If you’re looking to replace cheap dollar spot toys and gadgets and fill your stocking with a couple of high quality items then you’re in good company! Here’s our Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers and Preschoolers that aren’t going to get thrown away the week after Christmas.
Over the past few years we have tried to be more intentional about our gift giving. Our mantra has become quality over quantity—stockings included! Rather than filling our stockings up to the brim with little gadgets and dollar spot finds that are going to end up in the trash shortly after Christmas, we try to pick a couple of thoughtful high quality items that will be thoroughly enjoyed throughout the year (or many years to come). For example, last year we included a snowman mug for our now 5 year old and she uses her special mug almost every day. If you’re looking for some fresh ideas here’s our Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
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Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
Small Board Books (Some favorites: Little Blue Truck, Sheep in a Jeep, Good Night Gorilla, Brown Bear Brown Bear, The Very Hungry Caterpillar)
Stainless Steel Cup with Straw
On the Go Pouch Puzzles (here, here, here, and here)
Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
Books (Some favorites: Bread and Jam for Francis, Strega Nona, Frog and Toad)
Write the Word for Kids (Great for kids 5-12)
ABC See, Hear, Do (We have really enjoyed these books. You can find the others in the collection here, here, here, and here.)
Silicone Scripture Mat (These are dishwasher safe which makes them perfect for art time, snack time, meal time, or really anytime in between.)
Playsilks (These are the BEST for imagination and pretend play.)
A Mug + Hot Cocoa Packets (Isn’t this Tea Time Monogram Mug beautiful?!)
Other Stocking Stuffer Ideas:
Tickets to an experience (daddy daughter dance, movie tickets, zoo, children’s museum, ice skating, bowling, etc.)
DIY Coupon Book (Include coupons for things like staying up late, date night with mom/dad, snuggling on the couch, visit a new park, movie night at home, etc.)
Gift Card (To their favorite donut shop, ice cream shop, restaurant, etc.)
Bubble bath
Toothbrush
Fun Socks or Underwear
Flashlight
Small Lego Set
Small Outdoor Toys (Bug Catcher, Binoculars, Chalk, Bubbles, Sand Toys)
Hair Bows or Bow Tie
I hope you were able to find an idea or two to include in your kiddos stocking this year. If you have any other ideas please share them in the comments below. Merry Christmas, friends!
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