Inspire me with ideas for teen male gifts

[Needingacoffee]

Hi! Just popping on here to look for some ideas for gifts for my teen sons. One is going to be 19 by Christmas, and the other will be 16. (No alcohol ones for my eldest, as he doesn't drink). Cheaper ideas would be great, but more expensive ones I'd consider... It doesn't help that they also have birthdays in December, and November. What are gifts teens these ages into?

Here are things I listed for my DS last year, he got some but not all

Lynx
Razor
Batteries
Super noodles
Choc orange
Stress ball
Fluffy bed socks
Trolley coin (gym locker)
Multi tool key
Clip key ring
Air cans (for PC)
USB stick
Sheet face mask

Japanese sweets (Amazon or Blippo kawaii)
Gym towel
Water bottle
Sock
PJ’s
Shower speaker
Vouchers (Greggs/Nando’s)
Muscle rub

Milk frother/velvetiser
Aftershave
Trainers
Airpods
Keyboard
Mouse
CK underwear
Nose trimmer
Nail/grooming kit
Protein bars
Beanie hat
Airpods cleaner

Some big hits were the nose trimmer (which he asked for), the nail/grooming kit, fluffy socks and the trolley coin (which he uses for gym locker).
He uses his velvetiser all the time for hot chocolate and coffee.

@terraced - I know my youngest would appreciate any kind of driving experience. Going to look into that.

@Beautifulsunflowers - Yes, an excellent idea. Know he would use the tools too. He's always borrowing my husband's tools. He is doing a GCSE in Product Design too.

@Thelifeofawife - Wow, thanks for the list of ideas. I think my eldest could do with a new keyboard, and monitor.

If they wear them, Qwertee has brilliant , limited edition, t-shirts for loads of different games, fandoms, tv show, quirky things etc, they are good quality, wash really well, true to size, and they often have offers running

Another thread was started today with some excellent ideas:

Stocking ideas for a tween boy www.mumsnet.com/Talk/christmas/4909985-stocking-ideas-for-a-tween-boy

Mind get a whole load of pants and socks. Each item individually wrapped with a chocolate bar or a gift card. It seems to amuse them and saves them the bother of buying their own socks, which is something they appreciate more as they get older.

oddballs pants subscription…… gone down a storm in my house! This is a 20% off code….

www.myoddballs.com/apps/raf/myref-ZIGUDU

we get a new pair of boxers and socks every month!

DS 1 is 18

ive got so far

guitar strings
plectrums
beavis and butthead dvd
pizza blanket
KISS tab book

@WeirdPookah - They wear t shirts, so I'll take a look at that website you mentioned.

@pacificoceanwhale - I might keep an eye on that thread, as it might help give me ideas.

EMP are good for merchandise for various Tv / film / gaming interests . Their T shirts are excellent .

@JellyBabiesSaveLives - I know both of mine would appreciate pants and socks. Plus, I am sure chocolate, and gift cards would keep them happy.

@piefacedClique - Thanks for the 20% off code to Oddballs.

@NotKeanuReeves - Ah, now a pizza blanket would be right up their street.

@Floralnomad - Both of them are into gaming, so that website could come in handy.

Pleasure @Needingacoffee… My son and husband love them. Everything else is great quality too…. We had the Santa pj’s last year and they often do free gifts with your orders…. Umbrellas and bobble hats etc x

@piefacedClique ive seen this company mentioned a couple of times now so thought I’d have a proper look. Previously I thought my dh wouldn’t really like all the bright patterns but I notice they do a plain one so it might actually be a good idea. Can I just ask what is the quality like? I would be getting for Christmas so would probably have to wait until December to order I think as I don’t seem to be able to buy now to set up for Christmas?

they are really good quality. We are coming up to two years for some pairs and still no holes 🤣. I bought a few of their bundles to put in their stockings and then started the subscription for January. They’ve probably got about 20 pairs each now! I can fill half of my rotary line just with their undercrackers 🤣🤣🤣

Their pyjamas are great too…. I keep checking to see when they restock

• DH swears by these underpants https://uk.stepone.life/
• Biltong
• Jelly bellies. American Jelly beans and each has a unique flavour and really tastes like the thing its supposed to be
• Are they into spicy/chilli food? A chilli taster kit with smaller test bottles
• Various, novelty USB things to attach to the laptop. A mini fan for hot weather, a round device which keeps your coffee/tea cup hot etc.
• Experience days like driving around a race track, glider intro day, zorbing
• A leather, carpentry belt for the younger one where you hang your tools
• headtorch
• Cap for the summer

Menkind Gadget Shop is good for quirky gifts for teenagers.

@SM4713 - Great list. Both could do with a new cap. Plus, I really like the tool belt idea, and the novelty USB things.

@CheshireCat1 - Definitely will take a look at what quirky gifts I can get from Menkind.

Cash
Something related to his favorite artists/teams (merch products, clothing iteams, custom pin sets, poster calendar etc).
Software subscription (photo programs, video editors, etc)
Big box of snacks he likes
Gift card to the store he likes