40 Gifts for 14-Year-Olds That Will Wow the Teen in Your Life
From the unusual and unique to the trendy and best-selling, these gifts are teenager-approved.
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From talking to teenagers and testing products with them, we know that 14-year-olds have strong preferences. The best gifts for kids this age let them show off who they are, either by helping them customize their rooms and school supplies, letting them show off their personal style or being something you know is uniquely them.
These best gifts for 14-year-olds do all that and more. Many are favorites of the Good Housekeeping Institute experts, who spend their time testing everything from 3D pens to toys and board games. Others are trending gifts that teenagers are clamoring for, and there are few editor's picks thrown in there just for fun. Get something from this list, and they'll say, "How did you know?"
They can finally unlock their photos from the digital world and bring them in the real world with this inexpensive photo printer. The printer uses an app to connect to their social media accounts via Bluetooth, then prints onto 2” x 3” sticky-back paper so they can decorate their lockers, notebooks and bedrooms. D0n't forget the paper refills to go with it! No age recommendation given
For next-level art projects, let them try their hands at 3D printing. This pen melts colored filament that artists can use to make cool designs. In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, users liked having the ability to control the speed of the filament flow, and also appreciated that refills were inexpensive. No age recommendation given
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PowerUp 4.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit
This isn't their parents' paper airplane. Attach this device to folded paper and they suddenly have a flying machine they can control with their phones through an app. Once they get the hang of it, they can try loops, hammerheads and barrel rolls. For fantasy fans, there's also a version that looks like a dragon. Ages 8+
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It seems every 14-year-old wants to add a bit of sparkle to their bedroom. Not only does this set come with 17 feet of fairy lights, it has 50 clear clips for hanging photos. No age recommendation given
When it's time to get comfy, these daisy-shaped pillows are just the thing. Each one is nearly 30 inches in diameter (though you can get a small and medium size), which makes it perfect for using either as a bed pillow or a floor cushion. They come in more than a dozen colors, and the petals have a corduroy-like rippled texture. No age recommendation given
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Griffin 'Murdle' Book
Time to get them to sharpen their logic and critical thinking skills! This book comes with 100 mysteries for sharp-minded sleuths to solve using the process of elimination and deductive reasoning. If they like it, there are four more volumes for them to try. No age recommendation given
To make their rooms ever cooler, get them this gadget, which projects stars in floating nebula all around the room. Amazon users praise it for its vivid colors, but say that sometimes using the app can be tricky. No age recommendation given
If they get cold in the game room, this ultra-soft throw blanket will help keep them warm. And, if they play D&D, they'll get a kick out of the fact that it's shaped like a D20. No age recommendation given
It's not just Swifites who are getting a kick out of layering fun bracelets all the way up their arms. This set comes with seven bracelets with a variety of colors and charms. They can wear all seven at once, or mix and match their favorites. No age recommendation given
There are dozens of fonts to choose from with this necklace, so you can find one that matches your teen's style. It comes plated in 18k gold and also has a chain length of 18" with a 2" extension. No age recommendation given
With this station, they'll be able to keep their devices neat, organized — and fully charged, which means no more excuses for missed text messages. It has the capability to charge an Apple phone, Apple AirPods and Apple Watch all at once, though there are also similar charging stations for Samsung devices. No age recommendation given
Now they can be cozy and stylish, all at the same time. The Sherpa fabric is super soft and very warm, and the 50" x 60" size is perfect for bundling. It also comes in a lot of different tie-dye patterns. No age recommendation given
For teens who are constantly complaining that their phones are dead or — worse — keep nicking the household chargers, this device will help them keep their phone batteries going. Amazon users say it charges fast and is simple to use, plus it's small enough to carry around in a purse or backpack. It also comes in four colors. No age recommendation given
Chillbo Shwaggins Inflatable Lounger
From backyards to the beach, this gift makes it easy to grab a seat anywhere. They just need to wave it around in the air to inflate it and then they can relax. No age recommendation given
With four laser guns and four vests, anywhere can be a laser tag arena. Take them into parks or backyards and let them go! The lasers have a 150-foot range, and the gear really vibrates for a more immersive feel. Ages 8+
Kanoodle Pyramid
Everyone, from elementary students up through senior citizens, seems to love getting in on the Kanoodle fun — no wonder it's been a social-media sensation. To play, challenge cards offer the start of the shape, and people have to use their logic and critical thinking skills to figure out how to fit in the rest of the pieces to make a pyramid. If they like it, they can move on to other Kanoodle versions, like Kaoodle Head-to-Head or Kanoodle Genius. Ages 7+
Bring the digital excitement of Fortnite into the real-world building universe of LEGO with this set. It's part of a collaboration between the two brands, since players will also be able to have LEGO-themed adventures within Fornite. This set will have nearly 700 pieces to build the iconic wild-eyed Fornite llama. Ages 12+
Teens just love seeing their name in lights! They love to personalize their rooms, too. This gift does both in one shot, letting buyers pick out the fonts, colors, symbols and, of course, name, monogram or saying. It could also run on AC power or batteries. No age recommendation given
Whether it's Jellycat, Labubu or Sonny Angel, cute and collectible trinkets and bag charms are taking the teen world by storm. This a adorable coffee cup is not just cute enough to put a smile on a teen's face, it's also super soft. Ages 3+
When they've grown out of stringing alphabet beads on bracelets, they can up their jewelry-making skills by trying a hand-stamped jewelry kit. This one lets them make necklaces, earrings, keychains and charms, and comes with everything including a hammer and a steel block. Ages 14+
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
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