Shape-shifting boxes were a hit with GH readers in 2023, and continue to be a fun pick for teens in 2024. They’re believed to boost brain power and this one can be transformed into 70 different shapes.

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This LED flying ring will give him hours of fun with friends after the sun goes down. The lights will automatically switch on and off whenever he uses it, and it can be thrown up to 100 feet. It even comes with the required batteries.

This phone stand is compatible with iPhones, Androids and tablets for a hands-free experience. One Amazon reviewer said it “works great to prop a phone up on a desk.”

Over 140,000 Amazon shoppers have already given this beanie five stars and the number continues to climb. It’s made of acrylic and since it comes in many colors, it’ll be easy to find his favorite shade.

Our Lab pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute like that these earbuds under $50 offer fantastic value and are easy to set up. They’re lightweight, compact and packed with 12 hours of battery life on a single charge.

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This useful gift will make his well-loved tennis shoes and dirty soccer cleats feel brand new. Shaped like basketballs, baseballs and footballs, they’ll also keep his gym bag and locker smelling great.

Five hundred Amazon shoppers purchased this portable charger last month, and our Lab pros are a fan too. In testing, the Lab pros deemed it the winner of their cost-versus-efficiency analysis tests.

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If he has a case of the fidgets, this GH reader favorite is a no-fail pick. With this pen, he can create a variety of shapes and enjoy the benefit of relieving stress during the school day.

Mind-reading is an art if you ask us, and this game puts his skills to the test. It uses non-verbal communication to put the cards in ascending order and it’s a true bonding experience when played with friends or family.

A little pricier, but this create-your-own video game set is an investment that he can use to further his skills. With a web-based visual editor, it’ll expose young gamers to the world of JavaScript and coding. Plus, it can be used as a smartwatch when he’s not creating.

When he needs a swift kick in the pants, this punny keychain from Mom will be his reminder. One Amazon reviewer said the stainless steel design is “pretty heavy and good quality,” for the price.

Delight the board game-obsessed teen with a mini version of a classic. It’s no different than the original — it comes with the board, as well as one case, 98 letters and five blank magnetic tiles. One Amazon reviewer raved about the design: “Got these for my kids who were spending hours on long flights. The magnetic letters and board are amazing and have a great little storage drawer.”

A bar of delicious-smelling soap with real cash inside? Count us in! This gift is one-of-a-kind and a fun stocking stuffer he’ll never forget.

From budgeting tips to cooking hacks, they’ll learn everything they’re not taught in school from this handy book. It would be especially helpful for the teenage boy graduating next year.

Keep him comfy all day long with this powder spray made of aloe and coconut oil to soothe the skin. The brand claims it’ll help prevent chafing and irritation and has a man-approved scent that he’ll grow into.

He’ll have infinite purchasing options with this gift, which is way better than a fistful of cash. Since teenagers are notoriously hard to buy for, you can rest assured he’ll love it since he picked it out himself.

Give him what he really wants in his stocking this year, a bag of delicious beef jerky. Over 26,000 Amazon reviewers also say they’re “perfect for snacks on the go.”

You might not be quite ready to let him get a tattoo yet, so these temporary markers are the next best thing. The kit comes with stencils to try out different designs and they’re water-resistant.

If your favorite nerd can’t resist a good puzzle, he’ll love a gift that keeps him one step ahead of the class. One Amazon reviewer wrote that it’s “like a Rubix cube but in cylinder form” that is “so fun and stimulating to ADHD brains.”