If you’re looking for affordable toddler stocking stuffers that will actually be used and enjoyed, this list is here to help!

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Christmas stockings are so fun because it’s the perfect chance to fill them with fun, small gifts the kids will love.

This toddler stocking stuffers list—which I’ve broken up into subcategories including creative, educational, just for fun and more—will hopefully give you some new ideas for toddler toys and gifts for Christmas morning to try this year!

Plus, there’s nothing on this toddler stocking stuffer list that’s expensive, so picking a few will keep you on your holiday budget.

And 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 my roundups of Toddler Learning Towers, Toddler Kitchen Sets, Toddler Tea Sets, and Toddler Dollhouses for more gift ideas.)

Why This List Works

Vetted by real kids and parents for years, the budget-friendly picks on this page are fun, useful, durable, and actually worth the cost.

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colored masking tape rolls.

Creative Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

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. 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 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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eco dough playdough

2. 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. This ranks up there with sidewalk chalk as a continuous favorite!

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dot a dot marker pack.

3. DO-A-DOT ART MARKERS

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

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melissa and dough water wow books.

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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animal faces stickers kit.

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 on paper, and the tactile fine motor skills involved in getting stickers off the paper onto another one is great for little hands.

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mini stamp kit for kids.

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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toddler egg shaker ornaments.

Fun Stocking Stuffers to Learn With

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 music classes, we’ve been raving 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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toddler instrument set.

2. Toddler Instrument Set

Shake, rattle, and roll to any music your family likes with this mini instrument set meant for little hands.

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magnifying glass in green snake design.

3. 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 2-year-old stocking stuffer.

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mini puzzle in green box.

4. MINI PUZZLES

These beginner puzzles are cute and well-designed. And they are easy for toddlers to assemble, too.

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I spy board book.

5. 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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no spill bubbles.

Playtime Stocking Stuffers for Little Kids

Little toys and extra-special items (like a new toothbrush and fun Band-Aids) are a perfect way to round out a child’s stocking. And actually, many of these items 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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scarves in rainbow colors.

2. 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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spot it game.

3. SPOT IT!

This is such a fun game to play with little kid—and it comes in so many different designs now!

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piggy paint kids nail polish.

4. PIGGY PAINT

Nontoxic 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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temporary tatoos in veggies.

5. TEMPORARY TATTOOS

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

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squeasy-gear-reusable-pouch-in-teal

Practical Stocking Stuffers (That Are Also Fun)

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 quite a while. We have both sizes and use them depending on the snacking needs. I recommend them for all parents wanting to serve more smoothies and yogurt to their kids in a virtually mess-free way!

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reusable snack bags.

2. 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) a diaper bag. I like to use a different pattern for each kid to make it easy to know which snack belongs to which kiddo.

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paw patrol bandaids.

3. CHARACTER BANDAIDS

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

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firefly toothbrushes.

4. LIGHT-UP TOOTHBRUSHES

These toddler toothbrushes are so handy! The light blinks for the duration that kids need to brush, which is somehow much more fun than counting or singing a song.

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mini whisk for toddlers.

5. 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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kids knife and scissors set.

6. Kids Scissor and Knife Set

This set has helped my kids cut up their own food for years. It’s a great option to stick into a stocking.

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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

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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