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We know that teen boys can be some of the most difficult people to find gifts for — we have seven sons in our three families! But we asked our group of experienced parents, and they gave us these great ideas for Christmas gifts.
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Best Christmas gift ideas for teen boys
1. Lego Transformable Marvel Toy (Amazon)
I’m not sure we EVER outgrow Legos…great way to de-stress without a screen.
2. Nintendo Switch (Amazon)
has your son been asking for a Nintendo Switch? This innovative gaming system allows players to take their game wherever they want to play – with friends or family on the go.
3. Vuori Workout and Casual Gear (Vuori)
Workout gear that is comfortable to wear to the gym, at school, or around town checks all the boxes and we LOVE Vuori. They make great shorts, t-shirts, long pants and more and their clothes will be a big upgrade for your son if his regular gear needs some updating. We can’t overstate how comfortable these clothes are.
4. Phillips Norelco First Shave Hybrid Electric Shaver (Amazon)
Coated blade reduces shaver burn and protects skin from nicks and cuts.
5. Nike Air Force One (Amazon)
Once he puts them on, he may never take them off.
6. The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse (Amazon)
This book is filled with a powerful message about home, kindness, and friendship. If you are looking for a Christmas gift book for your son that expresses your family’s values, this bestseller is one to consider.
7. Apple 2024 MacBook Laptop (Amazon)
Powerful MacBook Air with M3 chip is a super portable laptop that is lightweight. It has 18 hours of battery with a vivid liquid retina display.
8. Headlights for Crocs (Amazon)
Headlights for crocs (and other types of shoes and hats or bikes) seems like a PERFECT gift for any active teen whose on the go day AND night. For camping, dog walking, hiking or just plain fun. Rechargeable.
9. Wallet for Air Tag (Amazon)
A genius idea! This slim wallet comes with a pocket for an Apple Air Tag so your son’s wallet will never go missing. Well-priced, it is available in 10 colors.
10. Sonic Bomb Extra Loud Alarm Clock (Amazon)
For the heavy sleeper in your family, this alarm clock will do the trick in getting them up in the mornings — adjustable tone and volume, bed-shaker, and red flashing lights.
11. Belkin 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Stand (Amazon)
Belkin makes this charging station the #1 brand optimized for Apple products. Now your son can charge his phone and AirPods wirelessly and super-fast, side-by-side.
12. Light Up Baseball Cap (Amazon)
Your son will love this baseball cap with an LED headlight lamp. he will see and be seen if he is out jogging or biking.
13. Apple AirPods Max (Amazon)
Amazing audio quality. Noise cancellation blocks outside noise so you can immerse yourself in your listening. Very comfortable with memory foam ear cushions. Pair AirPods Max by simply placing them near your device and tapping connect on your screen. Long battery life. It’s a worthwhile splurge.
14. Bluetooth Speaker/ Touch Lamp/ Alarm Clock (Amazon)
This multifunctional touch sensor lamp/alarm clock/MP3 player/hands-free calling device would make an excellent gift for your son. With a rechargeable battery, playtime is 8-10 hours.
15. Hover Soccer Toy With LED Lights (Amazon)
It is fun to give a toy and watch our older boys have fun like they did when they were little. This hover soccer toy slides on smooth surfaces and has a foam bumper to protect furniture.
Fanatics has so many different sports team shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and accessories for various teams, including college, NBA, NFL, MLB, Soccer, and much more. Search by team, player, or sport to find the perfect gift.
17. Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack (Amazon)
If your teen is going to be doing any traveling, this is the backpack for them. My son bought this for after college travel and it’s been his go-to pack ever since. Carry-on-compatible, suitcase-style, full-wrap zipper opening on the main compartment. Padded laptop and tablet sleeve. The colors are dazzling.
18. Resistance Band Set (Amazon)
Here’s a great way for your son to work out in a bedroom, dorm room, or while traveling.
19. Owala water bottle (Amazon)
Owala’s FreeSip earns rave reviews for its push-to-open button top, sleek styling, and hip color combinations. The bottles come in a range of sizes, from 16 to 40 ounces. there is a sturdy carry loop, a leakproof lid, and a wide-mouthed spout. A great all-around water bottle.
20. Leatherology Slim Wallet (Leatherology)
This top-rated slim bifold wallet is great if your son is ready for a more adult-looking wallet. Add initials for an extra personalized touch.
21. Wifi Smart Led Strip Lights (Amazon)
These strip lights do it all — 2, 50′ strips with Wifi app control, Alexa compatibility, lights, and color changes can be synced to music.
22. Lap Desk (Amazon)
This lap desk will make studying at home much more comfortable. With space for a laptop that can be anchored by a ledge, phone holder, and a mousepad, this will be a big upgrade from balancing a computer on his lap.
23. Moon Lamp with 16 Colors (Amazon)
Another way to add unique lighting to a room is with this “moonlight” with 16 different colors.
24. Hanes EcoSmart Hoodie (Amazon)
Your go-to comfortable, roomy 80/2- cotton/poly hoodie. Lots of colors. Number #1 bestseller in the category.
25. HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset (Amazon)
This well-priced gaming headset can also be used as over-the-ear headphones. They work with PCs, mobile devices, and recent-generation gaming systems. Top rated!
26. Shower Sandals (Amazon)
These pillowy slippers that are perfect for all-day everyday wear. They feature the super on-trend cloud-like silhouette popular on TikTok. They feature a foam footbed, non-slip bottoms, and a deep heel cup to cradle the wearer’s foot and provide stability in moist conditions.
27. Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) (Amazon)
Apple AirPods have become an in-demand device for teens and young adults. Now that Apple has released their 3rd Gen AirPods, 4th Gen AirPods the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros, find well-priced 2nd Gen AirPods if you’re looking for a less-costly piece of tech for your son.
28. AirPod (2nd Gen) Silicone Case (Amazon)
If you’re buying an AirPod for your son, add an inexpensive silicone case is his favorite color. It will help keep the charging case somewhat protected and will help him differentiate his AirPods from his friends’ AirPods.
29. Car Phone Mount (Amazon)
The last thing we want is for our teens to be distracted by holding their cell phones while driving. This air vent phone holder charges while securely holding the phone in place for the newest iPhones and cases.
30. Happy Socks
Comfortable fun and well-made. So cute.
31. Best Men’s Slipper
Beyond comfortable-these will be your go-to slippers.
32. JBL Clip Bluetooth Wireless Speaker (Amazon)
This compact waterproof, and dustproof speaker might be your son’s favorite way to bring sound to any gathering. It comes in several colors, but this camo style is unique. A hard shell case is part of the set.
33. The Driving Book for Teens (Amazon)
If you have a teen boy who is a new driver or who will soon be behind the wheel, get him this book. Written by a mom of three sons, this well-researched primer talks about safety, car maintenance, and tips for how to pass the written part of their driving exam in a clear, non-boring, non-preachy style. They might react to this book and be much safer as a result.
34. Award Winning Fidget Toy (Amazon)
For the fidgety teen-many patterns to choose from. Our best-selling fidget toy.
35. PopDarts (Amazon)
Really fun game for the whole family. Lot of great colors.
Happy shopping and happy holidays, 2024.
Why should you trust us?
We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of nearly 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
Prices accurate as of date of publication.
