50+ Stocking Stuffers for Kids That Will Be the Cherry on Top of Their Holiday

Arguably one of the weirder toys on this list, it's also one of the most fun. Is it a sphere? A top? In short, it's both, and we love it. The shape is kinetic, and so is the basis of the toy's movement. It's a quiet toy that will occupy your kid for a long time. 

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You've never seen a sillier cephalopod. A reversible octopus with happy and angry faces, this toy is a hit on TikTok. It's funny and goofy, but I've also noticed that kids really track into it, having an angry octopus when they're mad, and a happy octopus otherwise. It's actually a very chill way to express emotion.

The Hershel beanie is a cult favorite, and tween and teens know this and love this. My own teenager has requested one in three different colors. He's getting one in his stocking, which I think is sufficient. It's incredibly soft weave, super warm, and it really looks great on anyone. 

Can you smell this picture? We sure can. Play-Doh is one of the first sensory toys many of us ever played with, and we're anxious to introduce our own kids to the famously fragranced dough. The bright colors are just waiting to be made into something vaguely recognizable. 

Pop Its are huge, and these are some of the cutest we've ever seen. What's wonderful about these toys is that they're pretty much silent. Your kid can pop, pop, pop the bubbles and relax, without you having to hear any irritating popping sounds.

If you've ever played with candle wax, you know how utterly satisfying it is. Monkey Wax sticks are similar to that, but instead of just cool wax, it's yarn coated in wax. So, it's completely maneuverable and posable. This pack has 500 pieces, and it's really the best thing for long car rides ... or while waiting for food at a restaurant. 

Fidget toys are huge again, and this one is more satisfying than most. It's an infinity cube, which allows your kid to open and close it in nearly infinite ways. This model is as pretty as it is fun, and will be an instant hit.

This brain-twisting solitary game will keep your impatient kid busy while his siblings are taking their time unwrapping all of the gifts from Santa. From simple to complicated, there are hundreds of different puzzles to play with and patterns to create.

Watch Red Dragon and Black Tiger battle it out with their own sets of weapons and over 100 sounds and movements. Each bot has its own silly personality, and they become stronger fighters as they train and win battles. The more you play with them, the better they'll be!

Scented pencils are just as cool now as they were when we were in school. These feature all the greatest hits you remember and love. Peppermint, chocolate, ice cream, berry. All of them.

If you're feeling extra nostalgic, you can even get a set for yourself for your WFH setup, too.

Give your child's wiggly hands something to do with these snap-and-click tracks. As your kiddo molds and manipulates these tactile pieces, they will engage their senses while they refocus.

Let's be honest — bath time is already fun. But throw in this super cool pipe toy set and your little one will turn into a raisin before they are ready to stop playing and get out of the tub. 

Your kid can set up the pipes however they want to create endless water-flow patterns. The five-piece set suctions to the wall of your tub and can be easily removed once your kiddo finally hops out!

I personally get way too much excitement from throwing pieces of this putty directly at my fridge and watching it stick. Your kids will likely have more creative uses for it, like hanging stuff on their mirrors and in their lockers, but it's a sensory delight with multiple uses and ways to play with it. 

If you've never thought about drawing an alligator in a tutu, you should because your kids will be super into it. WhatchamaDRAWIt is a wild romp of a card game where you draw a card from the pile and then draw whatever it describes, which is sure to bring on a lot of laughs.

Personally, as adults, we may have problems understanding the draw of finger skateboards, but trust us, kids love them. They slide them in their backpacks, keep them in their pockets, and play with and trade them with their friends. They're huge right now. 

Who says that the perfect pair of socks must match? While they aren't an identical set, these socks go together like PB&J. 

Great for lounging around the home, Pals Socks are thicker and cozier than your average pair. The grip on the bottom eliminates that Risky Business kind of sliding, which you will appreciate. Designed to be collected, your little one can make their own mismatched sets too!

For your sweetie who made Santa’s nice list, swap out the dusty coal for these colorful bath bombs. With six different kid-friendly scents, your little one will be rushing to get to bath time. The best part is that each bath bomb comes with a surprise toy inside. 

Chances are, if you have a child between the ages of 4 and 7, you know all the different dinosaurs of each time period, what they ate, what they looked like, and probably who their best friends are on the train. Well, parents, make your kids whole freaking winter with this hatching dino egg.

Just put it in water and leave them be for a day or two, and the shell dissolves, leaving a dino toy behind. 

Pick up a four-pack of these beaker creatures and sprinkle them into all of your kids' stockings and they can trade and collect the tiny creatures once they hatch. 

A perfect surprise-style toy for kids, the collectible toy by Learning Resources will inspire your children to learn some cool new facts about science. 

