Updated December 11, 2021
Stocking stuffers can be a doozy. I want to get my kids a few fun things in their stockings to open on Christmas morning, but I don’t want to give them disposable junk. You know, cheap, plastic Dollar Store toys that are a choking hazard for my youngest kid and bad for the landfill and planets.
But I don’t want to spoil them any further. They’ve already opened gifts from mom and dad and Santa and a host of relatives. Plus, it’s gotta fit in their normal-size Christmas stockings. And candy is a no-go. (My kids already get plenty.)
Here are some fun, easy ideas for stocking stuffers that don’t suck. 22 of these 30 gifts are under $25. Nearly two-thirds of these gifts (19) are priced under $15. Holiday deals and sales are almost as good as Black Friday and they’re still going strong.
Trigger warning: Some profanity is used (albeit sparingly) because I’m sassy and sarcastic.
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For the Baller Santa Who’s Gonna Splurge
#1 Curated Stocking Stuffer Gift Sets from The Tot
Shop for bougie stocking stuffer gift sets on The Tot. (By bougie, I mean stocking stuffer gift sets that Instagram (v.) well.) Shop gift sets by age and gender. Get 5 to 9 cute items that don’t suck and that fit in a stocking. The stocking stuffer gift sets pictured are for a toddler boy 3-5 years or unisex age 0-2. Stocking stuffer sets are available for kids age Newborn to 12 years old. Price depends on toy count and ranges from $50 to $200. You could buy one big one and split it up among 2-3 kids.
- Age: 0-12 years
- Price: $50 to $200
- Buy: Curated Stocking Stuffer Sets on The Tot
#2 Gorgeous Mod Maple Toy Box on Casters
So yeah, this one fits under the stockings. Not in it. It’s the one “cheat” on the list.
Maybe your kid’s got too much shit and you’re running out of ways to store it. Or all those cardboard boxes or garish neon orange storage bins are starting to hurt your eyes. This huge toy box stores a ton and it’s beautiful to look at. In addition to white, there are 6 other color options.
- Age: 0 and up
- Price: $229
- Buy: Maple Toy Box on Casters at The Tot
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#3 Maileg Mouse in the Box
Maileg Mouse is a great gift for babies and kids of all ages, or even adults who appreciate stuffies and Instagram-pretty goodies. The Brother Mouse, in pajamas, matches the fun Christmas morning just hopped out of bed theme.
- Age: 0 and up
- Price: $31
- Buy: Maileg Mouse on The Tot
#4 iPad Mini with Retina Display
- Age: Um, my 2 year old liked iPads?
- Price: $199
- Buy: iPad Mini on Amazon
#5 Dozy Dinkum Doll
Adorable soft doll that’s 12.5 inches long. There are a few other color options, too.
- Age: 0 and up
- Price: $45
- Buy: Dozy Dinkum Doll on Maisonette
MORE: Holiday shipping deadline for 75+ popular (bougie) kids’ brands for toys and clothes.
For the Eco-Minded Santa
#6 Jellycat Pedlar Bunny
- Age: 0-6 years
- Price: $36.90
- Buy: Jellycat Pedlar Bunny on BabyShop.com
#7 Estella Handmade Baby Rattle
Estella rattles are sustainably and ethically handmade in Peru.
#8 Scandinavian Holiday Fabric Mix Book
This fabric book is eco-friendly with recycled fabrics, with bright colors and textures that kids will enjoy.
- Age: 0-3 years
- Price: $25.90
- Buy: Liewood Miko Fabric Book on Scandiborn
#9 Silicone Cat Divider Plate
This eco-friendly cat divider plate from the Danish brand Liewood is sure to please moms and little ones. Different pullout compartments are fun and handy. (This thing bends. It’ll fit.)
- Age: 6M – 4 years
- Price: $22.77
- Buy: Liewood Divider Plate on Scandiborn
#10 Squeezable Blocks
Soft, squeaky, and chewable, these eco-friendly blocks are perfect for just about any young kid. Brightly colored and textured, kids will love the look, touch, and taste of this toy. Older kids can practice colors, counting, stacking, addition, subtraction, and pattern recognition. These blocks from B. Toys come in a 10-pack set.
- Age: 0-4 years
- Price: $14.99
- Buy: B. Toys Squeezable Stacking Blocks on Amazon
#11 Mikado Pick Up Sticks
- Age: 6 years and up
- Price: $11.95
- Buy: Classic Wood Pick Up Sticks on Amazon
#12 Eco-Friendly Uno Cards
In case you didn’t know, this classic card game is not eco-friendly. Classic UNO cards are constructed with plastic and dyes that aren’t earth friendly. But there is a Nothing But Paper version of Uno. Cards are made of paper only (all recycled) and with soy based ink, water based glue, and all non-toxic materials.
