Getty By Metanoya Z. Webb ·November 23, 2020November 23, 2020
Shopping for kids can be a pain, but this holiday season it doesn’t have to be. Given the unusual year we’ve all been forced to endure, wouldn’t it be nice to lighten your load and surprise the youngins in your life with the things they actually want and like?
From retro turntables and mini drum sets to Jordan’s, wireless charging pads and VR gaming devices, we’ve taken the guesswork out of gift-giving by curating a list of all the things they’re coveting right now—tweens and hard-to-please teenagers included.
Here are 20 gifts for kids that are actually worth buying.
01FAO Schwartz Bluetooth Vintage Microphone,House parties this holiday season are about to be lit. 
available at target.com $25 Buy Now 02Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Supply LibraryIdeal for little ones eight and up, this best-selling set includes everything she needs to create a masterpiece. 
available at kidmademodern.com $40 Buy Now 03Aqua Girls’ Faux Shearling Aviator JacketOn-trend, she can dress it up or down and it’s super affordable. 
available at bloomingdales.com $98 Buy Now 04Eastar 3-Piece Kids Drum SetFor the budding little musicians in your life. 
available at Amazon.com $94 Buy Now 05Crate & Kids Bee’s Knees Floral Applique QuiltCreate a space that brings her joy with an appliqué quilt that’s as cozy as it is chic. 
available at crateandbarrel.com $189 Buy Now 06Pottery Barn Teen Monique Lhuillier Jewlery BoxHelp her keep her gems safe and organized with an elegant jewelry box featuring an inset mirror and pull-out tray. 
available at pbteen.com $99 Buy Now 07Retrospec Zed LongboardGreat for beginner and seasoned skaters alike, gift him a cool board that complements his cool vibe. 
available at retrospec.com $70 Buy Now 08Air Jordan 1 Mid SEJordans are always high on their holiday wishlists—always. Go with a versatile design that he can pretty much rock with anything. 
available at Nike.com $125 Buy Now 09Oculus Quest 2 Advanced Virtual Reality HeadsetThis high-tech interactive headset gives him access to the entire Quest content library, which includes Jurassic World Aftermath and The Walking Dead. 
available at oculus.com $300 Buy Now 10Ideal of Sweden Qi Wireless Charging PadSince virtual learning is the new norm, spruce up her desk with a shimmering charging pad. 
available at idealofsweden.us $60 Buy Now 11Away, The Kids’ Carry-OnA thoughtful and durable roller that’s built to last. 
available at awaytravel.com $145 Buy Now 12Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John SteptolInspired by a traditional African folktale, this timeless read is a must for every little Black girl you know. 
available at greenlightbookstore.com $18 Buy Now 13Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation Kids EditionTap into a world of audible content that will help your kid learn and grow with Amazon’s new and improved Echo Dot. 
available at Amazon.com $60 Buy Now 14Hey Dewy Portable Facial HumidifierThis mini humidifier will go wherever your beauty-obsessed teen goes. 
available at heydewy.com $40 Buy Now 15Melissa & Doug Multi-Activity Train TableThis easy-to-assemble wooden play table is perfect for trains, arts and crafts projects, blocks, puzzles and so much more! 
$160, melissaanddoug.com available at melissaanddoug.com $160 Buy Now 16Barbour Boys’ Morton Quilted JacketDesigned with a faux fur trim hood and front pockets to store his gloves, this cozy quilted parka is both functional and fly! 
available at barbour.com $220 Buy Now 17Ehomful RGB LED Strip Lights KitAll the tweens and teens are upgrading their bedrooms with these fun, colorful LED light strips. 
available at ehomful.cn $40 Buy Now 18Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Hoodie SweatshirtHe’ll live in this classic fleece hoodie. 
available at urbanoutfitters.com $54 Buy Now 19Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carol Boston WeatherfordBecause stories about our intellectual heroes that inspire Black boys to dream big are so necessary. 
available at barnesandnoble.com $18 Buy Now 20Crosley Discovery TurntableDeveloping an appreciation for vinyl has to start somewhere. Mom and dad, hide your records. 
available at croselyradio.com $80 Buy Now TOPICS: Holiday Gift Guide 2020
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