55 Best Gifts for Even the Pickiest 10 Year Old Girl (2024)

The tween years can be tough to tackle. In the blink of an eye, they've somehow become too old for toys they just played with a few years ago, but they're still too young for the makeup and tech accessories older teenagers have on their wishlists. And being in the middle of the two as a 10-year-old girl is somewhat of a balancing act. If there's a birthday, holiday, or special occasion coming up that you need a gift for, impress her with a present you know is going to wow her.

Lucky for you, there's not need to stress about what's cool. We've already figured that out for you. We asked the experts to weigh in here, with those experts being our own editors' kids. Because who knows what a 10-year-old girl wants better than a 10-year-old girl? Whether they love spending their afternoons outside, prefer the quiet solitude of a good book, or are all in on the latest trends, every type of gal is covered on this list. But, the truth is, while she may seem like an enigma to you right now, 10-year-old girls really haven't changed that much, which is why we were also sure to include more than a few classic gifts on this list too, like some family-favorite board games.

Just in case you were worried her tastes might run a little too high for your budget, fear not: there are tons budget-friendly picks on this list. And if you're shopping last minute, not to worry, we have tons of gifts on this list that qualify for 2-day delivery on Amazon!

Top 5 Picks for Gifts

• Custom Name Neon Sign
• Bracelet Making Kit
• Nintendo Switch Lite
• Pod Swing Seat
• Go Glam Nail Kit

Tweens are totally in their friendship bracelet era right now, and let's be real, we all are thanks to Ms. Taylor Swift. A kit like this is going to be so fun to make on her own, or with friends and family. With a huge array of colorful beads and tools, she's going to have a new collection of jewelry in no time!

Let her be the one behind the camera for a change! She'll love snapping photos of her friends and adventures with this instant camera. Plus, there's less chance of her begging to use your phone camera when she has this old-school one.

Add an extra pop of fun to her room with a custom neon sign! Get it personalized with either her favorite message or her name. It will light up her night like never before!

At this age, getting creative with a manicure is a top priority. This kit will let her stamp patterns on any or all of her nails and includes everything she needs to get started. The set comes with four nail polish colors, a top coat, and 200 icons to stamp onto her nails to create totally unique designs. And doesn't every 10-year-old love being unique?

Understanding your emotions can be tough as at any age. But it's especially hard as a 10-year-old who feels more mature than a little kid but not yet old enough to recognized as a teenager! Help them work through their thoughts and emotions with this In Your Feels journal. It's designed for ages 8 to 12 to help them manage stress and anxiety and build confidence with 50 fun writing and drawing prompts.

We all remember the days of making friendship bracelets and our attempts to braid the perfect design. It can be hard! But thanks to this bracelet maker, it's getting a lot easier! It has everything she needs to make 8 unique bracelets which includes the plastic tool and 20 pre-cut, 100% cotton threads in 10 colors.

Slime doesn't have to be gross! Each slime in this kit is inspired by her favorite bakery treats for a sweet scent and even comes with fun toppings she can mix in. Plus, it's not near as sticky or messy as some of the other brands and washes out of things easily.

She can express her creativity with this lightbox that has over 100 letters and symbols and has three display modes: classic white, color changing, and single color.

If she's got her ears pierced, she's going to love these initial earrings! They're small and simple enough not to wear down her ears, but will look so cute with any outfit!

Whether she got tickets for the Eras tour or she's like most of us and just watched from her phone screen, she'll love sporting these friendship bracelets. There are eight options to choose from.

This set of colorful hair chalk will give her the chance to experience a brand new hair color with none of the permanence. Consider this a gift that makes both her and Mom happy — a feat not easily conquered!

If she's not yet carrying around a purse or popular belt bag, check out these hidden pocket scrunchies! While each one is a cute accessory for her hair, they also have a hidden pocket for some spare cash and a house key.

Upgrade her purse collection with this matching wallet and crossbody bag set. There are tons of patterns to choose from, so you can find one to suit her style, but we're pretty partial to this fresh lemon print.

Watch her zip around the neighborhood in this lightweight and, of course, pink electric scooter. Just don't forget the helmet!

Sweet dreams are made of this canopy! Having a canopy like this is basically a rite of passage for tween girls, right? We love the glow-in-the-dark stars on this one. They add a fun light-up element without the fire hazard of twinkle lights.

A big comfy blanket that you can wear like a sweatshirt? They're going to LOVE it! These are constantly an Amazon bestseller for all ages, but they make especially great gifts for tweens and teens.

Whether she loves fixing her hair in different fun styles or prefers to throw it up in a clip, these colorful flower clips will be so fun to use! This pack comes with eight different clips so she can switch it up depending on her style that day.

Every girl needs a nice set of wheels! This cruiser bike is cool enough for any girl to ride and might be a nice upgrade from the one she used to ride. It's got a padded, reclined seat and raised handlebars so she can ride in the correct, upright position.

Every girl likes to cozy up! She'll be feeling cute comfy wrapped up in this super soft blanket. Tie is super popular again, but if that's not her thing, there are more than 20 color and pattern options to choose from!