- Age: 7 and up
- Price: $6.49
- Buy: Nothing’ But Paper UNO on Amazon
#13 Bombas Socks
You can find comfy wool-blend socks and slipper socks in colors and patterns your kids will get excited over.
And with every sock purchase, Bombas will donate a pair to someone in need. In fact, socks are the number one requested donation item from homeless shelters.
Bombas sells socks in 1-packs to 16-packs in all sizes, colors, and patterns.
- Age: 0 and up
- Price: $8 to $204
- Buy: Bomba Socks on Bombas
Save 25% off your Bombas purchase with this referral link (that’s even cheaper than their Black Friday sale).
MORE: Black Friday’s over but the Holiday sales are still going strong. 20% off sales for brands that never go on sale, free Christmas pajamas with purchase, and deals galore. Read on.
For the Cheap as Balls Santa ($15 and Less)
#14 Gold Charm Necklace
Six fun charm necklace options to choose from. And the Amazon reviews suggest they don’t suck, so they might last long enough for your kid to enjoy. The average review is 4.6 of 5 stars.
- Age: 4 years and up
- Price: $14.99
- Buy: Gold Charm Necklace on Amazon
#15 Seasonal Scented Bath Bomb
- Age: 6M and up
- Price: $6.99
- Buy: Spearmint Bath Bomb on Amazon
#16 Crayon Spike Dinosaur
Get a small wood dinosaur crayon holder that comes with 9 awesome dino spike shaped crayons.
- Age: 12M and up
- Price: $11.48
- Buy: U Brands U Play Crayon-o-Saurus Dinosaur-Shaped Holder for Kids on Amazon
#17 Classic Green Army Men
Get a 36-piece set of this classic toy for $7 or less.
- Age: 3 years and up
- Price: $6.99
- Buy: Classic Green Army Men on Amazon
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#18 Lifetime Supply of Scented Stickers
48 sheets of scented stickers – enough to last your kid a lifetime – or at least Christmas morning.
- Age: 2 years and up
- Price: $7.04
- Buy: Scented Stickers on Amazon
#19 Scented Colored Pencils
Get a 12 pack of Crayola’s Silly Scents, colored pencils with fun, fruity smells.
- Age: 3 years and up
- Price: $5.49
- Buy: Crayola’s Scented Colored Pencils on Amazon
#20 Marvel Chapsticks in Kid-Friendly Flavors
This 8 pack includes Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Thor, Loki, Black Panther, and Captain America. The chapsticks come in a variety of flavors, and are all vegan and paraben free.
- Age: 3 years and up
- Price: $8.49
- Buy: Marvel 8 Flavored Lip Balms on Amazon
#21 Spiderman Cable Bite / Cable Protector
Spiderman can save the day – and your cable charger, too. The superhero prevents the end from getting frayed or bent and broken.
- Age: 4 years and up
- Price: $7.99
- Where to Buy: Superman Charge Protector on Amazon
#22 Scrunchies (They’re back. Have been. For a while.)
Get this 8 pack in a hip, Saved by the Bell color palette.
- Age: 2 years and up
- Price: $4.69
- Buy: 8 pack of Goody Scrunchies on Amazon
#23 Thick, Gorgeous Tights
Olivia J sells thick gorgeous socks (ribbed, cable, textured, patterned, and more) in all sizes for babies and kids. They also carry fantastic socks in all sizes and colors, including fun ruffle edge flourishes.
- Age: 0 – 12 years
- Price: $6.50 to $16 (most merchandise)
- Shop: Tights and Socks on Olivia J
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For the Santa with Small Choking Hazards Afoot
#24 Pull Apart Pup
- Age: 0-3 years
- Price: $62.10
- Buy: Pull Apart Pup on Maisonette
#25 Under the Sea Teething Flashcards
- Age: 0-12M
- Price: $11.60 (Maisonette) or $11 (Amazon)
- Buy: Under the Sea Teething Flashcards on Maisonette or Amazon
#26 January Moon Teether
- Age: 0-12M
- Price: $19.80
- Buy: January Moon Charcoal Arch Teether on Maisonette
#27 Chomps and Willa 2 Pack Finger Toothbrush with Book
- Age: 0-2 years
- Price: $11.66 (Maisonette) or $12.95 (Amazon)
- Buy: Chomps and Willa Brushes and Book on Maisonette or Amazon
#28 Mushie Silicone Snack Cup
So pretty and so practical. There are 13 different color options.
- Age: 6M – 3 years
- Price: $12.99
- Buy: Mushie Silicone Snack Cup on Amazon
#29 Mushie Stacking Cups
These gorgeous made in Denmark stacking cups are a cult favorite. There are 4 different color set options, all made from eco-safe plastic free of BPA or PVC.
- Age: 6M – 3 years
- Price: $14.95
- Buy: Mushie stacking cups on Amazon
#30 Baby Einstein Rainbow Bath Book
- Age: 0-4 years
- Price: $5.40
- Buy: Rainbow Bath Book on Amazon
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