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What to buy a 11/12 year old girl!

28 replies

Awcw1234 · 28/08/2025 14:34

What is everyone planning to buy their 11/12 year old daughter? I need ideas!!!

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mrandmrsrobinson · 28/08/2025 15:34

makeup

Staghead1 · 28/08/2025 17:23

Mine is looking for Ariana Grande perfume and Sabrina Carpenter.
White fox hoodie
Earrings
Smart watch
First year without any toys/ lego requested

Cherryrainbow · 28/08/2025 19:03

The k-pop demon hunters cd lol

Forgottenmyphone · 28/08/2025 19:57

Mine has a birthday in October and has mentioned all of the following over the last few months!
Lip balm from Lanolips or Glossier
Coconut Lane phone case
Skinnydip hoodie
Legami pens
Jellycat keychain
Diamond painting kit
Instax camera
Ice cream machine
Toiletries from Wow You, NCLA or Mallows Beauty
Scented nail polish from Nails Inc
Eugy 3d animal model
Rio Lush make up box
Heishi beads

Cece92 · 28/08/2025 20:03

Mines is 12 in October so I’ve got her some sol de janeiro sprays, P Louise make up and I’m going to get her pjs, some new Nike leggings from the Nike outlet store they are like £17.50, give her money to go get her what she wants from shops and pay for her nails as it’s a special occasion. Christmas all I know is she wants an Apple Watch and the cheapest I’ve seen is £220 😐 so that and bath bombs make up and make a gift card or something. She only wears like blusher highlighter and mascara and a bit of lip gloss in terms of make up xxx

WhereAreAllTheHairBobbles · 28/08/2025 20:10

Last Year 12 year old dd got
White fox tracksuit x 2
P Louise products
Nike pro leggings
Nike pro shorts
Air forces
North face coat
3d pen
Insta camera thing ( novelty wore off in a week)
Ugg slippers
Phone case
Make up, can't remember the brand she likes.
Nike socks
Gift card for nandos to go with her friend when they spend their Xmas money
Cash
Bath bombs

Stocking was things like sweets , chocolate, lip balms , face masks etc.

This year she's said she wants all clothes and make up.

Gymbunny2025 · 28/08/2025 20:35

Labubu
jelly cat
crocs (fluffy)

CoriolanusSnow · 28/08/2025 20:38

Jellycats
Charlotte Tilbury make up
Sundae shower mousse
Uggs
Brandy Melville clothes

APurpleSquirrel · 28/08/2025 20:47

DD is turning 11 next week so not thinking about Christmas just yet; but these are the things she’ll be getting for her birthday:

Zoo Night Tour experience
Marine Biologist for a Day experience
Minecraft Fox light
Amethyst earrings
Lots of books
Sketcher trainers
Horse Riding Hat Silk
Eevee plush
Full size guitar
Lego Flowers
Taylor Swift tshirt
Shark Hoodie

Choclabratwatowner88 · 28/08/2025 23:05

Got her an Apple Watch, and the rest will most likely be skincare she’s asked for or clothes she specifically wants.

Beefandspinach · 29/08/2025 07:33

I've started shopping for DC, DD is getting:
New crocs, she'll have grown out of her current ones by Christmas
Skin care
Over ear headphones
Make up and brushes
A swirly make up organizer
Vanity mirror
Nike pro leggings and socks
Coffee travel mug (good for matches)

She's asked for a new phone but we'll see, the one she has is fine and I'm not buying for the sake of it.

Gymbunny2025 · 29/08/2025 07:38

Beefandspinach · 29/08/2025 07:33

I've started shopping for DC, DD is getting:
New crocs, she'll have grown out of her current ones by Christmas
Skin care
Over ear headphones
Make up and brushes
A swirly make up organizer
Vanity mirror
Nike pro leggings and socks
Coffee travel mug (good for matches)

She's asked for a new phone but we'll see, the one she has is fine and I'm not buying for the sake of it.

Oh yes also to over ear headphones and vanity mirror!

Kitchenbattle · 29/08/2025 07:39

Mine is looking for a ninja creamie so far.

SkankingWombat · 29/08/2025 09:30

DD1 was 11 a couple of months ago and the birthday 'sucesses' were a milk frother, (more) paint pens, (more) books, a cuddly pillow/sack filled with small cuddy axolotls, perfume, something for her sport, and Nike socks.

