Birthday gift ideas for teens

Teens are, by far, the most difficult age to buy gifts for. They tend to be extremely picky about the things they want. They each have their own tastes, likes and dislikes, and somehow you have to find a way to fit that in with the popular gift ideas these days. You are lucky that now, you can sit back, in the comfort of your own home and browse through an endless number of electronics, toys, and customizable products online that are appropriate for a teen. There are many birthday gift ideas for teens available online; all you have to do is browse through a few.

How to pick the right gifts

While there are assortments of things that you can choose as an unusual birthday gift, there are many things you need to keep in mind while buying them. Here are a few points:

  • The first thing you need to figure out is what your budget is. Are you on a limited budget? How flexible is your budget?
  • What are the persons likes and dislikes? Is there anything that the person has wanted for while that you can surprise him/her with?
  • What is the best price you can get your product at? Compare it with other sites that are selling the same product.
  • Are you buying a birthday gift for someone in their early or late teens?

These are your basic points that you need to keep in mind while you shop. This will help you narrow down your choices and make a more systemized and quicker choice.

List of birthday gift ideas for teens

Picking a birthday gift for a teen can either be a really difficult or really easy task. The list is below is meant to help you with the process.

  1. Personalized Keepsake

personalized keepsake

If you want to give a gift that is both sentimental and quirky, this unusual gift is definitely the way to go. You can personalize it with anything you like. If the teen in question enjoys basketball, you can get this 11×14 beveled mat frame for them, with a personalized message of your choice. They can put it up on their walls anywhere in their room. This keepsake will have their name, the origin of their name and even the meaning of their name printed on it. It is definitely an unusual birthday gift that someone would like. It is ideally meant for kids just entering their teens.

  1. Kiri Pendant Necklace

pendent necklace

This signature Kiri Pendant Necklace is the perfect gift for teenage girls. It is petite, elegant and girly and comes at a very economic price as well. It has a dainty faux-stone as well, and a lobster claw clasp with a 2inch adjustable chain. This pretty necklace is something that every young adult would love to own. This link chain is a total of 20inch’s long and is designed as a link chain, painted gold. It is classy and casual at the same time.

  1. Lacoste Cross Body bag

lacoste body bag birthday gift

Thinking of something that is both stylish and classy? Then you should be thinking about the Lacoste double pocket crossover bag. This bag is made of 83 percent polyester and 17 percent of it is cotton that makes up the lining of the bag. It has zippers and a 27inch strap that you can sling across your shoulders. It is rather casual bag that you can occasionally pair with formal wear as well. It is 6.5 inches high and 9.5 inches wide, giving you more than enough space to fit everything you would like to carry it around.

  1. Polo shirt

polo t shirt birthday gift

Nothing says summer and style more like the Victorinox polo shirt. It comes in a classic white and deep lake color with orange borders. It is made in Peru and even has embroidered underarm grommets so that there is more ventilation. This is a rather simple polo shirt, with a ripped knit collar that is suitable for every event or situation. You can pair it with cargo shorts or even a nice pair of jeans. This is definitely a safe choice when trying to find clothes as a birthday gift for teen boys.

  1. 97 things to do before you finish high school 

97 things to do

This is a book that is available in book paper back and ebook format. It is a book that will keep every teen in high school entertained for quite a while, it will also inspire them to make the utmost use of their last few years in school. The importance of these days cannot be explained and these are memories that they will keep with them for years to come. Fun and interesting is definitely a fit description of this book by Erika Stalder.

  1. Nightball football

night ball

Looking for an unusual birthday gift for a teen? This nightball football is the perfect gift idea for the sports loving teen. Now they no longer have to end the game once the sun goes down. This ball lights up as it spirals through the air, making it a rather lovely sight. The LED lights in the football is also meant to last for a really long time, it can last for approximately 40-50 continuous hours. This is fun for everyone, and also a rather cool thing to be carrying it around. All it requires is one standard battery that you can change when it runs out. This ball is made out of good quality material and is sure to last long despite all the roughhousing that it will experience.

  1. Book bags

bag birthday gift

Nothing is more essential to a student and a teen than a book bag. This book bag come in many designs and colors and is sturdy enough to carry everything one needs for school. It has an old school, vintage look that is all the rage these days, and can be carried off with any outfit. It is definitely a great birthday gift idea for a teen, especially if they are about to start the school year soon. It is also quite reasonably priced and will probably fit into your budget.