Christmas gift guide: What to get Gen Z? Great gift ideas for teenagers

Mini fridges, Wooliee jumpers and Hydro Flasks are among the big-ticket bits for teens this Christmas
Christmas gift guide: What to get Gen Z? Great gift ideas for teenagers

Impress a Gen Z teen with these gifts at Christmas

Splurge

Instax Mini 12
Instax Mini 12

Since the 2010s, a must-have gift for many teens was a Polaroid camera, and is still highly sought-after today. 

The INSTAX mini 12 is a fan favourite, with plenty of pastel colours to choose from. €85.

Smart

So Chill Mini Fridge
So Chill Mini Fridge

A mini fridge for your teen’s room is sure to go down a treat, whether they want to keep cans of Coca-Cola cold or if they want to chill their face mask. 

We love this So Chill 4 Litre Mini Fridge, €41.99.

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Bobbie Goods
Bobbie Goods

TikTok has been going mad for Bobbie Goods colouring books, €20.95. Pair them with the much-sought-after Ohuhu alcohol markers — individual colours retail at €1.95 each or grab a pack of six for €11.95.

The Gift that Gives Back

Hydroflask
Hydroflask

A reusable water bottle is essential for teens today. 

Hydro Flask is a popular and sustainable brand with different shapes, sizes, and colours to choose from. 

They even have a Stanley Cup dupe, the 32oz All Around Travel Tumbler, €45.

The Gift that Keeps Giving

Yoshi! Mario's iconic green steed graces the cover of Nintendo's €25 eShop voucher, for use on its Switch line of machines.
Yoshi! Mario's iconic green steed graces the cover of Nintendo's €25 eShop voucher, for use on its Switch line of machines.

For the gamers, you can’t go wrong with vouchers. 

There are Xbox Live cards, Nintendo eShop cards (at head of article), Roblox cards, and Sony Plus PlayStation cards, with different price points for each budget. 

Just make sure you know what device they use before you buy, and bear in mind that voucher codes are country specific for some.

The Gift that champions Irish

The Wooliee jumper
The Wooliee jumper

There are so many hooded-blanket oversized jumpers out there and honestly, it’s hard to find someone who wouldn’t enjoy them as a gift. The Wooliee is an Irish luxury brand that sells these cosy hoodies in a range of sizes and designs. €109.

The stocking filler

Starface Hydro-Stars Pimple Patch Acne Stickers, €15.99 for 32 pack from boots.ie
Starface Hydro-Stars Pimple Patch Acne Stickers, €15.99 for 32 pack from boots.ie

Starface Hydro-Stars are essentially pimple patches but their bright colours and star-shape have made them attractive to teens the world over. Wear them at home, in bed or even out in public - anything goes! €15.99.

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