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
Remember – kids this age won’t remember what or how much is in their stockings, so don’t go overboard. Buy practical things that you’d need anyway, and one or two fun things for them. Simple and practical items include pacifiers/clips, bibs, finger feeding snacks, lotion, socks, hats, mittens, and other everyday items.
Taggie toys
Babies LOVE taggie toys and they are great for stimulation and self-soothing.
Teethers
This was my son’s favorite – seriously, I purchased this 4 times as gifts (don’t forget a molar teether)
- Give your little one the teething relief they need. Nuby’s...
- The Wacky Teething Ring features both firm and soft surfaces. The...
- Children will love the sound and feel of the Wacky Teething Ring....
Rattles
- 2 mini flexible, teethable Oballs are easy to hold
- Colorful rattle beads create fun sounds to entertain and delight...
- Textured rattle is clear so baby can see the colorful beads. BPA...
- Set of 2 newborn rattle toy maracas for little music-makers
- Sized just right for little hands to grasp and shake, helping to...
- Colorful beads make fun rattle sounds to engage and delight...
- 10 Bright Primary colored Rattles/Teethers for different stages...
- Each rattle has different grips, shapes and tasks to assist in...
- Variety of textures will assist in tactile development of touch,...
Sippy cups
This cup is great for transition from bottle to cup)
- SPILL-FREE EXTRA-SOFT SPOUT – Our MAM sippy cups for toddlers...
- ERGONOMIC SHAPE FOR BABY'S LITTLE HANDS – The extra-light MAM...
- NON-SLIP HANDLES – The non-slip handles make baby cup easy for...
Board books
Little Blue Truck is one of our favorites
- Schertle, Alice (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 30 Pages - 07/13/2020 (Publication Date) - Clarion Books...
Bath toys
Every parent has a love/hate relationship with bath toys. Look for ones that open up or are easy to squeeze the water out of them. Or plan to replace regularly.
They ALL get moldy eventually if not dried completely. The ones that open up are the best, and toddlers love taking them apart.
Stacking Cups
Stacking cups are so fun for little ones and can be used to play inside, in the bathtub, and in the sandbox.
- Colorful Baby Toys: This set of stacking toys features 8 brightly...
- Montessori Stacking Toys: Your kids will love creating a rainbow...
- Baby Development Toys: Each of these stacking cups doubles as...
Soft blocks
Soft blocks are perfect for infants to start to notice cause/effect, and they are safe for them to chew on.
Bibs
You need alllll they types of bibs – drool bibs, food catching bibs, burpy bibs, and of course, photo-worthy and seasonal bibs.
Other fun toys (baby-approved in my house!)
Socks
(JuDanzy socks actually stay on!). Favorite socks slipping off? These thin Sock Ons keep socks on little feet without being too tight.
Baby Best Sellers
- TRAINING TOOTHBRUSH. Sized just right for small mouths and little...
- BABY’S FIRST TOOTHBRUSH. Super-soft bristles safely and gently...
- EASY-TO-GRIP. The soft comfort-grip handle is easy for little...
- Squirt Bath Toys: Go on an undersea adventure with Dory, Nemo,...
- Sensory Friendly: The squirting action of these toddler bath toys...
- Small Baby Toys: Each squirting bath toy features an easy-grip...
- Includes (1) Polar Bear bobber and (1) Penguin bobber
- Bath bobbers help to develop motor skills
- Lightweight and easy for little hands to operate
- Baby's First Library: Baby boys or girls love these early...
- A Beginning To Know Things: You can read these animal tail theme...
- All For Baby's Safe: These handmade cloth books are made by...
- Keeps Baby Warm - Made with super soft acrylic yarn, the...
- Stretchy and Comfortable - Crafted with premium soft acrylic...
- Grows with Baby - Our Warmzy Baby Beanie Hat is designed to...
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers ages 12-36 months
Some items may not be appropriate until closer to 18 months
Bath toys
Other options include lotion, bubble bath, washcloths, and other bath themed items. But toys are the most fun!
Blocks
Feeding items
Other big wins for toddlers
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
- 20-count box of decorative Disney Princess Band-Aid Brand...
- Fun bandages designed with Disney Princess characters from your...
- These Disney Princess kids' bandages are designed to cover and...
- FARM-THEMED ACTIVITY BOOK: The Melissa & Doug On the Go Water...
- 4 REUSABLE WHITE PAGES: Our farm animal coloring book with water...
- CHUNKY-SIZED PEN: This Melissa & Doug farm life activity book...
- TRAINING TOOTHBRUSH. Sized just right for small mouths and little...
- BABY’S FIRST TOOTHBRUSH. Super-soft bristles safely and gently...
- EASY-TO-GRIP. The soft comfort-grip handle is easy for little...
- [Imaginative Creative Play] Pop, Crinkle, Pull, Stretch!...
