Christmas day growing up, call me crazy, but opening my stocking was my favorite part of it all.
I loved the excitement it brought, not knowing what I was going to pull out of my stuffed stocking – things that were purely a surprise.
The gifts that I received were always great, but my stocking was something that I really treasured the most. It was like the icing on the cake that pulled it all together!
As a mother myself, it brings me even more joy and excitement to fill my kids stockings on Christmas Eve.
Each year I look forward to adding more age appropriate items, new fun things, and small treasures that’s completely thought out for each individual child.
And now I am sharing my ideas with you!
These stocking stuffers for kids are just the tip of the iceburg & enough to get the wheels in your head turning to make your kid’s stockings their most treasured part of Christmas too!
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Small lego sets
Either the small mini boxes or pouches, these sets are affordable and easy to fit into a stocking!
Sticker pads
What child doesn’t love a new pad of stickers?!
Pencils
As a homeschooler, we go through enough of these that our yearly stuffers help contribute to the entire school year!
Lip balm
Winter can be brutal for those lips, so why not add a few of these to their stocking?!
Toothbrush
Simple enough, my kids LOVE getting a new toothbrush in their stocking every year.
Band-aids
Is this a parent cheat or a parent win? I’ll let you decide
Comb/hairbrush
As a Mom of all boys, having plenty of combs in the house is essential. Why not add one of these?
Gloves
Gloves are like socks in our household – you can’t have enough. Buy these in bulk and you’ll have plenty to go around!
Flashlights
Always a hit in out house, no question.
Yo-yo
Classic child’s toy. How can you go wrong?
Bookmarks
Perfect for ALL ages – who doesn’t need a new bookmark???
Reading light
Independent reading is part of our bedtime routine, so these are an absolute must for everyone!
Nail polish
This water-based, chemical-free polish set is perfect for your little girls who love to get pampered!
Kid-friendly mug
We are avid hot chocolate drinkers when it snows, so having unbreakable mugs in the house is nice for everyone.
Christmas socks
Always a fun treat to get some new socks in your sock!
Temporary tattoos
Tattoos – need I say more?
Bathtub crayons
If these get used up like tissues in your household, why not add a pack to their stocking this year???
Small piece of jewlery
This was always a favorite of mine – getting a new necklace, ring, or jewelry set. So fun for girls!
Coloring books
A staple, especially for the little ones
Packaged snacks
This year my 7 year old has asked for sunflower seeds in his stocking – so I’m adding it to the list 😉
Now there’s no reason to feel stumped when it comes to filling your kids stockings this year (and then end up stuffing it with chocolates and sweets).
These are just a handful of stocking stuffers for kids that aren’t candy – make sure you check out our complete idea list for even more ideas for you!
A tub of their favorite Chick-Fil-A Sauce! Small stuffed animals from IKEA!
love these ideas! We LOVE chick-fil-a! haha