Spotify playlists and study schedules. Friendship dramas and future dreams. Thirteen brings a whirlwind of changes, as young teens navigate social dynamics while discovering their authentic selves. It’s an age where the perfect gift can become part of their emerging identity.
That’s why our carefully curated gift guide goes beyond the obvious choices. We’ve done the detective work, gathering insights from real thirteen-year-olds to create a collection that actually speaks their language.
1.Wekapo Inflatable Lounger Air Sofa
The Wekapo Inflatable Lounger is an air sofa that inflates with a simple whisking motion rather than requiring a pump. It features a patented pillow-shaped headrest design for comfortable neck and upper back support when relaxing.
Perfect for camping trips, days at the beach or just hanging out in the backyard, this versatile air lounger makes a fun gift for an active 13-year-old girl. The ease of inflation and portability add to the appeal for teens.
- Inflates easily without pump
- Comfortable headrest
- Portable, lightweight
- Durable ripstop polyester
- Carry bag included
- Deflates overnight
- Handwash only
2.Adidas Girls' Long Sleeve Hoodie
This Adidas hoodie is a great layering piece for active 13-year-old girls. It features a regular fit for easy movement and a kangaroo pocket to keep hands warm. The soft fleece fabric and ribbed cuffs create a relaxed yet cozy feel.
As an iconic athleticwear brand, Adidas is sure to appeal to sporty teen girls. The simplicity of this long sleeve hoodie makes it very versatile – it can be worn for casual everyday wear, to school, for sports or lounging at home. Available in a variety of color choices, this machine washable hoodie makes a practical gift.
- Soft fleece fabric
- Warm kangaroo pocket
- Popular athletic brand
- Machine washable
- Versatile, casual style
- Runs small, check sizing
- Limited color selection
3.Travel Makeup Organizer Case
This gift will give the 13-year-old you’re shopping for a place to keep all of her prized makeup and brushes organized and protected from dust and damage. Made by Vlando, this sophisticated travel makeup case can hold a ton of her beauty care items within the eight separate compartments. There are four tray compartments for makeup and skincare items, four elasticated slip pockets for makeup brushes and a zippered pocket for miscellaneous items like tweezers and makeup remover wipes.
The case is available in various pastel shades that are all accented with yellow-gold hardware for a grown-up aesthetic. The outside is crafted using water-resistant and easy-to-clean vegan leather while the inside is lined with a subtle polka-dot satin material that is resistant to staining. This is a great makeup case to help young girls care for and protect the items they own. It teaches responsibility, organization and pride in ownership. It’s also perfect for travel and a cute sleepover tote.
- Water-resistant vegan leather
- Various organizational compartments
- Teaches the value of taking care of belongings
- Comes in multiple color options
- Compartment dividers aren’t rigid
4.ghd All-Rounder Paddle Hair Brush
Around age 13, many girls start taking more interest in hair styling and products as a form of self-expression. The ghd All-Rounder Paddle Brush is a great gift to support her interest in hair care. The broad paddle design makes detangling wet locks after a shower quick and painless. Using this brush while blow drying creates a smooth, sleek finish.
The soft cushion brush is gentle on her scalp and the non-slip handle provides control. This professional-quality brush prevents damage from breakage and static. It’s the perfect pairing with ghd hair stylers she may already own. Caring for her hair with the right tools builds confidence. This multi-purpose brush helps her create salon-worthy styles at home.
- Detangles wet hair
- Creates smooth blowouts
- Gentle on scalp
- Prevents breakage
- Works best with ghd stylers
5.Fjällräven Pocket Bag
From a popular brand, the Fjällräven pocket bag, is sure to be a hit with a style-conscious 13-year-old. Sometimes you may be unsure about what to buy for a 13-year-old girl so if you’re not 100% sure of her interests it can be a good idea to buy a practical gift that she can get some use out of; this is an ideal practical gift to buy, which she will get a lot of use out of. The bag is very practical, versatile and ideal for traveling.
Made with a durable fabric, the Fjällräven Pocket bag is made to last and comes in a neutral, black color to suit a variety of styles and occasions and coordinate well with a range of outfits
- Versatile
- Durable fabric
- Ideal for traveling
- Stylish brand
- Practical
- Small bag
6.Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera
Taking selfies seems to be a favorite pastime of many 13-year-old girls and is something that they like to do both independently and with friends. In an age of digital photos, it’s actually quite rare that we get photos printed so this gift will have a real novelty factor!
The Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera is available in a range of colors and, like the polaroid cameras of old, offers instant print outs. With its slim, compact design and zero-ink technology this polaroid camera has been completely updated for the modern age and will encourage creativity and photography skills in a 13-year-old girl.
- Available in a range of colors
- Instant prints
- Zero-ink technology
- Slim compact design
- Encourages creativity
- Requires film paper
7.Ravensburger Eiffel Tower 3D Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaws are a popular pastime in childhood that can be developed and maintained into adulthood and throughout life. However, as a 13-year-old girl gets older she will need jigsaws that present more challenges and have something a bit novel about them. The Ravensburger Eiffel Tower 3D Jigsaw Puzzle is perfect as it is both challenging and novel.
With 216 pieces that are arranged in numerical order to create the 17 inch high model, this activity will improve construction skills and dexterity. The finished model really does represent the Eiffel Tower as well as making a great addition to a 13-year-old girl’s bedroom décor.
