These Are the Gifts Every 17-Year-Old Girl Will Actually Want This Year

Kodak's small Printomatic instantly prints 2 inch x 3 inch photos with a sticky back for sharing and decorating. The print quality is not high-resolution by any stretch, but she'll love the instant gratification! Don't forget to buy film.

Good Housekeeping readers are loving this inexpensive but useful gift. It's a compact mirror for your teen's purse or pocket, with built-in LED lights. There are more than a dozen colors to choose from.

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Make her smile with a 6-inch smiling birthday cake plush from the brand that's hot with all the teens and college kids, Jellycat. They have other fun faux foods, too, like a plush avocado.

She can wear a token of your love with this 16 1/2" gold-plaited cable chain with interlocking hearts. Gorjana is a popular brand, according to teens we talked to.

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The solution for your 17-year-old's perceived bad-hair days or her rushed mornings: She can pull her ponytail through the back of this cute cotton hat. It busts her chops a little with the message "probably late." There are plenty of other variations, too, like one that says "all good" and one that says "foodie."

Being 17 comes with some really busy seasons, whether it's when she's looking at colleges, applying to them, finishing up senior year or planning her summer. Help her get and stay organized during this milestone year with this popular 90-day planner, stickers included.

Carhartt is a heritage brand (more than 100 years old!) that's currently popular with teens. If she needs a wallet, this one can fit her phone and some cash and cards, and the wristlet helps her hold onto it.

I'm going to sound a million years old when I say this, but wow, today's teenagers have a lot of piercings. Help her keep track of her studs with this 4.5-inch pretty jewelry tray that can sit on her nightstand or vanity. Even with the monogram, Amazon promises fast delivery.

Will your 17-year-old girl be taking a senior trip, spring break or journey to look at colleges? Maybe it's time for carry-on luggage with spinning wheels that she can easily roll through airports and hotel lobbies.

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She can use this at home now, for late-night reading and early-morning lounging. The bedside shelf keeps her books and earbuds close at hand. Later she can take it to college or her first apartment.

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While they're very busy, teenage girls also have downtime while they're babysitting, on a trip with their sports team or on a school break. And this generation loves a craft kit to help ease anxiety. This set of three busy bee patterns comes with an embroidery hoop, three clothes, all the threads they'll need, a needle, scissors and instructions.

My own 17-year-old read this when it came out and it's legitimately jaw-dropping. Though it was written for young adults, I read it and loved it too. It's a story of four wealthy teens, and it's a tragedy and a redemption story — that's all I'll say. Even if she saw the recent Netflix series, she'd probably still enjoy this page-turner. Ages 12 to 17

Okay, technically this is for ages 18 and up, but you'll know if your teen can handle this LEGO set meant for display. If she likes crafts, flowers and LEGOs, she should love this. Build the 15 stems of everlasting flowers together for some bonding time.

The tens of thousands of Amazon reviews speak for themselves, but I'll say it here too: Teens love the Sol de Janeiro brand, and this light mist makes it easy for your girl to add scent to her hair or body. It's appropriate for her age, with notes of pistachio, jasmine and salted caramel.

It's the tech gift all the teens want, male or female: AirPods. These let kids stream music right to their ears hands-free and cord-free, thanks to Bluetooth. They're also noise-cancelling, so they can help her concentrate when she's studying (really!).

The message is on point: Everything's gonna work out. This retro-looking T-shirt with a bit of boho flair is perfect for concerts, weekends and casual school days. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL

Summer Fridays is a bougie brand and a bit of a flex, so you'll be the cool gift giver if you make the popular lip balm her present. This is the pink shade but there are 10 to choose from including a clear mint lip balm.

Not only do these fuzzy socks come packaged like a cupcake, the message is hilarious. She'll feel seen!

Our readers have been loving this bag that can be worn as a crossbody or a fanny pack, and our Lab experts who tested it love it, too. It's way for her to stay stylish and hands-free so she holds on to her keys, wallet and phone. It comes in more than a dozen color choices.

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A 17-year-old is usually studying a lot so this helps mark her place, in a cute way. Then she can take a break, or a nap, and get back to it!