This year, fight the urge to wait until the last minute to shop for the smaller gifts on your list. To help, we’ve carefully curated a list of the best stocking stuffers for kids. This treasure trove of doodads, trinkets, and mini-gifts is so good that this year’s stocking stuffers ideas for kiddos may just upstage the fancy-wrapped presents under the tree. From brain busters to keep your crew engaged through the holiday break to sweet treats, this list proves what everybody already knows—tiny stuff is cool! Also, don’t miss our gift guides for kids of all ages, like the hard-to-buy-for-tweens, energetic preschoolers, and grade school kids. Ho, ho, ho!
RUNAMOK Sparkle Syrup
For pancake and waffle lovers who love a little magic in their lives, this sparkly syrup is a no-brainer.
Runamok Sparkle Syrup ($21)—Buy Here!
Donut Airpod Case
Who wouldn’t want to stash their earbuds in a donut?
Yonocosta Donut Airpod Case ($6.98)—Buy Here!
Flossie in Galaxy Grape
Their eyes will light up when they realize this colorful little pouch is full of cotton candy (try the Mystery flavor for brave kiddos!).
Flossie in Galaxy Grape ($5)—Buy Here!
Kikkerland Kidoki Cat’s Cradle
Kick it old school with a cute cat’s cradle set, complete with a wire-bound cat book that teaches all the moves.
Kikkerland Kidoki Cat’s Cradle ($9)—Buy Here!
Waboba Gradient Moon Ball
Nothing like this wild bouncing ball to liven up a game of catch or wall ball.
Waboba Gradient Moon Ball ($9.79)—Buy Here!
Welly Glow Party Bandaids
Three different patterns in two different sizes with one super-cool feature: they ALL glow in the dark!
Welly Glow Party Bandaids ($6.99)—Buy Here!
Snifty Magic Reveal Monster Mood Pencils
Which monster matches your mood? Find out by rubbing your pencil to reveal smarty-pants Sly, shy Karl, curious Bob, and more.
Snifty Magic Reveal Monster Mood Pencils ($14)—Buy Here!
Navona Fire Color Changing Packets
These brilliant little packets turn any fire (including indoors!) into a super cool light show.
Melissa & Doug Play to Go Cake & Cookies Play Set
Tots love creating their own dessert masterpieces with this velcro set; parents love that it’s small enough to entertain them anywhere.
Melissa & Doug Play to Go Cake & Cookies Play Set ($11.75)—Buy Here!
PlayMonster Fashion Plates Travel Set
Budding designers will love mixing and matching the plates on this travel toy to bring their unique visions to life.
PlayMonster Fashion Plates Travel Set ($14.99)—Buy Here!
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Sprint RC Car Wall Climber
This mighty little remote-control car defies gravity by driving up the walls!
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Sprint RC Car Wall Climber ($19.99)—Buy Here!
Ella + Mila 9th Street Polish
It’s a party on their nails and everyone’s invited! The more coats you put on, the more confetti shines through.
Ella + Mila 9th Street Polish ($10.50)—Buy Here!
Schylling NeeDoh Dohnut Holes
Squish and squeeze these balls to your heart’s content, each with a different texture inside.
Schylling NeeDoh Dohnut Holes ($9.88)—Buy Here!
Brass Monkey Googly Food Sticker Book
Yup, your teen may even crack a smile when they see this sticker book for big kids, complete with judgy comments.
Brass Monkey Googly Food Sticker Book ($8)—Buy Here!
Boogie Board Jot Pocket Writing Tablet
This mini LCD drawing pad is perfect for doodling on the fly.
Boogie Board Jot Pocket Writing Tablet ($19.99)—Buy Here!
Polly Pocket Minions Playset
Open up the Minions case to find Gru’s house, complete with Agnes, Carl, Bob, and all their favorite things.
Mimi & Lula Cat Face Bulldog Clip
It’s pretty and it’s a kitty! This hair clip has it all.
Mimi & Lula Cat Face Bulldog Clip ($15)—Buy Here!
Big Discoveries LifeLight Animal Carabiner Flashlight
Perfect for adventurers of all ages, this little froggy flashlight hops to action when you open its mouth.