- 216 pieces
- Improves construction skills
- 17 inch high model
- No glue required
- Model can be used as decor
- Requires careful storage
8.Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset
Virtual reality is the next up and coming technology phenomenon and this gift would let a 13-year-old girl get ahead of the curve with this trend. The Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset provides a stand-alone virtual reality set which does not require any other device.
With state-of-the-art graphics, and the ability to play games in virtual reality this would be a very well-received gift. On a practical note, it also comes with a storage case so that it can be easily and safely transported.
- State of the art graphics
- Meet friends in virtual reality
- Stand-alone VR
- Compatible with app
- Storage case included
- Expensive
9.RenFox Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
For a beauty conscious 13-year-old girl practical, useful self-care gifts are great! The RenFox Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap is a product that she may not have heard of before or thought to have asked for but it is incredibly useful! This hair wrap is great for putting on out of the shower and helps to absorb water from the hair, speeding up drying time.
With a faster hair-drying time, less damage is done to the hair through heat damage with a hairdryer and precious minutes are saved on busy mornings too. The hair wraps come in a pack of two so one can be used while the other is still drying.
- Useful gift
- Self-care gift
- Reduces hair drying time
- Less damage to hair
- 2-pack
- One size; may not be a good fit for very long hair
10.Wacom Pro Pen Tablet
An award-winning digital drawing tablet, the Wacom Pro Pen Tablet would make an ideal gift for an artistic 13-year-old girl. It can be used with a variety of compatible devices with its Bluetooth connectivity and is ideal for producing digital graphic designs.
This is a gift that will really promote creativity, allowing for careful and precise drawing with the maximum precision pen, whilst also improving technology skills. With graphic design skills in serious demand, this is an interest well worth encouraging and investing in.
- Award-winning
- Maximum precision pen
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Encourages creativity
- Improves technology skills
- Expensive item
11.Scratch Off World Map Poster
The Scratch Off World Map Poster makes a beautiful gift for a teenage girl. This set includes a map of the world, and a more in-depth map of Europe made with special scratch-off coatings. The idea is that the user can scratch off the coating of the countries they have been to, creating a very visual record of their travels.
This is a gift that could last a lifetime, being used to keep a record of and inspire traveling and trips throughout life. The posters are visually beautiful too, making a great addition to most décor styles. The set includes customizable stickers so a 13-year-old girl can really personalize the posters to suit her own travel aspirations and experiences.
- Encourages interest in travel
- Could last throughout lifetime
- 1 globe map, 1 Europe map
- Customizable stickers
- Best for those who travel regularly
12.Vlogging Gimbal for Smartphones
Thirteen is the legal age for social media and if you’re shopping for a 13-year-old girl, she’s probably been counting down the days to it. This gift is going to get her started on her video blogging journey and could make her the next breakout star on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
This vlogging gimbal connects with smartphones to turn them into professional-quality video cameras. Videos will be smoother than just handholding a smartphone. It also has built-in tracking for moving subjects and an integrated extension rod for the best selfie with friends. The bottom of the handle has three built-in legs that will extend into a mini table tripod so whether she’s handholding her videos or doing a talking head video sitting at her desk, the videos will be a cut above the rest. Imagine how amazing her makeup tutorials for YouTube are going to look with this luxurious gift. This could spark her passion for creative expression through photography and videography.
- Encourages a new skill
- Builds self-confidence
- Self-expression through video
- Compact size
- Social media needs monitoring
13.Jam Hang Up Shower Bluetooth Speaker
The Jam Hang Up Shower Bluetooth Speaker lets you listen to music and receive calls from the comfort of the shower! With crystal clear sound and wireless connectivity to a range of devices, it’s a unique gift for a 13-year-old girl who loves listening to music wherever she is!
Listening to music in the shower is a great way to relax and unwind so this is a gift that can help to ease anxiety and teenage stress and it has a stick-pad so it can be conveniently placed and removed both in the bathroom and elsewhere. It’s highly portable, so ideal for a range of different uses.
- Completely waterproof
- Can be used to take calls
- Wireless connectivity
- Crystal clear sound
- Stick-pad
- Requires compatible devices
14.Lego Architecture London Skyline Model
Lego is a popular toy throughout childhood and it has many benefits; improving the ability to follow instructions, constructions skills and dexterity. An interest in Lego is something that is good to encourage throughout childhood into the teenage years and even through into adulthood and Lego have created sets to reflect this larger age range.
The Lego Architecture London Skyline Model has 468 pieces so represents a challenging build for a 13-year-old girl but as well as improve dexterity and construction skill it helps to encourage an interest in architecture, featuring replicas of famous features of the London skyline such as Big Ben, the National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, Tower Bridge and the London Eye
- Improves construction skills
- Encourages interest in architecture
- Features many famous landmarks in London
- 468 pieces
- Increases dexterity
- Careful storage required
15.LED Photo Fairy Lights
Perfect for pairing with a polaroid camera, or photo printer gift, these LED photo fairy lights combine two great products into one. Fairy lights are ideal for creating relaxing, cozy ambiance in a bedroom or kids lounge room and this set also allows photos or artwork to be clipped into place for display at the same time.
The LED Photo Fairy Lights are 16 feet long and have space to display up to 40 photos. Displaying photos of friends and family is likely to appeal to 13-year-old girls as they take more ownership over and interest in their physical environment.
- 16 ft long
- Perfect for the bedroom
- Display 40 photos
- Cosy, warm white light
- Requires batteries
