250 useful Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for men, women, teens, kids, babies, and toddlers they’ll be sure to love.
Best Stocking Stuffers
It’s a Christmas miracle, y’all! I have all of our Christmas present shopping finished for everyone on our list with still plenty of time until the big day. How in blue blazes?
I have way too much fun gift shopping every year, but a lot of times, I go a little overboard by accident on the stocking stuffers because they are my absolute favorite to shop for. There are always a million cute stocking stuffer ideas running through my head, and I end up wishing that stockings were bigger to fit them all.
So if you need some great stocking stuffer inspiration, I’ve rounded up 250 of my favorite great gift ideas for family: men, women, teens, kids, toddlers, and babies, if you’ve gotten to that point in your Christmas shopping.
I usually compile a big shopping cart of little stocking stuffers and have them all sent to our house at once so that “Santa” won’t have them scattered all around leading up to Christmas Eve.
(Because Santa is scatterbrained around here and will end up finding a long lost stash of stocking stuffers in a cabinet smack in the middle of July.)
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50 Stocking Stuffers for Men
I ran all of these past Robert as I was compiling this big list to get the guy stamp of approval, and everything has 4-5 star ratings online.
Get sentimental with it too by throwing in a sweet love note, movie tickets, a date night gift certificate, something handmade by you or your kids, etc.
If you need a jump start of what to look for in stores beyond the recommendations above, here are some stocking stuffers for men to keep in mind.
(All prices listed are based on the time of post publishing.)
Under $10
- Poppy & Pout lip balm
- Cooling towel – super handy if your guy works out a lot
- Nite Ize Original Gear Tie
- Meat shredding claws – I got these for my BBQ smoking dad several years ago and they were an instant hit!
- Scalp massager
- Wooden eyeglass holder – I love how this looks like a sculpture on my nightstand while still being useful.
- Star Wars Mad Libs – My husband got this in his stocking last year, and we had so much fun doing some Mad Libs as a family.
- Universal socket
- Car cleaning gel – Works great in the office too!
- O’Keeffe’s Working Hands – Really handy for the dry winter months especially.
- Magnogrip magnetic wristband
Under $20
- Dress socks
- LifeStraw – A great idea for the survivalist/outdoorsy type.
- Custom leather luggage tags
- PowerCore power bank
- Circular saw pizza cutter
- BIIB 9-In-1 Multitool Pen
- Slice ceramic box cutter – If your man always has to break down boxes, this is really helpful.
- Magnetic phone holder
- Fitness dice
- Mini Tobasco hot sauce keychain – For the guy who needs hot sauce on everything.
- Classic aviator sunglasses
- Knitted fingerless wool gloves
- Streaming decider dice – No more scrolling for hours on Netflix and Prime. The dice decide.
- Grill scraper
- NFL golf balls
- Tile Mates – THE solution if your man is constantly losing his keys.
- BBQ rub set
- Submission Soap – Robert uses this every time after working out at his Brazillian Jiu Jitsu gym – great for guys who do contact sports.
- Rechargeable hand warmer – So much better than constantly buying disposable hand warmers for football games or camping.
- Dewalt drill bit set
- Mini Bluetooth speaker – This thing is tiny but mighty! We packed it in our carry-on to Jamaica and it was perfect to enjoy on the beach without taking up any packing space.
Under $40
- Carhartt beanie cap
- Jack Black beard oil
- Woodford Reserve old fashioned cocktail mix
- Wild game jerky sampler
- Beer chiller sticks
- Chocolate peanut butter bites
- Leather men’s grooming kit
- Corkcicle whiskey wedge
- Divi hair growth serum
- Echo Auto
Worth the Splurge
- Portable tire inflator – Literally just got this after a scary flat tire situation recently. It’s the best to always have in the glove compartment!
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian cologne discovery set
- Brickell men’s anti-aging cream
- Meater Plus smart Wi-Fi meat thermometer – An awesome idea for the avid griller who doesn’t want to constantly check meat temps.
- Fossil Minimalist watch
- Digital tape measure – Hands down the best tape measure ever. No more counting tick marks.
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50 Stocking Stuffers for Women
I’d be happy with absolutely every single thing on this list- jewelry, spa goodies, makeup, a little photography gear, some cozy weather essentials, and a cocktail book that combines literary knowledge with drink recipes (which I’m really hoping for this year… hint hint, babe).
