32 Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers and Babies

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 rating: 0 years+

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 rating: 0 years+

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 rating: 0 to 24 months.

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 rating: 0 years+

Bring all new meaning to the term “twinkle toes” with these cheerful socks. They feature two jolly Rudolphs, a candy cane stripe and a built-in rattle—what better way to get baby in the holiday spirit? Age rating: 0 to 12 months.

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 rating: 3 to 12 months.

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 rating: 1 month+

Besides being just clean fun, this festive bubble bath is scented with tart cranberry and juicy mandarin. Better yet, it’s cruelty-free and made using natural fragrances. Practical stocking stuffers for toddlers that smell divine? Sign us up!

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 rating: 0 to 3 years.

Let your toddler practice their fine motor skills while also feeling the spirit of the season with this adorable snowman stacker toy. The best part is that it doubles as holiday decor when your toddler is done playing—now that’s a stocking stuffer for 1-year-olds that we can get on board with! Age rating: 12 months+

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 rating: 1 to 5 years.

Unleash the inner artist in your 1-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 rating: 12 months+

Bath time will become extra fun with this set of five festive bath toys, which makes great stocking stuffers for 1-year-olds. Featuring a Santa, snowman, Christmas tree, Rudolph and stack of presents, these squeezable bath toys will keep your toddler cheerful far beyond the holiday season. Age rating: 6 months+

Tots will be buzzing on Christmas Day thanks to this fun, tactile toy. Three silicone bees connect magnetically to stack atop the honeycomb base. Kids can spin them, wobble them and pull them apart to explore each one. Talk about an endlessly entertaining stocking stuffer for 1-year-olds! Age rating: 10 months to 5 years.

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 rating: 0 years+

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 with a snowflake motif and matching red mittens will keep your little one both warm and stylish this winter season.

Set the holiday scene with this classic wooden red pickup truck toy and miniature Christmas tree. Not only does it make for fun four-wheeled adventures, but it also doubles as festive holiday decor—bringing the Christmas spirit to any kids’ room or playroom. Age rating: 18 months+

Make storytime both interactive and festive with this holiday board book, which will take your toddler on a journey all the way to the North Pole. The book has 12 extra-chunky flaps (to prevent rips and tears) that reveal holiday surprises and help expose your toddler to new words and ideas. Age rating: 0 to 3 years.

Your tot’s toes will be both festive and furry in these adorable reindeer slippers. The cozy faux fur slippers feature a soft sole (perfect for young walkers), and the reindeer detail is as charming as it is cheerful, making them ideal stocking stuffers for 2-year-olds.

Let your 2-year-old feel like an artist with this dot marker activity book. Your kiddo can use dot markers (another great stocking stuffer item!) to complete 45 different holiday-themed coloring pages, from Santa Claus to Rudolph and more. The toddler stocking stuffer will keep them entertained for hours! Age rating: 1 to 5 years.

Need multiple toddler stocking stuffers? This Play-Doh holiday pack makes a perfect stocking stuffer for toddlers and even bigger kids in your family. The red, green and white mini containers of Play-Doh are an ideal size to fit into stockings, and will allow your little one to tap into their creative side by working with their hands. Age rating: 2 years+

Toddler fingers will have a ball peeling these gel cling stickers from surface to surface. They work on any hard area (leaving no damage behind) and help your little one begin to master their letters and numbers. A stocking stuffer for toddlers that’s versatile, educational and fun? Now that’s a true gift. Age rating: N/A

Perfect for tinkering and thinking, these magnetic rings can be stacked, connected, rolled and tossed for loads of toddler fun. They’re an ideal gift for encouraging developmental skills like sensory learning and spatial reasoning. Age rating: 2 years+

Bring this classic Christmas story to life for your toddler with these fun finger puppets, which feature all of the characters from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—including Santa, Rudolph, Clarice, Hermey and the Abominable Snowman. The rubber puppets can be used in or out of the bath, and give your little one’s creativity a dose of holiday cheer. Age rating: 3 years+

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 rating: For ages 3 and up

If there’s one toy all toddlers are obsessed with, it’s the popper fidget—and the Frosty design on this one makes it a stellar stocking stuffer. Attach it to their stroller, car seat, high chair and more for plenty of popping fun. Age rating: 3 years+

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 3-year-old in the holiday spirit. Consider your search for stocking stuffers for toddlers complete! Age rating: N/A

Coloring with zero mess is a gift to toddlers and parents alike. These water-filled pens reveal four different holiday scenes in each book, and feature either a candy cane or gingerbread scent for extra Christmas cheer. Plus, the pages are reusable and the pens are refillable, making this the gift that keeps on giving.

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 rating: 3 to 6 years.

Bath time will become the highlight of your toddler’s day with these floating dinosaur bath toys. Not only are they perfect for prehistoric-themed tub adventures, but the dinos also light up once they hit the water—making them double the fun. Age rating: 6 months+

Let the sleigh races begin with these pull-back Santa toys! Your toddlers will love seeing which mini Santa sleigh can make it to the North Pole the fastest with the simple pull-and-race motion. They also come in dashing reindeer, Christmas truck and Christmas elf versions for lots of holiday racing fun. Age rating: 3 years+