Hanging Christmas stockings is a tradition that started in 1823. Almost 200 years later, children still wake up Christmas morning with giddy anticipation of what treasures await in their stockings. Whether it’s you or jolly Saint Nick stuffing the stockings, you don’t want the excitement to end with the last unwrapped present. Don’t worry. I got you. I’m here to help with a kid-approved list of budget-friendly stocking stuffer ideas for kids.
Infant – Preschool (0 – 5)
12″ Barbie or action figure
Bath toys
Bubbles
Candy
Color Wonder coloring book
Fidget toy
Flashcards
Funky socks
Holiday-themed bib
Holiday-themed toys
Orange
Play-Doh
Teethers
Toothbrush
Middle Child (6 – 11)
Barbie or action figure
Bath bombs
Beef jerky
Blind surprise toy (L.O.L, Mini Brands, Lego, etc.)
Body spray
Bookmark
Bubbles
Candy
Card game
Collector cards (Pokemon, Magic, baseball, etc.)
Coloring book
Electric toothbrush
Favorite snacks
Fidget toy
Flavored lip balm
Funky socks
Gift card (Minecoins, Roblox, Google Play, etc.)
Hair accessories
Kinetic sand
Matchbook car
Mini stuffed animal or personalized elf
Nail polish
Nuts
Orange
Play-Doh
Popcorn
Puzzle/3D puzzle
Rubik’s cube
Silly putty
Slime
Slinky
Smelly lotion
Stickers
Tattoo pens
Temporary tattoos
Yo-yo
Young Child – Teen (12 – 17)
Bath bombs
Beanie
Beef jerky
Body spray, perfume, or cologne
Bookmark
Brainteaser game
Candy
Car phone mount
Card game
Cell phone charger or holder
Cheap jewelry
Earbuds
Electronic toothbrush
Face masks
Favorite snacks
Gift card (beauty store, fast food, gas, etc.)
Hand sanitizer
Key chain
Magazine
Makeup/makeup wipes
Nail polish/nail accessories
Nuts
Orange
Pins
PopSocket
I hope this list of budget-friendly stocking stuffer ideas helps make your holiday shopping a little less stressful!
Originally published December 2021.
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