Best Christmas & Birthday Gifts Ideas for 12 Year Old Girls

The Best Gift Ideas For Your 12 Year Old Girl

12 year olds are basically kids that think they know it all. You will often hear parents say ‘my child is 12 going on 25’. They will be teenagers at their next birthday, and because they have been at school for a number of years (middle school), their personalities are well and truly coming out. Buying Christmas and birthday gifts for 12 year old girls can be a real challenge, as they often want things that are not appropriate or realistic (such as expensive phones and expensive clothes). Unless you have a 12 year old at home, it can be hard to know exactly what they like, so to help we have reviewed 9 of the most popular gifts for 12 year old girls. Each one would be suitable for the average pre-teen and would make a good Christmas or birthday gift.

Best Gifts For 12 Year Old Girls | Reviews of Top Rated Products

Picture	Gift Model	Gift Category	Price	Our Rating
	Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera		$$	4.99
	SHANY Glamour Girl Makeup Kit		$$	4.98
	Katy Perry Killer Queen for Women Gift Set		$$	4.98
	LilGadgets Untangled Pro Premium Children's Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with SharePort		$$	4.97
	Just Dance 2016 - Wii		$$	4.97
	Temporary Tattoos for Adventurous Women, Teens & Girls		$$	4.94
	ALEX Toys Spa Hair Chalk Party 2 Go		$$	4.92
	Fashion Angels Project Runway Portfolio		$$	4.90
	LEGO Elves The Elves' Treetop Hideaway 41075		$$	4.89

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera

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It’s almost funny how things that were popular so many years ago always seem to make a comeback to be the next best thing. Polaroid cameras are a good example and they have been given a makeover from the old polaroids from yesteryear. The current market leader is marketed towards tween girls, and is the Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 8 Instant Camera. It is a modern take of the polaroid but the idea is the same. They can take a photo of their friends (or pets or really anything) and the picture will print out instantly from the front of the camera. After a few minutes, a perfect almost ‘retro’ style photo will appear. Pre-teen girls are always going to be interested in taking photos, so getting them a fun camera like this is sure to be a hit.

SHANY Glamour Girl Makeup Kit

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If there is one thing that nearly every girl has in common (no matter what age they are), it is that they are fascinated and obsessed with makeup. This is a generalization of course, not every girl is interested in makeup, but most definitely are. When a young girl reaches a certain age (around 12 and often earlier), they will want to start playing around with makeup and trying different looks. So instead of letting them use their mother’s expensive makeup, get them their own complete makeup kit like the SHANY Glamour Girl Makeup Kit. It has everything that a young girl could want in a makeup kit – eyeshadows, blusher, face powder and applicator brushes and everything is kept together in a convenient palette which can be taken anywhere.

Katy Perry Killer Queen for Women Gift Set

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Every girl wants to feel like a princess, and at 12 years old, they will be too old and too ‘cool’ to play dress ups. So they will be wanting more grown up ways of feeling like royalty. So the Katy Perry Killer Queen for Women Gift Set is great as it is endorsed by a popular celebrity (Katy Perry). The gift pack comes with a full size perfume, roller ball perfume, a full size body lotion and a full size shower gel. The rollerball is actually something that they will love as it is basically a mini version of the perfume, but is applied with a rollerball. Because it is so small, it is completely portable and is perfect for taking to school and can be stored in their backpacks or handbags (yes 12 year olds often have handbags now). And because it has a body lotion and shower gel, it’s a gift that will get used often.

LilGadgets Untangled Pro Premium Children’s Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

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12 year olds (regardless of whether they are girls or boys), will be starting to get into the music scene, and will be developing their taste. And if I know anything about 12 year old girls, it’s that they need to have the latest and greatest gadgets available. And when it comes to headphones, the LilGadgets Untangled Pro Premium Children’s Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is definitely the latest and the greatest. As the description suggests, it is a pair of headphones designed for children’s smaller heads, and it doesn’t have any wires (which is totally on trend), so they can listen to the music on their iPod’s whenever they want. They are available in different colors ranging from girly pink to a subtler black. Also an added benefit is that a portion of profits goes towards minimizing bullying in schools, which is good for all kids.