If you need a jump start of what to look for in stores beyond the recommendations above, here are some stocking stuffers for men to keep in mind.
Under $10
- Crystal glass nail file
- Kitsch satin hair scrunchies
- Book reading light
- A Year of Self-Care book
- Gua Sha and face roller set
Under $20
- Mini UV manicure light
- Body Restore shower steamers – I especially love using these when I’m stressed or sick with a cold.
- Retro oval sunglasses – The 90s have made a comeback, and these are big time trending.
- Touchland rosewater hand sanitizer
- Tocca mini hand cream
- Tequila Mockingbird cocktail recipe book – I love that these cocktails have a literary twist!
- Bow statement stud earrings
- Tangle Teezer Detangling Brush – I’ve noticed a significant decrease in hair fall since I started using this brush.
- Primally Pure Soothing Mask
- Satin pillowcase – Ever since I started using this pillowcase, my damaged hair has started healing and my break-out prone skin is improving.
- Hammered bar pendant necklace
- Ugg cozy chenille socks
- Harney & Sons Paris tea – If your lady is a tea drinker, this one is absolutely the best.
- Thermal fingerless gloves
- Hair tie bangle bracelet – My favorite way to dress up the hair tie always stuck on my wrist 24/7.
- Hot iron holster – If you’re a crafter who loves using a hot glue gun or hair obsessed using a curling iron often, you need this.
- Travel jewelry case
- The Women novel
- Electric wine aerator dispenser – This has been in my Amazon cart for weeks.
- Mini phone tripod
- Minute Mimosa trio
- Capri Blue Volcano tin candle – This scent has a cult following for a reason. It’s addictive!
- MakeUp Eraser
Under $40
- Clever Fox planner for productivity
- Custom silhouette portrait – Such a sweet keepsake for a mama! Use it as a framed ornament or hang it on the wall.
- Cheese knives set
- Light up compact mirror
- iWalk power bank – I never leave home without this.
- Chef’n lime juicer – The Cadillac of lime juicers. My mom gave it to me last year, and I’m so surprised how often I use it.
- Coco & Eve hair mask
- Tory Burch phone ring
- Grace & Stella under eye mask
- GrandeLash Enhancing Serum – I swear by this stuff for growing super long lashes.
- Sol de Janeiro ’68 Jet Set – I have to admit, my daughter got me hooked on this scent.
- Camera strap scarf with pocket – A cute and handy way to always keep up with your USB cards and lens caps that tend to go missing.
- Merit Mini Flush Trio
- Polo baseball cap – Cute and a total classic.
- Tortoise scalloped picture frame – Gift it with a sentimental photo inside.
- Minute mimosa sugar cube trio
Worth the Splurge
- Machete smart watch band
- Pura Coconut Calm car diffuser refill and Pura Car Pro – We use this scent in our home and it smells incredible! Simply clean and fresh.
- Bumble & Bumble Hydration Heroes set
- Ouai Detox Set – My absolute favorite shampoo and leave-in treatment! A little goes a long way with this stuff.
- Bandolier phone wristlet – I got this phone case for travel and love how it stays on my wrist when I need to use my hands and keeps my wallet handy.
- Omnilux LED Light Therapy Mask – I can’t get over how much this has done for my skin! I gave one to my mom earlier this year, and she absolutely loves the difference it has made for her too.
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50 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and Preteens
Teens can be hard to shop for, but these teen stocking stuffer ideas are SO much fun! I can’t believe we’re already starting to creep into the teen years now that Olivia is 12.
The coolest is the portable hammock that can be folded into a pocket-sized pouch. I seriously wish I had the scrunchies with secret compartments as a teen since they ended up on my wrist most of the time anyway. And even as a grown adult, I still want the beginner calligraphy set.
If you need a jump start of what to look for in stores beyond the recommendations above, here are some stocking stuffers for men to keep in mind.
Under $10
- Chapstick holder keychain
- 97 Things To Do Before You Finish High School book
- Pop Tarts the Game
- Bag of Reindeer Farts cotton candy Because every teen stocking needs a gag gift, right?
- Light up trick yo-yo
- Stanley tumbler charm – To go with the current teen obsession with Stanley cups.
- Welly glow-in-the-dark bandages
- Uno Elite NFL Draft Pick
- Harry Potter snitch hot chocolate bomb
Under $20
- Unicorn Snot body glitter
- Fidget pen
- Initial makeup bag set
- Suction mount phone case
- Relative Insanity game
- Clip on ring light – A good idea for all those TikToker teens walking around.
