44 Freakin' Cool Gifts For Tweens That They'll Actually Put Down The iPad For

This might be the combination nightlight and alarm clock that your tween needs to actually be excited about getting out of bed. It's got a cool LED light built-in, can be used as a music player, and charges their phone wirelessly. It's great for using at bedtime or to set a chill mood while studying.

Let the Nerf wars begin! One of the best parts of being a tween is firing these foam rockets at each other in the backyard. This massive bazooka contains 2 rockets with soft tips that won't cause damage to kids (or parents, but you should watch out when you go around corners!).

When the temperature drops and you’re lounging at home, this comfy blanket sweatshirt will be your new best friend. They’re made from a premium fleece and look good enough to wear to any social occasion – no matter how formal.

When you absolutely, positively got to rot every healthy tooth in your mouth, accept no substitutes. This enormous bag gives you eight pounds of sugar, corn syrup, and other processed ingredients to make your heart smile and your teeth decay.

Bring arcade style fun into your very own backyard during the summer time with the slip and slide hockey rink. Two players sit on their knees and go head to head in a watery rink as they try to score on each other using a specialized game puck.

Artsy Fartsy is the family-friendly game that you can play on the go or at home and one that's so fun and silly that a tween will actually WANT to have family game night. A lot of it was dreamed up by a kid so you know it'll be full of hilarity, a few turd jokes, and strange sounds!

Hype up the backyard games with a rechargeable laser tag set that'll have your tween begging for more outside time. Summer nights won't be the same after they start playing with the set, which allows for 360-degree combat, has the guns and gear for four kids to play, and has hours of playtime on a single charge.

Sharing is caring and with this cookbook, your teen will be the most popular kid in school with all the sweet and savory baked goods they'll be whipping up. The book contains over 100 easy to bake recipes that will impress not just in flavor but in looks!

Embark on your own Stranger Things inspired adventure by gathering your crew for a night of Dungeons & Dragons as you go on the hunt for the Thessallhydra. This starter set comes with 5 character sheets, a six polyhedral dice, and even two Demogorgon figures!

You don't have to worry about losing your headphones or having uncomfortable earbuds pressing into your ears under your hat with this beanie that's got the headphones built right in! It's warm, machine washable, and the wireless headphones work for 16-20 hours before needing a recharge.

Fire up the waffle maker and enjoy a game of Eleven's Eggo Card Game with breakfast. Your goal: escape the upside down. How can you do it? By getting rid of all your waffle cards. The game is family-friendly, so kids can play, too.

If you have something nice to say, you should say it! And that's exactly what this pencil set does and what it'll inspire a tween to do. There are ten in the set, each printed with a different uplifting statement. They might be number 2 pencils, but they sure will make her and her friends feel like number 1!

He's got his eyes on a Cy Young one day and if he's going to get there, he's got to practice. When he can't find a friend to be his catcher, this guy will be there for him. The inflatable toy can be used for practice or as a game with friends to see who can toss the most strikeouts.

These colorful orbs are no larger than ping pong balls but they're at least 1000x more fun and the key to a brainy afternoon. The Sphero Mini is an RC toy that works, but only if you program code to make it go! It's a high-octane, tech-learning adventure that any tween will love.

You all have watched how many seasons of Kids Baking Championship as a family? A tween interested in trying their hand at those cool desserts will have Duff as a guide with this kit. S'mores Sandwich Cookies are on the menu, and if they love it, there are other cookie boxes to choose from, too.

Light up the night with a little bit of throwback-throwing fun with this LED frisbee. It's almost 100x as bright as similar frisbees with a black plastic disc that makes it look like a UFO. A full charge delivers 90 minutes of fun and is motion activated so the battery won't run down.

Your tween might think that these are secretly Doctor Strange's sling rings after playing with them for a while. The magnetic toys are silent to play with, have endless opportunities for combination, and offer a fun way to exorcise nervous energy and find better focus.

But first, let her take a selfie with this tripod and ringlight. Whether she's recording a TikTok with her friends or creating a vlog assignment for school, the set will come in clutch. It's adjustable to a variety of heights, has a Bluetooth remote to control her phone, and has several light ring colors to catch her best look.