A toothbrush as a stocking stuffer can seem like the world’s lamest kid’s gift, but the BriteBrush is anything but boring. Preloaded with interactive games, your child can unlock new levels as they brush. To gain points and discover all seven of the fun games, your little one has to clean their chompers regularly and efficiently. 

With replaceable heads and a light indicator at the bottom to confirm that your child has done a good job, keeping their oral health in check will be a lot more fun.

Ziggy is a little lovable lanky cat who deserves a home on a special kid's shoulder. The plush has fur that is incredibly soft to pet, and the oversized paws, ears, and eyes are adorably unique. It's a perfect stocking stuffer for any cat lover.

The best part of take-out food is the fortune cookie at the end of the meal. While this one is not the kind that your little one can eat, she will totally enjoy the cute bracelet, fun fortune cookie charm, and positive note that she finds inside.

This stocking stuffer for kids comes in a four-pack, so your little one can share it with friends.

Since she’s always playing with Mom’s jewelry collection, get your kid her own wearable LEGO bracelet that gives her the freedom to change up and customize her look. 

It comes with an adjustable band and 32 colorful, sparkly unicorn tiles, so she can switch it up to create another when she gets bored of one pattern.

Crystal Flyers are the very first Hatchimals Pixies toy that can really fly! To get her going, simply launch her from the included base or lift her into the air. She'll sense your movement, so use your hands to guide her high or low, and watch her sparkle as she air-dances through the sky.

Trendy, colorful, and cool stickers are super popular. Your kid can decorate their water bottles, electronics, and just about anything else that they want to spruce up with them.

These stickers have an extra durable material that is water-resistant, won't fade under the sun, and can be removed without that icky white residue left behind. 

The only thing that can make Uno more fun is throwing your kid's favorite Harry Potter characters into the mix. 

This version is played the same as the original Uno card game — but instead of shouting “Uno!” when you're a card away from winning, shout “Wingardium Leviosa!” and see what magic you unleash.

The teen children of Best Products' editors tell us that these headphones are the stocking stuffer of the year. Literally, these are all they want. Throw in a few peanut butter cups with it, and you're done. 

They're noise-canceling, hold a charge for hours upon hours, charge quickly, and have the audio quality that JBL is known for. Apparently, they're also less noticeable than Apple's earbuds, which makes them more desirable. We'll pretend we don't know that last part in case they're using them to ignore us.  

Calling your kiddo down for dinner will be totally different — and probably easier — with these fun walkie-talkie toys. With a satisfyingly crisp sound and anti-interference technology built in, your message will come through loud and clear. Lightweight enough for your kiddo's tiny hands, you can use these in the house or while outdoors. 

Few toys have delighted the author of this article as much as these little dumplings. They're soft and squishy, and when you squeeze the sides? Their little legs pop out. They each have an accessory like glasses included, and they're just so sweet we can't take it. 

Topping the holiday must-have list is a yummy doll with a head full of sweet locks. Unlike other surprise toys, the Candylocks Scented Surprise Doll has her surprise swirled inside of her long, tasty-smelling tresses.

Each doll comes with six different accessories to style her long, super soft hair. There are 15 dolls to choose from, so your tot can collect them all!

Kids today are far more technologically advanced than former generations, so a smartwatch makes total sense as a stocking stuffer for your little one. 

Your kiddo will be able to sharpen their time-telling skills and play a few games, and the built-in activity tracker will make sure that they are spending more time running and playing.

Hatch your very own teeny-tiny royal pets with Hatchimals Colleggtibles Royal Dozen. Arranged in the perfect display and carrying case, each glittery egg reveals a mystery pet. 

If you have a few kiddos with stockings to stuff, crack open the carrying case, and drop an egg or two into each stocking. On Christmas day, they can pop them open, share, and swap. 

If you're a kid of the late '80s or '90s, you don’t need to be introduced to Tamagotchi. These digital pets ruled an entire generation, and they’re back, new and improved, to steal the heart of your kiddo. The tama still needs to be fed and loved in order to thrive, but your kiddo can also marry their tama off and build their family tree. 

The tiny tama babies will emerge looking like the mom and dad. They can connect with a friend's Tamagotchi and set up virtual playdates, meetings, and hangouts too!

The closest millennials ever came to a cool gift like a LOL Surprise egg were those quarter toys at the grocery store. And let me tell you, things have leveled up since then.

Every L.O.L. Surprise Egg includes multiple surprises, but this one includes a whopping eight different surprises to look forward to. At under $15, this gift goes a long way.

These stretchy and squishy characters are ready to battle. Filled with textured beads and equipped with a weapon fist, your little one will love pulling and squishing these heroes into each other. Plus, you'll love that the stretchy material won't attract excessive lint and debris.

This sweet baby panda is a fun finger friend who will light up your little one's eyes when they pull her out of their stocking this season. This little sweetie responds to sounds, strokes and can even be petted to sleep.

