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The Best Toys and Gifts for 10-Year-Old Girls Who Are Officially Too Cool for “Kid” Stuff

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By definition, tweens are at an in-between stage. By the time they're 10 years old, kids have achieved mastery over many skills—but still want toys, games, and to cram as much fun into their tween lives as possible. So, when it comes time to buy tween gifts, basically, the world is your oyster.

We drew inspiration for gifts for kids this age from all over—popular, best-selling items and, of course, feedback from 10-year-olds themselves. After exploring countless options, these stood out as the best gifts for 10-year-olds in 2025. What’s topping their wish lists this year? Personalized items, hands-on crafts and building kits, cute decorations that make them smile, and anything that helps them dive deeper into their interests.

Wheel of Fortune Electronic Handheld Game
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Word nerds and kids who like solving puzzles can enjoy this home version of the classic game show. It comes loaded with 300 puzzles that can be played in two game modes (classic and toss-up).

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these cool headphones

Cat Ear Gaming Headphones

Cat Ear Gaming Headphones
Now 18% Off
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Whether they're doing work for school on their laptops, listening to music or playing games, they can do it in style with these cat-ear headphones. They light up with LEDs, and it has a microphone for gaming or video calls.

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this mind altering game

Kanoodle Head-to-Head Puzzle

Kanoodle Head-to-Head Puzzle
Now 41% Off
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The basic Kanoodle game, which is a TikTok sensation, is great for solo players. But if you want to up the competition and make players' hearts race, go for the head-to-head version. In it, players sit across from each other and get ready to battle. A challenge card gives them a way to arrange the Kanoodle pieces, and players have to race to see who can complete the pattern first. It'll get their brains working—and fast!

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this gift for the crafty one

D.I.Y. Dreamers Become Doers Journaling Set

D.I.Y. Dreamers Become Doers Journaling Set
Now 11% Off
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There's journaling and then there's journaling. This set lets young writers go above and beyond plain paper and pens. It comes with die-cut shapes, stickers, glitter tape, chipboard frames, a tassel, a glue stick and much, much more, so they can make every page their own.

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this light-up speaker

Night Lights Bluetooth Speaker

Night Lights Bluetooth Speaker
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Whether they need a reading lamp, a night light or a speaker to help them play their tunes, this bedside unit can do it all. The light works on three levels of brightness, and can also make a range of colors. Then, the speaker connects to their music with Bluetooth, AUX input, or USB. The lights can even change in time to the music!

Y- STOP Kids' Pod Swing Seat
Now 40% Off
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What kid wouldn't want one of these in their room? The perfect reading spot, these hanging chairs are made of 100% canvas, and they can hold up to 176 pounds. You can also get it in five colors to match their room. IT even has a pocked on the inside! No age recommendation given

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this home decor piece

Anskeno Custom Neon Sign

Anskeno Custom Neon Sign
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She'll love decking out her room with a sign made just for her! You can select the size, from 16 inches all the way up to 20 inches, and you also have your choice of font, color and symbol at the end. No age recommendation given

Butterfly Craze Pillow Bed Floor Lounger
Credit: Butterfly Craze

Just stuff this with four regular pillows (not included) and it becomes the ultimate cushion bed! Kids can use it for overnight visits, in reading nooks and anyplace else they need a comfy place to crash. It comes in lots of colors and patterns, or you could opt for the daisy-shaped floor pillow instead. No age recommendation given

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this polaroid camera

Fujifilm Mini 9 Instant Camera

Fujifilm Mini 9 Instant Camera
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For something more tactile than Instagram, she'll have so much fun taking pictures with her very own instant camera. After she presses the button, she can watch her photos develop right before her eyes. Choose from seven fun colors, like lime green and trendy white, and don't forget to stock up on extra film with fun borders and an album to keep it all in!

Choose Friendship Bracelet Maker
Credit: Choose Friendship

There are some parents out there (ahem) who are desperately jealous they didn't have this when they were younger! This kit makes crafting friendship bracelets a snap: It has a clip at the top, a drawer for supplies, and slots to hold strings in place. It also comes with a set of thread.

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this personalized necklace

Yopicks Custom Name Necklace

Yopicks Custom Name Necklace
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Available in sterling silver-plated and gold-plated, these necklaces can be customized with names up to 10 letters long. The necklaces are handmade, and you can also specify the chain length. No age recommendation given

The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids
Now 40% Off
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Get kids to work on their critical thinking skills with this collection of 200 brain teasers. If she gets stuck, there are tips and hints to help her along so she won't get frustrated.

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Singing Machine Portable Karaoke Machine
Credit: Singing Machine

With this light-up karaoke machine, your 10-year-old girl and all of her friends can jam out during their next sleepover. For music, your kids can stream from any device that has Bluetooth. (There's a CD option, too, for the olds.) It comes with two microphones, so even duets are an option.

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this one for slime lovers

Zoneway Cake Butter Slime Kit

Zoneway Cake Butter Slime Kit
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Users say they're amazed by the texture of this slime, which they describe as cloud-like instead of sticky. Kids can twist, fold and roll each of the seven colors, add in items like charms or confetti, and then use it like a sensory fidget toy. Ages 10+

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this adorble water bottle charm

CharCharms UO Exclusive Water Bottle Charm

CharCharms UO Exclusive Water Bottle Charm
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Tweens love to personalize everything — and their Stanley Quencher or Yeti Rambler is no exception. This ingenious charm set lets them add their personal flair to their travel water bottles with a cute charm and a dangling lip-balm holder. They all attach with an ingenious stick-on hook. No age recommendation given

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these lights for their room

BRYUBR Photo Clip String Lights

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BRYUBR Photo Clip String Lights
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Tweens love personalizing their rooms, and this is a two-for-one: It's a set of fairy lights she can string wherever she likes, and it also has 50 clips to hold photos (all the more reason to get her that instant camera). No age recommendation given

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I IHAYNER Mini Faux Leather Backpack
Now 20% Off
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This cute backpack is the perfect accessory for your 10-year old because it's stylish and functional. It has plenty of pockets so she can safely stash her phone, lip balm, and wallet while she hangs out with her friends. Plus, it's available in 19 different colors, all with the same adorable bow on the front.

Just Between Us: A Mother & Daughter Journal
Credit: Chronicle Books

It can be hard to stay connected as kids get older, but this journal is an activity that mothers and daughters can do together. It offers writing prompts for journal entries, so neither party will ever have to worry about writer's block.

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NEWCOSPLAY Faux Fur Throw Blanket
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Add a rainbow to her room with this colorful, tie-dye blanket (which you may have spotted on TikTok). The Sherpa faux fur is amazingly soft, and it's warm to cuddle up with, too.

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this kit for the art lover

Klutz Make Clay Charms Kit

Klutz Make Clay Charms Kit
Now 13% Off
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Whether they're looking for cute items to add to a charm bracelet or personalized adornments for their backpacks, this kit will give them ideas and supplies to make 30 different clay charms. All it takes is a regular oven to bake them in. Ages 8+

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