Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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.

Rattles

Sippy cups

This cup is great for transition from bottle to cup)

Board books

Little Blue Truck is one of our favorites

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. 

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!).  

Baby Best Sellers

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

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

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”

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. 

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

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

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!

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
Personal care

Airplane liquor bottles (baileys, rum, etc), or my favorite, mini champagne bottles for mimosas
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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