Stocking Stuffers For Kids They’ll Really Love
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A pack of Crayola Globbles made for squishing, sticking, slinging and all things in between
Promising reviews: “Amazing toys! My 1- and 2-year-old LOVE them! They scream ‘sticky balls!’ and run around throwing them on the fridge, windows, cabinets, walls, etc. Easy to wash and air-dry, and don’t lose their stickiness! My new go-to gift! Love them!” — Rachel
“My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time laying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us.” — Amazon Customer
An itty-bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker perfect for keeping in their room, clipping to their backpack or taking to the playground
A Silly Poopy’s Hide & Seek game…
Promising review: “This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it. (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling ‘Silly Poopy where are you?’ It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It’s pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun.” — Adele
And a bag of Reindeer Farts Cotton Candy, because this classic treat is even more fun when we can joke
A flying orb that’ll bring some cosmic fun to playtime
Promising review:
“Santa left this under the tree for my 9-year-old son, and he LOVES it! So easy to use and takes only a few tries to figure out the boomerang effect! So fun, my parents, his grandparents joined in and we had a blast with it! If you are thinking about purchasing this, DO IT!! And the charge life is not bad either. Lasts long enough to give you breaks!!” — KerriTaco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, an easy-to-learn and ridiculously fun card game that’ll become the new favorite
There’s a holiday version of this game too: Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman.
Promising review: “Simple, adorable, small little deck of FUN! We each get a game every Christmas, and sometimes I’ll throw an extra in as a stocking stuffer. This was a stocking stuffer, but three days of playing later, I can confirm that it is the most fun. We had some great games this year but for simplicity (this is an out-of-the-box, five-seconds-later-you’re-playing kind of game) and fun Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza got the most laughs and the most straight-up fun.” — L. Johnson
A miniature baking set to prep your little one for their future appearance on “MasterChef Junior”
Promising review: “My 8-year-old daughter purchased this for herself. She absolutely loves it and so do I! With very minimal help from me, she can make her own treats. I love that she gets a little snack/treat and the kitchen isn’t a big mess and I don’t have two dozen cookies lying around calling my name. She used to beg me to bake all the time and now I can let her because I know she’s not filling up on sugar and she doesn’t need me hovering in the kitchen to keep an eye on things. It’s amazing!” — Sherrie801
A pack of dinosaur bath bombs
Promising review:
“We ordered this for our toddler, and were thrilled with our purchase. Smells great, safe, and our son loved seeing the dino pop out during bathtime! The box is so cute and will be reused to hold his toys. Great purchase!” — BA desktop inflatable arm-flailing tube man that’ll wave and wiggle just like the real thing
Promising review: “My son is in love with the ‘balloon guy’ we pass several times a week on our way to my daughter’s school. When I saw this I knew he had to have it so I preordered and waited. The booklet was a fun read — I enjoyed learning about where this guy came from and how he gained in popularity. Needless to say my son is ecstatic…currently he’s sleeping with his ‘balloon guy’ right next him.” — Rebecca Reinstein
Silicone joystick caps to add some fun customization to their Nintendo Switch
Promising review: “These joystick knob covers are so cute! I play Disney Dreamlight Valley on my Switch, and I thought these would be so cute to have when I play!! It was easy to put on, but I won’t lie that it took some maneuvering. If you have long nails or maybe tweezers to help wrap the bottom around, you should be good!” — Fantabulous Gabby
A value pack of 500+ reusable puffy stickers that are pure, sensory joy
Promising reviews: “I love that they are removable. They don’t leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and use them again. I have a busy box for my toddler and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers.” — Elizabeth A. Zapf
“What a great stocking stuffer for our 22-month-old. Easy for her to peel off herself. Adheres well to regular paper but also moveable if she sticks them together. An older child could make scenes and add/color around the stickers. Highly recommend!” — Ryan L Mortland
A pack of tangle-free parachute toys that’ll create fun out of thin air
“My son had received a parachute guy at a parade over the summer and loved it. I wanted to get him some as a stocking stuffer and I found these. These are AWESOME!!! They don’t tangle, they are made of awesome material (not plastic-bag material) and are so fun to be used again and again. He loves throwing the over the railing at the top of the steps!!” — Moyse family
A Melissa & Doug activity book with child safety scissors and 20 pre-printed pages of paper-cutting fun
A Tamagotchi because haven’t you heard? The ’90s are BACK
Promising review: “I bought one of these for nostalgia purchases and it was the best decision. It was just fun to play and invest time into a little trinket I remember from my childhood. Would definitely recommend it as a gift for young kids today and even adults and older kids who can also remember when they were more popular.” — MK B.