- Therapy dough
- Pacifica Beauty perfume set / Goodfellow cologne sampler set
- Retro square men’s sunglasses / cateye women’s sunglasses
- Cable knit beanie for girls / Cable knit beanie for boys
- She’s Birdie personal safety alarm – I so wish I’d had this back when I had to walk alone across my college campus at night.
- Moodibars chocolate
- Game of Phones
- Hidden pocket scrunchies – Hair accessories with secret compartments? Genius!
- Photo clip fairy string lights
- Thumbs up phone stand
- Mood color changing nail polish
- Pocky variety pack
- Gift card/money puzzle box
- Wreck This Journal – The perfect journal for the creative type who doesn’t like to stay inside the lines.
- Portable hammock
- Squish cube
- Sneaker balls – A MUST if you have a teen athlete in your house. Thank me later.
- Dude Perfect Blitz Ball
- Hydro Star pimple patches
- LED bike wheel lights – Since it gets dark at like 4 in the afternoon anyway, this is a cool way for kiddos to still enjoy some bike riding time.
Under $40
- Crock-Pot lunch food warmer
- Nike performance crew socks
- Owala water bottle
- Nike Air Max wallet – The perfect wallet for a sneakerhead.
- Electric ball pump
- Quip sonic toothbrush
- Skateboard trainers – A great idea for a beginner skateboard who wants to start mastering some tricks!
- Portable hammock
- Crochet animal DIY kit – Definitely would be a big hit with a craft-loving teen.
- Body Mark temporary tattoo markers – You know how teens tend to draw all over themselves in class? If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em, right? Might as well let them get creative.
Worth the Splurge
- Brush lettering calligraphy kit
- Canon Ivy mini photo printer
- Primally Pure teen skincare bundle – This skincare brand has completely erased my adult acne; I know it’ll do wonders for teen acne too.
- JBL clip-on Bluetooth speaker
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50 Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Regan just recently turned 6, so we’ve hit this fun stage where she can still play with preschool activities, but she loves being challenged with science experiments and cooking in the kitchen with me. So many of these are super interactive and good for a wide range of ages from 3 to 9 years-old, if you have a little explorer’s stocking to stuff.
For something personal, throw in tickets to the local museum or aquarium, their favorite candy, or a letter from their favorite Disney character. We love showing Regan how we caught Santa on camera in our living room on Christmas Eve too.
If you need a jump start of what to look for in stores beyond the recommendations above, here are some stocking stuffers for men to keep in mind.
Under $10
- Road tape for toy cars – Perfect idea for the Matchbox car enthusiast!
- LEGO brick popper – Super helpful for little hands that have difficulty separating LEGO bricks.
- Glow in the dark stars
- Paper airplane kit
- Guess Who? game
- Kinetic Sand Dino Xcavate
- Uno Harry Potter game – So much fun for any little Potterheads!
- Silly Putty variety pack
- Trouble game
- Lip Smacker Coca-Cola pack – If you have multiple kiddos, split up this variety pack in all of their stockings.
- Where’s Waldo? Santa edition Remember these? They were the best!
- Welly Dino bandages
- Wikki Stix – We pack these in our carry-on bag to keep the 5 year-old entertained on airplanes.
- Nerf Vortex Howler football
- Classic Slinky
Under $20
- Baff Bombz Magic Brush – My go-to stocking stuffer! Kids at every age (even my pre-teen) loves this that turns bath water bright colors.
- Alphabet cards – It’s fun but also sneaks in a little bit of reading education. Shhh.
- Instant snow powder – It’s kind of a science experiment, and it’s oddly satisfying.
- Train in a Tin
- Safari puzzle
- Light up electric timer toothbrush – So helpful for making sure those kiddos brush well. But it’s fun too.
- Secret decoder ring – Christmas Story, anyone? Just don’t make your kids decode “Ovaltine”.
- DIY fortune teller kit
- Boys’ earflap beanie hat / Girls’ pom beanie hat
- Scratch art rainbow mini notes
- Spokester bicycle noisemaker – Did you ever put playing cards in your bike spokes to make motorcycle sounds while biking around the neighborhood? Well, this gave it an upgrade.
- Mini fossil dig set
- Kids’ cooking knife set – We gifted this to our daughter along with a Disney cookbook, and it was the best decision to teach her how to make her own fun snacks.