- [Endless Fun for the Whole Family] We understand that nothing is...
- [Sensory & Learning] Pop Tubes make learning fun - the way it...
- Innovative: Car-themed baby tableware is good for stimulating...
- Daily: Our products are perfect for kids' utensils, and they also...
- Applicable: The toddler utensils are designed for small hands...
Stocking Stuffers for Ages 3-5
Hand play toys
This is the best time to get kids working with their hands! Studies show that it helps develop writing skills and hand development that they need in this next age stage.
Don’t be afraid of the mess! Give them an appropriate place to play with “messy” things like play-doh, magic sand, slime, etc. Designate a tray or shallow container that they can work on, and let them play at the kitchen table or counter.
You may be shocked at how long kids will play with things that they can manipulate. Play-doh always meant 30 minutes of play for my kids, and I always let them play with it.
They also loved rice bins with small toys, rocks, and shells, so that’s a great homemade/inexpensive holiday gift. Lay a blanket on the floor that you can easily shake out in the yard or trash can.
Art activities
Also: Crayons, sidewalk chalk, small drawing tablets, Stickers, stampers, and other art supplies
Good insulated to-go cup
We had SOOO many of these Thermos straw cups over the years for my kids. I highly recommend them!
Games, puzzles, learning toys
Other big hits with preschoolers
Bubbles, Hot Wheels, Slinkies, Small musical toy (harmonica, clackers), Kids’ nail polish, Glow sticks, Temporary tattoos, Character Band Aids, Mini flashlights
Fruit, fruit snacks, crackers, candy
Bell “from Santa’s sleigh”
- Paper-cutting project book with pre-printed activity pages
- 20 activity pages
- Includes plastic safety scissors that naturally encourage proper...
- 🥳【 Kids Party Favors Pinata Stuffers】: 30 Pcs mini pop...
- 🥳【Fidget Toys Bulk】: Birthday goodie bags for kids kids...
- 🥳【Classroom Supplies Party Favors For Kids 4-8】: Bulk...
- Christmas Gifts - The 8 Pack Christmas Wooden Puzzles are perfect...
- Christmas Puzzles - You will get 8 style wooden puzzles, they are...
- 9 Pieces - Each puzzle has 9 pieces, it's easy for kids toddlers...
- ❆【Wonderful Christmas Gift】:The variety are great .These...
- ❆ 【ONE Size FIT ALL】:Good flexibility on the Glasses to fit...
- ❆【fun and festive】:These are great for anyone that wants...
- Fidget Bracelet Pinata Stuffers : Kids party favors fidget toy...
- Food Grade Material Kids Party Favors: Bubble poppers fidget toy...
- Perfect Gift Party Favors For Kids Bulk : Great prizes for kids...
Stocking Stuffers for Ages 6-12
Fidgets
Kids in elementary and middle school love little toys and what we may see as junk, but fidgeting is good for their brain development! It can help with concentration, multi-tasking, and fine motor skills that are still developing.
- PACK OF 120: 4 Pop Bubble, 1 Flip Chain, 8 Mochi Squishies, 9...
- Our Fidget toys are durable and doesn't break or crack when...
- Looking for a fun, unique and meaningful gift idea for a party,...
- 【100 Pcs Sensory Fidget Toys Pack】: Enhance Focus and Relieve...
- 【Various Colorful and Safe Fidget Popper Pack Set】: This pack...
- 【Sensory Toys for Kids】: These sensory fidget toys are...
- PACK OF 80: 3 Pop Bubbles, 2 Mesh Squishy Balls, 7 Mochi...
- CHILD SAFE: Non-Toxic. Meets US Toy Standards. Safety...
- POPULAR USES: For fun Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards,...
- Age 3+; Item Size: 2.25 inch square; 1 per package
- You NEED (KNEAD) NeeDoh for the best quiet fidget toy...
- New squish sensation feels soft when slow squished and firm when...
- Available in 4 neon jelly colors
Games
Card games and travel games are great options for stockings! Get them off the screens and PLAY with them!
There are some great hand-held games that aren’t phones and tablets, too!
Squishy fun
Toys
They STILL like toys! Think Hot Wheels, Rubik’s Cube, Rubber Balls, harmonica, Lego MiniFigures, Yo-yo’s, Jump robe, Juggling balls, Mini Squishmallows
Accessories and personal care
Lip balm
Hair accessories/hats
Jewelry
Croc jibbets
Character Band Aids
Bubble bath
Electric toothbrush
Fun shoelaces
Temporary Tattoos
Practical items
Fun school supplies (shaped erasers, colored pens, mechanical pencils, washi tape, colored pencils, pencil sharpener, flash cards)
Mini flashlights/book light
Gloves, mittens, hat scarf
Refillable water bottles
Books
Plus, Fruit, fruit snacks, crackers, candy, gum, mini boxes of cereal
- PUPPY TOYS FOR KIDS: Prepare for a tail-wagging, paw-some good...
