KANSAS CITY - Wondering what to put into the Christmas stockings for your children? Here are 25 fun and creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids that are sure to bring smiles.
1. Mini LEGO Set
A small, themed LEGO set or a bag of LEGO mini figures is perfect for keeping little hands busy and sparking creativity.
2. Glow-in-the-Dark Stars
Glow-in-the-dark stickers or star decals that kids can decorate their rooms with, adding a magical touch at night.
3. Mini Puzzle
A tiny jigsaw puzzle or brain teaser, perfect for challenging their minds and keeping them entertained during the holiday season.
4. Slime or Putty
A small container of colorful slime, glittery putty, or scented dough that’s squishy and fun to play with.
5. Fun Socks
Cozy socks with fun patterns, like ones featuring their favorite animals, superheroes, or holiday themes.
6. Miniature Art Supplies
A small sketchbook, crayons, markers, or a set of colorful gel pens to inspire their inner artist.
7. Puzzle Erasers
Cute, collectible puzzle erasers that come in animal shapes, food, or other fun designs. Kids will love collecting them.
8. Christmas Themed Candy
Holiday-themed treats like candy canes, chocolate snowmen, or festive-shaped gummies. You can also include some novelty candy with fun packaging.
9. Temporary Tattoos
A sheet of fun, colorful temporary tattoos featuring their favorite characters or designs like unicorns, dinosaurs, or superheroes.
10. Mini Flashlight
A cute, compact flashlight or a headlamp that’s perfect for nighttime adventures or reading under the covers.
11. Bouncy Ball
A small but super bouncy ball (or a set of mini bouncy balls) that will keep them entertained for hours.
12. Finger Puppets
A set of fun finger puppets for pretend play. Choose characters like animals, monsters, or holiday-themed ones like Santa and reindeer.
13. Mini Board Game
A compact, travel-size version of a classic board game like checkers, chess, or Connect Four that’s perfect for on-the-go fun.
14. Sticker Sheets
Fun, themed sticker sheets featuring their favorite characters, animals, or hobbies, which they can use for crafts, scrapbooking, or decorating.
15. Bubble Wand or Bottle
A small bottle of bubble solution with a fun-shaped wand (maybe a holiday-themed one like a snowman or candy cane).
16. Fidget Spinner or Fidget Toy
A small fidget spinner, pop-it, or sensory toy that they can use when they need to focus or just need something to do with their hands.
17. Holiday Cookie Cutters
A set of small, festive-shaped cookie cutters (like stars, trees, or stockings) that they can use for baking or playtime.
18. Mini Puzzle or Maze
A handheld puzzle or maze game, which is both challenging and fun, perfect for long car rides or quiet moments at home.
19. Play-Doh or Modeling Clay
A small tub of Play-Doh or modeling clay in bright colors for creative play and sculpting fun.
20. Mini Notebook or Journal
A cute, pocket-sized journal or notebook where they can doodle, write stories, or jot down thoughts. You can also add a fun pen or pencil with it.
21. Holiday-Themed Keychain
A fun, Christmas-themed keychain like a mini Santa, reindeer, or snowman, or one that features their initials or favorite animal.
22. Novelty Erasers
Fun-shaped erasers (like food items, animals, or objects from their favorite shows) that make writing and erasing a lot more fun.
23. Toy Figurines
Small action figures or toy figurines from popular shows or movies, such as superheroes, Disney characters, or animals.
24. Personalized Name Tag
A cute personalized name tag or luggage tag with their name on it, featuring their favorite color or character.
25. Reusable Straw Set
A colorful, eco-friendly reusable straw set made of silicone or stainless steel. It’s both practical and environmentally friendly!
These stocking stuffers are small but sure to make kids excited as they unwrap each surprise. Whether they're into arts and crafts, puzzles, or fun sensory toys, these gifts will bring plenty of joy this holiday season!