- Hair chalk
- Bus water bottle
- Paint-by-numbers canvases – The kids love painting with us at the kitchen table when they need some unplugged time. Just turn on the French Cooking Music playlist on Spotify and pretend you’re in Paris.
- Bubble blowers
- Bubble Podz
- Girls’ socks box / Boys’ socks box
- Little Golden Books set – All the classics! Did you read these as a kid?
- Washable window markers
- Sandwich shapes cutters – A must-have for the PBJ enthusiast in your house.
Under $40
- Kids’ Bluetooth speaker
- Edible bubbles
- Build-a-snowman foam set
- Star projector nightlight
- Piggy Paint nail polish set
- Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel hair set – Absolutely get this if you have any elementary aged kids! We learned the hard way when we had a not-so-fun run in with lice recently. I stay stocked on Rosemary Repel now.
- Kids’ digital camera
- Light up Bluetooth headphones
- Time teaching watch – Such a great idea to give your kids real world practice to read an analog clock.
- Walkie talkie set
- Fishing game
Worth the Splurge
- KidiZoom smart watch – My kids loved running around taking pictures of everything with this on their wrists.
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50 Toddler & Baby Stocking Stuffer Ideas
There are so many sweet, little stocking stuffer ideas for babies and toddlers that I honestly could have added like 100 more.
I absolutely LOVE this baby’s first Christmas footprint ornament set. The “picky eaters” construction dinnerware set is pure genius. And really I’m a little salty that this Ted Lasso Little People set wasn’t around when my kids were babies.
If you need a jump start of what to look for in stores beyond the recommendations above, here are some stocking stuffers for men to keep in mind.
Under $10
- Baby Print ornament kit – Absolutely the sweetest idea to document baby’s first Christmas forever.
- Laugh & Learn coffee mug
- FridaBaby Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teether
- Moo Baa Fa La La La La board book
- NanaNubs teething massager – This totally saved us during some rough teething days.
- Greek yogurt buttons
- Wooden shaker set
- Grain free puffs
- Crayola palm grasp crayons – The perfect first crayons.
- Once Upon a Farm pouch
- Itzy Ritzy pacifiers
- Hello training toothpaste
- Color changing nightlight
Under $20
- Silicone bib set
- Reindeer rattle/teether
- Mary Meyer lovey
- Snowman stacking toy set – The absolute cutest stacker!
- Training cup
- Era Organics Baby Balm
- Woodpecker bird feeder game
- Sensory buckle pillow
- Toddler scavenger hunt game
- Melissa & Doug linkable farm animals – Fun while teaching toddlers about matching.
- Pretend food rattle set
- Checked sleeved smock
- Infantino Super Soft Building Blocks
- Room and bath thermometer duck
- Little Blue Truck’s Christmas board book – Definitely one to keep in the Christmas storybook stash.
- Lovevery Montessori rolling rattle
- Ergonomic baby cutlery
- Sensory pegboard
- Comotomo bottle pack
Under $40
- Melissa & Doug Christmas cookie play set
- Muslin swaddle blanket set
- GUND play gingerbread house
- Ted Lasso Little People set – I don’t even have a baby anymore… but I want this.
- Dimpl Digits toy
- Converse bootie socks – Because baby needs a little dose of punk rock style, yes?
- Fat Brain pipSquigz
- Easy Clean Finger Paint
- Montessori busy book
- Constructive Eating placemat & plate – Get this if you have a picky eater. Works every time.
- Fleece booties – Our babies would never keep shoes or socks on during winter. These were the only things that would stay on and keep their feet warm.
- Hatch Portable Sound Machine – We credit the Hatch for any length of sleep we got during our baby’s first year.
- Baby Einstein Toddler Jams boombox
- Lovevery Peg People
Worth the Splurge
- Solly Baby Wrap – I would have never gotten any task done around the house during the baby days without her snuggled against me in this.
- The North Face Fleece Snowsuit
- Tubby Todd bundle – Yeah, it’s on the pricey side, but it is a God send for diaper rashes and baby eczema. It worked so better than anything else we tried.
Do you have any stocking stuffer favorites you usually add to the list? Or anything you’re hoping to find in your stocking this year?
In the end, as long as I get to sip coffee in our living room surrounded by family and laughter on Christmas morning, that’s really all I need. The Christmas gifts are just a bonus.
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