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56 Stocking Stuffers for Kids (That Ours Loved)

This big list of practical and fun stocking stuffer ideas for kids collects picks straight from parents! Chime in with your tried-and-true kids stocking stuffers to share your favorite finds.

These small Christmas gift picks are just right for kids from baby to teen, though we have a list just for teen and tween stocking stuffers, too!


 
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    Mechanical Pencils

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    Kelly R said:  December is around the time that fresh school supplies start feeling exciting again, and we usually include a new pack of mechanical pencils as a stocking stuffer. It's a fun treat for our kids who always get the wooden ones for back to school.

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    Hot Chocolate Packets

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    Kelly R said:  My kids can't get enough hot chocolate in the winter, and buying a multi-pack of individual mixes to split among the stockings is an easy way to keep stocking stuffers cheap.

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    LOL Surprise Doll

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    Kristy Pepping said:  If your elementary-aged child is obsessed with those surprise balls, I highly recommend LOL Dolls. My seven-year-old loves unwrapping these dolls and unlike other surprise balls, she actually plays with the dolls after she opens them. Plus, LOL offers many accessories such as houses and cars for further playing fun.

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    HotHands

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    Single-use, air-activated heat packs that stay toasty for up to 10 hours.

    Sarah C. said:  My kids go through these like crazy! I always add a big pack to their stockings when it starts to get cold.

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    ZealSea Face Masks

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    Cute consumable self care gift for tweens and teens contains natural ingredients like aloe and honey.

    marisa_anne said:  Sheet masks with natural ingredients. Hydrate and smooth for all skin types. Perfect stocking stuffer for kids and teen girls!

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    Apple AirTag

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    Apple's handy little trackers are worth the cost if you have kids who lose track of their things.

    marisa_anne said:  Great stocking stuffer! Small Bluetooth trackers for keys, bags, or other personal items.

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    Melissa & Doug Color by Numbers

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    Tim Ponisciak said:  These Melissa & Doug coloring pads are great stocking stuffers for your budding artist! There are a lot of different choices for these travel friendly gifts.

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    Chick-fil-A Sauce Bottle

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    Kelly R said:  My daughter got this big squeeze bottle of Chick-fil-A sauce as a stocking stuffer, and it was a huge hit! It's the perfect shape for a stocking, and fills up a nice amount of space.

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    Funko POP Figures

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    Kelly R said:  These little Funko POP collectibles are the perfect stocking stuffer ideas for kids who are into Harry Potter, Hamilton, Marvel, or pretty much anything else.

    Magazine Subscription

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    Kelly R said:  Give a rolled-up magazine as a stocking stuffer, with a note that your child can look forward to a full year of new issues coming in the mail. There are many magazines that are great for kids, but mine love National Geographic Kids the best!

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    Foodie Mini Brands

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    Sarah C. said:  Girls will love these cute little tiny foods that you unwrap like a LOL.

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