Name some things an 11 year old girl would like

Christmas is right around the corner. My 11 year old niece is really expecting a lot of things this year, problem is that I dont know what to get her.

I don't get to spend a lot of time with her, but I'm sure she's not into doll houses and baby dolls anymore.


For those of you with daughters in this age group, what would be some good things for an 11 year girl old that she would actually enjoy.

iPod nano would go over big, if she doesn't have one.

My niece is 13, but she's been obsessed with clothes for a couple of years now. But if you want to get clothes, have your GF pick them out. Better yet, ask the girl's mom.

on the clothes topic... get her a Limited Too gift card. My niece is 12 and that's the only place she goes to get clothes. Of course, check with her mom first before she blesses you out!!! lol.

Manicure set and some nail varnish. Neutral coloured lip glosses. I don't really approve of kids that age wearing make-up, but nails and lips are a bit different, while making them feel grown-up.
We're getting my niece, who's a year older, a nice jewellery box this year.

Gift cards.

Girls like to shop.

Depends on what kind of girl she is, really. My 12 year old niece is a bit of a tomboy and specifically told me *not* to get her dolls or anything 'girly'. She had a wishlist though, and she's totally into computers, so she got a copy of 'Spore' for the pc, which she totally loves. She also loves books, and got a collection of Roald Dahl stories from her parents. I think at that age the time has passed when they're satisfied with just about anything, so why not just ask her to name a couple of things the would like? Or, since you don't see her often - make sure you do see her around Christmas time, and take her shopping.

My niece said "Legos and gift cards".

There is also something new this year (I think it's new) called "MySpa". They can make their won lip gloss, nail polish, facial masks and ... perfume. - might be an idea.

Stay away from dolls. Gift cards sounds like a good idea if you know where she likes to shop - and I think that's the age where most really want to go out and look for stuff. Since you're not all that close, don't bother offering to take her shopping. If you were, spending the afternoon together at a mall or something might be a natural.

A pink gun! Ask Frontline!

Hard candy and lost puppies.

Lingerie.

Twilight book series.

A 12-year-old boy?

Another vote for gift cards.

Justice is a good store for girls her age. My youngest used to live in that place until she started outgrowing the clothes they sell there.

I thinks books would be best gifts.

Get her a vibrator.

Deluxe-size package of condoms and lube?

I asked for books and teddy bears at that age.

Had they given me bracelets, I'd have lost them. Had they given me make-up, I'd have kept it in a drawer.

I was gonna say. If I had received gift cards for clothes or nail polish at that age, I would have been polite and said thank you, and never used them. Just 'cause she's a girl doesn't mean that's her cup o' tea (doesn't mean it isn't, either). I'd second the "ask her mom" comment. Is she really in to Hannah Montanna? I know my coworker's 11 year old is nuts about her. Find out what she likes.

Books indeed.

I give my whole family books now. One-stop shopping.

Adolescent girls are far more mature than boys. He'd have to be 15 at least to interest her.

Actually, given the different ages at which the genders have growth spurts, he'd have to be at least 15 to be taller than her.

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

How about a boozed up 48 year old Venezuelan midget carnival worker?
Oh wait....that was my 11th birthday.

Books are the gift that keep on giving.

Seriously. Kids can get tired of other stuff pretty quick, but if you find them a good book it could be something they hold onto and read over and over for years.

I got the Foundation Trilogy as a gift when I was 12 and to this day it is still one of my favorite books. I still re-read it on occasion, and it helped get me into other sci-fi.

And I'll never forget who gave it to me.

It's kind of pointless buying expensive clothing for kids because they will either grow out of it or stop wearing it based on the trends of their classmates.

And a 12 year old might be too old for dolls and toys. So what's left? Maybe some jewelry. Or a music CD, DVD or something.

But I think a book is still a much better choice, as far the actual value of the item.

What about that Hannah Montana stuff? Aren't girls into that?

Money. Everybody loves getting money, it's the universal gift card.