The Best Gifts for Girls
Finding the perfect gift is easier said than done! Worry no more… This year you are gonna ROCK the gift-giving! We’ve put together an absolutely AH-mazing gift guide to help you know exactly what to get the girls in your life. Not only are these gifts useful, exciting and sure to make your girls smile, but our fancy gift guide will make it easy to shop from the comfort of your own home… That’s right, don’t even worry about fighting the crowds this year, all the cool people are shopping from home!
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We’ve collected all of the best gift ideas for every girl. This post is divided into categories to help make your shopping experience easier and better than ever. Save this list of gift ideas on Pinterest!
Check out the following categories and let the shopping begin:
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Newborn – 12 Months
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Toddlers
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 5-8
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 8-12
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 12-16
- Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 16-18
We love shopping for our sweet girls! We’ve gathered up the best of the best ideas for your baby girls to your sweet teens. Get ready to shop!
Gift Ideas for Baby Girls
When shopping for baby girls, a few toys and essential baby items are perfect for gifts!
1. Stuffed Animals – This set of 12 cuddly jungle animals is sure to delight your little animal lover!
2. Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn My Pretty Learning Purse – Baby can have her very own stylish purse! Learn ABCs, colors, numbers, manners, opposites, greetings and more.
3. My Friend Violet – This fun, interactive, puppy will entertain and delight your sweetie! Did we mention that you can personalize it?!
4. Baby Rings – These rings are a parent’s MUST-HAVE! So versatile and fun to play with!
5. Chunky Puzzles – Get ready to fall in love with the PERFECT first puzzle for your baby! Did we mention the price is pretty PERFECT, too?
6. Teething Necklace – Don’t give up cute accessories when baby starts to chew on everything. Here’s something you’ll BOTH enjoy!
7. LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket – Explore shapes and colors with food pieces, and manners and more with some fun songs, too!
8. Buff Baby Rattle – This is one rattle that will entertain YOU as much as it does your baby!
9. Wubanub Pacifier – Finally a pacifier your baby can hold onto… and it’s just TOO cute!
10. Portable High Chair – Camping with your little one is about to get easier! How cute is this portable high chair?!
11. Mary Jane Socks – These socks are just SO darn cute we had to include them on our list!! Who needs shoes with socks like these?!
12. Rock a Stack – There’s a reason these classic baby toys stick around… and THIS one is a favorite!!
13. Hairbows – Get your little miss the CUTEST headband bows… SO many to choose from! So affordable you may not have to pick just one pack!
14. Moccasins – Nothing is cuter than moccasins with bows, and these little ones are the PERFECT price!
15. Wipes – If your babe is this young, they probably won’t notice or remember that you bought them something super practical for their first Christmas! We love Pampers Wipes — they are great quality, so thick and soft!
16. Swaddles – These soft, cotton swaddle blankets are the perfect way to wrap up baby, enjoy tummy time, or use as a nursing cover!
17. Freshly Picked – Baby moccasins – From the first step to the next, Freshly Picked will be there for every step.
18. Snuggle Doll – What little girl doesn’t need a Cuddle Buddy? This polka dot cutie may just be the exact one she’ll LOVE!!
19. Mini Boss – Do you know a Mini-Boss? Here’s the PERFECT gift! How adorable, right?
20. Silicone Baby Bib – Let’s talk BIBS! Here is one you’re gonna LOVE, it is SO easy to clean!!
21. My First Baby Doll – It’s never too early to start making friends… My First Dolly Rattle would be a GREAT first friend!
22. Banana Brush – Brushing your baby’s teeth is important… This toothbrush will make it so fun! Not only is it adorable, it has some stellar reviews!
Gift Ideas for Toddler Girls
Little girls love tea parties and pretend play! Here are some of the best items out there for your princess…
23. Little Tikes Shopping Cart – Let the dramatic play begin! This shopping set is cute and perfect for the girl who wants to be just like Mom!
24. Learning Walker – Interactive walkers are so great for so many reasons. My kids all loved this one! It is sturdy, and full of fun activities if they just want to sit and hang out, too. (Perfect for some entertainment while prepping dinner!)
25. LeapFrog LeapPad3 Kids’ Learning Tablet, Pink – LeapFrog tablets are tons of fun for the littles in our lives. We love that it lets kids learn and play in a safe environment that is just right for them!
26. Boogie Monster Dance Kit – This Boogie Monster Kit is a blast! It’s perfect for when they need to get up and move (which hey, we all do!). Be expecting lots of fun dance parties in your house!
27. Puzzles – This Melissa and Doug jigsaw puzzle will make SPLASH with your little one!
28. Toy Vacuum – Nothing like a mini replica of your favorite Dyson vacuum to get your little one excited to help with chores!
