans.

    Reviewer's photo of the card game
    Reviewer's photo of the card game

    Promising review: "Cards hold up perfectly, images are awesome. My 11-and 9-year-old LOVE it and constantly ask to play it." —Christina Marrufo

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    25. A pack of parachute toys ingeniously designed not to tangle despite being tossed excitedly from the top of the stairs or a balcony over and over.

    Four parachute toys in blue, red, green, and yellow
    Reviewer's video showing the red parachute being tossed from the top of the stairs

    Promising review: "Light years more awesome than the parachute guys made with clear plastic chutes and a little army guy! My 11-year-old asked about making one when I came across these on Amazon! Fantastic quality, so fun and reasonably priced!!! Don't hesitate to buy these! You will probably be surprised by the quality as I was!! :)." —C.T.S.

    Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.99.

    26. A Tamagotchi Pix, even cooler than the '90s version with futuristic features like a color screen, camera, and ability to *go on playdates* with your virtual pet by connecting to a friend's device.

    Promising review: "My 11-year-old loves this. I gave it to her for her birthday and she plays with it all the time." —Rachael K

    Get the Tamagotchi Pix from Amazon for $37.85+ (available in six colors).

    27. A shark bath bomb for any kid on your list who is into recreating the bloody shark attack from Jaws in their tub. Should you be worried? Probably. Will you wish you had bought one for yourself? Absolutely.

    The shark bath bomb
    The shark bath bomb dissolving in the bathtub
    Soft Skin Bubbly Sins / Etsy, Soft Skins Bubbly Sins / Etsy

    Soft Skin Bubbly Sins is a small biz based in Collins, Georgia.

    Promising review: "I can’t wait to see the face my lil' brother makes when I give this to him!!! It looks so cool and I’m in love with the Fruit Loop scent. Plus, they sent another one as a gift, so he will have two just like I got his sister. 😭💕 I’m hoping he finds this bath bomb as cool as I do so I have an excuse to buy more of them because if he won’t use them, I will. 100% recommend them to anyone with little kids or just a fun personality!!!" —Patricia

    Get it from Soft Skin Bubbly Sins on Etsy for $6 (available in 62 scents).

    28. A Melissa & Doug loom perfect for that old soul in a young body to weave blankets, scarves or purses. *Oprah voice* You get a scarf, you get a scarf, you get a scarf!

    Model using wooden loom machine at table
    Amazon

    The loom comes with an oversized wooden needle, craft materials, an illustrated design booklet, and 91 yards of rainbow yarn. Recommended for ages 6+.

    Promising review: "It must have been a weaver who designed this little loom. Like every Melissa & Doug toy the quality is excellent. I purchased this to have a hands on for weaving with third and fourth graders and you really can't beat this. The instructions are well done, building it was simple and it will stand up to steady use. Plus it came with everything - no need to get anything else. All in all one of the best purchases I've made." —Kindle Customer

    Promising review: "My 10-year-old daughter loves this loom. She made lots of coasters and blankets for her dolls. I bought her thick yarn once she ran out of the yarn that came with it. She also made a purse. Very happy with the purchase." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $34.39.

    29. A Crayola light-up tracing pad to *illuminate* the imagination of the young Picassos in your life and get them excited to create mini masterpieces.

    tracing pad's box
    Reviewer's child drawing on the lit up pad

    The tracing pad comes with the light-up board, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, a graphite pencil, and 12 short colored pencils. (The set includes detailed pictures to trace, but there are more templates online that can be downloaded for free.)

    Promising review: "I bought two of these for my grandsons, one who just turned 10 years old and the other who was nine years old and both were completely excited to receive! They love, love, love the light-up tracing pad and coloring with grandma! A big Christmas gift surprise!!" —Linda V.

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99.

    30. An affordable drone because most kids have been probably begging for one for months. This will *propel* you to instant fave status.

    Reviewer's video of the drone taking off
    The lit up drone with a remote control and two batteries

    Promising review: "Great for a 10-year-old. My 10-year-old son really wanted a drone, but he's prone to damaging and losing things so we didn't want to get him something really expensive. This is a great option for a kid his age whose just learning. It flys really fast and is actually pretty sensitive to the remote control. The colored lights are great because you can see it easily and it makes it exciting since there's not attached camera. Overall, a great beginner drone." —AR

    Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%; available in four styles).

    31. A super colorful pogo ball if you've got kids who are always bouncing around the house and need to focus that up-and-down energy (preferably) somewhere else. It's like a pogo stick without the stick!

    32. A Kids Against Maturity card game with 600 question and answer cards filled with "age-appropriate toilet humor and funny innuendos" the whole family can enjoy. The player who gives the funniest answer to the fill-in-the-blank questions is the winner. But, really, there are no losers here either.

    33. A 3D skyline puzzle because an interest in international architecture has to start somewhere. Let that somewhere be right at home with these scale models featuring the most iconic locales of their respective cities. Best part? These can take up to three hours to put together!

    34. Phase 10, a Rummy-style game where players compete different types of card sets. Plus there are "wild" and "skip" cards to keep things extra interesting! The tin case also makes it a great game for taking on the go!

