50 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
Posted by Kelsey Caldwell
Need last minute ideas to fill stockings this Christmas? Have fun with ideas that are perfect for kids.
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” Now the question is, what to put inside them? The holiday season is exhausting for parents. From school plays to decorating the house, trimming the tree, writing letters to Santa, and holiday shopping, it’s easy to forget about stockings. But if you’re struggling with inspiration, we’ve got you covered with fifty stocking stuffer ideas for kids. From homemade treats to trinkets, you can’t go wrong with these little presents. Most children are just excited to open the stocking and see what’s inside! So don’t let the idea of finding more gifts overwhelm you this year, just read on for some holiday stocking inspiration.
- Fidget toys
- Squishies
- Gift cards to local stores
- Personal bottles of hand sanitizer or lotion
- Sticker books
- Cash or special coins for younger children
- A new book to read
- Slime
- New sets of markers or crayons
- Matchbox cars or other small collectibles
- Matching jammies (especially if you open stockings the night before Christmas)
- Homemade treats
- Hot chocolate bombs
- A new ornament for next year’s tree
- Crayons or small toys for the bathtub
- A yo-yo
- Small coloring or activity book
- A holiday headband or bow
- Fuzzy socks
- Bath bombs
- Candy
- Journal
- Hats
- Small hand-held game
- New earrings or necklace
- Roblox gift card
- Small stuffed animal
- Card game
- Spinning top
- New pencil case
- Vintage toys like Slinkies or Jacks
- Bubblegum
- Play-doh or modeling clay
- Pop-it fidget toys
- Rubik’s cube
- Small LEGO set
- Mad-libs
- Scented markers
- Mood ring
- Wind up toys
- Music makers like maracas, shakers, or harmonicas
- Bouncy balls
- Trading cards
- Sunglasses
- Travel games for the car like magnetic checkers
- Silly Putty or Silly String
- Chapstick or lip balm
- Bubbles
- Water bottle
- Sidewalk chalk
The holidays can be stressful, especially for parents of young children. It can be difficult to find inspiration for gifts, and adding stockings on top of your other shopping lists can feel overwhelming. Try to remember that most children are just as happy with small trinkets as expensive gifts, and the most important thing is sharing some fun holiday memories together.
Kelsey Caldwell is a realtor and freelance writer from Charlotte, NC. She and her husband are parents to two amazing kids, a golden-doodle, and a bearded dragon.
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