Everything might be flip turned upside down in 2020, but one thing we aren’t letting get messed up, redone or eliminated is our annual Dude Approved gift guide where we share the best gifts for teen boys according to the resident teenage Dudes in this family.
This Dude Approved Gift Guide lays out all of the things my kids have asked for, will ask for or would ask for if they know what’s good for them. Mot of the items on the list have been field tested by my Dudes meaning it really is packed full of 20 of the best gifts for teen boys – at least according to the three in this house who identify as such.
Everything listed here can be found easily on Amazon (and yes, they’re affiliate links so if you click and buy my Dudes might actually get something off of their Christmas wish list this year with the money I earn in commission from Amazon) and if you need a suggestion, alternative or reduced price version, we even have some of those listed too.
Best Gifts for Teen Boys: 20 Dude Approved Gift Ideas
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Glow City Football
This light up football will be perfect for nighttime games in the yard or sleepover games you will quickly wish didn’t happen.
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Hydraflask
Super easy to carry, on the go drink option for kids who like to stay hydrated. Plus, kids think they’re cool. In fact there was a whole meme about it last year.
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Burrito Blanket
Because burritos are delish and blankets are cozy your teen is gonna love wrapping themselves up in this burrito blanket.
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Over Door Basketball Hoop
These have racked up hours of playtime in my house. Both of my younger sons have them in their rooms and they move them around the house at will for various challenges. Best gift EVER.
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Spikeball
This is a perfect yard game for active kids, but it also works well when it’s time to burn off some energy at the end of a long virtual school day.
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Air Pods
These are the trendiest wireless ear buds out there for teens right now – they all have them or want them. Mom and Dad won’t necessarily love the price tag though so be sure to check out these Echo Buds for a highly rated alternative.
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Beats Solo 3 Headphones
If your kid is like one of mine, they may be more of an over the ear kinda kid than an in ear kinda kid. A noise canceling pair like the ever popular Beats will make them jam happy. A little pricey for your pocketbook? Try this pair for less than half the cost.
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Portable Speaker
Every kid in our family has this exact speaker in a different color and that includes the one I call my husband. It’s portable and has great sound quality so they haul it into the bathroom while they shower and out to the yard when they shoot hoops too.
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Electric Toothbrush
For when their personal hygiene bone kicks in, this toothbrush is going to make keeping those teeth, even when they’re stuck behind braces for a year or two, super clean. We have one for the kids and they just switch off the heads and share it.
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Movie Projector
This is perfect for backyard kickbacks, but it also comes in hand for projecting whatever they love watching on their phones onto the wall in their room. I’m hoping it saves on future visits to the doctor for back pain and eyeglasses.
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Call of Duty
For the gamer in your family, this title just hit the stores on November 13th and, if you’re like us and a PS5 is just not a part of your teenager’s current reality, a new game might mollify any hard feelings over that situation. Snag him a new controller too so his accuracy stays on point in game.
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Charging Dock
It will eliminate the, “my phone died” excuse pretty quickly because there is space here for him to charge all of his various Apple related products.
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Under Armor Mask
It’s a weird world we live in where face masks are making it onto holiday shopping lists, but here we are. This one is great for active kids who are trying to stay in shape or enjoy a competitive sports season and need to breathe to live.
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Lined Crocs
Despite the fact that they are worn by restaurant and hospital staff members around the world, my kids all love these shoes. They’re cozy, they’re comfy and, if you need to run or play ball unexpectedly, you can throw the strap back and instantly be in sport mood. These are a no brainer.
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Weighted Blanket
One of my sons physically can’t sleep without his weighted blanket – it’s his cozy, anxiety reducing sleep cocoon and he loves it. Pay attention to the weight suggestions on these. You don’t want your kid trapped in bed all night until you come rescue him.
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Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Easy to use, hard to mess up. They can make their own sandwiches without even dirtying any dishes.
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Top 100 Movies Poster
As hard as it is to admit, none of my kids are super passionate about reading. My oldest went through a pretty dedicated Harry Potter phase, but he’s more of a movie buff nowadays. So, this poster will give him something to focus his viewing on. If you have a reader in your family, opt for the book version to solve the what to read next conundrum for awhile.
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Portable Charger
Remember: Life360 doesn’t work if their phone is dead! If your kid is always forgetting to plug in their phone like mine is, this one will really come in handy when you’re trying to track them down (not that many kids are spending a ton of time away from home these days).
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Online Gaming Membership
If you have a Fortnite lover at home, you’re all too familiar with the subscription fee required to scream at their friends through their headsets for hours. An annual subscription may make you cringe, but it’s bound to make them smile. We’re a Playstation family, but you can snag an XBox membership or a Nintendo membership too if that’s what your kids are into.
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Burger Socks
Feet need socks, why not make them fun! Rainbow Socks makes a lot of fun versions, but the burger socks were a hit.
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Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
See the 2019 gift guide: Best Gifts for Teen Boys, 2019
See the 2018 gift guide: Best Gifts for Teen Boys, 2018
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