29. Baby Lit Books – Welcome to the CUTEST version of Alice in Wonderland!
30. Tea Set – Brew up learning fun with this pretend play teapot that teaches colors, counting, matching, manners and more!
31. ABC Mouse – This is SUCH a great interactive website, where kids are excited to play and learn! It has an awesome app too, my son loves it!
32. Quiet Book – Every parent, grandparent, or beloved relative or friend NEEDS a quiet book in their arsenal. Perfect for church, to keep in your bag if you know you have a long wait somewhere, or even a long drive — these really are lifesavers! A must have for every family.
33. Melissa & Doug Water Wow Coloring Books – NO crayons or markers, just water! Once it dries, use it again! This MAY change your life! My kids LOVE theirs! Another great quiet activity that every parent or guardian needs!
34. Radio Flyer 4 in 1 Tric – Is your little one seeking independence, and are you not ready to kiss the stroller days goodbye? This 4-in-1 Trike is THE solution!
35. Board Books – Here are 2 sets of books with characters your kiddo already loves – Sesame Street and Mickey Mouse!
36. Little People Disney Princess – Playing princess have never been this fun! This one is always a hit with those sweet little girls!
37. Melissa & Doug Food Groups – Play food is always a great gift. It’s so practical and it lasts forever, my kids love this set! It’s really high quality and they can do so much with it!
38. Disney Palace Pets Figures Blind Bags – These Palace Pet surprises are SO fun!
39. Little Miss Books – These books are full of bright, charming characters that your little sunshine will adore!
40. Mega Bloks – Mega Blocks are just a childhood staple! If you haven’t gotten some yet… check these out!
41. Bath Letters – Make bath time, learning time with these foam letters and numbers! There’s even a mesh bag to keep things organized in the tub!
42. Headbands – These headbands are SO dang cute! A good variety of colors, too. Darling!
Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 5-8
Here are the best selections from dolls, arts and crafts, legos, books and more.
43. Kidoozie Foam Unicorn Pogo Jumper – Looking for a unique gift for your energetic girl? Well… look no further! The Unicorn Pogo Jumper is here!
44. Chef Set – For the aspiring chef! Get her the tools she needs to whip up some delicious fun!
45. Tea for Two – Tea parties are never complete without the PERFECT tea set!
46. Fire Kids Edition Tablet – This is an awesome, full-featured Fire tablet. Kids this age love ’em! The 7″ display is just the right size for their little hands, but big enough to really interact with!
47. Kidzoom Smart Watch – This smart watch is for kids and is loaded with awesome features! Activities, games, challenges, motion sensors…how much fun!
48. Perler Beads Set – Make fun designs with these beads, then iron them so they melt together… they will entertain the kids for hours!
49. Shopkins – Have a Shopkins fan in your life? Grab this 12 pack that includes a MYSTERY Shopkin!
50. Tegu Blocks – Magnetic blocks are incredible for so many reasons. They build creativity skills and enhance open-ended play! These are truly loved around our house!
51. LEGO Friends Sets – With this darling Cupcake Cafe, your Lego lover will be in heaven!
53. LEGO Disney Princess Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Castle – This Lego set features a castle with icicle tree, sleigh, secret staircase, ice cream bar, bed and an ice hill. A must have for any “Frozen” lover!
54. Kid Camera – Do you have a budding photographer? Get her a camera that takes GREAT digital pictures but is durable enough for drops and tumbles!
55. Kiwi Crate Subscription – Kiwi Crates are super cool! A fresh box is shipped to your month each month filled with hands-on fun to explore art, science, and engineering. If your kid loves to “tinker”, this is a must!
55. Kid Makeup – What dress up collection is complete without a Deluxe Makeup Palette fit for a Princess?
56. Stamp Set – This Disney Princess Stamp Set is a perfect gift for that crafty little lady in your life!
57. American Girl Doll – A classic and a well-loved gift your girl will treasure forever.
58. American Girl Doll Clothes – Set of 18″ doll clothes! Here are 5 high-quality outfits for your little girl’s doll!
59. Coupons from Santa – Keep the Christmas spirit going all year long with these coupons from Santa!
60. Frozen Watch – Know a Frozen fan? Elsa and Anna are here to keep her on time and looking fabulous!
61. Harriet Bean Mystery Series – In this cute book, Harriet Bean is a young cowgirl with a real mystery on her hands! This is a great “introductory” series for all girls!
62. Magic Tree House Book Set – This beloved Magic Tree House series is yet another great gateway into chapter books! We just know your kiddo will love them. The whole set is awesome – from book 1, all the way through 28!
