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30 Festive Stocking Stuffers for Baby (and Toddlers Too)

Our favorite stocking stuffers to light up their faces on Christmas morning.
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By Lynsey Eidell, Contributing Writer
Updated November 2, 2023
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The toys under the tree may garner all the glory, but sometimes it’s the stuff in the stockings that make Christmas morning extra joyous. The best baby and toddler stocking stuffers are small but mighty: They should be fun and interactive, and some kind of educational aspect never hurts either. It’s also beneficial to keep things age-appropriate and safe (to avoid any choking hazards), which is especially important when it comes to stocking stuffers for baby.

If this seems like a North Pole-sized challenge, don’t stress: We’ve rounded up our favorite stocking stuffers for toddlers and babies of all ages. Ready to be the ultimate Santa come Christmas Day? Scroll down and scoop up some of our favorites.

Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies

Good news: The under one-year-old crowd is typically pretty easy to please. Whether it’s a new holiday-themed lovey, a cheerful Christmas rattle or something to soothe their teething gums, these are our favorite stocking stuffers for babies.

Plush candy cane

A candy cane is a classic stocking stuffer for kids—but sugary treats aren’t the best option for infants. Luckily, this quirky stuffed toy is a great alternative. The cheerful candy cane toy is soft, squishy and suitable from the get-go.

Age range: 0+ months

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Poppable teether

Fat Brain Toys Lil Dimpl Toy
Image: Target

This squishy sidekick is the perfect stocking stuffer for infants in the teething stage. It’s made from food-grade silicone, so it’s entirely safe for baby to gum on. Plus, little hands can poke and prod the large dimpl bubble for tons of sensory fun.

Age range: 0+ months

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Stroller toy

Oh Christmas Tree Jitter Stroller Toy
Image: Skip Hop
Buying Options
Skip Hop|$6

Help baby get into the holiday spirit with this festive stroller toy, which easily fits into stockings—not to mention strollers and carriers. Your little one can pull the ring to see the Christmas tree shake, and squeeze the plush texture and crinkle fabric for sensory play.

Age range: 0+ months

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Plush pacifier

Looking for newborn stocking stuffers? A pacifier is always a safe bet. And this pick is specifically designed for babies that find it hard to hold onto a binkie. The WubbaNub features a pacifier with a rounded nipple for a secure latch attached to a cute plushie, that’s the perfect size and weight for little hands to grab and hold in place.

Age range: 0 to 6 months

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Baby massage oil

Baby Massage Oil
Image: Tubby Todd
Buying Options
Tubby Todd|$22

Treat your little one to a spa experience over the holidays with this luxurious massage oil. Baby massage aids relaxation and helps with parent-child bonding. This moisturizing oil is made from USDA certified organic ingredients and is lightly scented with lavender and rosehip. Trust us, it’s never too early to start pampering your little prince or princess.

Age range: 0+ months

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Finger puppets

The Splashers Organic Handmade Finger Puppets
Image: Maisonette

Take storytime to the next level with these adorable finger puppets. The puppets are hand-crocheted from certified organic cotton and the cute cast of characters includes a penguin, duck, frog and hippo.

Age range: 6+ months

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Festive bib

Baby My First Christmas Teething Bib
Image: Carter's
Buying Options
Carter's|$5

The perfect stocking stuffers for babies in their drooling and teething phase? A bib, of course! This sweet bib, complete with easy snap closures and a holiday motif, is a lovely momento for baby’s first Christmas.

Age range: 0 to 24 months

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Wrist rattles

Infantino Go gaga! Holiday Wrist Rattles - Milk & Cookie
Image: Target
Buying Options
Target|$4.99

Let your little one make some holiday music of their own with these milk-and-cookie-themed wrist rattles. Attach the soft, wearable rattles to baby’s wrists or ankles for tons of fun, play and Christmas cheer.

Age range: 0+ months

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Teether toys

Anditoy 4 Pack Christmas Teething Toys My First Christmas Teether
Image: Amazon
Buying Options
Amazon|$9.99

Babies love anything they can put in their mouths—especially when they’re teething. Soothe their sore gums and lift their holiday spirits simultaneously with this four pack of Christmas teething toys. The teethers are made of food-grade silicone (to withstand tiny jaws chewing on them) and come in an adorable assortment of shapes, including a snowflake, snowman, Christmas tree and reindeer.

