Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids of Every Age
When it comes to holiday gifts, Christmas stockings might be my favorite thing to fill. There’s something so magical about kids tearing into their stockings first thing on Christmas morning, and I love choosing little gifts that say “I get you”. In fact, it’s often the little surprises that get the biggest reactions. That’s why I love setting aside time on Christmas Eve to fill my kids’ stockings. As a mom of three, I know little kids and toddlers best. Still, I’ve included stocking stuffer ideas for kids of all ages, from babies to older kids. So whether you’re shopping for one stocking or ten, these are the best stocking stuffers for kids this year.
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Since I start my gift guides at the end of September, I always start my Christmas shopping early since it’s hard to resist something great that I know they’ll love. Not only does ordering early help the people who deliver our packages, but it also means I can actually enjoy the Holiday season in December. When it comes to stockings, I like a mix of fun and practical. For example, I’ll pair a mini puzzle or card games with something cozy or useful. After all, the perfect stocking stuffer doesn’t have to be big. It just has to feel fun and special. Below, I’ve broken everything down by age, so this post is your one-stop shop for my favorite stocking stuffers for kids of all ages.
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Stocking Stuffers for Babies and Toddlers
Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Munchkin Baby and Toddler Bath Toy
Bath toys are one of my go-to stocking stuffers for babies and toddlers because they get used every single night. Munchkin makes some of our favorites, and this one keeps little ones happily splashing.
Tonies Squeezable Audio Figurine
This soft, squeezable Tonie is made for the littlest listeners. It’s a sweet way to introduce songs and stories, and it’s the perfect addition for families who already have a Toniebox.
Boden Knit Set
A cozy knit set is a practical stocking stuffer that’s also adorable. Boden’s knits are so well made, and this one is perfect for chilly winter walks.
Jellycat Rattle Ring
Jellycat makes the softest baby toys, and this rattle ring is easy for tiny hands to grab and shake. It’s a sweet stocking stuffer for a baby’s first Christmas.
Mobi Woblii Sensory Toy
This wobbly sensory toy is fun for babies to push, spin, and explore. It’s a great way to keep little ones busy, and it fits right in a stocking.
Blooming Camellia Silicone Cars
These soft silicone cars are perfect for toddlers who love anything with wheels. They’re easy to grip, safe to chew, and great for the bath or the car seat.
Casdon Popsicle Playset
I bought these for my own kids, and know they’re going to be such a hit. Pretend play food is constantly played with in our house, and these popsicles are so cute. Toddlers love serving up “treats” to the whole family.
Uncommon Goods Fidget Sensory Bottle
Sensory bottles are mesmerizing for little ones and great for calming down. This one is a fun, quiet toy for car rides and restaurants.
Tonies Dino Audio Figurine
Tonies are the perfect gift for preschoolers. Dino-loving preschoolers will be thrilled to find this Tonie in their stocking. It’s an easy way to add new stories and songs to their Toniebox collection.
Popular Playthings Micro Magnetic Mix or Match Vehicles
Kids can mix and match the magnetic pieces to build silly cars again and again. They’re small enough for a stocking and perfect for holiday travel.
Ooly Markers
Ooly makes some of my favorite art supplies for kids, and markers are a stocking staple. Preschoolers love having a fresh set for coloring over winter break.
Bluey Fuzzy Figurines
Bluey fans will love these fuzzy little figurines. They’re perfect for playing out favorite episodes and easy to take along anywhere.
Magna-Tiles Mini Set
Magna-Tiles are one of the most-played-with toys in our house. A small set makes a great stocking stuffer, whether it’s a first set or an add-on to a collection.
Hasbro Spidey Figurines
Little superhero fans will love these Spidey and His Amazing Friends figurines. They’re the perfect size for little hands and great for imaginative play.
Wikki Stix Reusable Wax Sticks
Wikki Stix are a mess-free craft that kids can bend, twist, and stick to create anything. They’re reusable and perfect for restaurants, road trips, and plane rides.
Pixar Die Cast Cars
Cars fans can never have too many cars. These die cast cars are sturdy, collectible, and an easy stocking stuffer for preschoolers.