The Fingerling family is expansive, and if your tot loves their new pet (which they totally will), then you can continue to grow their collection to include all of the cute little Fingerling accessories.

There is a missing hunter, and we suspect that he is in the belly of this creepy, green alien. Break open this goop- and slime-filled alien and dissect his insides to rescue the hunter before it's too late!

Each alien dissection kit comes with a chance to find a real-life gem — a peridot, which has sometimes been traced back to space meteorites! 

You and your kid won't have to leave the house to enjoy a good mani and pedi. This nontoxic, water-based nail polish is formulated without any of the chemicals found in standard polishes. It is totally safe for children, as well as pregnant and nursing moms.

This set comes with four bright colors and the most adorable little nail stickers to add an extra dash of glam. 

Nintendo Switch gamers can't stop talking about Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and because it includes three of Mario’s most memorable adventures, it's no wonder why. Choose from Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy for plenty of Mario-filled, feature-packed fun.

Your little one will love sparkling up her life with this glam styling tool and gem set. It includes 225 adhesive gems in multiple shapes and colors to choose from, so she can get creative customizing her glitzy look. She can apply gems to scrunchies, notebooks, water bottles, and even her hair!

Your kiddo will get a serious kick out of this Santa "sunstache". He'll love wearing it as he struts into Grandma's house later on in the day. So festive!

Teenagers aren't going to want a toothbrush that sings songs. But, getting them something sleek and stylish might just help encourage tired teens to brush the standard twice daily. We hope. 

This model comes in multiple colors and features the Sonicare technology that Philips is famous for. 

This stocking stuffer for kids is a toy that actually teaches your tot something, making it a double win. Help your little one flex their fine motor skills and color recognition abilities with this set of hide and squeak eggs.

Your babe can match up the colors and practice opening and closing the cracked eggs. They will love the little squeak the eggs make when they are open. 

Stock up on Cutetitos' newest addition, Pizzaitos, while you can! Your kids will get so stoked over this big cheesy surprise. These collectibles are wrapped in a pizza, but when they're opened up, adorable plush characters are revealed.

Each one has a different personality: Cheesy, so cheesy, extra cheesy, or super cheesy.

The Make it UP Glamour Girl Pretend Play Makeup Set is a 13-piece set that comes with everything your budding beauty guru needs to get started. But don't worry — the makeup requires 100% imagination, as it does not actually apply to the skin. 

Do your kids constantly lose their gloves and mittens? Yeah, ours too. The string on these Zutano's fleece mittens means this is the last pair you'll have to buy. String it through your kid's sleeves — et voila! — their gloves are always in reach.

We're obsessed with this brand — their booties, hats, and gloves are made to last, easy to use, and machine washable. 

Your baby needs eye protection just as much as you do. Why not protect their eyes in style? WeeFarers makes tiny baby sunglasses that are safe, flexible, FDA-approved, and polarized.

WeeFarers have 100% UVA and UVB protection and are engineered with kids in mind. Babies can bend and chew on them, and you could even run over these sunnies with your stroller — and they'll be totally fine. 

Why shouldn't your kid's flash drive be Santa-themed? It's a great way to store all the pictures and video they take over the holiday, and maybe even some book reports and PowerPoints.

A few drops of water and a hefty scoop of imagination will reveal a stylish little bestie. Wrapped up in a petite flowerpot, each Blume Doll and their accompanying accessories are a total surprise for your kiddo. 

Once the doll's crazy hair sprouts through the top, your kid can crack open the tiny pot and discover different collectible accessories, from stickers to on-trend clothes.

Babies first Christmas stockings are usually filled with things like baby socks and onesies, and sweet little rattles. This soothie snuggle holder with detachable pacifier clip fits right in. 

Easy to clean, and easier to love, you can use any pacifier with a ring, and the whole thing is machine-washable.  

Give your kid the gift of blasting their jams with this sweet-faced My Audio Pet Mini Speaker. Compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices, the tiny speaker delivers a crisp, high-quality sound that can fill a room.

If you have a couple of Audio Pets, you can pair them together to amplify the sounds. Can you say “'Baby Shark' concert”?

Art supplies are always a hit when it comes to gift-giving for kiddies. This set of extra jumbo, pure beeswax crayons are naturally amazing. Nontoxic with a slightly satisfying smell of beeswax, these crayons are the perfect size for your tot's tiny hands to grip while creating their next masterpiece. 

Choosing the right GIF can make or break a text, and your kid likely has a few favorites. OH! MY GIF brings the hilarious cuteness of GIFs to life. Each of the GIFbits have a unique feature for your child to discover, and this pack comes with a special surprise. 

When you download the GIFS GONE LIVE AR app and scan the AR card, your little one can take their GIF back into the digital world for extra fun. Designed to be collected, there are 60 different GIFbits to choose from.