From handheld pinball games to tiny tattoos to crayons you can wear on your fingers, these stocking stuffer ideas for kids may be the biggest hit on Christmas morning.
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 stuffer ideas for kids. This treasure trove of doodads, trinkets, and mini-gifts is so good that this year’s stocking stuffers for kids 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!
Handheld Wooden Pinball Machine
Little ones who need to keep their hands busy will love this too-cute pocket-sized pinball machine.
Games on the Go!
This fun set includes a ton of games like Mini-Snap, Rhyme Time, and Name That Tune that are perfect for your next road trip or flight to visit the grandparents.
Get Lost Camping Survival Kit
Got a little adventurer on your list? This kit comes with a baseplate field compass, a collapsible flatware set, a flint striker, and a compact travel memo book.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Gummies
This stocking stuffer for kids is certain to get some laughs on Christmas morning. Don't worry, they are fruit flavored!
OOLY Art Stocking Stuffer Kit
Your little crafter will go bonkers for this kit that's full of scented gel pens, temporary tattoos, adorable erasers, and so much more.
Trolls Band Together Mineez 2-Pack
These blind bags are super fun to open and you have over 100 trolls to collect.
BonBon's Swedish Fish
Your favorite candy just got an upgrade! These little swimmers have natural colors and come in sweet and sour flavors or a variety pack if you can't decide.
Fizz & Sparkle Sensory Play Potions
Uncommon Goods has the best stuff and this sensory play kit is top of our list. Glitter, bubbles, and positive affirmations make it a winner.
YuMe Toys Jujutsu Kaizen Blind Bags
Got an anime or manga fan on your list? These fun blind bags come with an origami tutorial along with one of 8 figures to collect—a perfect stocking stuffer idea for kids.
Overrated vs Underrated Social Game
It’s time to judge your friends’ taste on 300 different things, from classic rock bands to avocado toast.
Emergency Confetti Celebration Kit
There's always a need to have some confetti on hand. You'll get two confetti poppers with biodegradable confetti perfect for any celebration.
LEGO Marvel Minifigures
With 12 characters to collect, you might just want to pick up a few of these blind bag toys.
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.
Ghostbusters: Mini Ghost Trap
Kids can search for things that go bump in the night with this replica ghost trap with lights and sounds.
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu
Choose your favorite character from the Deep Goo Sea and see how they can stretch up to three times their size!
Hot Wheels Barbie Corvette
Set off on your own Barbie adventure with this replica car just like the one from the movie.
Tattly Tiny Funner Tattoo Tin
Your little one will be too cool for school with these cute mini tattoos.
Crayola Spa-Ghetti Soap
This tea tree-scented soap that looks like pasta makes bathtime fun.
Plus-Plus Axolotl
Assemble this adorable amphibian and you'll see that he glows in the dark!
Baby BLU 360° Blue & Red Light Toothbrush
We don't know about you, but we grew up with toothbrushes in our stockings. For kiddos 3-8, this is a total upgrade. Available in several characters, it's fun to use and utilizes red light for circulation and blue light to kill germs and lets them brush all their teeth at once.
Baby BLU 360° Blue & Red Light Toothbrush ($48.30)—Buy Here!
Hey Champ Candy Bars
This six-pack gets you two of each of the three flavors: pretzel, miso, and coconut.
UNO Minecraft
You'll love this fun take on the classic UNO game with a Minecraft theme.
Lip Smacker Lippy Pal Unicorn
This lippy pal packs away your lip gloss in a cute carrier.
Heart Ring Crayons
As functional as they are cute, these heart ring crayons will top the list of stocking stuffers they love.
Tops Malibu Deluxe Surprise Ball Orange
Unwind colorful crepe paper ribbons and discover vintage-inspired toys, gifts, and keepsakes in this fun orange shape.
Rotten Gummy Worms
With 60% less sugar and a 100% compostable bag, these gummy worms are a choice you can feel good about (plus, they're pretty tasty!).
Cocofloss Happiness Set
Kids will get excited to floss when they are given this colorful set with a fruity fragrance.
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.
Welly Bravery Bandages
Pop this tin in their stocking and they'll love carrying it around to school and after school sports.
Kwik Stix Holiday Edition Paint Pens
These washable paints dry quickly and don't require a paint brush.
Bizyboo Busy Bags
Can you find all the hidden characters? These busy bags are perfect to bring along when you need a non-messy toy.
GooToobz Gamers
This fun sensory toy looks like a video game but it's full of squishy goo. A stocking stuffer idea they'll love!
Mini Crystal Ball
Wave your hand over this teeny, tiny crystal ball and reveal one of 15 responses to help guide your future.
Noshinku Pocket Natural Hand Sanitizer
These refillable sanitizers come with four different scents to choose from.
Noshinku Pocket Natural Hand Sanitizer ($34 for 4-pack)—Buy Here!
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