These Trendy Stocking Stuffers for Kids Will Prove That You’re a Gift-Giving Guru (2024)

Fidget toys are as popular as ever, and this one is more satisfying than most. It’s an infinity cube, which allows your kid to open and close it in — you guessed it! — nearly infinite ways. And since there are four in a set, it’s perfect for families with multiple kiddos.

Perfect for the kiddo who loves accessories, kitties, or just a little bit of bling, this set of four unique and sparkly scrunchies are peak "elementary school chic." Set comes with three sequin and one faux-fur cat eat scrunchies.

There are two things kids these days are just wild over: sensory toys and surprise toys. This stocking stuffer has both! Dig through the oh-so-satisfying sand and find a surprise character to play with.

Whether they want to write notes to their friends or just have something portable to doodle on at restaurants or on car trips, this pad of rainbow scratch paper (just scrape away the black with a stylus to reveal the bright colors) is just the thing.

In the hierarchy of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (the greatest of all candies, we said what we said), this Christmas tree iteration might be our favorite. The ratio of chocolate (substantial) to peanut butter (bountiful) is heaven on earth.

Your kiddo will love playing paleontologist with this fun toy, which allows them to dig a dino toy out of an egg with a chisel. When they’re done, they’ll have one of 12 different dinosaurs.

This brain-twisting solitary game will keep your impatient kid busy while his siblings are taking their time unwrapping all of the gifts from Santa. From simple to complicated, there are hundreds of different puzzles to play with and patterns to create.

Give your child’s wiggly hands something to do with these snap-and-click tracks. As your kiddo molds and manipulates these tactile pieces, they will engage their senses while they refocus.

Once you get to play with this, you’ll realize why it’s on this list. It’s so satisfying. It’s stretchy, sandy, slimy, and makes a wonderfully crackly feeling under your hands. For under $7, it’s a high-quality ASMR toy for any stocking.

Paintable animals are an art staple. But for so long, they’ve been pretty one-step. Once you paint it, it’s done. Not with these Scribble Scrubbie pets. They use washable markers that wipe off, again and again, letting your kids’ creativity go wild.

Whether your children want to wear mittens or gloves, these panda gloves are a snuggly, warm, and absurdly cute stocking stuffer for kids. Don’t worry — they’re touchscreen-friendly — so your little one won’t lose their mind trying to operate their phones or tablets.

Everything old is new again, and tweens and teens are obsessed with this style of necklace. This is a six-piece set of necklaces that are sturdy enough for everyday wear, but if one gets broken, no one is going to be losing sleep over it.

Few toys have delighted the author of this article as much as these little dumplings. They’re soft and squishy, and when you squeeze the sides? Their little legs pop out. They each have an accessory like glasses included, and they’re just so sweet we can’t take it.

Arguably one of the weirder toys on this list, it’s also one of the most fun. Is it a sphere? A top? In short, it’s both — and we love it. The shape is kinetic, and so is the basis of the toy's movement. It’s a stocking stuffer for kids that will occupy your kid for a long time — and best of all, it’s a quiet toy!

What can you your kiddo conjure up this Christmas? Maybe a new magical companion. Mix together the included ingredients (they bubble and fizz!), say the magic words, and reveal your mixling!