- SMALL GIFTS FOR GIRLS: Get ready for some plenty of hands-on fun...
- DIY CRAFTS FOR GIRLS: Experience indoor gardening with great...
- HAVE FUN WITH MR. BUBBLE: We've been the favorite of moms, dads...
- HAVE A BLAST: Just add water and the science beaker turns into a...
- SIMPLE AND SAFE: Our Bath Potion is for bath time for ages 3+...
- Perfect Vacation Companion: Wikki Stix for Doodlers is a kid's...
- Stress-Reducing Fidget Fun: Beyond creative play, Wikki Stix for...
- Perfect Small Gift For Both Kids And Adults As A Christmas...
- 【Transformable Finger Gyros】4 colors (red yellow blue purple)...
- 【Cool Fidget Spinners】 Each of fingertip gyro has a a high...
- 【Stress Relief Toys】It can effectively reduce stress, anxiety...
- 9 Colorful Dino Egg Bath Bombs Set: STARYAR kids bath bombs gift...
- 100% Natural and Organic Bath Bombs: Made with Organic Shea...
- A Fun and Educational Gifts for Kids: Present 9 beautiful...
Stocking Stuffers for Teens
Melting Snowman – these are so fun!
Squishes or Stress balls
Books
Personal care/hygiene
Makeup and nail polish
Razors
Perfume/cologne/lotions
Hair accessories/hats
Earrings/jewelry
Gloves, mittens, hat scarf
Electric toothbrush
Sneaker balls
Tickets and Cash
Movie tickets
Lottery tickets
Gas card (if they have a car)
Fast food gift cards
iTunes gift card
Money
Practical items
Phone charging cords (these always turn up missing!)
Journal
School supplies (colored pens/pencils, small notebooks, washi tape)
Phone case
Sunglasses
Mini flashlights
Multitool – girls need this too!!
Water bottles (Stanley, Simple Modern or preferred type?) or accessories for a cup
Fruit, gum, and candy
- GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN: Keeping your diet packed with protein...
- ON-THE-GO SNACKING: The single serve beef jerky bags are the...
- MADE WITH 100% BEEF: Jack Link's Beef Jerky is made from lean...
- FLAVORFUL LIP BALM: One package contains four 0.15 oz. lip balm...
- MOISTURIZED LIPS: Each balm is infused with responsibly sourced...
- FOUR REFRESHING FLAVORS: Delight the senses with Beeswax,...
- Sold as 1 Each.
- TikTok made me buy it - over 3 million sold! Millions of players...
- Kanoodle includes 200 addicting 2D 3D puzzles from beginner basic...
- TALC-FREE and PLANT-BASED body powder provides all-day comfort...
- Our powder is formulated with ALOE and COCONUT OIL to soothe and...
- 6 OUNCE MAGNUM-SIZED PACKAGE (50% more than most competitors)...
- HYDRATION ON-THE-GO: Our same iconic hydration flavors, now in...
- REFRESHMENT EVOLVED: Prime's mission is to create fantastic...
- NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS OR FLAVORS: All sticks are naturally...
Stocking Stuffers for Adults
Whether you are stuffing stockings for your adult children, your spouse, your parents, or yourself, there are lots of items that they will love! Also, adults LOVE practical items, so it’s easy!
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Books and dvds
Lottery tickets
iTunes gift card
Small tools
Washi tape or fun duct tape
Flashlight
Water bottles
Cooling neck towels
Jewelry
Razors
Yummy candles
Bath and body items
Nail files
Lip balm
Airplane liquor bottles (baileys, rum, etc), or my favorite, mini champagne bottles for mimosas
Fruit, gum, and candy
- GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN : Protein is an essential part of a...
- 5 COUNT MULTIPACK : This pack contains 5, .625 oz. single-serving...
- MADE WITH 100% BEEF : Our Original Beef Jerky is made from lean...
- BILLIONS OF BUTTS WIPED: We make flushable wipes—billions of...
- EXTRA LARGE FLUSHABLE WIPES: When it comes to flushable wipes,...
- FLUSHABLE & 100% PLANT SOURCED FIBERS: Our flushable wipes are...
- HYDRATION MIX: A great-tasting, non-GMO electrolyte drink mix...
- GREAT TASTE: Four delicious flavors in one pack. Lime is zesty...
- SCIENCE-BACKED FORMULA: Powered by LIV HYDRASCIENCE, Liquid I.V....
- Dok., Shoock (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 132 Pages - 11/27/2023 (Publication Date) - Independently...
- Nabisco variety pack includes 40 snack packs; 10 each of OREO,...
- Enjoy some of your favorite Nabisco treats with a variety of...
- You can also grab a snack-size pack of chewy SOUR THEN SWEET SOUR...
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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