63. Annika Riz Math Whiz – Looking for a good book? In this one, Annika uses her Math Whiz skills to save the day!
64. Texts from Santa – Have Santa text your child a new, personalized message each day of December for the countdown to Christmas 2016. We did it last year and my kiddos LOVED it! It was such a fun way to add magic to the season.
Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 8-12
This is the perfect time to get your girls hooked on some crazy good books, but don’t worry, we have a variety of other ideas that will make your girls smile, too!
65. Kids Safety Smart Phone – A great first cell phone! This phone has all the things you love from your phone, PLUS allows you to track where your kiddo is AND set limits on phone calls and internet!
66. Roald Dahl Book Set – Want to make reading FUNdamental? This book set is a collection of FAVORITES so you can’t go wrong!
67. The World of Beverly Cleary – Books full of fun and adventure, these books are all soon to be new favorites!
68. Belly Up – This funny murder mystery is too cute! Twelve-year-old Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Fitzroy has murder on his hands and trouble on his tail. Find out what happens in the book!
69. Box Car Children Book Set – The Boxcar Children books are a classic series filled with adventures, you will LOVE them! The only problem? Once you read one you’ll want to keep going! Don’t worry, here’s a set to get you through the first 12 books!
70. The Little House Book Set – This set of Little House books will enthrall your young reader, as she glimpses back into the rural life of a young girl in the 1870’s. SUCH a fun and sentimental series!
71. Elastic Loom Bracelet Kit – This Loom Bracelet kit is wonderful for your crafty girl! She can stretch her creative wings as she makes each unique bracelet!
72. Recycled Bracelet kit – Making bracelets can be even more fun when you make your own beads! We so love that this Recycled Paper Beads Kit teaches the value of recycling in a hands-on way. It really is so neat, and a great way to introduce environmental awareness to that special girl in your life!
73. Beads – 584 beads to create with sounds pretty fun, huh? Not only are they easy to create and design, these DIY children’s intelligence beads can improve logical thinking skills! This really is a great gift all around!
74. Boogie Board Writing Table – These are AWESOME! It’s like an Etch-a-sketch and a Tablet had a baby and this was it! SO many countless ways to use this, drawing, writing notes, using for homework… Possibly the BEST thing for a long car ride!
75. Macbeth headphones – These headphones are comfortable, lightweight and oh-so-stylish!
76. Nail Style Studio – Fun girls nights always consist of painting nails, right? This Nail Style Studio includes step-by-step instruction that walk you through 25 irresistibly stylish designs, which you can practice and perfect with the special peel-off polish! Sounds like the BEST girls night ever!
77. Fun Outing from Groupon – Sometimes the best gift isn’t an item at all…. Give the gift of time! With a pass to an amusement park or activity, you will help create memories that will live on forever! Groupon is our go-to guide for affordable entertainment, hands down.
78. Kid’s Clothes – Awesome deals if you watch!
79. Charm Bracelet – This vintage fairy tale bracelet has charms from all our favorite stories! You can get pieces from Alice-in-Wonderland, Cinderella and The Frog Prince… plus so many more whimsical stories! SUCH a fun gift for a young girl!
80. Apple iPod – An iPod is always a WINNING gift for music fans! She can download her favorite songs and enjoy them on the go! Perfect for those bus rides to and from school!
81. Crystal Growing Kit – This Crystal Growing Kit is PERFECT for young science enthusiasts! This science kit contains all the materials needed to perform seven different crystal growth experiments.
82. Monster High – Store and display your favorite monsters with this collector’s case!
Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 12-16
We absolutely love the ideas we’ve gathered for your teenage girls, check out the variety of ideas below.
83. Hair Chalk Kit – This kit will let your teen make her hair as vibrant as she is! With 5 hair chalk pens, beads and elastics she will have a ball! And don’t worry – this stuff washes out with shampoo!
84. Fashion Project Runway – Let her test her Project Runway skills with this kit! She will make an old shirt look new or make a new shirt totally her own!
85. Teen Coloring Books – Coloring books aren’t just for little kids anymore! Adult coloring books are all the rage now, and teens are loving it just as much!
86. Colored Pencils – Of course, this set of 50 colored pencils is perfect to pair with a grown-up coloring book for your favorite teen!
87. Mother-Daughter Journal – This journal is such a nice way for moms to strengthen the bonds with their daughters! Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up! SUCH a great gift!
88. Deluxe Art Set – This 80-piece deluxe art set including art supplies for drawing, painting and more! Everything your young artist needs, plus a nice case for art on the go!
89. Patterned Ukelele – After Grace Vanderwaal won America’s Got Talent this year, EVERY little girl will want to play the Ukelele!
