Even though I’m a grown adult I still get a Christmas stocking from my parents. I look forward to it every year because I know there will be wonderful goodies inside. As a parent you are most likely already swamped during this holiday season making the magic happen, but try not to forget about the all-important stocking! It may mean more to your family than you realize. But don’t fret, I have brainstormed a bunch of stocking stuffer ideas for you already.
Besides the obvious candy and snacks, try to personalize the stocking to each family member and their interests. Stocking stuffers don’t have to be expensive (and in my opinion, shouldn’t be!). If your teen is currently into guitar put some new guitar picks in his/her stocking. If your spouse loves to grill throw in some fancy spice mixes. Last year I received mini bottles of flavor-infused olive oil and packets of high-quality hot chocolate – yum.
Below I’ve listed a number of stocking stuffer ideas for every member of the family so you can start brainstorming and buying now. You don’t want to procrastinate until Christmas Eve and then have to run out to the nearest gas station (unless you think that sounds like a fun holiday tradition). Take a look through all the categories as a number of ideas could work for multiple ages.
Stocking Stuffer IdeasÂ
For the Babies:
Rubber Duck
Board Books
Teethers
Rattles
Baby Keys
Stacking Cups
Pacifier/Pacifier Clip
Headbands
Textured Balls
Blocks
Lovey
Mesh Feeder
Baby Spoons
Booties
High Chair Toy
For the Toddlers:
Toothbrush
Bath Toys
Sippy Cup
Bubbles
Playdoh
Crayons
Stickers
No-Spill Snack Containers
Shaker Eggs
Socks
Hairbrush
Tickets to the Children’s Museum or Zoo
Nightlight
Alphabet Refrigerator Magnets
For the Kids:
Card Game
Tickets to a Movie
Hair Accessories
Waterbottle
Audiobook
Chalk
Cookie Cutters
Flashlight
Nailpolish
Snowglobe
Underwear
Batteries (for presents)
Rubik’s Cube
For the Teens:
Gas Card
Hand WarmersÂ
Ice Scraper/De-Icer
Travel Mug
Magazine
Chapstick
Earbuds
Flashdrive
Texting Gloves
Car Air Freshener
Phone Case
Chargers
Reusable Drinking Straw
Pop Sockets
Breath Mints
Kleenex Packs
For the Adults:
Coffee Shop Gift Card
Winter Hat
Travel-Size Perfume/Cologne
Multi-Tool
Lottery Scratch-Offs
Tree Ornament
Shaving Items
Cheese Knife
Facial Masks
Tea Towel
Cigar
Slippers
Travel Electrical Adaptors
Magnetic Shopping List Pad
Tiny Liquor Bottles
Loofah
For the Fur Babies:
Toys
Treats
Collar
Leash
Travel Food and Water Bowls
Holiday AccessoriesÂ
If you are in need of more stocking stuffer ideas or would prefer to incorporate some winter family activities take a look at my suggestions for advent calendar fillers that also work as stocking stuffers.
What do you like to put in your family’s Christmas stockings?