A scratch paper art set, another cross-generational fave that’ll delight your little one
Promising review: “I can not give these enough stars! These are the best thing ever, they keep my 5-year-old entertained for hours!” — turbo1795
A box of Lucky Fortune collectible bracelets
Promising review: “I bought this for my 10-year-old niece. She absolutely loved it! The bracelets are good quality and the charms are really cute. The paper game it comes with it also lots of fun. The fortune cookies are totally reusable for a game or a keepsake for a party, or a fun activity making fortunes. The fortunes it comes with could be more creative, but all in all, it was a hit!” — Carolina
A two-pack of Playfoam Pals for your kiddos who love slime
Promising reviews: “These are amazing for creative sensory play! I love that the foam is non-toxic and that it doesn’t stick to everything. My kids have left it out numerous times and it never, ever dries out. And the little pet pals are just the cutest. The kids were so excited to see which ones they got and literally spent hours playing with them and the foam. These would be perfect for stocking stuffers!” — NYMommy
“Great stocking stuffers. Bought these as gifts for my daycare kids for Christmas. They were a huge hit! Kids loved the foam inside and were pleasantly surprised to find the animal deep within.” — K. Stuewer
A rainbow puzzle ball that’ll be the perfect brain teaser for your mini Einstein
Promising review:
“I was doubtful that my 5-year-old would like this, but took a chance. It took him a little bit to figure out how to push the balls around, but once he got the hang of it he didn’t put it down for days. It challenged his thinking and also was cause/effect solving too. It was perfect for our car trip. Great purchase!” — Timothy MitchellA pack of Smencils, aka scented pencils that smell so delightful, they might actually be motivated to do their homework
Promising review: “These were a stocking stuffer for my son, as his school store sells Smencils and he LOVES them. These were a HUGE hit. The smells all smell like they should, with no nasty chemical smell that sometimes happens with some holiday-scented things. I loved the Snowberry and the Hot Cocoa.” — Shawnee
A hot chocolate bomb, because watching one of these “explode” when hot milk is poured over them is super fun
Big Bear Chocolates is a small biz based in Spokane, Washington, that specializes in chocolate caramel apples, fresh fudge and more treats. Estimated delivery is 2–7 days after ordering, and shipping costs $4. See the estimated arrival date range on the listing.
Promising review: “Fun and delicious — a real treat! I ordered the dark chocolate ‘bombs,’ and they came beautifully packaged with red ribbons and shiny golden twist-ties. Great for a stocking stuffer or Hannukah treat, or just to indulge yourself. You’ll be smiling!” — Raye
A tiny tin packed with a huge amount of fun in the form of a puzzle card game called Iota
Promising review: “We just got this tiny little game to bring on a family trip. We have a 5- and 7-year-old and I must say that this game is a great fit for our WHOLE family. One of our children is a very sore loser and it’s hard to find games that don’t make her flip out. We play this with no point scoring so it’s more collaborative than competitive…and we can all have fun. It’s challenging for the 5- year-old and for us grown-ups too. I plan to buy more packs of this inexpensive tiny little game to give as gifts. Very fun.” — Mel W.
A bestselling Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes musical toy for the toddler who lights up at the sound of music
A pack of brightly colored stacking cups with over 80,000 5-star ratings for a reason
Promising review: “I got these as a stocking stuffer for my 15-month-old and off all the toys she got for Christmas this is her favorite and also the least expensive. I let her open them first and then she didn’t want to play with any of the other toys. Haha.” — Lauren
A pack of TikTok-viral Mini Brands mystery balls they can unwrap to reveal a tiny collectible from one of over 130 popular brands like Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Bagel Bites, and more!
Promising review: “My 8-year-old daughter has loved collecting Mini Brands and was really excited for Series 2! She noted how one of the packages looked so real that they even had a word search on it. The detail is awesome and they are so fun to collect! She really wants to get some rare ones so hopefully we’ll find them soon!” — Heidi M.
