Girls ages 9 to 12 can be hard to shop for, but finding Christmas gifts for tween girls doesn’t have to be a chore. They are at that age where they are too old for toys but too young for children! They’ve probably outgrown many of the toys they craved a few Christmases ago. Whether you’re shopping for your tween, daughter, granddaughter, niece, or another relative or friend, we’ll give you the inside scoop on the gifts that are on a tween girl’s Christmas gift list this year.
Many tween girls long to be teenagers and are no longer happy with the latest Barbie or Bratz doll! They’re looking up to their tech-savvy teen siblings and friends, and the kinds of things you’ll find on your Christmas gift wish list this year include game consoles like a Nintendo Wii or the portable Nintendo DSi. These game consoles are not restricted to just tween kids! With a plethora of beauty and fashion games on the market, tweens are just as interested in gaming consoles as their male counterparts.
If you have a daughter between the ages of 9 and 12, you probably know that they love Disney shows, like Camp Rock and Hannah Montana. I’m pretty sure Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana themed gifts will go down very well for your favorite tween this Christmas. Music is also a big favorite and there are plenty of gifts to suit all budgets. Even an iPod doesn’t have to be expensive! At the lower end of the scale, buying an iPod shuffle will allow you to take your favorite music with you wherever you go.
At this age, girls also start to be interested in makeup and beauty. Many parents aren’t comfortable with their daughters wearing makeup at this age, but age-appropriate gifts include lip gloss, scented body lotions, body glitter, nail polish, and hair accessories. If I’m shopping for a friend’s or relative’s daughter, I would check with the parents first to make sure they’re okay with these types of gifts.
At this age, hobbies and interests are likely to change very quickly, so make sure you buy cheap Christmas gifts for tween girls or, if you’re spending a little money, gifts that will stand the test of time. Game consoles are great purchases as they can be kept for years while you only buy new games as your interests change.
