stocking stuffers for kids

When it comes to giving gifts during the holiday season, Christmas stockings just might be my favorite thing to give. There’s something so magical and special about opening stockings on Christmas morning. It’s the little gifts that might be my favorite, and I love filling my kids’ stockings on Christmas Eve. From younger kids to older kids, these are the perfect stocking stuffers for kids. Keep in mind that I’m a mom to a 5 year-old, 3 year-old, and (almost) 8 month-old, so I know little kids and toddlers. But I did my best to include great stocking stuffer ideas for kids of all ages. 

 

2024 Stocking Stuffers for Kids

 

I love getting a head start on holiday gifts. It makes things easier for small shops and the people who deliver our mail when we order early. And it means being able to fully focus on the holidays when shopping is done. When thinking of stockings, I like a mix of fun and practical toys. Fun stocking stuffers like a board book, little things they’ll love, mini puzzles, a card games, and more. The perfect gift doesn’t have to be big. It just has to feel fun and special. Today’s post is a one-stop shop for all your stocking stuffer gifts for kids. So here are the best stocking stuffers for kids.

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Amazon

Suction Basketball Hoop

This is great for any surface a suction will stick to – makes a great bath toy!
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Handheld Microscope

These little microscopes are awesome and have been a huge hit with my kids.
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Creativity for Kids

Big Gem Diamond Painting

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Lip Smacker

Lip Balm

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Search and Find: Santa's Gifts

Lift the flaps and slide the doors to reveal fun Christmas presents, until the shiny foil ending when Reindeer's gift is revealed. C
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Purrito

Burrito Cat Stuffy

This darling little cat comes wrapped up like a burrito, and couldn't have been a bigger hit with my kids. It's the perfect size for a stocking, too.
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Crazy Aarons

Thinking Putty

I hate slime, but I love thinking putty. It isn't gooey and messy, and it comes in fun colors and scents that kid will love.
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Toysery

Friction Toy Airplane

This is going in my toddler's stocking – we love friction cars, and I know he'll love this, too.
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Sugarfina

Candy Bento Box

No kid's stocking is complete without something sweet.
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Mon Ami

Cuddle Blankie

Babies can be really hard to shop for because they don't need anything and have no idea what's going on. These little cuddle blankies are a great option for babies.
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Boo Buddies

Bandages

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Musee Bath

Bath Bomb

Bath bombs are usually a hit with little kids, and Musee makes various designs and styles that any kid will love.
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Pipsticks

Color Your Own Stickers

These sticker books are such a good stocking stuffer, and great for hours of creative fun.
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Boden

Fair Isle Mittens

A practical gift that's cute and fun, too.
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Peekaboo Santa

Toddlers can't resist pushing and pulling the sliders and tabs in this book. We have the car version, too, and my son loves it!
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Pals Socks

Fun Socks

It's always nice including practical items kids will use, and socks might sound like a boring gift, but these were a huge hit with my own kids.
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Holztiger

Wood Animals

I love these wooden animals. They're a little pricey but so well made and are really beautiful.
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Baby Einstein

Take Along Tunes

I can't think of a toy under $10 that all of my babies loved more than this one. It got us through endless car rides, and is one of my favorite gifts for new parents.
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Squishmallows

Stuffies

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Meri Meri

Temporary Tattoos

I always love including little things like tattoos and stickers, because they get used and then disappear from my home, and all the little tiny things my kids leave around drive me crazy.
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Munchkin

Baby Bath Toys

These mold free bath toys don't fill with water so they stay clean.
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Pixio

Tiny Magnetic Blocks

My 6 year old loves these teeny tiny magnetic blocks. They are more expensive than I want them to be but they're really cool.
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Lego

Snowman

Because everyone loves Lego, and this snowman is such a cute and fun seasonal toy.
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Focusound

Panda Harmonica

Sure, harmonicas are annoying, but they're small and fun, and kids love them.
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Skillmatics

Guess in 10: Disney

A great family game that my kids love.
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Plus Plus

Santa

I love plus plus blocks and this set is so cute for the holidays.
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Ooly

Sparkle Markers

A kids' stocking isn't complete without Ooly art supplies.
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Williams Sonoma

Hot Chocolate Bomb

Such a fun addition to any stocking, and Williams Sonoma has some really cute options, from Santa to Harry Potter and even the Grinch.
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Magnatiles

Micromags

Magnatiles just came out with these smaller magnatiles that my kids love, and this set is perfect to bring on the go.
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Melissa and Doug

Sticker Wow

The stickers get used way too quickly but these bought us 20-30 quiet minutes on a flight and my kids love them so they're making the list.
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Ooly

Watercolor Paint

This is a great gift for kids who love to paint.
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