    A family playing the card game
    Amazon

    Recommended for 2–6 players, ages 7+.

    Promising review: "I played Phase 10 all the time with my mom growing up. With us spending more and more time at home because of the pandemic we have started playing a lot more board/card games. This was a lot of fun to introduce to my kiddos. My 9 year old caught on quickly and the best part is I liked how it came in a tin which makes it nice to store." —Amazon Customer

    Promising review: "We LOVE Phase 10!!! It has taken some time for my 12 year old to understand how to strategize but now he has the hang of it. My 12 & 16 year old ask to play every night after dinner. We also take it on vacation, restaurants, doctors appointment… EVERYWHERE." —Samantha

    Get it from Amazon for $8.89.

    35. A pack of hair chalk pens perfect for little ladies and dudes who are *dyeing* to experiment with colors without going permanent. Reviewers say these are not only easy to apply, but also wash out easily.

    Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday present for my now 11 year old great-granddaughter. She loves it, and can't wait to look like Harley Quinn!"  —Deb8

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $14.90.

    36. A mini Kodak instant photo printer so budding photographers can instantly print their fave photos to hang on their bedroom wall or mail them off to grandma.

    the yellow printer
    Amazon

    Promising review: "10-year-old's favorite gift! My daughter received this for Christmas. She was able to set it up and do everything on her own with no help from an adult. She started printing pictures right away. She loves it."Charity

    Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three colors and with 8 sheets or 68 sheets).

    37. A pair of waterproof wireless earbuds with 150,000+ 5-star reviews (!!!) that are a total AirPod alternative at a fraction of the cost. Now, you don't have to listen to Taylor Swift's Shake it Off on repeat all day long.

    Black earbuds
    Black earbuds in water
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is the best bang for your buck. I bought them for my 11 year old and the sound was way better than expected for the price. He says they are super comfortable and stay in his ears better than any other product he has used." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save $6; available in two styles and six colors).

    38. A compact and lightweight Razor "RipStik Ripster" board that's like half a skateboard in that it only has two wheels (360-degree casters) and a narrow (but slip-resistant) deck. In a word: radical! 

    Model's sneakers standing on red and black board
    Split image of top-down view and three-quarter view of red and black board
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I got this for my 11 year old. After watching the YouTube tutorial he felt he had a good basic understanding. I held onto me until he got a feel for it and a few days later he was balancing on his own and now he rides it all the time. Each time getting a little better. He's had an easier time learning this than he ever did riding a skateboard. I'm happy he has another fun outside activity aside from his scooter & bike." —NikiT.G

    Get it from Amazon for $58.25 (available in two colors). 

    39. A Gravity Maze game to challenge kids to use spatial reasoning to solve the puzzles and figure out how to construct pathways to get the marble to drop to the final cube.

    a model placing a marble into the top of clear stacked cubes on the board of the game
    Reviewer's video showing the marble falling through a maze of stacked cubes

    The game comes with 60 challenges that range from beginner to expert so it will hold their interest as they work their way up to the trickier ones.

    Promising review: "Got this for our 10 yr old grandson. He and his 7 yo sister have spent hours playing with this. They are used to building things with Legos and seem to appreciate all the different configurations this toy creates. It’s a winner! We bought another one so the other grandkids could use it when they come to our house." —Richard A. Covert

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

    40. A Connect 4 Spin Game, which takes the classic (you know, get four colored discs to line up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) but adds the new challenge of having to literally spin each column every time you drop a piece. Family game night just got more fun, stressful, and challenging; you take your pick, maybe all three. 

    Family playing Connect 4 Spin Game
    Split image of game details with blue spinning frames holding red and yellow checkers
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My kids loved this, and I honestly loved it as well. It’s very practical and easy to understand the dynamic of how to play. I recommend it to everyone. I have bought many more as gifts, and the other kids loved it." —Esther T.

    "This a fun new way to play. I like the spin option because it can change your strategy around. Played it with my 9- and 10-year-old nephews, and they created their own game! Fun, fun, fun!" —SE

    Get it from Amazon for $12.62

    41. A backpack that'll basically blow any Fortnite-obsessed kiddo's mind and will have them *actually* looking forward to Monday so they can show off their cool new gear to classmates.

    The backpack with multicolored squares
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Christmas gift for my 10-year-old Fortnite lover. He was over the moon excited! Basic backpack no frills but is made with nice sturdy material." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $2.70).

    42. A squishy scented pillow because it literally smells like yummy s'mores. They won't be able to resist snuggling with it all winter long.

    The s'mores pillow
    Amazon

    The scent is supposed to last up to two years.

    Promising review: "My daughter (age 10) discovered this item on a family vacation. It has been her favorite present to give friends. They all love it." —SSchmidt

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 15 styles).

    43. A two-pack of super light flying rings because you know at least one of them will be immediately eaten by a neighbor's tree or end up on the roof.

