The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids, From Toddlers to Teens

Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care—in the hopes that Santa would fill 'em up with gifts galore, of course.

'Tis the season, and while you're in the thick of holiday shopping, don't forget about stocking stuffers for the kids in your life. Here, we've compiled all the best small gift ideas—from Lego and Barbie to Apple and LOL—for your toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens.

Whether your child is into tech, beauty, toys, art, or style, there's a stocking stuffer idea for everyone on your list this year. These small-but-mighty gifts are just as impressive as the gifts under the tree—trust us.

When it comes to stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers, it's important not to overthink it. Remember, these little people often love the cardboard box more than the gift you spent hours picking out. Still, the below stocking stuffers are educational, will help with fine motor skills, and—best of all—are super fun!

• Melissa & Doug Paw Patrol Water Wow!, $19.49; amazon.com
• Fat Brain Toys My Little Smarty Phone, $19.95; fatbraintoys.com
• Wikki Stix, $7.21; amazon.com
• VTech PJ Masks Super Gekko Learning Watch, $11.43; amazon.com
• Blippi Ball Pit Surprise, $9.99; amazon.com
• Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks, $19.99; amazon.com
• Play-Doh Glow in The Dark, $12.59; amazon.com
• Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint, $11.95; amazon.com
• Stickerland Peppa Pig Stickers, $5.95; amazon.com
• Kappa Books Sesame Street Bath Books, $6.99; amazon.com

Isn't it exciting celebrating the holidays with kids ages 5 to 12? They've got really strong interests and likely made a super specific Christmas list for Santa—making picking out stocking stuffers that much easier. From Barbie to Cat Vs Pickles, we rounded up some stocking stuffers your kids are sure to go nuts over.

• Cat Vs Pickles Mystery Bag, $13.97; amazon.com
• 5 Surprise Toy Mini Brands Collector's Case, $9.97; amazon.com
• Skillmatics Card Game: Guess in 10, $13.99; amazon.com
• Barbie Color Reveal, $7.99; amazon.com
• Polly Pocket Pocket World Owlnite Campsite Compact, $16.99; amazon.com
• Silly Putty, $5.14; amazon.com
• Happy Socks Kids' Unicorn Crew Socks, $6; nordstrom.com
• Elmer's Glue Pre-Made Slime, $9.98; amazon.com
• Uno, $9.99; amazon.com
• Timex Time Machines Peanuts Collection Watch, $30; amazon.com

Not quite a kid, not quite a teen—what do you get that in-between tween of yours? These stocking stuffer ideas for tweens are the ultimate mix of fun, funky, cozy, and stylish that your ever-changing tween will love for years to come.

• LOL Surprise Tweens Fashion Doll Hoops Cutie, $16.92; amazon.com
• Fat Brain Toys Crystal Growing Hedgehog, $14.95; fatbraintoys.com
• BP Flower Sunglasses, $15; nordstrom.com
• Ugg Cozy Chenille Sock, $19.95; amazon.com
• Den & Darci Gem Art, $14.99; amazon.com
• Yuz Handheld Game Console Retro Mini Game, $17.99; amazon.com
• Fat Brain Toys Rubik's Cube, $12.95; fatbraintoys.com
• My Arcade Pocket Player Handheld Game Console, $27.99; amazon.com
• Mighty Fun Mischief Maker Wooden Toy Slingshot, $19.95; amazon.com
• BP Mini Butterfly Hair Clip, $10; nordstrom.com

From an instant camera that'll capture memories with best friends to tech gloves they can wear all winter long to Apple AirPods they'll likely keep in to tune you out, the best gifts for your older kids are the items they can use again and again.

• The North Face Etip Salty Dog Knit Tech Gloves, $35; nordstrom.com
• The Baking Cookbook for Teens, $10.68; amazon.com
• Unstable Unicorns, $19.97; amazon.com
• Madewell 3-Pack Assorted Face Masks, $24; amazon.com
• Nintendo Switch Lite, $199; amazon.com
• Spotify Gift Card, $99; amazon.com
• Wet Brush, $7.18; amazon.com
• Origins Merry Masks Travel Size Face Mask Set, $20; nordstrom.com
• Ugg Ribbed Crew Socks, $18; nordstrom.com
• Herschel Supply Co. Elmer Knit Beanie, $19.99; nordstrom.com