Best Christmas gifts for tweens, as chosen by 9- to 12-year-olds themselves, from Jellycat toys to slime | Christmas

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Best Christmas gifts for tweens, as chosen by 9- to 12-year-olds themselves, from Jellycat toys to ****** | Christmas

The ***** of buying a Christmas present for a tween (age nine to 12): they’ll tell you exactly what they want. The *****: they’ll tell you exactly what they want, and could very well change their mind 17 times before Christmas.

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Time moves fast for Gen A tweens, who start as children with a love of Beyblades and end as teens who likely have a more expensive skincare routine than you. So, we spoke to several tweens to find out what they really want for Christmas (for now, at least).

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The best gifts for tweens

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Wimpy **** and stationery

Diary of a Wimpy ****: Hot Mess, £7.49

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Legami Savannah erasable pen set, £5.99

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Avocuddle eraser, £1.99
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Wimpy Kids are so funny, you can read them over and over, and I love the pictures. It’s exciting that there’s a new one for Christmas (Hot Mess)! I also want some pens from Legami. There are loads of different characters to collect, like animals, and you can rub them out. I also love their Avocuddle stationery. Cecily, 10

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Movie moments

Mini projector, £85.99

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For Christmas, I would love a cool phone projector, as it could turn my room’s wall into a big screen – so I can watch movies with my friends. Charlie, 12

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Cute and cosy

Jellycat Clementine Amuseable, £18
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Panda Oodie, £19.50
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Jellycat … they’re so cute and I love their faces. And I’d recommend my Oodie – they’re really fluffy and great for lounging around in. Áine, 11

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Glow getter

LED lights, 3m, £63.99

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5m, £99.99

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Instax smartphone printer, £84.99

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I would like LED strip lights for my room. They’re great because you can control them from your phone and change the colour. There’s even a disco mode. Also, an Instax photo printer: this one is great because you can print collages and add a background and stickers. I love taking fun photos of my friends and family. Louis W, 12

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Digital pets

Tamagotchi, £13

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Strawberry lip butter, £6
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I’d like a Tamagotchi, as I’d like the responsibility of a virtual ****! And some lip balm to stop my lips cracking in the cold. Rachael, 11

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Dog Man 13, £6.49, published 3 December
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Football cards, from £0.45

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I would like Adrenalyn XL 2025 football cards because I really want to complete the collection and trade with my friends. I would also like the new Dog Man book (Big Jim Begins) because they’re funny and I love the cartoons in them. Louis P, 10

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DIY jewellery

Cool Maker Popstyle bracelet maker, £14
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Personalised woodland bracelet making kit, £14.36
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I would like a bracelet maker for Christmas. My sister Ayda and I love making bracelets and it’s a fun activity to do. You can make them and give them away to family and friends. Eva, 10
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Stylish shoes

Adidas Samba, from £50
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What I would like for Christmas are Adidas Samba shoes. ****** my age, and older, love what is trending in fashion. Eliana, 10

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Marvel figures and gaming

Deadpool action figure, £24.99

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EA Sports FC 25, £54.99
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I will be asking for some Deadpool things as it is popular. I would also like FC 25 and my friends are asking for it, too. Rupert, 10

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Squishy pets

Original Squishmallows Connor the Cow, £9
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Original Squishmallows Todd the Rooster, £11.99

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For Christmas, I would like Squishmallows. I love the designs. They are unique and bright and are squishy and soft. They come in lots of sizes. Ella, 10

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On-trend cup

Stanley Quencher, £45
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This year I, and other children my age and older, may want a Stanley cup. These are popular at the moment and would make a good gift. Jessica, 10

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Rovers merch

Lego McLaren F1 race car, £21
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Doncaster Rovers replica shirt, £37

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I’d like Lego sets because I would want to expand my collection. Also, football shirts because I don’t have that many. My team is Doncaster Rovers. Phillip, 11

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Thoughtful pressies

Tinou’s Shop jewellery box, £42

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This Christmas I would like to receive a musical jewellery box. I think this is a thoughtful and sentimental gift that you could treasure for many years to come. Lillie, 10

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Big screen dreams

ADX gaming monitor, £129
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Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor, £129
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For Christmas, I want a monitor for my gaming setup. I want it because my other TV is a couple of years old and keeps breaking when I want to play on it. Rhys, 10

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Art *******

Artworx 125-piece art case, £23.50

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YXSH 82-piece art set, £17.99
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I would like an art set for Christmas so that me and my sister can draw together. Fatima, nine

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Sticky ******

So ****** DIY mix-in kit 10 pack, £10
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So ****** DIY magical potion maker, £30
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I would like a ****** set because ****** is relaxing and it helps you think about sticking to **** because ****** is sticky. Hafsa, nine

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Wheelie good

X-Rated Shockwave BMX bike, £155
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Urban Gorilla BMX bike, £128
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I want a bike because I don’t how to ride a bicycle and I want my family to teach me. Mawuena, nine

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Beyblade stadium

Beyblade X Beystadium Battle Arena, £10.40
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I want a Beyblade stadium because it helps me take away my stress. Bitania, nine

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Can you kick it?

Mitre personalised football, £16
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I would like a football for Christmas because it’s my favourite hobby. Kimberly, nine

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Crafty kit

Air dry clay kit, £19.99

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I would like a clay set because it’s something I like to do. Montell, nine

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Fully booked

Bookshelf, £83.99
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I want a bookshelf full of books. Faithful, 10

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Painting set

Acrylic paints and brushes set, £12.99

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I would like a painting set for Christmas because it makes me calm, refreshed and relaxed. Tyrecesia, 10

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Tech

Asus Chromebook, £149
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HP Stream 14in laptop, £249.99

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I would like a laptop because mine is broken and it will help me keep in contact with my friends and family and it helps with my work. Brilliance, nine

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A puppy

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I would like a puppy because they make you happy, and they’re cute. They can even make you responsible because you have to take care of them. That’s lovely, right? Olivia, nine

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