Yes, of course, he is still a child, technically speaking, but at 13, he's also a teenager with hungry eyes on adulthood. He’s also, probably, always hungry. Your baby boy is a big guy now and his wooden blocks and toy trucks are all boxed up and have been replaced with high-tech gear, ironic games and rad decor for his room. Shopping for the best gifts for 13-year-old boys is actually kind of easy when you think about it: His interests are clearly in focus, his passions are undeniable and his thirst for more and more is insatiable. Maybe he’s really into STEM or LEGO, art, books, outdoor sports or some other pursuit.

With all that in mind, to come up with the best gifts for kids this age, we have consulted our own teen kids, a great independent toy store, scoured the bestsellers lists at Amazon and included some toys that have been through testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute (including current and former Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winners).