A necklace activity set for craft lovers and aspiring fashionistas
Promising reviews: “My 3-year-old twins loved it, entertained for hours which is rare and so worth $7. Perfect for teaching coordination, color patterns, encourages creativity. The necklaces are a soft, stretchy material with a safe breakaway clasp but that also stays on well. I wore a necklace for hours around the house and it didn’t fall off. The beads are cute and a good variety of colors. Overall great project, loads of fun for toddlers.” — Lyss
“I’m saving this for a stocking stuffer at Christmas. It’s super cute. My princess loving girl loves jewelry and how fun will it be to make her own! I can’t wait for her to open it Christmas morning!” — Holly Kinney
A four-pack of Bluey and family figures that’ll put a big smile on your little Bluey fanatic’s face
“Our grandson loves Bluey! We were thrilled to find these character toys both in stock and shipped in advance of Christmas. This stocking stuffer was his favorite gift.” — BK
A dozen squishy cat stress toys practically made to be stocking stuffers
And a pack of stretchy fidget noodles they can pull, twist and squeeze while mulling over homework problems or sitting bored in the backseat of your car
“My entire family loves Monkey Noodles. I bought these as a stocking stuffer for my 6-year-old son, but then my older daughter asked for some as well. My husband also picks them up and plays with them too. Best stocking stuffer to date!” — Crjohns1
A magnetic shape-shifting puzzle cube that’ll really get their mind working as they manipulate it into over 70 different shapes, with mesmerizing colors and patterns to reveal
Promising review: “Fun for older teens. I bought one each for my 16- and 19-year-old son and daughter for Christmas. It made a great stocking stuffer. It was very intriguing and they enjoyed linking them together for new shapes. The boxes were sturdy enough for teens to manipulate without breaking and the magnets are strong. Not sure if younger hands would be too rough. If forced to move in the wrong direction they could break. The designs were beautiful. I plan to buy a few more for a bigger variety of shapes!” — Shellbug99
A shark bath bomb for teens who loved “The Meg” or younger kids with a fascination for all things sharks
Promising review: “I can’t wait to see the face my lil’ brother makes when I give this to him!!! It looks so cool and I’m in love with the Fruit Loop scent. Plus, they sent another one as a gift, so he will have two just like I got his sister. 😭💕 I’m hoping he finds this bath bomb as cool as I do so I have an excuse to buy more of them because if he won’t use them, I will. 100% recommend them to anyone with little kids or just a fun personality!!!” — Patricia
A book of 642 tiny things to draw that’s the ideal size for taking on the go, with random prompts to help spark their imagination
Promising review: “My daughter saw this in a store and thought it was pretty neat. I found it on Amazon and purchased this as a stocking stuffer. It is a small book and the pages inside give ideas and space to draw things on a very small scale. I thought this would be good practice for my daughter as she gets stuck sometimes in ‘her style’ without branching out and she can struggle with proportions. This is a pretty thick book and each page has space for drawing 3 to 4 items.” — DaisyGirl
A mini Lodge cast iron skillet for kids with an interest in cooking or baking
A screaming goat figurine that’s hilarious, but also kinda therapeutic
Promising review: “This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you’re going to want to share with family and friends.” — Ashley
A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets
Promising review: “We got these as a little stocking stuffer for my almost 3-year-old daughter. I wasn’t sure I wanted to commit to a whole play set, so for $7 I thought I’d give them a try. This was one of the first gifts at Christmas to be opened, and they have seen a lot of use. She loves them! She spends a great deal of time giving them baths. In fact, she probably likes cleaning them more than she likes coloring them, but whatever stimulates her mind and keeps her happy. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to give these a try without breaking the bank. Great value!.” — Chris Patterson
Goldfish soap if they’re not old enough for a real pet goldfish yet
Promising review: “These are absolutely adorable. Ordered two for my son for Christmas as a stocking stuffer. Kind of want to give them to him right now. The amount of detail the fish have is amazing for such little things! Very happy with my purchase.” — sylvanelfie
World’s Smallest Glo Worm so you can share a little bit of your own childhood joy with your kid
Lightsaber chopsticks to combine their love of Star Wars with their voracious appetite for sushi and noodles
“I bought the purple version for my step son and I am sure this is going to be a hit. He loves Star Wars. This will be a perfect stocking stuffer this Christmas. I highly recommend this product.” — Cory S. M. Hinch
An Uno Minecraft card game for a tabletop version of the game that’s entranced millions of players
“So much fun! I bought it as a stocking stuffer for my 7-year-old son and it was perfect. He loves Minecraft and he taught me how to play UNO which was pretty neat.” — Amazon Customer
A hilariously adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap, because they won’t be able to resist giggling every time they use it
Promising review: “I highly recommend. I gave it to my little brother and he loved it!” —Country Pickle
A pack of clear jelly lipsticks with real flowers that won’t be their basic lip gloss
And a three-pack of s’mores-flavored ChapSticks
Promising review: “This trio of ChapStick smells amazing! As soon as I opened the package it smelled like s’mores were in it. My 7-year-old daughter just loved this stocking stuffer.” — Cool Joe
A small yet super-cute Baby Shark cube plushie that’ll sing their favorite song on demand
A pack of bright laminated flashcards if you like to include some educational fun with your holiday gifting
“This is exactly what I needed for my great nephew’s stocking stuffer. He’s going to love it.” — Lilly
A nontoxic mermaid makeup set with packaging that’ll dazzle your own little mermaid
Promising review: “I bought this makeup for my daughter, who loves to wear princess makeup and especially loves mermaids. It has a nice packaging, arrived on time, and the most important thing is that it did not burn her face or give her an allergy, which makes me very happy. I recommend it, it’s a nice gift for your princess.” — Carolina Angulo
A set of glow-in-the-dark dinosaur decals for your favorite dino lover
A cute-as-can-be 3D-printed foam soap dispenser attachment that’ll add a little Disney magic to their routine
Promising review: “Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!” — Abby D