Just Dance 2016 – Wii

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It’s funny that it seems like the older kids get, the less they want to play outside, and the more they want to either hang out with their peers at shopping malls, or stay inside playing video games. Video games are not only for the boys, you will be surprised to learn just how popular gaming is with tween girls, and there are many games available that are specifically marketed towards young girls. Just Dance 2016 is one such game, and is the type of game that most 12 year old girls would like, as it plays all of the popular songs (such as Lady Gaga and Jason Derulo), and gets the girls moving and dancing. You can get a mobile app which tracks the dancing and scores them, or they can simply follow the prompts on the game and just have fun dancing away. It is better than most video games as it encourages movement and is not at all violent or inappropriate. Available on all modern platforms – Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation and Xbox.

Temporary Tattoos for Adventurous Women, Teens & Girls

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Besides makeup, another area that 12 year old girls will be curious about will be tattoos. Of course, 12 year olds are not even close to being able to get an actual tattoo, and younger girls will be more interested in henna tattoos, as it is more exotic and is slowly becoming a real fashion statement. Because actual henna tattoos are basically a chemical on the skin, and there are a lot of reports about inflamed skin and infections, it is a better idea to get the imitation henna – these are the same types of instant tattoos that you used to use as a small child, they are just in the henna patterns. Live Yummy Temporary Tattoos have a good quality product, and the many positive reviews shows that there is no issue with applying on young skin. The tattoos will stay on for approximately a week or until they are scrubbed off in the shower.

ALEX Toys Spa Hair Chalk Party 2 Go

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12 year olds, especially girls, love to express themselves and show off their individuality (especially if everyone else is doing it … ironically). Hair chalk is a safe and effective way of letting a young girl show off some of her personality, and it can be great to wear to parties and school events such as sports days. ALEX Toys Spa Hair Chalk Party 2 Go is a reputable hair chalk and will not stain or ruin hair. It washes out easily and completely with shampoo, so there will be no risk of them getting to school with colored hair and getting into trouble. The young girl will have so much fun putting different colors in their hair and trying different looks. It’s like makeup, but for their hair! It comes with 12 different colors (all the colors of the rainbow and more), and even includes beads for decorating the hair further.

Fashion Angels Project Runway Portfolio

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Not all 12 year old girls want to wear perfume, makeup and do their hair like adults. Some are very crafty, and love nothing more than sitting, drawing and designing. For the designer 12 year old in your life, the Fashion Angels Project Runway Portfolio will let them be a fashion designer just like the popular TV show, and even includes stencils so they do not even need to be perfect drawers to use it. It lets them use their imagination, and can really hone in on some skills, and who knows? It could be the start of a long and prosperous fashion design career!

LEGO Elves The Elves’ Treetop Hideaway 41075

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No best-of gift list for children would be complete without including Lego. No child, no matter what age or how cool they are, are immune to the fun and addiction that is building Lego. There are many different Lego sets on the market, all targeted at different ages and interests. LEGO Elves the Elves’ Treetop Hideaway is one that has proven to be hugely popular with tween girls. Because it is marketed at older children, it has more fun parts than the Lego sets for 5 year olds. It has the feel of a Harry Potter book, and is a magic tree house with animals, elves and other accessories. While there are no laws when it comes to Lego, there is a story behind these themed sets, so they can have fun following the story, which is basically about a lost elf trying to get her friends back home.

Buying Guide – Best Gifts for Girls Age 12

A 12 year old may think that they are easy to buy for, but in reality it is not always easy buying a Christmas or Birthday gift for anyone besides yourself! 12 year olds are at the almost awkward age where they are not really children anymore, but they are also not really teenagers. They are in Middle School, and because they will be starting to go through puberty (if not already), then their moods and interests can change dramatically from one day to the next. That’s why we have put together some tips and considerations to make when choosing the best gifts for girls age 12, whether it is a birthday or Christmas gift.