I haven't starting buying for Xmas yet, but I always have an ideas list on the go on my phone for both DCs to add to as things occur to me. So far for the 11yo, I have more Nike socks (the birthday ones were a pack of 3 from a friend and she is forever hounding me to get them through the wash), Monin syrup set, cocoa shaker and stencils to compliment the milk frother/her hot chocolate obsession, and gig tickets.
Closer to the time I will be able to see if she's running low on any particular perfume/body spray/lip balm etc and will replace those too. She obviously gets the basics such as deodorant bought/replaced throughout the year as needed, but the more premium 'nice to haves' are gifts only.
I'm sure there will be random things she will ask for too and there will always be more books requested, but, again, I'm just waiting it out until she's finished all of her birthday books and given her opinion on them to decide which to get next.

BuzzYourGirlfriendWooof · 29/08/2025 20:16

Yes, first year with no toy requests. It’s a hard transition 🥺

DD has mentioned Ugg Tasmans, skincare products, make up, a Go Pro for skiing, clothing, so very similar to others.

ITSSSSCHRISTMASSS · 30/08/2025 00:23

Lots of cosmetics and skincare for 11 & 13yo DDs,

popular brands are Glow Recipee, Inky List, Sol De Janiro, P Louise, Charlotte Tilbury, Laneige, Summer Fridays, Daise, The Ordinary, Rare Beauty, Byoma, Bubble, Gisu, Too Faced. I’ve done very well in the sales so got more than they will expect.

Other things I have: White Fox Hoodies, Funko Pops, Juicy Couture earrings/socks & perfume, a Juicy Couture bag would be welcomed but so far I’ve not got any, I do have a couple of less expensive bags though. Dressing gowns, microwaveable hotties, Jelly Cats.

Concert and show tickets were big hits last year.

Awcw1234 · 30/08/2025 17:48

Thank you so much for all of the suggestions! Keep them coming 😆

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TwinklyRoseTurtle · 31/08/2025 09:02

Apple headphones with a cover
tree hut body scrubs
silk pillow case
clothes
trainers
multi device charger
teddy pyjamas
probably loads more but all I can think of top of my head 🤣

Sortalike · 31/08/2025 16:46

I got DD Revolution Beauty Advent calendar so that covers the make up element (so far...)

But I'm stumped too - she's 10, and definitely not into toys anymore but loves pretty much anything from sostrene grene and flying tiger, so they might be worth a look.

The only thing she had mentioned is a skincare fridge!

Goofles · 31/08/2025 16:48

APurpleSquirrel · 28/08/2025 20:47

DD is turning 11 next week so not thinking about Christmas just yet; but these are the things she’ll be getting for her birthday:

Zoo Night Tour experience
Marine Biologist for a Day experience
Minecraft Fox light
Amethyst earrings
Lots of books
Sketcher trainers
Horse Riding Hat Silk
Eevee plush
Full size guitar
Lego Flowers
Taylor Swift tshirt
Shark Hoodie

Refreshing to see a list with no makeup!

APurpleSquirrel · 31/08/2025 20:30

@Goofles DD is sort of interested in makeup; has a few bits but prefers nail varnish. TBH she doesn’t go to places that she can wear makeup - usually only a couple of parties a year when she wants to wear a bit of blush, eye makeup & lip gloss.
so I’m avoiding any makeup or skincare (except basic Simple stuff) for a few more years.

Beansandcheesearegood · 31/08/2025 21:19

Dd 11, I'm avoiding makeup if possible. She likes nail varnish, body sprays etc. Then art stuff, nike leggins & socks. Experience day..... nothing else yet but secondary school starts and may influence her!

Poppins21 · 01/09/2025 05:42

My daughter wants a 3D printer and a laptop - so a nice cheap Christmas for us. She also asked for a balloon stuffing machine as she thinks she can do a side hustle with this.

Ophy83 · 01/09/2025 09:06

I've said she can get her ears pierced at the end of term (they have swimming lessons this term so I want those out the way first), so earrings will feature heavily either in her stocking or possibly I may make her an advent calendar and put a few pairs in that.

RealPearlDuck · 01/09/2025 09:32

If there is an artist (or artists) she llikes, it's a no brainer because pretty much everything would be a hit. We're currently on the Taylor Swift/Olivia Rodrigo streak, so stickers, bracelet making kits, keychains, t-shirts, hoodies, posters (you can make a poster from the pictures of the singer(s), here is a tutorial for that), everything is a hit and absolutely loved. If there is something you can buy from the official merch store, it would be great as well, and Swift's store had really pretty Christmas decorations last year, maybe this year they'll do it again.