"As a kid, one of our holiday family traditions was to empty the gifts from our stockings first before we opened any gifts under the tree. Often, my brothers and I did this before my parents even came downstairs. Now as a mom, I realize the tradition of opening our stocking stuffers probably started so my parents could get a few more minutes of sleep before the Christmas morning mayhem began—likely after staying up late wrapping or assembling our gifts from Santa.
Then and now, stocking stuffers are often a collection of thoughtful, practical, fun, and affordable gifts (anyone else always get socks in their stockings?). And they’re usually last on the holiday shopping list. But this list of stocking stuffers for toddlers, babies, kids, teens, and adults will make it easy to check off this holiday to-do early.
Plus, we know the holidays are an expensive time for families. So nearly every stocking stuffer in this guide is under $30, with many under $10. And all of these gifts are sized to fit perfectly in (most) stockings with many coming as multi-packs so you can buy one set and split them up as separate gifts. Keep reading for the best 2024 stocking stuffers for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens, and adults.
Did you check your list twice and realize you still have more people to shop for? Check out The Everymom’s entire holiday gift guide for even more ideas.
Stocking Stuffers for Babies and Toddlers
Babies and toddlers aren’t exactly writing down their holiday wishlists, so I picked these stocking stuffers with parents in mind, too. The gifts on this list will engage little ones with learning, help them feel safe, and even stay entertained on-the-go if family travel is in your future.
These classic personalized toys can also double as cute nursery decor when littles aren’t playing with them. Choose from 25+ car styles—including Jeeps and trucks—and 40+ colors for a unique gift.
It’s true what they say—you can never have too many books. And at only $10, baby will love this soft and interactive book from reader-favorite brand Cloud Island. Plus, it’s perfect for a safari-themed nursery or any little one who loves animals.
This battery-powered first toothbrush turns brushing into a game with lights, music, and verbal encouragement from Blue to help littles learn to brush without the fuss for a full minute. For babies aged 3 months and up.
Simply too cute to pass up! This adorable high-contrast wobbler is seasonally-appropriate and will make every important tummy time more fun.
Did you know Sophie the Giraffe had a friend?! Adorable and chewable—and made of natural rubber and food-grade paint—FanFan is a precious fawn to help baby’s teething gums. Plus, she includes a squeaker to develop baby’s understanding of cause and effect.
Babies love a grocery store or farmer’s market trip because there’s so much to see! Engage them even more with this stroller card set that includes popular food items and bright colors.
A highly-rated toddler favorite, LumiPets keep fears of the dark away with their cute faces, squishy bodies, and soft, multi-colored LED lights. If they don’t quite fit into a stocking, have them peek out the top.
Great for putting on a fridge or any magnetic surface so your little ones can learn their letters and numbers, practice spelling, and leave sweet (or funny) messages. Three color combinations available.
Water art pads are the perfect mess-free, reusable travel activity for kids age 3+. For under $5, they can use the refillable water pen to reveal Bluey’s family at the pool and the beach in multiple scenes over and over again!
Have you been seeing Jellycats everywhere this year, too? This hibernating little fox makes for the perfect companion to snuggle up with during slumber or story time.
We all know mittens go missing throughout the year, so add this festive pair to their stocking as a cute and practical gift.
My go-to stocking stuffer for toddlers, this activity pad from editor-favorite brand Melissa & Doug comes with a sticker stamper that entertains and enthralls little ones.
These reader-favorite on-the-go sensory jars come in different themes like unicorns, dinosaurs, and Disney characters and are a sure way to keep kids entertained.
Stockings Stuffers for Kids
Sure, candy is always a hit inside a kid’s stocking, but little gifts also spark joy. This list of stocking stuffers for kids includes meaningful gifts to connect as a family, toys to ignite their creativity, and accessories to highlight their individuality.
Bedtime is often when kids open up the most about their days. Spark a fresh dimension of calm and uplift to your little one’s bedtime routine with these feel-good affirmation cards endorsed by a pediatric psychologist.
Made with recycled crayons, these personalized crayons are a special stocking-sized gift that looks like they came straight from Santa’s workshop. Kids will love creating with these crayons and seeing what color comes next!
Give them unlimited doodling freedom with Boogie Board sketch pads in adorable shapes—new woodland animals are out this year to infuse forest magic into the mix!
With five sheets full of nail stickers, kids (and grown-ups) can create their own fun manicure moment. A cute option for the creative kiddo who’s just started asking to come to your nail appointments.
This business was started by the CEO after years of bullying, and now her mission is to spread kindness. I can’t think of a better brand to support and love—and doing so means being able to give our kids a positive reminder of all they’re capable of.
In case you didn’t know yet, kids are personalizing their Stanleys and other water bottles with cute straw toppers like the ones found in this silicone set. Help them personalize their water bottle how they want—and, hopefully, they’ll never come home with the wrong one.
This fun new line of Pop dolls includes eight surprises per package as kids unbox a Bubble Tea-themed Barbie!
Add some new drivers to their Hot Wheels track with these iconic Batman characters. Plus, it’s a four-pack you can separate for multiple stockings.
For sporty kids who want to emulate their favorite players, grab a sterling silver or gold chain with their number. Multiple sizes and chain lengths available.
A fidget-alternative, thinking putty can help kids concentrate, and rather than sticky slime, this putty won’t dry out or leave residue on your hands—plus, it’s fun! Grab a two-pack to split between stockings.
Every parent has heard their kid say, “I’m bored.” Next time, remind them of this gift with tons of activity ideas. Calming, kitchen, and other themed activity cards are available, too.
By this point in the school year, they’ve at least lost one water bottle. Grab a new editor-favorite Owala for a practical stocking stuffer. Multiple color combinations available.
