Stocking Stuffer Ideas: 103 Christmas Stocking Stuffers For Kids and Teens
Do you ever have trouble coming up with new ideas for filling Christmas stockings? Christmas stocking stuffers for kids and teens are often one of the last things parents or grandparents shop for during the Christmas holiday season, and by the time you decide to buy kids candy stocking stuffers in the cheap dime store aisles, all the good stuff is gone.
If you think kids stocking stuffers are a challenge, just wait until your kids become teenagers and you find the typical stocking fillers of candy or small toys just doesn’t cut it anymore. That’s usually when parents start feeling like there is no such thing as cheap stocking stuffers anymore, often finding themselves spending a small fortune on filling stockings when the money may be better spent elsewhere.
Watching kids and teens discover the unique little goodies in their Christmas stockings is always a fun thing for families come Christmas morning, that’s for sure. Parents are either finding cheap and creative ways to fill xmas stockings during this Christmas recession we’re in, including sticking to traditional ideas of filling stockings with fruits and nuts, while other parents have decided not to fill stockings at all or at least use very small Christmas stockings this year.
If you are looking for some new stocking stuffer ideas that won’t break the bank, here is a list of 103 stocking stuffers for kids and teens that are inexpensive, but will also light up those cute little faces Christmas morning.
Stocking Stuffers for Kids – Boys or Girls
- Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars
- Model airplane kit
- The famous SlingShot Flying Monkey
, cow, frog, duck, pig or chicken.
- Yo-Yo
- Magic cards or playing cards
- Small puzzles
- Gift cards
- Bath toys
for babies, toddlers and children
- Colored pencils, crayons, coloring books, markers
- Finger paints
- Play-Doh or Silly Putty
- Candy and chocolates
- Costume jewelry
- Cheap hair accessories
- Small arts and crafts
- Chapstick, flavored lip-gloss, play makeup, nail polish
- Glittery body gels, bubble bath, scented bath soaps
- Stickers, diary/journal, pens
- Small bath toys
- Small wallet or coin purse
- Gum or mints
- Small baby dolls
- Small purse/handbag
- Mini lego sets
- Small stuffed animal
- Pocket Etch A Sketch
- Nightlight
- Book or kids magazine subscription
- Stamp pad and stamps
- Silly novelty shoelaces
- Slinky!
- Novelty toothbrush
- Kids stationery or note cards
- Piggy bank
- Kids Wrist Watch
- Card games
- Activity books/Word search for kids
- Jump rope
- Small Hi Bounce ball
- Hand or Finger Puppet
- Small kaleidoscope
- Small travel games
- Bubbles
- Marbles
- Disposable camera
- Cds/DVDs
- Harmonica, flute/recorder
- Movie tickets
- Perfume/cologne
- Hat, mittens/gloves, scarf
- Sing Along Microphone
- Socks/Slippers
- Handheld games
- Collectible sports cards
- Batteries (always a must-have)
- Cds/DVDs
- iTunes Gift Card
- Disposable or Digital camera
- Perfume or cologne
- Chapstick/lip gloss
- Gum/mints
- IPod and/or iPod Ear Buds
- MP3 player
- Teen/tween wrist watch
- Yo-Yo for teens
- Candy and chocolates
- Nail polish and makeup
- Bath products
- Hair Gel/Styling Products
- Hair accessories
- Small remote control cars
- Rubik’s Cube
- Jewelry for teens
- Manual or Electric razor
- Votive Candles
- Snow globe
- Paperback book
- Hand lotion/body lotion
- Shaving gel and Aftershave
- Keychain for teen drivers
- Movie tickets
- Events/Sports tickets
- Scratch off tickets
- Mini Tool Kit
- Personal Grooming Kit
- Deck of cards
- Gas station gift card
- Cell phone accessories
- Wallet or money clip
- Sunglasses
- Amazon Gift Cards
- Concert tickets
- Borders Gift Cards
-
Flashlight
- Reading Light
- Electric toothbrush
- Journal/Diary/Planner
- Tire gauge
- Restaurant Gift Certificates
-
Hacky Sack/Footbag
- Twilight merchandise/stuff
- Personalized Christmas ornament
- Coupons for “no chores” day
Christmas Stocking Stuffers For Teens
Got any Christmas stocking stuffer ideas to add to the list? What are some of the typical or traditional stocking stuffers you or your family add to stockings every year? Is your family doing away with Christmas stockings this year, or perhaps using smaller stockings?
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Hi Lin,
I totally agree with you about how hard it is to find “cool” gifts for teenagers … or for that matter, even getting they to tell you what they might want.
As for your lists, I’m not sure they’re just for kids. lol, I saw several things that I wouldn’t mind having myself …
If I found a slinky, a hacky sack, and a pocket etch a sketch in my stocking, I’d be a happy camper all day long
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Hi Todd,
I know what you mean! There are quite a few of these Christmas stocking stuffers that adults would love to get in their stockings. I still remember playing with the Slinky when I was a kid and how fun it is to make the Slinky roll down the stairs. I hadn’t even heard of a hacky sack until a couple of years ago, I guess cuz my kids are all grown now. Having a little grandson and granddaughter will help keep me with the current trends of toys and gadgets kids would want for Christmas.
Hi Lin – I hate that it’s getting so close to Christmas already. But my teens still love to have a stocking, so I’ll be referring back to this list nearer the time. Thanks.
Hi Cath,
It’s amazing how fast Christmas comes around each year. I’m not sure I’m ready for it myself. In fact, I’m really not lol.