70+ Stocking Stuffers for Kids

As a kid, stockings were a big deal in our house. Santa did an awesome job stuffing them with a combination of fun and functional items. Below is a list of 70+ of the best stocking stuffers for kids that won’t break the bank. Best part? All of the items are fun, useful and under $5! 

Stocking Stuffers for Kids

This list is full of cheap stuffing stocker ideas, nothing is more than $5. There are some items that come in packs, but the price per item is less than $5. This list is geared towards kids, but it’s full of stocking stuffer ideas for everyone! I mean who doesn’t love (or need) a piece of exotic fruit, chapstick, and Band-Aids! 

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Outdoor toys

1. Neon sidewalk chalk
2. Magnifying glass
3. Sling shot
4. Jump rope
5. Water balloons (We love these!)
6. Mini footballs
7. Bike bell
8. Bike beads
9. Squishy balls

Stocking Stuffer Toys 

1. I-spy jars
2. Snowman slime
3. Slinky
4. 3D Puzzle Cube
5. Glow in the dark stars
6. DIY Puzzles
7. Uno Card game
8. Old Maid
9. Flashlight
10. Bouncy balls
11. Kid joke book
12. Whoopee cushion

Craft Supplies

1. Origami paper
2. Markers
3. Stick on googly eyes
4. Alphabet beads
5. Pipe cleaners
6. Decorative edge scissors
7. Stickers
8. Paint by sticker book
9. Play Doh
10. Mess free coloring sheets
11. Wikki stix
12. Tape activity book
13. Bath crayons
14. Multi colored pen
15. Water wow activity pad

Wearable stocking stuffers

1. Beanies
2. Mittens
3. Neck warmer/ scarf
4. Toe socks
5. Underwear
6. Tie dye shoelaces (or buy the supplies to make them!)
7. Tattoo sleeves
8. Nail decals
9. Ear muffs
10. Slap bracelets
11. Temporary tattoos

Useful Stocking Stuffers

1. Fun Band-Aids
2. Toothbrush
3. Toothpaste
4. Sunglasses
5. Wallet
6. Chapstick
7. Kid joke book
8. Rainbow prisms
9. Nail polish
10. Thank you cards
11. Nose pencil sharpener
12. Grapefruit spoons (Don’t forget the grapefruit!)
13. Spoon, fork, knife combo (My kids love these.)

Stocking Stuffers for 1 Year Old

1. Play-Doh
2. Bath crayons
3. Bubble bath
4. Bath toys  (My kids still love these pouring cups.)
5. Crazy straws
6. Bubbles
7. Safety scissors
8. Shaving cream (To play with in the bathtub.)
9. Bouncy balls
10. Toothbrush
11. Mess free coloring sheets
12. Water wow activity pad

Food Stocking Stuffer

1. Nuts
2. Fruit snacks
3. Popcorn
4. Trail mix
5. Marshmallows (Call them mini snowballs!)
6. Mini cereal boxes
7. Pez Dispenser
8. Ring Pops
9. Candy canes
10. Exotic fruit (Ex: Dragon fruit, lychee)

What am I forgetting? Any other favorite stocking stuffers for kids? I’d love to hear…