Christmas stocking gift ideas for kids
Usually, I save the stocking gift ideas for last. The result is me running around the store searching for the perfect stocking stuffers for kids without much forethought. This year, I’ve got a plan to save me from last-minute shopping and make it easy to find the best stocking filler ideas.
I’ve put together a list of 20 Christmas stocking gift ideas for kids to help make shopping for stocking stuffers easy on everyone this holiday season. Keep reading to discover 20 of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas for your kids this Christmas. You don’t want to miss this holiday shopping list!
What Can You Fit in a Christmas Stocking?
Do you like to fill your Christmas stockings to the brim or hide just a few unique stocking stuffers for kids in each one? I really like the aesthetic of a stuffed stocking, so I’ll be using each one of my 20 Christmas stocking gift ideas to make this year a success!
Let’s face it, it can be a challenge to find items that are small enough to fit inside a stocking, budget-friendly, and things your kids actually want. I really like including consumable items like art supplies and their favorite snacks. Another fun way to fill your stockings is by adding holiday candies and Christmas novelty items.
Want to check out all my favorite stocking stuffer ideas? Keep reading to get 20 great ideas for your child’s Christmas stocking gift list this year.
My Favorite Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Some of my favorite ways to stuff your child’s Christmas stocking are with useful items like socks, warm winter gloves, and school supplies. I like including items that will last beyond Christmas week and little surprises that we don’t usually purchase. Discover more great stocking stuffers for kids below.
Arts & Crafts
It seems my children are always running low on crayons, markers, and other craft supplies. That’s why one of my stocking filler ideas is to add fun art supplies they can use all year long. It’s the perfect time to stock up on fun craft supplies you wouldn’t normally spend money on. Splurge on character stickers, scented markers, and holiday craft kits.
By adding artsy gifts to your stocking stuffers this year, you’ll be encouraging creativity and self expression. Plus, it’s a great way to keep kids busy on cold winter days. What are your favorite arts and crafts to do with kids?
Experiences
Including experiences in your stocking gift ideas is an easy way to cut back on the toy clutter that follows Christmas. Stocking filler ideas like this are a great opportunity to make memories with your kids even after the holidays. Gift cards to their favorite ice cream shop, restaurant, zoo, or museum are an excellent experience to include in Christmas stockings this year.
Even a gift card to the local Dollar Tree is a great idea to include this year. Kids get excited to see how far their money goes at the dollar store. Plus, it’s a great way to begin teaching them about budgeting and managing money.
Food
Did you grow up with oranges and nuts in your Christmas stocking? Continuing to include special snacks and foods in your kids’ stockings is a beautiful way to keep the tradition going. These days there are so many fun Christmas stocking snack ideas to choose from!
When you’re thinking of stocking stuffer ideas, take a moment to recall all the snacks your kids ask for in the grocery store. The chocolate bar at the checkout makes an easy Christmas stocking gift your child will love.
You could add Reese’s Christmas Trees, a chocolate santa, or Jelly Belly Candy Canes in your child’s favorite flavor. I like to include healthy snacks like applesauce pouches and breakfast bars. That way, my kids can munch on something while they open gifts and I don’t need to prepare a fancy Christmas breakfast.
Games
A deck of cards is an easy and budget-friendly Christmas stocking filler idea you can add this year. Simple games like Old Maid and Go Fish are easy enough for preschoolers and still fun to play with the whole family. There are lots of seasonal card games you can easily fit in a Christmas stocking too.
Playing games together as a family is a fun and easy way to make holiday memories together. Plus, you can teach kids important skills like sharing, taking turns, and how to be a good sport.
Does your family have a favorite game to play during the holidays? We love UNO and Scrabble. Tell me all about your favorite family game in the comments so I can add it to our list this year!
Novelties
Sometimes novelties get a bad wrap, but they’re great for bringing a smile to a child’s face without breaking the bank. Some of our favorite novelty stocking stuffers for kids include silly holiday socks, reindeer antlers, and M&M candy canes. Can you remember any adorable Christmas novelties from your own childhood?
Useful Gifts
Don’t miss the opportunity to include useful gifts your child can enjoy year-round. Toothbrushes and toiletry items make excellent stocking stuffers for kids too. This is a great time to splurge on an electric toothbrush or get a cute character brush for your child to encourage healthy hygiene.
20 Christmas Stocking Gift Ideas for Kids
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Do you have fantastic stocking filler ideas I didn’t include in my list of 20? Share your favorite stocking stuffer ideas for kids in the comment section. I can’t wait to read all your great ideas and add them to my holiday shopping list this year!