    44. A pack of stretchy fidget noodles for helping soothe anxiety as they twist, pull and twirl these to their heart's content.

    a model stretching the noodle like toy
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I purchased these for our 10-year-old son with ASD. He absolutely loves them and definitely recommends them!" —Amazon Customer

    Promising review: "Very durable, lasts a long time. My 10-year-old uses it for her anxiety, and it really helps." —Holli Ciresoli

    Get a pack of five from Amazon for $12.99.

    45. A friendship bracelet maker that might just stop pre-teens from scrolling TikTok aimlessly and instead creating cute wrist candy for their inner circle of besties.

    The bracelet maker
    two children models wearing colorful friendship bracelets on their wrists and weaving bracelets
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday gift for our 10-year-old granddaughter. She's having lots of fun making friendship bracelets and keychains. It sits nicely on a flat surface ( doesn't slide around excessively), helps her to keep the floss strands tight, and also helps to keep her place when she wants to take a break for a bit. She has felt more comfortable starting out with six strands instead of ten. The keychains she's been making are 30 rows...so she timed herself and it took her one minute and 10 seconds to do two rows (with six strands she does three colors with two rows of each color)... so she figured it takes her 30 to 45 minutes to make one keychain (including breaks...lol). 30 rows is also a good size for the friendship bracelets she's been making for her younger cousins too. I'm pleased with the quality and she's having fun...so it's a keeper and I recommend it." —KSH

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in six colors).

    46. A wireless karaoke mic so pint-sized rock stars can put up *epic* performances in the living room. Parents be warned: you might need to invest in noise-cancelling headphones.

    The karaoke microphone in pink
    reviewer holding the mic in rose gold

    Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for my 8-year-old daughter who loves singing in it, and it was very easy to hook up to her Bluetooth on her iPhone. Now I need to buy three more because my 12-year-old, 10-year-old, and 5-year-old all want one!" —thoyercompton

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 13 colors).

    47. giant bubble wands kit to keep kids enthralled thanks to the two-handle wand designed to help 'em make the most ~ginormous bubbles~ they've ever seen.

    Reviewer using the bubble wand to blow giant bubbles on the beach
    Reviewer's child using the bubble wand to blow a giant bubble

    The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!

    Promising review: "My 12-year-old daughter loves it! She can make really huge bubbles for her siblings and friends. Makes for great entertainment."—Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).

    48. A cat-shaped night light because every kiddo deserves a *purrfectly* cute bedside pet. Bonus: This one won't throw shade — quite the opposite.

    Reviewer photo of cat-shaped lamp on table
    Gif of reviewer holding cat-shaped light switching colors

    Promising review: "Bought it for my 11 year old son who loves cats and he loves how this looks and feels and loves the color changing lights." —L. Baird

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two styles and with or without remote).

    49. A positive affirmation mirror decal that'll provide the sweetest daily reminders to your child that they are ✨worthy✨.

    The decal on a mirror
    Interior Niche / Etsy

    Interior Niche is a small biz based in Appleton, Wisconsin, owned by a mamapreneur, who specializes in affirmation stickers, doormats, and tags.

    Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter who is starting middle school, so she could start the day with positive affirmations. It was easy to put up, looks great, and the shipping was fast. I’d order from this shop again or recommend to someone looking to make a purchase." —Amber Cruz

    Get it from Interior Niche from Etsy for $22.88 (available in two styles).

    50. A water bottle decorating kit they can bedazzle to the max with sparkly glitter gem stickers — basically the 11-year-old equivalent to J.Lo’s blinged-out Starbucks cup.

    A water bottle decorated with rhinestone glitter gem stickers
    Reviewer's photo showing a a water bottle decorated with rhinestone glitter gem stickers

    The kit comes with everything they need to create their own personalized water bottle including a BPA-free water bottle, seven sheets of rhinestone stickers and a carabiner to hang the bottle once it's done.

    Promising review: "Gave this to my 12-year-old daughter and she loved decorating it. She also loves all the extra gems that she gets to use to decorate other things!" —NanMar

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two styles).

    51. A 360-degree-rotating three-in-one LED globe, constellation map, and night-light that'll make it possible to explore the world and star gaze from the bedroom. And, the night-light emits a celestial glow that any 12-year-old will love.

    Promising review: "My 12-year-old and 6-year-old sit and play with it for hours at a time. It lights up. Not too big, and fits on a desk perfectly." —Kristina Chew

    Get it from Amazon for $49.99.

    52. An ice cream slime kit because it comes packaged in the cutest tote with everything a slime lover needs (including cones and toppings) to create different ice cream flavors. It basically proves kids + fluffy scented slime + ice cream = win. 🍦🍦🍦

    Ice cream slime kit opened to reveal contents
    Reviewer's photo showing their slime ice cream creations sitting in front of the kit

    The kit comes with everything the kiddos need to make their own slime: glue, 100% safe slime activator, unicorn beads, inks, textures, slime containers, and instructions.

    Promising review: "My 12-year-old loves it. My daughter has several slime kits, but she was most excited to try this one since she could watch a video online for each of the different recipes. That allowed her to make the slime on her own without needing much help. The soft clay was still super soft months later and that is really important for this kind of slime to have the right texture." —Christine G.

    Get it from Amazon for $24.95.

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