Big Discoveries LifeLight Animal Carabiner Flashlight ($12.49)—Buy Here!
Kikkerland Kidoki Ice Cream Skipping Rope
It’s just the sweetest skipping rope you’re ever seen.
Kikkerland Kidoki Ice Cream Skipping Rope ($12)—Buy Here!
Transformable Robot Fidget Spinners
They’re like two fidgets in one! Move the robot’s limbs to make new characters or hold the middle and spin it round and round.
Transformable Robot Fidget Spinners ($9.99)—Buy Here!
Tops Malibu Deluxe Surprise Ball Orange
Unwind colorful crepe paper ribbons and discover vintage-inspired toys, gifts, and keepsakes in this fun orange shape.
EeBoo Animal Old Maid Playing Cards
Preschoolers love the characters in this deck, from the astronaut pig to the doggy detective.
EeBoo Animal Old Maid Playing Cards ($8.99)—Buy Here!
Wildflower Bracelet Gift Kit
Use the elastic and beautiful beads to make a bracelet and keep the cool tin to store it (or any other treasures!).
Wildflower Bracelet Gift Kit ($12)—Buy Here!
Land of Dough Strawberry Mary
High-quality play dough that’s made with natural ingredients and a whole lot of glitter!
Land of Dough Strawberry Mary ($12)—Buy Here!
Hape Gone Fishin’! Game
Speaking of tins with treasures inside, this fishing game = the best take-anywhere entertainment.
Hape Gone Fishin’! Game ($4.99)—Buy Here!
FD Pantry Store Freeze-Dried Skittles
It’s not just for astronauts anymore! Kids can’t get enough of freeze-dried candy, so drop some in their stocking.
FD Pantry Store Freeze-Dried Skittles ($7.99)—Buy Here!
Yanpoake Mini Claw Machine
Isn’t everything just better when it’s mini? This claw machine takes the cake.
Yanpoake Mini Claw Machine ($5.99)—Buy Here!
Pokemon Booster Packs
These are a total no-brainer for Pokemon kiddos, who might just pull a rare or ultra-rare card (fingers crossed!).
Pokemon Booster Packs (3 for $12.75)—Buy Here!
SmartLab Toys Tiny Art Kit
This kit has everything your grade-schooler needs to create a mini masterpiece.
SmartLab Toys Tiny Art Mid ($27.99)—Buy Here!
Hasbro Simon Micro Game
Same memory-boosting game, smaller size! Kids can play this mini version solo or in “pass it” mode.
Hasbro Simon Micro Game ($11.99)—Buy Here!
SUSSED The Game of Whacky Choices
If you got paid by the hour, would you rather be a human scarecrow or a body odor inspector? These are the kinds of hilarious things kids grapple with in SUSSED.
SUSSED The Game of Whacky Choices ($14.99)—Buy Here!
Thames & Kosmos Dig It! Dino
We’d advise doing your chiselling outdoors (the dust!), but this holds a little kid’s attention for a serioously long time.
Thames & Kosmos Dig It! Dino (2 for $4)—Buy Here!
The Funniest Joke Book Ever!
How does Darth Vader like his toast? On the dark side! This and many more jokes for the silly ones in your life.
The Funniest Joke Book Ever! ($4.24)—Buy Here!
Minecraft SquishMe Series 2
Reveal one of six squishy characters: Creeper, Mooshroom, Cow, Turtle, Sheep, or Panda.
Minecraft SquishMe Series 2 ($9.95)—Buy Here!
Duncan Toys Limelight Light-Up Yo-Yo
Take your kiddo back to a simpler time—only this guy’s got modern-day frills.
Duncan Toys Limelight Light-Up Yo-Yo ($15.99)—Buy Here!
Lucky Tickets for Kids
The twelve shining tickets inside this booklet are redeemable for fun surprises like dessert for breakfast or an escape from chores for a day. A perfect stocking stuffer for kids.
Olio e Osso Bright & Light Balms
Kids into beauty will love these balms that do double duty on lips and cheeks with just the right amount of color.
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