90. Fujifilm Instax Camera – Sure, kids these days love instant gratification, but they also go nuts for vintage stuff you took for granted when you were younger. Enter, this retro-inspired camera that comes in seven funky colors. Instagram’s got nothing on her frame-able photographs.
91. Huffy Nel Lusso Cruiser Bike – Looking for the CUTEST bike? This Huffy Nel Lusso bike features a front basket with room for all your everyday essentials. We love this bike!
92. Mermaid Tail Blanket! – Forget a sleeping bag! Grab one of these cozy Mermaid Tail Blankets to stay warm! Perfect for watching movies, car trips, camping, and anything that you may want a blanket for!
93. Cake Pop Maker – Bake 12 cake pops or doughnut holes in minutes! This purple cake pop maker is so fun and comes with recipes, too!
94. Basketball – A basketball is a timeless gift idea! It doesn’t need a fancy explanation, BUT if you are looking for a good one… Here is one we love!
95. Headbands – Can a girl really have too many headbands? We think not! These provide the perfect way to pull off the amazing look with ease!
96. Elastic Hair Ties – We LOVE these “Ouchless” Ponytails! In this set there is a ponytail for EVERY occasion, and you can’t beat that price!!
97. Nail Polish – Nail polish is such an easy, but AWESOME gift! Every girl uses it, and every girl could use more variety!
98. Sleepover Game – What’s the best part about going to a sleepover party? NOT SLEEPING! This fun game will perfectly compliment the night and ensure you have the BEST sleepover ever!
99. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7-Inch Tablet – Play games, browse the internet, and help your kids learn with the Samsung Galaxy Tablet! It has all the camera features, too!
100. Kindle Fire – Have an avid reader? She will LOVE having all her favorite books in one spot! She can read, browse the internet, and enjoy all the benefits of this AMAZING tablet!
Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
We’ve found some great ideas for accessorizing as well as some more practical gifts for your teen!
101. iPhone Case – Upgrade her phone… without all the cost of buying a new one! One can never have too many phone cases, right?
102. 6 ft iPhone Charger – Sometimes you just wish that you had that extra length when you have to charge your iPhone!
103. Lumee Case – Not only does this phone case look GORGEOUS and protect your phone, but it’s the bomb at capturing the perfect selfie!
104. Beats Headphones – These headphones seriously the most comfortable EVER…and the quality of the sound is really incredible.
105. Clip On Selfie Ring Light – Nothing kills a selfie like terrible lighting! These days, selfies are basically essential for daily life – so light them up! Don’t miss a moment because of darkness!
106. Laptop Flair – Homework will become so much less awful when your kid is working on a computer that just gets her. These reusable stickers won’t harm even the priciest laptop and she can change them over and over again depending on her mood that week!
107. My Sister’s Keeper – This book is incredibly touching on so many levels, and perfect for this age to really dive into. A phenomenal read!
108. Starbucks Gift Card – Nothing warms a soul, and a body, like a sweet gift card to Starbucks!
109. Jiffy Lube or Gas Gift Cards – Give the gift of peace of mind! Such a perfect and practical gift that she will appreciate!
110. Clutch Purse – We love this handbag because it’s flat, compact, and lightweight. It also has tons of space to store all of her necessities for a fun night out with friends!
111. Forever 21 Gift Card – Grab a gift card to the store she LOVES! You can’t go wrong with this!
112. Luggage – This is such a fun age — where independence blossoms and soon it’ll be time for young women to “leave the nest.” Ensure that her adventures are successful with a FABULOUS set of luggage!
113. Lokai Bracelet – We LOVE the meaning behind this bracelet and {BONUS} it goes with everything!
114. Alex & Ani Bangle Bracelet – This gorgeous bracelet will be a constant inspiration! You can’t always be around and this will help remind her of her potential!
115. Give-Back Bracelet – This arm candy comes with a “give-back” factor! Gifting them helps provide full-time jobs for local artisans in Costa Rica. (They are also 100% waterproof!)
116. Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch – This watch is GORGEOUS! Rose gold is so hot right now and she will love it!
117. Plush Keychain – Accessories are a girl’s best friend! This Pom Pom keychain will be sure to dress up any purse or set of keys! It’s seriously SO cute!
118. Charm Bracelet – This stainless steel charm bracelet is such a sweet gift idea that she will LOVE! Between the chain, the simple heart, and the simple design, it will bring charm and delight!
Looking for MORE fabulous Christmas ideas? Make sure you check out our other gift guides!
Christmas Gifts for Him
Christmas Gifts for Her
Christmas Gifts for Boys
We love your comments
I think that chef set (#44) is absolutely DARLING!!!! Such a great round-up of gifts for girls!!!