Age range: 3 to 12 months

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Christmas bodysuit

Graphic Bodysuit
Image: Finn + Emma
Buying Options
Finn + Emma|$22

How cute is this baby bodysuit? It features a wintery scene alongside the words “my first Christmas.” Better yet, it’s made from buttery-soft organic cotton. Roll it up and pop it in baby’s stocking for a sweet surprise on Christmas morning.

Age range: 0 to 12 months

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Baby blanket

Make Believe Ideas Snuggables Polar Bear Crinkle Blankie
Image: Target
Buying Options
Target|$5.99

This sweet sensory blankie will quickly become your little one’s favorite, thanks to its ribbon tags for tugging, crinkle sounds that stimulate hearing and soft textures for them to cuddle up with. Plus, the cute polar bear design is guaranteed to bring smiles and snuggles well past the holiday season.

Age range: 1+ month

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Sound machine

Sweet Dreams On the Go Panda Sound Machine and Nightlight Toy
Image: Maisonette

Next up is a portable sound machine that’s small enough to slip inside a Christmas stocking. It plays four gentle sounds, including a mother’s heartbeat and a soothing “shhh,” and has a built-in nightlight. Baby stocking stuffers that help your little one drift off? Yes, please!

Age range: 0 to 4 years

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Baby beanie

AW23 - Top Knot Beanie 14. Amazon: Munchkin Bath Bobbers Baby
Image: Loulou Lollipop
Buying Options
Loulou Lollipop|$14

Beat the winter chill with this baby beanie hat. It’s made from a soft, sustainable cotton blend and has an adjustable fit so it won’t slip off your little one’s noggin. Practical and cute, this is an ideal stocking stuffer for babies.

Age range: 6 to 12 months

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Bath toys

Munchkin Bath Bobbers Baby and Toddler Bath Toy
Image: Amazon

Bath toys make great stocking stuffers for babies. Why? They’re small, affordable and boatloads of fun. This duo of bath bobbers by Munchkin have an arctic theme that’s perfect for the holiday season. Watch as they sink and pop right out of the water, and be prepared for plenty of giggles.

Age range: 6+ months

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Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

Toddlers can be a tricky crowd to shop for: They’re just starting to develop their own preferences and personalities, and are also sponges for information and experiences. Fill their holiday cups with these fun stocking stuffers for toddlers.

Socks

Toddler Snowflake Gripper Calf Sock 4-Pack Gift Box
Image: Bombas
Buying Options
Bombas|$38

Those little toes will love these snowflake socks from Bombas, which have a seamless toe and gripper bottoms (perfect for those wobbly walkers). We especially love that for every pair of Bombas purchased, a pair of socks is donated to a child in need, making this a stocking stuffer for toddlers you can feel good about giving.

Age range: 1 to 5 years

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Crayons

Honeysticks Original
Image: Maisonette

Unleash the inner artist in your one-year-old with these natural beeswax crayons. Their jumbo size makes it easy for tiny hands to grip and scribble, but also impossible to break (a coloring win-win). And parents don’t have to worry if these crayons accidentally get chewed on, since they’re made with 100 percent New Zealand beeswax and food grade ingredients.

Age range: 12+ months

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Board books

Chunky 3 Pack
Image: Walmart

This Christmas collection of three board books will become a fast favorite of your toddler’s. They’ll love turning the thick pages and seeing the jolly illustrations in these holiday stories, which include Jingle Bells and Ho! Ho! Ho! Plus, their miniature size is not only perfect for little hands, but also for fitting in stockings.

Age range: 0 to 3 years

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Memory game

Alphabet Memory Game
Image: Shutterfly
Buying Options
Shutterfly|$19.99

Next up on our list of the best stocking stuffers for toddlers is this fun memory game. Personalize the game with family photos and names for an extra-special twist.

Age range: 12+ months

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Stuffed animal and book

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Plush and Book Bundle
Image: Kohl's

It’s never too early to introduce your little one to the holiday classics. Make story time festive by stuffing their stocking with this book-and-lovey duo, which includes a copy of the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas and a snuggly Grinch teddy.

Age range: 0+ months

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Magic wand

Magic Wand
Image: Skip Hop

Add a touch of fairy dust to Christmas morning with this magic wand. Tots can press the light-up star to play an enchanting sound as they cast some spells. It comes in two colors and is the perfect shape and size for a stocking.

