CAVEAT – This article was created as of November 25th ( 4 weeks before Christmas). Over the next couple of weeks we are sure that other youth-inspired Christmas gift ideas will pop up – we just wanted to provide parents and caregivers with a head start with some ideas now! Also, we receive no kickback from any of these products or Amazon.
In a world dominated by technology, it’s refreshing to see the younger generation express enthusiasm for gifts that go beyond the common wish list of smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles. Having engaged with over 600,000 youth across North America and garnering a substantial teen following on our social media platforms, we’ve gained valuable insights into the Christmas wish lists of today’s youth. This article delves into “some” trending Christmas gifts that we hear and see on social media that are capturing the interests of young people, offering a diverse array of options beyond the traditional cellphones, computers, and gaming consoles that are often asked for.
LED Lights For The Bedroom:
These are great gifts no matter what the gender of your child.
Strip Lights:
LED 3D Night Light
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HH5ZLRQ
Shaped LED Wall Lights
LED Star Projector
https://www.amazon.ca/Star-Projector-Rossetta-Bedroom-Bluetooth/dp/B099ZRCGWW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
Custom LED Neon Sign
https://www.amazon.ca/Custom-Light-Neon-Sign-Aesthetic/dp/B0BTD1XLQJ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa
The most popular Water Bottle – “The Stanley Quencher H2.0”
This is presently “the” most popular water bottle that youth want today.
https://www.amazon.ca/Stanley-Quencher-FlowState-Stainless-Insulated/dp/B0BS1WF9H8/ref=sr_1_3
Weighted Blanket:
We have seen lots of requests from teen girls about wanting a soft weighted blanket.
https://www.amazon.ca/Luna-Weighted-Sherpa-Fleece-Blanket/dp/B083C412VS/ref=sr_1_5
Ugg Boots/Slippers:
Very popular gift request we have seen from teen girls.
https://www.ugg.com/ca/women-boots-classic-boots/classic-mini-ii-boot/1016222.html
Tech Toys/Games:
For youth that are interested in basic coding or testing their memory and focus. We also have a game for the whole family to participate in that is really trending.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NVD43MD
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YSVBYHW
https://www.amazon.ca/Spikeball-Ball-Sports-Game-Set/dp/B00STL38RE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa (for the whole family)
Portable Phone Charging Battery
Great gift for teens who are looking for ways to keep their phones fully charged until they can plug in at home.
https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Portable-Charger-PowerCore-High-Capacity/dp/B0BWJ87T9P/ref=sr_1_3_sspa
Bluetooth Speaker:
Great gift for any teen that wants to listen to music from their digital device.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09GJVTRNZ
Youth-Specific Designed Headphones
Great gift for younger pre-teens and younger teens to help protect their hearing when listening to music, movies, or playing games.
Smartphone Printer (older teens)
Great gift idea for older teens who want to print off pictures that they capture on their mobile devices.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B1NF5NBN?th=1
LED Photo Clip String (Older Teens)
This great gift idea pairs nicely with the Smartphone printer mentioned above.
https://www.amazon.ca/VNSG-Decor┃Battery-Christmas-Photos┃20ft-White┃Photo/dp/B07NYHM6SX/ref=sr_1_1
This blog article explores the popular Christmas gifts catching the eye of young people on social media – It goes beyond the typical requests for smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles. From LED lights for bedroom transformations to cool tech toys, portable phone chargers, and comfy weighted blankets, the wish lists showcase a diverse mix of both tech and non-tech gift ideas.
As the holiday season quickly approaches, contemplating the perfect gifts for our children this Christmas can sometimes be a challenge. It’s uplifting to acknowledge the diverse range of ideas embraced by the younger generation that we have seen being voiced over the past several weeks. Their wish lists extend beyond just technology, encompassing a variety of non-tech preferences as well. We hope that this article will help guide you in selecting the ideal gift(s) for your child this Christmas season.
Digital Food For Thought
The White Hatter
PS: In doing the research for this article, it was interesting to watch how some youth are combining PowerPoint/Keynote presentations (a digital literacy skill set) with TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to create a “Christmas Gift Ideas” presentation for their parents to consider. An onlife version of the old written Christmas list created from searching the Sears catalog when I was younger!