Squishmallows are still popular among kids from toddlers to teens. This just-released pack comes with 10 mini Squishmallows, perfect for gifting all together or dividing into multiple stockings!
The possibilities are endless for your creative kiddo with this stencil set from celebrated brand Mondo Llama. Inside the included carrying case, you’ll find everything they need: markers, paper, and, of course, plenty of stencils.
These puffy pens bring back some ’90s nostalgia, and I know creative kids will love them. With 3D ink, they’ll watch as their neon creations literally lift off the page. At less than $15, you truly can’t go wrong with this stocking stuffer.
Jellycats are all the rage with kids and tweens right now thanks to their soft, fluffy, and adorable designs. This double marshmallow charm can clip easily on a backpack, belt bag or tote.
The kids won’t be giving up Crocs anytime soon and Jibbitz can highlight their latest obsession and make them uniquely their own. This Minion-themed set is extra timely with this year’s release of Despicable Me 4.
Stocking Stuffers for Teens
Teens may be trying to play it cool when opening their stockings, but they still love the magic of Christmas morning. What will they want to find inside? This list of stocking stuffers for teens includes fun and practical gifts they’ll be excited to get.
Yes, the tweens and teens are accessorizing their signature water bottles. This cute custom charm will set theirs apart and also help keep your kid’s water bottle out of the lost and found. Available in four confetti colors and eight pretty pastels.
The Sabrina Carpenter craze continues. For a gift a trendy teen would say please, please, please for, it’s got to be these creative nail decals.
This trendy case makes phones easy to hold and comes in tons of colors = a great stocking stuffer. It’s as simple as that!
Give the Sephora tweens what they want—this dreamy lip kit with five flavors of Laneige’s popular lip mask.
Elevate their skincare routine with this cute set that keeps their hair and arms from getting soaked.
This ultra-slim portable phone charger is about the size of a credit card, making it super easy to take on-the-go. Help ensure they’ll never run low on battery when shuttled between sports, after-school activities… or when they just forgot to charge their phone.
What Do You Meme? is already a favorite for family game night. Add to the collection with this holiday-themed pack for a gift they’ll want to play with immediately.
Purchasing these highly-rated and reusable (!) silicone undereye masks means never having to place an order for disposable ones again.
Tall socks are back and these vintage-inspired picks have Bombas’ signature honeycomb support and seamless toe—plus, they come in seven stripe colors.
Stocking Stuffers for Adults
For Women
Make sure Santa doesn’t forget to fill mom’s stocking with this list of gifts for women that anyone on our all-female team would love to open. Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers for your wife or shopping for yourself, check out these editor-tested beauty and skincare products, on-trend accessories, and thoughtful gifts to encourage enjoying some favorite activities—like reading and sleep.
Personalize this gorgeous bracelet with up to 13 characters. Choose kids’ names, initials, a special phrase, or her own name.
We all have fallen victim to shaving-related cuts and post-shave irritation enough to know: This is the unexpected, self-care essential she needs. It comes with two heads to tackle shaving and trimming and she’ll be blown away by how smooth of a shave she can get (without the hassle that comes with traditional shaving).
Help everyone keep their coveted screens clean with these cleansing wipes that come in darling packaging.
The viral hand sanitizer that makes your skin feel soft and smell delightful. With two scents included, Rosewater and Lily of the Valley she can put one in her purse, car, or diaper bag so it’s always on hand.
Not only is the minimalist design of this bookmark so good, but it’s beautifully customizable with the reader’s initials and birth flower.
Who wouldn’t want glowing skin for the holidays? Grab this gift whether travel is in your future or you simply want to sample this bestselling skincare set.
Ankle socks are a must-have right now, and ruffled socks are the only way to really do it right. Have a tween or teen daughter? Split up the pack for her stocking and yours!
Give the gift of soft hands in the form of a hand cream that can combat the blistering winter temps. Not only does it look (and smell!) incredibly luxurious, it leaves hands feeling even better.
The positive reviews on this sleep mask speak for themselves. Perfect for traveling or for sleepers who need it extra dark.
For men
My dad always had a new pair of socks and his favorite candy bar tucked inside his stocking. I wanted to get more creative, with the best stocking stuffers for men inspired by their hobbies, entertainment, and maybe even gifts to encourage a little self-care.
Isn’t it funny how fancy toothbrushes are actually an exciting gift as an adult? Grab this new 360-degree oscillating toothbrush for an extra-healthy mouth in 2025.
For the go-to handyman (or handywoman), this convenient pen includes nine on-the-go tools like a level, flashlight, and screwdriver.
Never trust someone who doesn’t bring a card game with them wherever they go! But really, this quick-playing Monopoly card game is great for family dinners out of the house or to take while traveling.
Customize an RV-inspired ornament to commemorate a National Park 2024 trip—or to get excited about one in the year to come.
In eight stunning colors, this leather Apple Watch band can be an elevated option for work days (instead of workout days), special events, or any day.
If there’s one thing not to love about winter it’s how dark it gets. Grab this functional hat to keep him warm and light the way for early morning or late-night runs, evening grilling, or winter snow shoveling. Comes in several colors.
For under $10, give anyone in the family the gift of a soothing scalp massage right at home with this useful and relaxing gadget.
A personal favorite item, this book light changed the game for my late-night reading. There are several settings so it’s never too bright, and it fits comfortably around the neck for hours of page flipping.
For the guy who loves to be prepared for any situation, you can outfit the whole family with first aid kits for cars, handbags, or home with these colorful pouches.
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Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
A mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpful—and often humorous—stories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, she’s sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sites—including hundreds of stories on The Everymom.