Stocking Stuffers - Ideas for Kids
So you have the big presents, and you are wrapping up your holiday shopping. What's left? Well the stockings of course! When I was a kid, the first thing I ran for was that delightfully lumpy stocking that I had been staring at for days, hanging limp by the fireplace, just waiting for it to be filled up with goodies. There was usually some candy, a couple of small toys, and as I got older, my dad would put in some pretty silver earrings or a nice necklace. There was nothing expensive, just some pretty little baubles that really made my day. My husband and his brother loved stockings as well. The first Christmas we were married both boys (men really!) whined to no end that their mom had decided to end the stocking stuffing and move on to more adult gifts. Because she is a wonderful mother, she did fill them that winter, and I got one too.
So here are a couple of picks from your Toy Whimsy editors. We hope this will give you some stocking stuffing ideas to complete your holiday shopping:
1) Idea: You can take small toys out of packaging and put them in stockings
*Hot Wheels and Matchbox Cars are classics that are still loved today.
*Littlest Pet Shop Multi Pack of 10 Pets: great for your LPS fan and can be taken out of the package and given to multiple children for even more value.
*Bath Squirters are fun for all ages and come in many different styles and themes
2) Idea: Add to the bigger gifts with small add-ons
*Small LEGO sets add even more play to the large sets you are giving them this holiday.
*Playmobil figures and animals can add to the sets they already have.
*LEGO Bionicles are cool collectibles that are a great size and price for stuffing stockings.
3) Idea: Card Games are always great gifts
*Uno is a classic that brings the family together for quick and fun games.
*Mille Borne a French car game about racing cars- high energy fun!
*Other card games: There are tons to choose from for every stocking you need to fill.
4) Idea: Small Tech Toys for Girls
*HURU HUMI- These interactive toys can talk to you or to each other.
*My Meebas - play the games to unlock the tube and get a stuffed animal. Which one will you get? You won't know until you unlock the tube!
*20 Questions hand held games- great for travel, this is a fun little game the whole family can play.
5)Idea: Tech for 'Tweens and Teens
*iDogs are cool toys to rock out to your favorite tunes. This is a great add-on if your child is getting an iPod this holiday.
*LeapFrog Crammer lets your teen study in style with an Mp3 player AND built in study device!
*Didj Game System is great for kids who have graduated from the LeapFrog Leapster
6) Idea: Gifts for Animal Lovers
*Toobs come in all kind of themes and are easy to store and throw in a bag for travel
*Schliech has small dinosaurs and collectible animals of every kind.
*My Little Pony sets can be taken out of the package and given to multiple children
7) Idea: Small stuffed animals look adorable peeking out of the top of a stocking
*Beanie Babies 2.0 have the added bonus of interactive internet play.
*Amazon.com Gund Bear may take up your whole stocking, but he is Free with your $60 toy purchase (restrictions apply, so see more details here)Ed update: This promotion has now ended!
*Webkins are still hot, check out our selection here.
8)Idea: Arts and Crafts make great stocking stuffers
*Crayola Color Wonder packs are great for little one to create without causing a mess.
*Stamps are fun for multiple ages. Little ones like stamping on anything and older kids can create cards and gifts.
*Crayola has tons of great ideas. Check out our Crayola page here.
9) Idea: Go for the classics
*Yo Yos are fun for you and your kids! Showing your kids the cool tricks you learned back in grade school is something every parent should do...right?
*Slinkies are the perfect size for stockings, and what kid dosen't love to walk them down the stairs?
*Playdough is endless creative entertainment. Lots of colors only increase the fun.
10) Idea: Learning toys are always welcome
*Magnetic Letters can help your little one learn the alphabet and start spelling.
*Magnetic Poetry Sets are great for older children to learn sentence structure and creative writing.
*Tell Me a Story Cards help your child learn plot development and story telling.
We hope our ideas have been helpful. If you are still shopping for toys, be sure to check out all of our great holiday toys and major discounts. You can also shop by price for toys under $10, $25, $50, and more hot buys.
Lots of toys are already marked down 60% or more. Check them all out here on our December Deals page.
Happy Holidays from the Toy Team!
--Laura McMullan
Amy's Stocking Stuffers on December 08, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I didn't know you could buy small Playmobil figure sets like that. I like those and the magnetic letter sets best. Nice list!