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Struggling to buy a present for an 11-year-old – secondary school kids no longer young but also not fully fledged teens? Who better to ask for ideas than a group of their own peers?
We picked the brains of 11-year-olds from around the country for the best gifts for tweens their age. From skincare to fitness tech, today’s preteens are a cultivated bunch (and know their way around the words “trending” and “collab”). Read on for their best gifts.
The best gifts for 11-year-olds
Get ready
Sterling silver heart set
Pandora heart charm
Dressing table with mirror
I would love a heart-shaped matching necklace and earring set or a Pandora charm. When I wear jewellery, it reminds me of the person who gave it to me, and I feel really grateful and happy.
I would love a dressing table to put in my bedroom so I can organise all my jewellery, nail varnishes, hair scrunchies and sprays. Sitting at my dressing table getting ready each morning will make me smile before I start the day! Simran
Watch out
Apple Watch SE 2
I’m a big football fan – our Fulham season tickets are my pride and joy – and I want an Apple Watch to track fitness, set training timers, and message my parents after practice. Matthieu
Wicked clothes
Knitted sweater
We Believe in Glinda body spray
I love getting clothes as gifts. I really like this jumper because of the colour, which goes well with jeans. The style of the zip and neckline are really cool, and I love the knitted look. I’m also really excited for Wicked 2, and this We Believe in Glinda body spray looks amazing. Marianne
Flashy fun
Portable Bluetooth karaoke machine
Slush Puppie machine
Wifi light strips
I’ve asked for a karaoke machine. It’s something you can do with family and friends if there are two microphones. A slushie maker would also be a taste sensation, and it avoids all those nasty chemicals too! I’d really like some LED lights; they make a kid’s room fun but also calm at night. Felix
Snap happy
Instax camera
I’d love a dog, but I know that’s a long shot. If not, I’d like a Fujifilm camera because I like to look back at all my memories. Elsie
Dress to impress
Brandy Melville sweater
Brandy Melville jogging bottoms
Adidas Gazelles
Jellycat bag charm
I’d like trending clothes, shoes and Jellycats. We like trending stuff as we want to look cool and fashionable. Jellycats are trending, but they’re also super cute. Sasha
Make scents
Sol de Janeiro set
I would like a set of perfumes by Sol de Janeiro called Spritz the Season, because they smell very nice. It’s a popular brand for young girls, so lots of people would like them. Jess
Fit in
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 watch
I would really like a smartwatch because they look cool, and I like to know how many steps I do. Kai
Made up
Flat Lay Co makeup bag
I would really like a fold-out makeup and wash bag because they’re really useful and pretty. They can store loads of things, then fold back into the size of a normal makeup or wash bag. Skye
Rock on
Lego Nike
Percy Jackson book set
I’d like something from the Nike Lego collab sets, the Percy Jackson book series and some concert tickets. Evan
Lululemon and Lottie Brooks
Lululemon flared trousers
K-pop Demon Hunters sweatshirt
The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks
Byoma universal skincare heroes set
Heatless curlers
I’d love new clothes – I like White Fox, Lululemon and would also like a K-pop hoodie. I’d like the next Lottie Brookes book in the series, and Byoma skincare: it makes my skin look and feel nice. I love hair products too, so some heatless curlers. Rosie
For more gift guides from the Filter, read the best sustainable Christmas gifts for children and the best gifts for pets
