Hey girl, today let’s chat about the best 13th birthday gift ideas for girls.
Your birthday girl is becoming a teen (say what?!!) and I bet you are on the hunt for the perfect 13th birthday gift ideas. You have come to the right place.
I am not sure how my daughter is turning 13, ugh time – you are a thief, but here we are and I am here to give you the top 13th birthday gift ideas that she wants to get from you.
Our house is the house that my daughter and her friends hang out at so I have seen and heard everything they are into and they all make great gifts.
From beauty to apparel to bedroom décor and more, you will find the perfect present from these 13th birthday gift ideas.
Get ready to celebrate your girl becoming a teen with these spectacular 13th birthday gift ideas. I know she will love them!
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Best 13th Birthday Gift Ideas
1. Flowers
The first thing you have to plan on getting your birthday girl is flowers. It does not have to be a big bouquet for her to love this!
I have my husband bring our daughter home flowers on her birthday and she can’t get enough. It is something special just from Dad (with Mom’s secret help).
2. Water Bottle
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know there is a water bottle craze. The Stanley Quencher is trending right now but the Hydro Flask is also oh so good.
If she already has one that she loves then you should look into Stanley Cup Accessories. There are straw cap covers, spill-proof stoppers, and even a water bottle carrier bag.
3. Yeti Tumbler
A Yeti Tumbler is the perfect gift for teen girls who want to drink Hot Cocoa, Coffee, and Tea.
I know Yeti’s are old news but girl, my daughter is always taking mine. She is getting her own in her favorite color😊. Mine is boring black so at least we will know whose is whose.
4. Belt Bag
Even though I cannot get on board with the trending belt bag, teen girls love them and I can completely understand why.
They are small, which makes them light, but they are big enough to carry everything they need to have.
5. Cozy Socks
My daughter and all her friends are nuts over these cozy socks. And there are so many cute patterns to choose from. They are perfect for lounging around the house.
I did swipe them from her one day and wow, they are so soft and warm.
6. Blanket
Have you noticed that your girl is starting to hang out in her “cave” (her bedroom) a little bit more? Mine too!
Make her as cozy as possible with this Sherpa fleece blanket. It is so soft and warm.
7. Body Spray
These girls want to smell good, and I agree. Get her some body spray.
The hot body spray right now is from Sol de Janeiro. They all smell so good and they aren’t as expensive as perfume.
8. Makeup
Most new teen girls want to start trying out makeup. Get her a few rockstar, easy-to-use drugstore items to try out.
9. Makeup Brushes
Real Techniques has face brushes and makeup brushes that apply makeup beautifully.
Cinema Secrets is an amazing brush cleaner and is essential for keeping your girl’s makeup brushes clean and germ-free.
10. Travel Mirror
Since she is a teen now, she cares about how her hair looks and her makeup (if she wears it). This travel mirror is amazing.
It is slim and durable, the cover flips to become the stand, and it has rechargeable lights. She will take this thing everywhere.
You can also get her a compact mirror if you think she needs something a bit smaller.
11. Jewelry
There are so many jewelry options on Amazon from earrings to necklaces to bracelets and don’t forget rings.
I would skip an actual jewelry store because what she likes this year she may not like in a few years. So, save your money girl.
12. Camera
The Instax Mini camera is so much fun for teen girls. You know these girls are all about taking pictures.
Get a bunch of film to go with it. And help protect it with this camera bag.
My daughter has these pictures up all over her string lights.
13. String Lights
Let’s talk about string lights, teen girls love them!
I have to admit, they are pretty cool and I would have wanted them when I was a teen too.
These are so light that she can hang them up with Scotch tape. These small command hooks also work great.
Include mini clothes pins if you want your girl to be able to hang pictures from them.
14. Books
If your birthday girl is a reader, expand her library.
My daughter is a reader and some of her favorites include the Anne of Green Gable Series and The Little House Series.
However, I know some of her friends love the Harry Potter books (I do too).
15. Kindle
If it turns out that she is a mega reader, like my daughter, get her a Kindle.
And 100% you need a cover to go with it. It will get dropped.
You can save money on books by checking out eBooks from your public library.
16. Bath Bombs
Let her relax all her stress away (you know she is going through huge emotions that cause huge stress) with bath bombs.
17. Sugar Body Scrub
Tree Hut Sugar Body Scrub is so good and cheap. It has over 140k positive reviews on Amazon alone!
Please tell her to use it only about once a week though. It is an exfoliant. If she uses it more than that her skin can react negatively.
I have smelled all the scents and Coco Colada smells like a beach vacation!
18. Lotion
She can hydrate her skin after exfoliating it with the Aveeno Fragrance-Free lotion. It is so gentle yet so hydrating that she will want to use it.
19. Lip Balm
Help her keep her lips hydrated with the EOS lip balm.
Some teen girls like the stick version while others love the sphere. Both are fantastic. The vanilla scent is always a hit.
20. Notebook
Preteen and Teen girls love to write. They write notes, letters, journals, and even stories. You can’t go wrong with an elegant notebook and felt tip pens.
21. Saucer Chair
This is the chair your girl needs for her bedroom – the saucer chair. It is small and cozy and she will sit in it all the time!
My daughter reads, writes, and even does virtual learning in this chair.
22. Clothes
You know your girl’s style best so I am not going to recommend something specific here but get her some clothes. She always wants clothes!
You can even step outside the box and get her school gear.
23. Shoes
If she is all set on clothes, think shoes. At this age, it seems their feet are always growing.
24. DIY Nail Polish Kit
Essie nail polish has so many colors to choose from that I know you will find a few shades for your birthday girl.
Don’t forget the clear top coat to help it last as long as possible.
25. Treats
Holy cow, teens are all about snacks and treats. They are bottomless pits! Get her favorites.
My daughter would love Lindor Truffles and Gum!
26. Hair Items
Set her up with a few more mature hair accessories.
The Crave hair brush is so good. It is made to use on wet or dry hair.
These hair clips and hair ties are what teen girls are into right now.
27. Cookbook
Help her get excited about being in the kitchen with this cookbook and baking book. Cooking is a life skill that every teen should be learning how to do!
28. Personalized Stationery
My daughter gave one of her friends this personalized stationery as a birthday present, along with some pretty pens.
She liked it so much that she asked for it for her birthday.
This personalized address stamp is the perfect way to complete this gift.
29. Travel Bag
She will be on the go a bit more now and a travel bag is a must. This travel bag comes with a toiletry bag.
There are so many colors so you may want to check with the birthday girl about a few of her favorites!
30. Sunglasses
Sunglasses are always a hit and you know she will use them.
Check out these sunglasses.
31. Hat
This ball hat and this winter hat are both from the C.C. Brand. They are so good that you will want them too.
32. Nintendo Switch
If your girl is into video games, get her a Nintendo Switch. If she already has one, maybe get her a new game.
There is also the Nintendo Switch Lite.
I love video games but with 4 kids I have no time to play them. What about you?
33. Watch
This fitness tracker watch is so good. It is a great introductory watch to see if she will actually like wearing it.
Don’t spend your money on a more expensive smartwatch until she is a bit older.
34. Gift Cards
If none of these ideas seem right for your birthday gift, there are always gift cards.
I save gift cards as a last resort because they are so boring to open, even if they are useful.
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