If you’re looking for fun, creative, educational, wearable, and affordable Toddler Stocking Stuffers, this list will make one thing on your holiday to-do list a lot easier!

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I know that exactly how Christmas stockings are handled in everyone’s houses can vary considerably, but I also know that it’s so fun to fill them with small gifts our kids will love!

This list—which I’ve broken up into subcategories including creative, educational, wearable, just for fun and items to use at the tables—will hopefully give you some new ideas for toddler toys and gifts to try this year!

Use this list as inspiration and for specific ideas for stocking stuffers for kids, and tailor it to your specific child. Each of our kids has their own unique likes and dislikes, so not everything on this list will work for every kiddo—and that’s perfectly okay.

Plus, there’s nothing on this toddler stocking stuffer list that’s pricey or expensive, so picking a few will keep you on your holiday budget. Each item on this list has been vetted in real life for ease of use, fun, and durability, so you can trust the recommendations.

(You may also like Toddler Learning Towers, Toddler Kitchen Sets, Toddler Tea Sets, and Toddler Dollhouses for more gift ideas.)

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Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Fuel those little artistic minds with these creative stocking stuffers for toddlers. These are small gifts that provide a lot of open ended creation and play.

1. PLAYDOUGH

I love this Eco-Dough for toddlers who may still put most things into their mouths. The colors are beautiful and you can split a pack between two kids if you’d like to.

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2. COLORED MASKING TAPE

We play with tape more than I ever expected. We use it to make pictures and shapes on construction paper, to play while we’re waiting at restaurants, and we use it while traveling to entertain ourselves.

It comes off of any surface easily, so it’s easy to clean up when we’re done! You can also use it to make a raceway on the floor for cars! It’s a random but very fun toddler stocking stuffer.

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3. DO-A-DOT MARKERS

These toddler markers have long been a favorite art supply in our house and I love how easy they are for toddlers to grasp and hold—and how many different ways there are to color with these!

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4. WATER WOW COLORING BOOKS

These water coloring books have saved us on so many occasions that I try to have one on hand whenever we go anywhere. They’re perfect for quiet play in restaurants or in the car and are the ideal size and skill level for toddlers.

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5. MINI STICKER SET

With endless options for making animal faces, this is a great stocking stuffer that will come in so handy on a snowy day! We love to make scenes with stickers and paper and the tactile fine motor skill involved in getting stickers off the paper onto another one is great for little hands.

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6. STAMP KIT

I’ve never met a kit who didn’t love to stamp (and be stamped!) and this mini set is a perfect toddler stocking stuffer.

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Educational Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Give your kids the chance to learn and explore through their toys with these fun stocking stuffer ideas.

1. EGG SHAKER INSTRUMENTS

Ever since we went to Kindermusik, we rave and rave about these Egg Shakers. They’re a perfect size for toddler hands and are so sturdy! A great toddler stocking stuffer.

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2. MAGNIFYING GLASS

A little magnifying glass can turn going anywhere into an adventure. Even if you just go to a different room in the house! And this snake one is particularly sweet as a two year old stocking stuffer.

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3. MINI PUZZLES

These will be for older kiddos in the bunch, but I will say that my two year old loves taking the pieces out and putting them back in. Which means this is a gift that both she and her older sister love to play with.

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4. I SPY BOARD BOOKS

My kids LOVED these books as toddlers and I love how many different ways there are for us to engage with the pages.

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5. DUPLO SET

With just a few pieces and a fun design to put together and play with, this Duplo Ladybug Set is a perfect stocking stuffer for kids!

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6. MINI WHISK

We love gifting kid-friendly cooking tools like these silicone whisks that are ideal for small hands—and to use as a toddler stocking stuffer. (Looking for more cooking tools for kids? Check out these kids cooking tools!)

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Wearable Toddler Stocking Stuffers

For any of these that are sold in sets, you can totally break the sets up to share among more than one child to make the fun (and your dollars!) stretch even farther.

1. ANIMAL TIGHTS

Fun tights make clothes much more fun and it’s one of my favorite simple ways to inspire my toddler to get out of her pjs in the morning. Bonus points for tights that look like animals that are also machine-washable!

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2. WINTER HAT AND MITTEN SET

Whether your toddler needs a new or backup winter hat and mittens (because let’s face it, they are so easy to lose!), stashing one into the stocking is always a good idea. This buffalo check set comes in a few color ways too.

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3. 3D ANIMAL SOCKS

Nothing makes getting dressed in the morning more fun than fun socks! (At least, it certainly can’t hurt!)

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4. PIGGY PAINT

Non-toxic and kid-safe, these bright nail polish are so fun. Plus, they dry really fast, which is a big plus when working with kids.

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5. TEMPORARY TATER TATS TATTOOS

My kids LOVE these produce temporary tattoos, which are easy to apply and don’t last forever. They’re a super fun way to get little kids into eating their veggies…or at the very least, recognizing them!

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6. ANIMAL SLIPPERS

We have a hand-me-down pair of these Garnet Hill slippers from my nephew (the dragon ones!) and T has hardly taken them off since. They’re super cozy, soft, and come in so many fun designs.

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Just-for-Fun Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

Little toys and extra-special items (like a new toothbrush and fun Bandaids) are a perfect way to round out a child’s stocking. And actually, many of these would be great stocking stuffers for babies too.

