Stocking stuffers usually aren’t high up on a parent’s priority list. When it comes to this time of year, chances are you’re more concerned with planning the big dinner menu, decorating your home, and shopping for what’s on your child’s wishlist at the best price possible. Stocking stuffers seem like a problem for future you. But since we’re trying to be ahead of the game this year, it’s best to get them sooner than later so you’re not stuck giving them something boring like underwear.
To help you out, we rounded up the best stocking stuffers for kids. Everything on our list costs $30 or less, so you won’t break the bank filling up your kiddo’s stockings with all kinds of goodies. Knowing that children like some variety, we found gifts of all kinds, ranging from chocolate to LEGOs and soft plushies. We’ve got popular toys and trinkets that your kids might have already had on their radar and underrated and unique gifts that not every gift guide will suggest. Whether you’re shopping for a teen or a third-grader, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
But seriously, we can’t stress enough that you want to do your stocking stuffer shopping sooner rather than later. Otherwise, you might end up looking like the Grinch — or making a last-minute run to the grocery store on Christmas Eve.
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Kid’s Bullseye Character Slippers
If your kiddo loves Target as much as we, do they’ll adore these little Bullseye slippers! They’ll look too cute padding around your home in these plush shoes.
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Squishmallow Slime Jar Topper Bundle – 3 Characters
There’s not a little one out there who doesn’t enjoy a good tub of slime. Gift them this entire pack of Squishmallow-themed slime or break it up and drop one in three different stockings.
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Official STAR WARS Slime 3-Pack Galaxy Slime Kit
If they’re not that into Squishmallows but prefer something a bit more rugged like Star Wars slime, we’ve got that too. And they’re on sale!
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Nerf N Series Agility Blaster
Fill their stocking with a bunch of these nerf bullets and this little blaster so they can play and shoot all day long.
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Mattel Games UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game
For the older kids who love friendly competition, drop this intense UNO card game. The Show ’em No Mercy version takes the classic game up a notch with tougher action cards like Skip Everyone, Wild Draw 6, and a Wild Draw 10.
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Care Bears Hello Kitty Dressed As Cheer Bear 8″ Fun-Size Plush
For the stuffed-animal lover, gift them this adorable Hello Kitty plushie. She’s dressed as the sweet and joyful Cheer Care Bear so it’s like getting two plushies in one.
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LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments
Your Christmas tree can always use more decorations. Give your kiddo this set of adorable LEGO gingerbread ornaments that they can create and design any way they want.
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Wondershop Kids’ Corgi Cozy Christmas Crew Socks with Giftcard Holder
This cute sock set will surely get your kids excited about stocking stuffers. It comes wrapped together with a space to hold a gift card so you can give them a gift with a gift. The set includes two pairs of socks — one with a quirky Corgi wearing a sweater and glasses, and another with stars printed all around to add instant cheer as soon as your kids put them on. Plus, they’re only $3 — you could stuff their whole stocking with a bunch of these pairs if you wanted to.
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Glamorous Gifts Travel Set
If you’ve got a make-up-obsessed tween, this stocking stuffer was made for her. The set includes the viral Maraca Juicy Lip Balm, a Mini Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara, and a six shade eyeshadow palette in pretty rosy and neutral hues.
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LEGO Nutcracker Figure Building Set Christmas Decor
This cute, little nutcracker is a perfect Christmas morning present. He even comes with moveable arms and an opening mouth. Your kid can assemble it over the holiday break, too.
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Star Wars Small Nubs Plush
If your little one can’t get enough of Star Wars, give them the cutest creature from the Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures series. This Pooba is just way too adorable to not love.
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Apple AirPods Pro (1/2 Generation) Silicone Case with Clip
If there are AirPods hidden underneath the tree, pair that gift with this croissant-shaped case, which come in three fun shapes like an Alien that glows in the dark to a round peach. Your kid will feel cool, and their new present will be properly protected.
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Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate BOMB 4 Pack Assorted Flavors Bundle
Hot chocolate is always a worthy holiday treat, but hot chocolate bombs take it to a whole new level. When the chocolate sphere is placed in a mug and hot water or milk is poured over it, it’ll melt to reveal marshmallows inside, wowing your little one. This pack comes in four of Dunkin’s classic flavors so you can drop a bomb into multiple stockings too.
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MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Target Food Favorites
Got someone obsessed with reveal toys on your shopping list? Well, your little one will love figuring out what is inside this orb. We’ll give you a hint: It’s a ton of miniature Target-themed goodies worthy of collecting.
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Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Filled Plastic Cane Christmas Candy Miniatures
Skip the red-and-white peppermint candy canes and give the gift of something full of chocolate and wafer bites instead. You might also want to get a Kit Kat candy cane for yourself while you’re at it.
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Christmas Decorations Pop Fidgets Toys
If your kiddo get overstimulated sometimes, then a bubble pop fidget toy is the perfect stocking stuffer. It is fun, can provide stress relief and comes in adorable shapes, like these Christmas-themed Santa, tree, and gingerbread man. This set comes with three sensory toys.
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Squishmallows Flip-A-Mallows 12-Inch Mint Ice Cream and Toasted Cinnamon Roll Plush
Your kid will get a kick out of this reversible Squishmallow plushie. They’ll enjoy placing it around the house a la Elf on a Shelf and playing with it. We just want to warn you that they’re going to take this everywhere.
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