Age range: 2+ years

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Hat and mittens

Printed Sherpa Trapper Hat and Mittens for Toddler and Baby
Image: Old Navy
Buying Options
Old Navy|$14.99

Stocking stuffers for 2-year-olds that are cute as they are functional are sure to please both parents and toddlers alike. This pom-pom hat and matching mittens will keep your little one both warm and stylish this winter season.

Age range: 2+ years

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Play-Doh

Play-Doh Holiday Pack
Image: Walmart
Buying Options
Walmart|$18.56

This Play-Doh holiday pack makes a perfect stocking stuffer for toddlers and even bigger kids in your family. The mini containers of Play-Doh are packaged to look like a candy cane and will allow your little one to tap into their creative side by working with their hands.

Age range: 2+ years

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Slippers

Toddler Brannan Bear Slippers
Image: Gap
Buying Options
Gap|$34.95

Your tot’s toes will be both festive and furry in these adorable slippers. The cozy faux fur slippers feature a soft sole (perfect for young walkers), and an embroidered teddy bear face. As charming as they are cheerful, these stocking stuffers for toddlers are definitely going on our wishlist.

Age rating: 12+ months

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Magnetic ring toys

Fat Brain Toys Tinker Rings
Image: Amazon

Perfect for tinkering and thinking, these magnetic rings can be stacked, connected, rolled and tossed for tons of toddler fun. They’re an ideal gift for encouraging developmental skills like sensory learning and spatial reasoning.

Age range: 2+ years

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Pop tubes

nutty toys 10 pk Pop Tubes Sensory Toys
Image: Amazon
Buying Options
Amazon|$5.97

These crinkly tube toys are guaranteed to provide hours of fun from the second your toddler finds them in their stocking. They can connect them to make fun shapes and creations, stretch and twist them to make a signature popping sound and improve fine motor skills by fidgeting with these funky tubes.

Age range: 3+ years

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Rattle toy

Pop Baby by JennZ Snowman 3D Pop Ball Rattle Stroller Toy
Image: Target
Buying Options
Target|$7.99

If there’s one toy all kids are obsessed with, it’s the popper fidget—and the Frosty design on this one makes it a stellar stocking stuffer for toddlers. Attach it to their stroller, car seat, high chair and more for plenty of popping fun.

Age range: 3+ years

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Sunglasses

Santa Baby Elle Cat Eye Sunnies, Red
Image: Maisonette
Buying Options
Maisonette|$35

Does your little one love to accessorize? Pop a pair of festive sunglasses into their Christmas stocking. This pair features an ode to Santa Claus, but Mila’s Sunny World has tons of designs to choose from.

Age range: 3+ years

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Puzzles

Anditoy 4 Pack Christmas Wooden Puzzles for Kids
Image: Amazon
Buying Options
Amazon|$12.99

Wooden jigsaw puzzles can help develop your toddler’s focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. This set of Christmas wooden jigsaw puzzles—featuring a Snowman, Santa, Christmas tree and Rudolph—can do all of that plus get your kid in the holiday spirit. Consider your search for toddler stocking stuffers complete!

Age range: 3+ years

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Kids smart watch

VTech PAW Patrol Chase Learning Watch
Image: Amazon

Here’s a chance to get you mini-me their very own smart watch for Christmas. This Paw Patrol pick boasts four interactive learning games, a clock, timer, stopwatch and alarm. If your toddler isn’t a Chase fan, there’s also a Marshall version that’s equally adorable. Talk about clever stocking stuffers for 3-year-olds!

Age range: 3 to 6 years.

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Color-in posters

Christmas Coloring Posters
Image: Meri Meri
Buying Options
Meri Meri|$15

This poster set makes the perfect gift for budding artists. The gold foil outlines depict festive scenes that your little one can color in while you prep Christmas dinner. Trust us, this toddler stocking stuffer will keep them entertained for hours.

Age range: 3+ years

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How We Chose the Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies and Toddlers

We get it—the holiday season comes with a long shopping list. And many people leave buying small items—like baby’s stocking stuffers—to the last minute. To help you find the best mini-gifts that’ll fit inside a Christmas stocking, our goal is to do the bulk of the research for you, so you don’t have to spend hours scrolling through online retailers. We do this by considering a list of criteria when sourcing stocking stuffers, including age-appropriateness, fun-factor, size and, last but definitely not least, safety. This way you can count on getting the best bang for your buck, while also filling your kid’s stockings with lots of fun treats.

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