Ooly Color-In Sticker Book
These are such fun stocking stuffers. Kids get to color their own stickers, then stick them anywhere. It’s a fun, screen-free activity that’s great for the days after Christmas.
Daydream Society Holiday Erasers
These holiday erasers are almost too cute to use, and if your kids like tiny things like mine do, they’ll be a hit. They’re a fun, festive stocking stuffer and great for kids who love collecting little things.
Disney Mini Fidgets
Disney characters plus fidget toys make for a guaranteed hit. These are small, satisfying, and easy to toss in a backpack.
Talkbak Voice Recorder
Kids love recording their own voices and messages, and this little voice recorder makes it so easy. It’s a fun, screen-free gadget that kids can use to tell stories, leave notes, and play pretend.
Jollity & Co Nail Stickers
Nail stickers are an easy, mess-free way for kids to feel fancy. They’re perfect for little girls who love to play salon, and they make holiday parties extra festive.
Mattel Mini Pixar Cars Blind Box
These are such a great gift for Cars fans, and will probably sell out. Blind boxes add a little surprise to the stocking. Kids love not knowing which car they’ll get, and these tiny Cars are so collectible.
Pip Pop Post Donut Earrings
These donut earrings are a sweet, playful accessory for kids who love jewelry. They’re a fun little treat to find tucked in a stocking.
Polly Pocket Harry Potter Compact
Polly Pocket compacts were a favorite when I was a kid, and this Harry Potter version is so fun. It’s a tiny world kids can open up and play with anywhere.
Clickeez Hello Kitty Keyboard Keys
These clicky keyboard key fidgets are so satisfying, and the Hello Kitty designs make them extra cute. Kids love collecting and trading them.
Peekimo Virtual Pet
Add this one to your kid’s stocking before it sells out. This tiny virtual pet clips onto a backpack, so kids can take it everywhere. It’s a fun nod to the digital pets we had as kids.
Hey Clay Air Dry Clay Kit
Hey Clay kits let kids sculpt colorful little creations that air dry, with no oven needed. It’s a fun, screen-free craft for a cozy winter afternoon.
Slimygloop Gelli Gels Squishies
Squishy and satisfying, these are always a hit with my crew. They make a great stocking stuffer for kids who love sensory toys.
Ooly Shrink-Its
Kids color their designs, then watch them shrink in the oven, which is honestly fun for adults too. They can turn their creations into keychains, charms, and more.
BaubleBar Mini Bead Kit
Bracelet and bag charm making is huge right now, and this mini BaubleBar kit is the perfect size for a stocking. Kids end up with a cute accessory to wear or gift to a friend.
Spidey Spot It
Spot It is one of the best gifts for stockings. It’s fun and is one of our favorite family games because it’s quick, easy to learn, and kids can beat adults fair and square. This Spidey version is perfect for young superhero fans.
LEGO Snowman Ornaments
Kids can build these LEGO snowmen, then hang them on the tree. It’s a fun Christmas morning build that becomes a keepsake ornament for years to come.
Rifle Paper Co Mini Holiday Puzzle
Rifle Paper Co’s puzzles are so beautiful, and this mini holiday version is the perfect size for a stocking. It’s a cozy activity to do together on Christmas afternoon.
Waboba Moon Ball
Moon Balls bounce super high and are so much fun to play with outside. They’re a great stocking stuffer for active kids who need to burn off some energy.
Squishalongs Mini Squishmallows
Mini Squishmallows are the perfect size for a stocking, and kids love adding to their collection. They’re soft, squishy, and easy to bring along anywhere.
Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman
From the makers of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, this holiday version is just as fast and fun. Players race to slap the pile when the card matches the word being said, and it’s perfect for game night with the whole family over the holidays.
Spekz Squishy Stress Ball
These squishy stress balls are so satisfying to squeeze and come in lots of fun colors. They’re a great fidget for kids of all ages and such a good stocking stuffer.
Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate Bomb
Drop it in warm milk and watch it melt into hot chocolate. It’s a fun, festive treat to enjoy together on Christmas morning.