1. NO-SPILL BUBBLES

Go for the mini no-spill bubbles and everyone will thank you for the hours of entertainment from this toddler stocking stuffer.

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2. LIGHT UP BATH TOYS

This simple light up bath toy—which we’ve now had two sets of because we love them so much!—are fun for kids of all ages. Plus, restocking the bath toy assortment is a great way to start the new year.

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3. SILK SCARVES

We love these for dancing and dress up—they’re lightweight, easy to tie into superhero capes, and so versatile. We’ve even been known to take them on airplane rides for endless games of peekaboo.

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4. FIREFLY LIGHT UP TOOTHBRUSHES

If you’ve never tried one of these toddler toothbrushes, they are so handy! The light blinks for the duration that they need to brush, which is somehow much more fun than counting or singing a song.

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5. CHARACTER BANDAIDS

I’m not sure what it is about toddlers and bandaids, but they love them! Pick up a package of their favorite character for happy stocking opening come Christmas.

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6. GO FISH

There’s a reason that Go Fish is a classic and it’s a fun first card game to play with the whole family.

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Kids Stocking Stuffers to Use at the Table

Gifting them a special something to use during mealtimes can make things a little more fun and special—and it’s a great way to ensure that the stocking stuffers get a lot of use in the coming year!

1. SQUEASY GEAR POUCH

This reusable silicone pouch is our go-to for smoothies and has been for the past year and a half. We have both sizes and use them depending on the snacking needs and I recommend this for all parents wanting to serve more smoothies and yogurt to their kids in a virtually mess-free way!

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2. CHEWTENSILS

For a baby just learning to feed themselves, these chunky utensils are so easy for their little hands to grip. Plus, they’re made of durable silicone, have raised bumps on the back of the spoon to help soothe gums, and are super easy to clean.

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3. KLEEN KANTEEN WATER BOTTLE

I know that people have their favorite water bottles for kids, but this is mine, hands down. It’s SO incredibly durable and lasts for years, even when dropped repeatedly. It also has a leak resistant lid that you can swap out as needed to extend the life of the bottle.

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4. REUSABLE SNACK BAGS

We love these easy-to-clean snack bags from Bumkins with all of their Disney patterns. They’re perfect for stashing snacks (or mama essentials) into a diaper bag. I like to have a different set for each kid to make it easy to know which snack belongs to which kiddo.

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5. BRINWARE SILICONE PLACEMATS

To help contain messes and give the kids a little letter or animal practice, these silicone placemats are a great stocking stuffer. Choose from blue/green or pink/purple and know that they’ll last for years.

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6. EZPZ TINY CUP

With a small scale designed for a baby or toddler, this is a great cup to practice using an open cup. This durable silicone cup is available in four fun colors. 

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7. KIDS COOKING TOOLS

A cooking tool is a great addition to a stocking. All of my favorite kids cooking tools will help you choose the right one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to put in a toddler’s stocking?

I love to fill a stocking with a few things that I know will delight my kiddo, one or two things they can immediately play with, and maybe a treat or two to round things out. It will of course depend on how big the stocking is too!

What are the best stocking stuffers for kids?

Small items they will actually use including craft supplies, small toys, books, and more are great stocking stuffers.

What are some cheap stocking fillers for kids?

Snacks, stickers, bubbles, and small games can be great options.

Best Tips for Success

  • Remember you don’t have to do a lot to make a fun stocking.
  • Aim for fun items the kids will actually use to help reduce the random things floating around your house.
  • Add favorite snacks to fill it up as you like.

I’d love to hear what the Santa in your life likes to do for stocking stuffers, so please comment below to share!

This post was first published November 2020.

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  1. Hi,
    I love this list, but a bunch of items are not available or the link doesn’t work. Just wanted to let you know!

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    1. Oh shoot, I just checked them all and they were available so that must have happened recently. I’ll try to update it again!

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  2. 5 stars
    Great list! I would also add a set of Kids GROK cards which are super fun to play while fostering emotional literacy, compassion and empathy.

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  5. Love the list! Thank you!

    Something else I’m adding to my almost 1 year old’s stocking is some of the Indestructible books! They’re great!

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  6. GREAT LIST! I went from trying to think of what to put in the stocking to trying to figure out what to leave out 🙂

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  8. Hi Amy!

    I love each one of suggestions you had – thank you very much for your effort. It is such a comfort to know that I can trust the things you recommend.

    Ahh one auggestion for improvement: I am reading these while nursing on my phone and the the things pop up block the entire view. I wonder if anything can be done. I had to bat off the pop ups multiple times.

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    1. Thank you for that feedback. Things shouldn’t be popping up repeatedly or blocking the whole screen so I will for sure look into that tomorrow!

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  9. Hi Amy,

    I love some of your recipes.They are healthy and yummy. Just a suggestion your website has got too many ads pop up. Sometimes I feel too tried to continue reading.

    Thanks

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  10. You are amazing! I was at a loss with not wanting to get junk but loving the idea of stockings. Great finds!

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  13. Thank you so much for these ideas. Mimi is very happy to find these and get them for my grandchildren for Christmas.

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  15. My son also loves those tiny Japanese erasers that can come apart and then be put together like a mini puzzle. Best for over 3, though, since they are a choking hazard.

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