Hey girl, today let's chat about the top 12-year-old girl gift ideas she wants this year.
You guys, I just don’t understand how this has happened! My baby girl, my firstborn, how is she going to be 12 already?
If you are in the same boat, then I am glad we are in this together and boy, do I have the best 12-year-old girl gift ideas for you.
We are going to dive into so many amazing options from the most popular 12-year-old girl gift, 12-year-old girl gift aesthetic, 12-year-old girl gift for birthday makeup, and so much more.
By the time you get through this list of the top tween girl gifts, I know you will have the perfect present picked out for your girl.
Let's jump into the best 12 year old girl gift ideas that are trending right now.
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Best 12-Year-Old Girl Gift
Top Gift Ideas For Girls
1. Instax Camera
This camera, holy moly, this Instax Camera is a fan favorite for tween girls. My daughter just got it for Christmas and I must admit, I love trying it out just as much as my daughter does.
Add in some film for it, because she is going to fly through it.
One thing on my daughter’s birthday list is the matching camera bag.
2. Sling Pack
Look around and you will see this bag everywhere. Tween and teen girls are going nuts over it.
My daughter does not have it but most of her friends do and they love it.
3. Water Bottle
There are 2 brands of nice water bottles that are popular right now, Hydro Flask and Stanley. Both are durable and come in a bunch of colors.
4. Headphones/Earbuds
I don’t know about your girl, but my girl and her friends can’t get enough of music. It is a great way to relax from all the stressors they have. But that doesn’t mean that I always want to hear it.
Bring on the JBL headphones and earbuds
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5. Personalized Name Necklaces
Personalized jewelry is incredibly popular with 12-year-old girls.
This necklace is beautiful and you get to add her birthstone to it as well.
6. String Lights
Remember that camera I was telling you about? Well, your girl is going to flip over these string lights because they double as a way to hang all of those pictures she is going to take.
They are battery powered so you can hang them anywhere.
We ended up using these command hooks to hang them up and they work amazingly.
You may way to also toss a package of these small clothes pins in with it. She is going to need them.
7. Journal
My daughter writes all the time and she always feels much better after letting everything about her day out.
8. Watch
Oh wow, this watch is better than I expected it to be.
My daughter wanted something that could track her steps/movement and tell time.
She has worn it every day since Christmas.
Girl Pamper Gifts
Where do you stand on makeup for your girl?
Is 12 too young to get started on a few products? I don’t think so, but I am only thinking the basics here.
9. Lip Balm
This lip balm is all over the place and it is so good! Girls love it.
It is kind of an awkward shape but girls don’t put it in their pants pockets anyway, that is if they even have pockets.
10. Lip Gloss
This lip gloss is AMAZING!!! And it is cheap. But mostly it is amazing.
If you are looking to add some lip gloss to her gift, this is it.
11. Nails
Girls this age are starting to get into doing their nails too. You can pick out a classic red or pink for her or be bold and go with her favorite color.
My daughter loves to add some fine glitter to her nails and this is the best option for your money. Just don’t sneeze!
12. Hair Accessories
You can easily put together a hair gift basket to help her graduate from the little girl items with these trending items.
13. Hair Chalk
If your girl is anything like mine, then she needs to have hair chalk in her life.
My daughter uses it for all the dress-up days at school and all the school sporting events.
14. Beauty Bag
This bag is a great starter bag and also the perfect size for traveling.
15. Bath Bombs
Who doesn’t love a good bath bomb? You can gift this whole box to her or split it up for multiple girls.
We got these to split up and give to all my daughter’s friends as part of their Christmas presents.
Tween Girl Bedroom Ideas
16. Cinema Light Box
How cute is this cinema lightbox?
She is going to be able to make tons of messages and phrases on it.
It is smaller than a piece of paper so it can easily fit on her desk or dresser.
17. Felt Letter Board
This felt letter board is another option for your girl to add some inspirational words to her room. It is double-sided and comes with a ton of letters and symbols.
We gave it to my daughter’s best friend and added a Happy Birthday message to it before we wrapped it up.
18. Bluetooth Speaker
There are so many to choose from but this one is the one. It is durable and waterproof. You and I both know, that no matter how careful she is, it will probably get dropped and spilled on.
19. Circle Chair
Your girl is going to love lounging in this circle chair.
My daughter is in her chair all the time to read, write, and listen to music.
I like that it is on the smaller side so it can fit into a corner or small space easily.
20. Soft Blanket
She is going to flip over how soft and snuggly this blanket is. It is perfect for watching a movie or adding it to her bed.
We have a few of these blankets and everyone fights over who gets to use them.
Clothes for 12 Year Girl
21. Fleece Pullover
If you live in a cold climate, this fleece pullover is a must for your girl. Trust me, she will not be cold in it!
My daughter was taking mine all the time until I finally got her one too. Thankfully we wear the same size shirts so we can swap.
22. Pajamas
Check out these comfy pajamas. She can wear them all year long.
The only thing about them is that they run small, so you may want to size up for her right off the bat.
23. Girl Baseball Hat
Your girl is going to love this baseball hat.
She can wear a pony or messy bun high or low and it comes in so many colors!
My daughter and I both have this hat and wear it all the time.
24. Fun Socks
Even though she is 12 now, there is always a time and place for fun socks. And why not?
I think everyone needs a bit more fun in their life these days.
25. Bags
I know I talked to you about the sling pack bag earlier but I also know that is not for all girls.
Here are 2 other options that your 12-year-old will have no problem carrying her stuff around in. The best part is that she can use these bags for years.
26. Duffle Bag
If your daughter isn’t more on the go, she will be soon enough and she isn’t going to want to carry around that Elsa and Anna bag anymore.
This is a fabulous large duffle bag that she will have no trouble fitting all her stuff in.
There are over 20 colors to choose from so I know you will find the perfect color for her.
12 Year Old Girl Gift - Hobbies/Activities
27. Personalized Stationery
Everyone loves getting snail mail, and if your daughter is anything like mine then she also loves to send it.
You have to see this personalized stationery kit, which comes in a bunch of colors.
My daughter just got it for her friend’s birthday gift and gave her some gel pens too. The stationery turned out so great!
28. Art Kit
Is your daughter serious about art? My niece can’t get enough of it. So to help her out, I restock her with these art items from time to time.
29. Books
It is more important than ever to encourage our kids to read. Books make a great gift. I always toss at least 1 book in with every gift I give hoping it will spark some interest.
My daughter is a mega reader and loves wholesome historical fiction.
These are her favorites.
30. Games
There are so many fun board games that are perfect for 12-year-old girls. And you know what, these are games that she can play for the rest of her life.
31. Nintendo Switch
I know that video games are not for every girl but if yours is interested, check out a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.
If she already has one, consider getting her a game for it.
This post was all about the best 12-year-old girl gift ideas that you need to know about.
What do you plan to do to help your girl celebrate her big day?
We are planning to take her out to eat on the day. But a few weeks after that, she wants to take her friends out on our boat.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.