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Shopping for the 16-year-old in your life can be a real challenge, especially when you’re not sure what he’s into. From games to trendsetters, these teens are working on their personalities and interests, figuring out who they are. Whether you’re looking for the coolest Sweet 16 gifts, doing some Christmas shopping or just want to treat the teenager in your life to something special, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for 16 year olds.
When they start their driving journey, get them a cute card holder or wallet for their freshly printed driver’s license. For the tech savvy or gamer teen, get cool accessories like the Meta Quest VR device or the Nintendo Switch. Shopping for the teenager whose closet you want to raid? We also found some incredibly stylish fashion and home finds. If you’re really into astrology, we’ve found some cute gifts that represent your zodiac sign. Plus, we’ve even included some fun stuff that will make any teenager smile from ear to ear, like an interesting mix of golf and billiards, the cutest frog-shaped heated plush slippers, and a personalized phone case. Shop our top picks ahead of time!
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Alessia Santoro