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15 Stocking Stuffers for Kids We Love

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Written by Bryce

These brilliant stocking stuffers for kids are guaranteed to please (and they’ll really use them, too).

If you’ve already browsed our guides to the best gifts under $30 and toddler stocking stuffers, this list of stocking stuffers for kids is sure to impress even the pickiest little one on your list.

And be sure to check out our guides to mouth-watering chocolate advent calendars, cool gifts under $50 and gifts for men under $50.

Our fave stocking stuffers for kids this year

Astronaut Light Projector, $39

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MLS

This game-changing astronaut lights up their walls or ceiling with constellations. It’s a wonderful STEM-inspired kids stocking stuffer idea they’ll treasure for years to come. We love that it’s great for most ages and stages.

12-Pack Squishy Toy Pens, $19

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Merchant

Pack all 12 pens into one kid’s stocking or spread ’em out across the whole family’s collection of little ones. Either way, these adorable kids stocking stuffers offer loads of artistic fun with the added element of play—each pen comes topped with a squishy animal character.

Wooden Stacking Rocks, $30

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Merchant

We’re obsessed with this colorful collection of kid-safe stacking rocks that encourages toddlers as young as 10 months to develop fine motor skills. For older children, it’s fun to stack these pebbles like building blocks and create masterpieces. It’s a sensory blast!

Kids’ Headphones with LED Lights, $19

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Merchant

We can’t say enough good things about these volume-controlled kids’ and toddler headphones from iClever. Choose from loads of fun colors and then watch them get a kick out of whatever they love listening to most as fun LED lights dot the frame.

And these’ll look super cute next to this year’s trendy blue Christmas trees.

Plush Character Pillow Cases, $18

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Merchant

They’ll get such a kick out of these practical, fun and whimsical pillowcases that turn any normal pillow into a plush stuffy. We love how many options and colors there are to choose from—and they’re machine washable! Suitable for ages two through whatever age we are right now.

Fidget-Friendly Pop Tubes: $6

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Merchant

This sensory-play toy is ideal for kids of most ages and stages. Each pack features four large tubes that can be stretched, compacted, twisted and turned for hours of tactile fun. These are cheap, guilt-free fun—at around $6 they’re perfect kids stocking stuffers and anytime gifts.

Giant Tortilla Wrap Blanket: $15

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Merchant

Aside from being incredibly photo-worthy, this gift is practical for family movie nights. It’s a soft, fleece blanket they’ll reach for on movie night or to cuddle up with parents. The 60-inch diameter makes it big enough to two adults or several toddlers and kids.

Heck, siblings may even bond.

Instant Print Kids’ Camera, $35

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Merchant

This is easily the most exciting kids stocking stuffer idea we’ve seen yet. Perfect ages three and up, this instant-print camera offers real printed photos from an easy-to-handle camera frame that’s just so fun to play with. We love that it inspires family fun, smiling, tech know-how and artistic creativity.

Get ready to make so many memories.

Kissing Cat Mugs, $27

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This pair of connecting cat mugs is easily one of the coolest stocking stuffers for teens and big kids and a perfect cat gift for cat lovers. They’ll really use this one (think of all the hot cocoa!), and that’s priceless.

Infinity Cubes, $6

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Merchant

These clever, colorful and affordable kids stocking stuffers offer loads of screen-free time that stimulates the mind. They’ll solve puzzles or just enjoy fidgeting. And at $6 each, you can afford one for every kid on your list.

Set of 6 Scented Macaron Erasers, $5

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Merchant

The good student on your list is going to squeal with delight over this pack of sweet, fragrant macaron erasers that add a little touch of sophisticated charm and art to any kids stocking.

Snowball Making Kit, $13

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Merchant

If you live in a cold, snowy part of the country, they’ll love this colorful 35-piece snowball making kit that comes with everything they need to make the best of winter fun. Come summer, they’ll bring this stocking stuffer for kids to the beach for adventures in the sand.

Crossbody Cat Purse, $14

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Merchant

If she’s meowy cute and loves to play dress-up, this adorable crossbody cat purse is one of the best stocking stuffer ideas for kids we’ve seen yet. It’s a practical, fashionable find that’s also one of the best cat gifts for cat lovers.

Hidden Surprise Christmas Bath Bombs Set, $25

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Merchant

To say we’re obsessed with these hidden surprise bath bombs is the understatement of the century. Drop one colorful fizzy into a warm bath and watch it melt down to a surprise squishy toy inside. We love the assortment of Christmas-themed goodies, and because this set has six bath bombs, you can fill all the kids’ stockings from one set.

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About the author

Bryce

Bryce Gruber is a New York mom to five growing kids, wife to one great husband and professional shopping editor. You've seen her work in Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman, MSN, Today's Parent, Fashion Magazine, Chatelaine, NBC and so many other beloved brands.

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