Looking for stocking stuffer ideas? I have over 100 of them! Below you’ll find ideas for everyone in your family.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers to Adults
Stop in any store this time of year and you will be bombarded with stocking stuffer suggestions. So, you may be wondering why anyone might need some ideas.
After 16 years of motherhood, I have come to resent many of these suggested stocking stuffers since the items I can afford are typically junk and most everything else costs more than I want to spend.
So, in my experience, finding stocking stuffers I can afford and my kids will enjoy is much trickier than merchandisers would have you believe. Here are my favorite stocking stuffer ideas for everyone from toddlers through grownups.
Disclaimer: Many of the suggestions below contain affiliate links meaning that I make a small percentage of any sales that result from purchases made via the links. I would obviously like to make a little extra cash to buy stocking stuffers for my own family, but I have also done this to make it easier for you to do your shopping all in one place.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers
- Bathtub Toys
- Nightlight
- My First Crayola Character Crayons
- Fisher Price Little People Figures – Astronaut, Alien and Robot
- Bubbles
- Little Golden Books
- Piggy Paintย (kid-safe nail polish)
- Magic Milk Straws 6 Pack
- Bubble Bath
- Bath Color Tablets
- Musical Instruments
- Board Books
- DUPLO Set
ย (kid-safe nail polish)
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Preschoolers
- Play-Doh
- Printed Bandages
- Bath Crayons
- Crazy Straws
- Training Chopsticks
- Kid Card Games
- Dr. Seuss Books
- Disney Books
- Temporary Tattoos
- Crayon Roll
- Stickers – Pack of 720
- Wikki Stix
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Glitter Glue
- Water Beads
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Elementary Schoolers
- Knock-Knock Joke Book
- Kid Coupons
- Fortune Teller
- Scented Markers
- Hand Warmers
- Puzzle Games
- Spot It
- Printed Duct Tape
- Slingshot
- Uno Card Game
- Fun Shoelaces
- Silly String
- Oobleck
- Write On Watch
- LEGO Mini Figures
- Paracord Crafting Kits
- Embroidery Floss with Bracelet-Making Instructions
with Bracelet-Making InstructionsStocking Stuffer Ideas for Tweens and Teens
- Lip Balm
- Ear Buds
- Movie Theater Gift Cards
- Fast Food Gift Cards
- iTunes Gift Cards
- Gum or Breath Mints
- Magnetic Poetry Kit
- Novelty USB Flash Drives
- Locker Magnets
- Travel Size Perfume/Cologne
- Locker Scents
- Sneaker Balls (Colors May Vary) (odor absorbers)
- Oil-Absorbing Sheets
- Razors and Shaving Cream
- School Spirit Items
- Key Ring or Lanyard
- Magazine
- Cell Phone Case
- Nail Art Pens (for Girls)
- Nail Decals (for Girls)
- Walletย (for Boys)
(odor absorbers)
(for Girls)
(for Girls)
ย (for Boys)Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Mom
- Facial Mask
- Travel Size Lotion
- The Mother of All Meltdowns: Real Stories of Moms’ Finest (Worst, Completely Awful) Moments
- Eye Mask
- Reusable Foldable Shopping Bag
- Funny Notepads
- Purse Note Set
- Wine Glass Charms
- Wine Bottle Stoppers
- Foot Roller and Foot Massage Ball
- Chalkboard Labels
- Chalk Marker
- Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Dad
- Wallet-Sized Survival Tool
- Survival Kit in a Sardine Can
- Stress Ball
- Cell Phone Case
- Magnetic Arm Band
- Carabiner Clip Bottle Opener
- Stone Drink Coolers
- Funny Sticky Notes
- Bungee Cords
- Pocket Toothpick Holder
- Reusable K Cup
- Mini Liquor Bottles
- Pocket Ref
- Cigars
- Beef Jerky
Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Anyone
- CDโs
- Bookmarks
- Sunglasses
- Hand Sanitizer
- Back Scratcher
- Ornament
- Hair Accessories (for Girls and Women)
- Earrings (for Girls and Women)
- Car Air Fresheners (for Older Teens and Adults)
- Fuzzy Socks
- Funny T-Shirt
- Gloves/Mittens
- Hat/Scarf
- Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets
- Pedometer (Pink)
- The Game of Set
These are great suggestions, also, my family is moving toward “experience” types of gifts.
For many families, these are not stocking stuffers ~ they are perfect Christmas gift ideas.
Thanks!
Lee, good point! And I love the idea of experience gifts. I read a study years ago that found we remember experiences far longer and more vividly than material things.
That is a lot of great ideas all in one place. I love the funny note pad stickers and the chalk board labels.
I think I’m going to jump on that foot roller and foot massage ball idea!
Thanks! I just finished my Christmas shopping today and now all I have to worry about are the stockings.
Funny story – our first year of marriage, my husband didn’t stuff my stocking. He didn’t realize that it was his responsibility. Now I always get a very nice (an expensive) GC for the spa every year. He felt pretty bad!
I am so stuck on stocking stuffers this year. This is a great list! It is going to help me shop tomorrow thanks!
I hope it helps. Good luck with your shopping!
I am going to have to bookmark your list. I got awesome gifts for my kids on Cyber Monday and then just realized – WAIT – I still have to do the stockings. ๐ Thanks for your article!
That is me every year–I think I’m done and then realize all of the other things (e.g. teacher gifts, coach gifts, stocking stuffers, etc.) that still need to be made/bought. At least you have some spending money left after getting good deals on the main gifts.
What a great, comprehensive list! I *really* want to get some bath toys and duplos for my toddlers.
Hi Corinne – This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing all of these wonderful ideas. Just FYI… Wasabie Peas are always a staple in Hubby’s stocking. Hugs, Holly
Great suggestion Holly! My FIL is a huge fan of wasabi peas too.