10 Practical But Fun Promotional Gifts for Kids and Teens

Finding promotional gifts for kids and teens that they will actually use rather than toss in a drawer can be challenging. Today’s young people have different priorities and interests than previous generations. They care about mental wellness, staying connected, and expressing their personality while managing busy schedules.

When choosing branded items for youth-focused campaigns, consider what will resonate with this age group:

• Mental wellness and stress relief have become major priorities – items that help manage anxiety or provide calming sensory experiences are both practical and appealing to today’s kids and teens
• Tech connectivity is central to their daily lives – accessories that protect, organize, or enhance their devices serve a real purpose while carrying your brand message
• Physical activity and wellness matter – but they want items that fit naturally into their routines rather than explicitly “health-focused” products
• Self-expression through personal style hasn’t changed – but modern youth gravitate toward versatile, understated pieces they can incorporate into different looks

Here are a few ideas that hit the sweet spot between fun and functional that can be customized with your organization’s branding while providing genuine value to kids and teens.

Asobu® 16 Oz. Bestie Bottle

This totally adorable custom water bottle keeps things youthful, playful while being useful. The variation is unlimited!

Monarch Computer Backpack

The Monarch backpack has plenty of inside and outside pockets for everything they’ll need for school. It also comes in back, red, and blue.

“PLAY & CHARGE 2.0” 5-in-1 Cell Phone Charging Cable Spinner

It’s a fidget spinner toy and an iOS and Android-compatible charging cable. What more could you ask for in a pocket-sized promotional gift for kids and teens?

Laser Engraved Emergency Whistle & Acrylic Charm

Safety is an essential factor when considering promotional giveaways for kids and teens. They can attach this charm to their bags or keychain. Design a full custom acrylic charm to make it unique,

Alarm Clock DIY 16X16 Led Display Board Portable Speaker

Kids love their tech and they also love a vibe. This alarm clock and speaker check off those boxes is guaranteed to be a crowd-fave at any campaign or event. Yes, the 8-bit display is programmable!

Shoe Charms

Create your own custom shoe charm design that adds flair and personality for kids and kids at heart. It’s compatible with your standard clogs (Crocs).

Independent Trading Co. Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt

If it’s a hoodie, we guarantee they’ll want to keep and wear it. This heavyweight hoodie comes in trendy colourways like Dusty Sage Brown, Plum Purple, Camo, and more! Embroider or screenprint your logo to customize.

Cotton Athletic Socks with Compression Knitting

Kids and teens appreciate a good (and trendy) pair of socks. It has to be mid-calf, of course. This pair even has compression and an optional hangtag to add to your brand elements.

Fidget Roller Wristlet Keychain

A keychain that also doubles as a fidget toy ensures they won’t lose their keys and their cool. The design is also a lot like the popular Lululemon key tag so this is a winning promotional gift for teens.

Maybey Wireless Headphone

The Maybey Wireless Headphones are ideal companions for music, movies, and gaming. Its around-ear design ensures optimal comfort while the foldable feature makes it easy to carry.

Stress Pop Flyer

Help kids and teens stay active while also giving them a way to manage stress and anxiety. They’ll enjoy throwing this flyer around out in the yard and they can also take it slow indoors and just keep poppin’.

Snack-a-lope

This eco-friendly, reusable snack bag can carry sandwiches and other yummy snacks to help parents give their kids healthier snack options at school. We also love the color options!

Ready to find the perfect fit for your next event? Explore these ideas and discover even more youth-focused promotional products at brandspirit.com.