Appearance is important

No matter how much you may tell them, to a 12 year old, appearances come first. And we don’t necessarily mean physical appearance (although it is also true), rather how a present looks and is perceived. When a child is very young, they might not care if they receive a gift that is not the latest trend, or that is not the most fashionable of colors. However, a 12 year old, especially a 12 year old girl, is not going to be quite so forgiving. While it is impossible for you to get into the mind of a 12 year old to determine what they consider on trend and what is not, it can help to do a bit of research before purchasing. Ask shopkeepers, talk to other parents of 12 year olds, and even look at internet forums. For example, buying a green corded set of headphones when what is actually in fashion is purple pair of wireless headphones, will mean that your gift will end up likely untouched at the back of their closet.

Brand is important

Just like the appearance of a gift is important, so too is brand. You will be guaranteed to have much more success purchasing them a major brand name product such as perfume (for example the Katy Perry one, or a high end brand like Vera Wang), rather than some nameless drug shop brand perfume. Even if it does smell or look exactly the same as the branded ones, it will not matter to the 12 year old. Perception is everything when you approach teenager-hood, and if they are perceived as having non branded items then chances are they will not be impressed.

They want to feel grown up

This is the last and possibly most important tip for buying anything for a 12 year old. One thing that most 12 year olds have in common is that they seem to want to hurry up and become adults. They especially do not want to be babied, so you would be better of thinking of them as teenagers rather than children. Giving them children’s toys like a fairy princess costume set, or a cubby house, is going to make them feel babied and they most likely will not like the gift.

All of the best gifts for girls age 12 featured in this list are the latest and greatest technologies, are all well-known brands where possible, and certainly will not make any 12 year old feel like they are being treated like babies. So choose any of the above best gifts for girls age 12 and you will stand a much higher chance of having a happy and grateful tween in your home.

Who really is your 12 year old?

As children get older, there is an almost unfortunate trend that shows that the gap between the slower and faster developers is widening. Which means you can get a group of 12 year old girls into a room, and you will have a very large variety of different personalities as well as mental and physical developments. Generally, at age 12, the average girl is starting to become extra critical of their own appearance (which is why beauty products are always going to be a big hit), will start going through puberty -which can really mess with their self-esteem and emotions – and their cognitive, social and emotional development will be growing exponentially. They will also be starting to build long lasting friendships, and quite often will start to recognize skills that they have, and hobbies they are interested in (such as playing an instrument or a sport). Each 12 year old girl will be different so it is hard to categorize them in one interest group.

What is the average 12 year old girl into?

This is a hard question to answer, simply because there are many different types of 12 year old girls with very different personalities. What they’re into can depend on many external factors – including their upbringing, where they live, what sort of school they go to, and who their friends are. But as a generalization, the average 12 year old girl would be into anything to improve her appearance (such as makeup, hair products and skincare). They are often still into arts and crafts; however it will need to be in more of a grown up way than simply using a coloring book. And finally most 12 year old girls are into socializing and hanging out with friends. So gifts that support these (such as the makeup kit, fashion design sketchbook and polaroid camera) will always be appreciated.

How much should I spend on a 12 year old’s gifts?

When it comes to spending money on anyone, it really depends on what your budget is and who you are buying for. If it is your daughter, then it is expected that a fair bit of effort and money will go into purchasing a Christmas or birthday present. Yet a more distant relative, such as an Aunty, cousin or even a family friend, no one will not be expected to spend nearly as much. And as with anything, it is the thought that counts, and any 12 year old girl would rather a $30 present that they love and will use all the time, over a $300 present that they neither want nor need. So have a think about what type of present you would like to get (an expensive piece of electronics, or a smaller crafty present), and then make a budget. Chances are you will find something suitable. Most of the gifts on this list are valued at under $100, and they were considered the most popular overall.

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