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Creative and Practical Stocking Stuffers for Children

November 20, 2024 • Treehouse Schoolhouse

I don’t know about you, but somehow I always forget about getting stocking stuffers until the last minute. The last thing my kids need is a stocking full of dollar store junk and candy, so I try to be intentional about getting gifts that encourage their creativity or are practical items they will actually use. Here are my favorite ideas for children of different ages! In this blog post:
  • Stocking stuffers for babies
  • Stocking stuffers for toddlers-preschoolers
  • Stocking stuffers for big kids

Stocking stuffers for babies

These are practical and useful gifts that babies (and their parents) will love and appreciate!
  1. Pacifiers
  2. Pacifier Clip
  3. Silicone Sippy Cup
  4. Crocheted Rattle
  5. Toddler Training Toothbrush
  6. Muslin Lovey
  7. No Slip Grip Socks
  8. Nylon Headbands
  9. Muslin Bandana Bibs
  10. Wooden Egg Shakers

Stocking stuffers for toddlers and preschoolers

These are small gifts that toddlers will make use of all year round.
  1. Finger Puppets
  2. Wooden Lacing Toy
  3. Board Books (like this one or our other favorites)
  4. Bath Squirt Toys
  5. Water Wow! Activity Pads
  6. Beeswax Crayons
  7. Eco Dough
  8. Binoculars
  9. No Spill Bubbles
  10. All-Natural Bath Color Drops

Stocking stuffers for big kids

These are worthwhile and meaningful gifts for older children to enjoy.
  1. Wax Sticks
  2. Colored Pencils
  3. Wooden Harmonica
  4. Jump Rope
  5. Non-Hardening Clay
  6. Wooden Slingshot
  7. Modeling Beeswax
  8. Merino Wool Socks
  9. Card Games
  10. Road Tape
  11. Sun Art Paper
  12. Math Dice Jr.
  13. Toob Animals
  14. Magnatab
  15. Bicycle Bell
  16. Magnifying Glass
  17. Compass
  18. Kids Apron
  19. Kinetic Sand
  20. Bird Wings and Mask
Stockings are just a small part of our Christmas traditions! The most special of traditions for us are learning about the true meaning of Christmas, spending intentional time focused on Christ, and creating memories together. We love using A Connected Christmas and A Connected Christmas: Around the World to revisit the nativity story each year.
For other gift ideas and holiday activities, check out: Merry Christmas from all of us at Treehouse Schoolhouse!

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