Ah, shopping for Gen Z. Why does this task always leave us completely stumped, year after year? Thankfully, we’ve partnered with the experts at Athleta Girl who know exactly what 8- to 12-year-olds are pining for this year: cozy and comfortable staples that can take them from homeschooling to shooting hoops in the driveway without skipping a beat. Here, 13 adorable gifts that are guaranteed to go over well with your niece, daughter, cousin or best friend’s kid.
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PureWow's editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series (where we rank items on a 100-point scale) to our painstakingly curated lists of fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family picks, you can trust that our recommendations have been thoroughly vetted for function, aesthetics and innovation. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women’s walking shoes that won’t hurt your feet, we’ve got you covered.