There is still time to grab some grab stocking stuffers! Many of these things are available via Amazon or at local stores!
Christmas stockings have always been one of my favorite things about Christmas Day.
Stocking Memories
Growing up, we were allowed to get up as early as we wanted, but we couldn’t wake my parents until a reasonable time. Before they woke up, we were allowed to open our stockings. They were big stockings full of stuff to keep us happy until they woke up.
We always had a piece of fruit in our stocking, a little candy, mini boxes of sweetened cereal, some necessities (hair stuff, socks, etc.), and lots of fun little gifts that coincided with our ages.
Some of the gifts were wrapped, some were not. I suspect that depended on how early in the season “Santa” picked the gifts, or how late he was up wrapping gifts the night before.
It was exciting to get to open little gifts from the stockings before we were allowed to open the gifts under the tree – they were like little bonus gifts.
Ideas for Stocking Stuffers for all ages
Everyone is always looking for ideas for stocking fillers, so we gathered a list of options good for the whole range of ages – from infant to adult!
I would LOVE to hear what you are putting in stockings this year.
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Stocking Stuffers for Infants ages 0-12 months
Teethers – this was my son’s favorite – seriously, I purchased this 4 times (don’t forget a molar teether)
Rattles
Pacifiers (these need replaced if used heavily)
Sippy cups (this cup is great for transition from bottle to cup)
Board books: Little Blue Truck is one of our favorites
Bath toys. These Munchkin bath toys are cheap enough that you can throw them out when they get moldy (they ALL get moldy!). These Munchkin bath toys open up so they are easier to keep dry and clean (and toddlers love taking them apart.
Bibs
Baby leggings (great for crawling and easy diaper changes)
Snack puffs, baby mum-mums, or freeze dried fruit are perfect for little hands and new eaters
Socks (JuDanzy socks actually stay on!). Favorite socks slipping off? These thin Sock Ons keep socks on little feet without being too tight.
Stacking cups are so fun for little ones and can be used to play inside, in the bathtub, and in the sandbox.
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers ages 12-36 months
Some items may not be appropriate until closer to 18 months
Bath toys: squirties and cups
Blocks
Utensils for self-feeding. Ikea has a great set of utensils for older toddlers and kids for $2 (great plates and cups too)
Pocket bibs – Bumkins bibs are truly the best for catching food and wiping clean afterwards
Bubbles
Crayons and sidewalk chalk
Stickers
Board books
Real underwear for potty training
Small stuffed animals
Hand or finger puppets
Fruit cups, fruit snacks, crackers, puffs
Stocking Stuffers for Ages 3-5
Bell “from Santa’s sleigh”
Crayons, sidewalk chalk, small drawing tablets and other art supplies
Color Wonder markers and books/paper
Leakproof Stainless Steel Thermos Straw cups
Bubbles
Hot Wheels
Playfoam: This stuff is so much fun to play with and doesn’t make a mess or dry out!
Slinkies
Stickers
Wikki Stix are great to keep kids busy and creative
Small musical toy (harmonica, clackers)
Kids’ nail polish
Glow sticks
Slime – this slime feels cool to the touch and is a neat mix between liquid and solid.
Putty – these glitter putty eggs aren’t as messy as slime, but are fun and easier to mold.
Temporary tattoos
Character Band Aids
Mini flashlights
Simple games (Memory, Go Fish, Spot It Junior)
Letter magnets (get a small board if fridge is not magnetic)
Fruit, fruit snacks, crackers, candy
Stocking Stuffers for Ages 6-12
Pop-its are obviously a huge craze – there are keychain options, bracelet options, character options, and basically any shape
Travel games or cards (Monopoly Deal, Scrabble Slam, Crazy 8’s)
Books and dvds
Hot Wheels
Rubber Balls
Silly Putty, Play-Doh, or Modeling Clay
Wikki Stix are great to keep kids busy and creative
Lip balm
Hair accessories/hats
Jewelry
Fidgets spinners and toys
Small musical toy (harmonica, kazoo)
Designer Band Aids
Rubik’s Cube
Yo-Yo
Slime – this slime feels cool to the touch and is a neat mix between liquid and solid
Juggling balls
Jump rope
Gold dollar coins
Fun school supplies (shaped erasers, colored pens, mechanical pencils, washi tape, colored pencils, pencil sharpener, flash cards)
Bubble bath
Electric toothbrush
Fun shoelaces
Temporary tattoos
Mini flashlights
Refillable water bottles
Fruit, fruit snacks, crackers, candy, gum, mini boxes of cereal
Stocking Stuffers for Teens
Melting Snowman – these are so fun!
Squishes or Stress balls
Books and dvds
Makeup and nail polish
Razors
Perfume/cologne/lotions
Hair accessories/hats
Movie tickets
Lottery tickets
Gas card (if they have a car)
Fast food gift cards
Earrings/jewelry
iTunes gift card
Phone charging cords (these always turn up missing!)
Journal
School supplies (colored pens/pencils, small notebooks, washi tape)
Phone case
Sunglasses
Electric toothbrush
Silly putty
Mini flashlights
Multitool – girls need this too!!
Water bottles
Fruit, gum, and candy
Stocking Stuffers for Adults
Books and dvds
Lottery tickets
Jewelry
Razors
iTunes gift card
Small tools
Washi tape or fun duct tape
Flashlight
Water bottles
Airplane liquor bottles (baileys, rum, etc), or my favorite, mini champagne bottles for mimosas
Small candles
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream
Fruit, gum, and candy
Stocking Stuffers for anyone
Hair accessories, brushes, combs
Bath puffs or mitts
Cute socks
Gloves, mittens, hat scarf
Toothbrush
Toiletries
Cocoa packets
Wallet
Watch
Slippers or slipper socks
Belt
Bath bombs
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