51 Best Gifts for 10-Year-Old Girls, According to Real Tweens
Shopping for gifts for tween girls gets a bad rap. While the stereotype on tweens is to be picky — and there is an art to getting gifts for kids this age — it’s really not as hard as it seems.
51 Best Gifts for Any and Every 10 Year Old Girl
As reviewed by the experts themselves: 10 year-old girls.
Gifting for any girl can be tough, whether they’re 2 or 72. But tweens might just take the cake when it comes to the hard-to-gift-for category. Somewhere in the gray area of too old for toys they just played with a few years ago and too young for the makeup and tech accessories their older, teenage siblings have on their wishlists, it’s a tough demographic to nail down.
Fortunately, we asked the experts to weigh in here, with those experts being our own editors’ kids. Because who knows what a 10 year-old girl wants better than a 10 year-old girl? Whether they love spending their afternoons outside, prefer the quiet solitude of a good book, or are all in on the latest trends, every type of gal is covered on this list. But, the truth is, while she may seem like an enigma to you right now, 10 year-old girls really haven’t changed that much, which is why we were also sure to include more than a few classic gifts on this list too, like some family-favorite board games.
Just in case you were worried her tastes might run a little too high for your budget, fear not: there’s tons of 10 year-old girl approved and budget-friendly picks on this list. And if you’re shopping last minute, not to worry. We won’t tell her you procrastinated and we have tons of gifts on this list that qualify for 2-day delivery on Amazon! And if you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for another kiddo on your list, we’ve got you covered with these popular gift guides.
51 Best Gifts for 10-Year-Old Girls, According to Real Tweens
The girls have spoken, and these are the useful and unique toys they want!
Reviewed by Rachel Rothman Chief Technologist and Executive Technical Director
Shopping for gifts for tween girls gets a bad rap. While the stereotype on tweens is to be picky — and there is an art to getting gifts for kids this age — it’s really not as hard as it seems.
The next time you need a gift for a 10-year-old girl, keep this in mind: they love things that feel personal to them. And sure, while they may be up on the latest trends and can’t resist a TikTok-made-me-buy-it item or two, what they love most is customizing everything in their lives, from their rooms to their clothes to their accessories. That means, if they’re into science, get them a DIY STEM kit that lets them explore scientific concepts on their own. Are they future writers? Give them a journal with prompts that get the creative juices flowing or a way to make a wall collage that will fill them with inspiration. The more bespoke it feels, the better.
Still stumped for where to start? That’s where the Good Housekeeping Institute comes in. Every year, its experts evaluate hundreds of toys, the results of which inform stories like the Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards. Our Lab experts test toys and games for important factors like safety and quality, but then the real experts — tweens themselves — give feedback about what’s actually worth buying. Then, editors keep their eyes out for best-sellers and trend-setters with rave reviews outside the toy world to come up with our lists of the best gifts for kids. This year, these rose to the top as the best gifts for 10-year-old girls in 2023.
- Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy , $11 on amazon.com
- TCG Toys Spin Flip Puzzle, $20 on amazon.com
- Butterfly Craze Floor Pillow Case, $22 on amazon.com
- Y-Stop Pod Swing Seat, $40 on amazon.com
- Custom Name Neon Sign, $50 on amazon.com
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