Best Toddler Stocking Stuffers

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

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.)

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.

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!

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

2. Toddler Instrument Set

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

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.

4. MINI PUZZLES

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

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.

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.

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.

3. SPOT IT!

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.

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.
• Check out my toddler cooking sets, toddler aprons, and top toddler toys and gifts.
• Have fun with my Salt Dough Ornaments and Graham Cracker Houses, too.

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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.