101 Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

With my stocking stuffer series, we've covered babies and big kids - now let's talk toddlers. This list is packed with stocking stuffer ideas for little ones roughly between 1 and 5 years old. At this stage, gift-giving starts to get a little more fun (and a lot more interactive).

Still, you don't need to go overboard. Toddlers are just as thrilled with one or two fun, useful surprises as they would be with a pile of presents. Think small toys that spark imagination, simple learning tools, or everyday essentials that feel exciting in their tiny hands. A few well-chosen goodies make Christmas morning every bit as magical without adding extra clutter or cost.

Without further ado...here's this year's list of 101 Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers!

(Of course, you're the ultimate judge on whether your baby is ready to use these products.)

Artistic/Educational Stocking Stuffers

At this age, toddlers love to get creative. Give your preschooler a gift that will encourage the development of language, hand-eye coordination, and a love of reading.

• Mini Coloring Books - These are great to pack in a diaper bag or backpack. These make for easy distractions when needed.
• Magnetic Doodle Pad - This is a mess-free way to keep those little hands busy in a car or while waiting
• Letter Flash Cards
• Magnetic Letters/Numbers
• Palm Grip Crayons - Great first-step crayons
• Travel Busy Board
• Flash Card Book
• Rubber Stamps
• Water Doodle Mat - Let your toddler get creative without all the mess!
• Texture Paint Brushes
• Note Pad
• Paper Plate Craft Kit
• Alphabet Alligators - fun way to work on alphabet letters and fine motor skills
• Mini Etch a Sketch
• Finger Paint Set
• Crayon Roll - great for storing crayons, markers, etc.
• Glitter Sidewalk Chalk
• Helper Game
• Melissa & Doug Puffy Sticker Play Set - really great way for kids to be creative with almost no supplies

Food & Feeding Supplies

These supplies are essentials with a toddler! Integrate a few great stocking stuffers that toddlers actually need.

• Flip and Tip Cups
• Silicone Ice Pop Molds - You will get years and year of use out of these. My older kids still use them.
• Puffs
• Oranges/Apples
• Disposable Place Mats - These are great to keep in a diaper bag for restaurants.
• Refillable Food Pouches - another item our family has used and loved for years
• Toddler Silverware Set
• Individual-Sized Cereal Boxes
• Food Face Plates - let your toddler play with their food! 🙂
• Munchkin Snack Cups - yet another one of our household staples. Years later, my kids still use these for snacks.
• Training Chopsticks - great tool to learn how to use chopsticks!
• Magic Milk Straws - This has been a bestseller from this post for years. Kids love these treats!
• Silly Straws
• Fruit Snacks
• Boon Squirt Spoons - This is a great tool for young children who are just starting to eat solid foods.
• Annie's Snacks

Toy Stocking Stuffers

This list is a mix of classic toys and new ideas that toddlers will love to find when they peek in their stocking on Christmas morning!

• Manhattan Toy Winkel - also doubles as a teething toy
• Melissa & Doug Stacking Blocks
• Doll Clothes
• Stack and Pour Buckets
• Zippee
• Little People Disney Princess Set
• Play Tools
• Shape Sorter
• Oball Shaker - really cheap option for a stocking stuffer
• Hedgehog Acordian
• Emoji Phone
• Felt Pizza Kit - This set lets your toddler "make" their own custom pizza. It's great for creative play.
• Light Up Spiky Balls
• Fisher Price Xylophone
• Small Puzzle
• Montesorri Stacking Shapes
• Bubbles (Dollar Store)
• Felt Finger Puppets - great way for toddlers to have imaginary play!
• Plastic Watch
• Matchbox Cars
• Play Bracelets/Necklaces

Practical Items

• Character Band-Aids
• Pacifiers
• Teething Toys - This teether was our favorite for babies & toddlers.

Fun Books for Toddlers

Give your toddler the gift of reading this holiday season.

• Golden Books
• Board Books
• Sassy Look Book - super cute photo album for babies and young kids
• Mini Bible

Clothing/Accessories for Toddlers

One thing a growing child will always need is clothing. Give yet another practical item to your toddler as a small gift.

• Winter Pajamas
• Hair Bows
• Baby Bear Mittens
• Baby Leg Warmers - great for pairing with a onesie for winter use
• Hair Ties - Grab these at the dollar store - you can get a pack of 500 that we still love and use!
• Toddler Slippers
• Big Boy/Big Girl Underwear
• Toddler Tights
• Hair Clips

Hygiene/Bath Time Stocking Stuffers

This list is a mix of fun and functional bath time accessories that are the perfect size for stockings and can be fun for kids of all ages!

• Hand Washing/Brushing Timer - start teaching good hygiene habits early
• Wet Brush Squirt - This is our family's favorite brush. It tames our very thin hair with ease.
• Bubble Bath Whisk
• Toddler Grooming Kit
• Bath Basketball Hoop
• Toddler Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Bath Crayons - allows toddler to draw on bath/shower surfaces and easily comes clean
• Fishing Bath Toy - probably my kids' favorite bath toy of all time
• Bubble Bath
• Bath Toy Organizer
• Bath Bombs
• Kids' Toothbrush Case - cute way to keep toothbrushes off of countertops
• Boon Pipes - great for early exposure to stem toys

Miscellaneous Stocking Stuffers

This is a collection of random fun finds that toddlers would love.

• Piggy Paint Nail Polish
• Stickers
• Temporary Tattoos
• Foam Rollers - I think every little girl needs a set of these at one point!
• Mini Piggy Bank
• Mini Sunglasses
• Firefly Flashlight
• Closet Clothes Dividers - These are useful in closets that have lots of different sizes.
• Headphones - for car or tablet use
• DVD
• Foam Animal Masks
• Ornament
• Soother Blanket
• Batteries for Toys
• Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy - keep toys secured to a stroller or car seat
• Faucet Extender - make it easy for toddlers to wash their hands!