As reviewed by the experts themselves: 10 year-old girls.
Gifting for any girl can be tough, whether they're 2 or 72. But tweens might just take the cake when it comes to the hard-to-gift-for category. Somewhere in the gray area of too old for toys they just played with a few years ago and too young for the makeup and tech accessories their older, teenage siblings have on their wishlists, it's a tough demographic to nail down.
Fortunately, we asked the experts to weigh in here, with those experts being our own editors' kids. Because who knows what a 10 year-old girl wants better than a 10 year-old girl? Whether they love spending their afternoons outside, prefer the quiet solitude of a good book, or are all in on the latest trends, every type of gal is covered on this list. But, the truth is, while she may seem like an enigma to you right now, 10 year-old girls really haven't changed that much, which is why we were also sure to include more than a few classic gifts on this list too, like some family-favorite board games.
Just in case you were worried her tastes might run a little too high for your budget, fear not: there's tons of 10 year-old girl approved and budget-friendly picks on this list. And if you're shopping last minute, not to worry. We won't tell her you procrastinated and we have tons of gifts on this list that qualify for 2-day delivery on Amazon! And if you're on the hunt for the perfect gift for another kiddo on your list, we've got you covered with these popular gift guides.