Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids: 25 Fun Picks
Quick answer
The best stocking stuffer ideas for kids are small toys they will play with straight away: squishies, fidget cubes, bubble wands, play dough and plush keyrings. Aim for six to ten items per stocking and mix a squeeze toy, a fidget, an outdoor toy and a little craft.
Key takeaways
- Mix a squeeze toy, a fidget, an outdoor toy and a craft item.
- Around six to ten small items fills a stocking.
- Leftovers work as class treats and party bag fillers.
Finding stocking stuffer ideas that kids actually play with is the hard part of Christmas shopping. The best ones are small, bright and a bit surprising, and they fit in a stocking without being squashed. Below are 25 picks from OiToy, grouped by type so you can mix a squeezy toy, a fidget, something outdoorsy and a little craft into every stocking.
If you want to see everything in one place, browse our full range of stocking fillers.
How many stocking fillers to buy
A stocking looks full with around 6 to 10 small items, and fewer if you are adding one bigger present. A simple formula is one squishy or squeeze toy, one fidget, one outdoor toy, one craft item and one keyring or plush. Every pick below is sold as a single item or a small pack, so you can build a stocking for each child without overbuying. Choose a mix of shapes and textures so the stocking has something to squeeze, something to build and something to take outside.
A good rule is to unwrap-test your list before you buy. Ask whether each item can be played with straight out of the stocking, without batteries or setup. Everything here can, and most are small enough to keep in a pocket or a school bag afterwards.
| Slot | Idea | Example pick |
|---|---|---|
| Squeeze | A squishy | Glitter squishy bear |
| Fidget | A cube or pop tubes | Galactic sensory cube |
| Outside | Bubbles or a ball | Dinosaur bubbles |
| Create | A craft item | Play dough pack |
| Keepsake | A plush keyring | Avocado keyring |
Squeezy and stretchy toys
Squishies are the classic stocking filler. They are light, they come in lots of shapes and they get squeezed all through Boxing Day. Browse more squishies Australia if these do not suit.
- Start with the glitter squishy bear, an 8cm see-through bear full of sparkle.
- Plain bear squishy: the same 8cm bear with a smooth, glossy body and no glitter.
- Durian squishy: an 8cm spiky fruit with a stalk on top.
- Chocolate squishy block: a 16 x 7cm segmented dark chocolate bar.
- Dumpling 3 pack with steamer case: three 7cm dumplings and a case.
- Pinching duck: a 17cm glitter-filled duck with an orange beak.
Fidget and sensory stocking fillers
Fidgets are small, quiet and good for older kids and grown-ups too. They are also the easiest items to slip into the toe of a stocking.
- Try the galactic sensory cube: a 5.5cm clear cube with colour swirls, and a pack that says squeeze me and stretch me.
- Smiley face glitter fidget cube: 4.5cm, with a cartoon face.
- Neon marble mushroom: a chunky 5cm marbled toy in a clear case.
- Pop tube 6 pack: rainbow tubes, 14cm each, to connect.
- Mini rainbow magic springs: 6 springs in a pack.
- Spiky stress ball: a bumpy 5cm hand squeeze ball.
Bubbles, balls and outdoor toys
Christmas in Australia means summer holidays, so outdoor toys are always a hit. These also suit a stocking that needs to double as a beach bag.
- Fire engine bubble wands: a 3 pack.
- Dinosaur bubbles: a slim 40ml tube.
- Glitter bouncing balls: a 4 pack of 3cm high bouncers.
- Glow in the dark bouncing soccer ball: a 6cm mini football look.
- Mini water gun: 12cm and easy to carry to the pool.
Craft and quiet play
- Play dough pack: 4 assorted colours.
- Mini coloured pencils: 18 pencils, each 3.5 inches long.
- Sticker book: 12 sheets of stickers.
- Mini canvas on easel: a 10cm x 10cm painting set.
Plush keyrings and bag charms
Our plush keychains are also a popular pick for bigger kids and teens who want something for their bag. Each has a split ring fitted, so it can hang from a bag, backpack or pencil case straight from the stocking.
- Avocado plush keyring: 13cm high.
- Bubble tea plush keyring: a 10cm cup design.
- Capybara plush keyring: a classic brown capybara.
- Corgi plush keyring: a 10cm wide dog.
Anything left over is perfect for end-of-year class treats, Kris Kringle swaps or the new year's party bags. Our party bag toys cover the same kind of small toys to fill out the rest.
Common questions
What are good stocking fillers for kids?
Good stocking fillers for kids are small, bright toys such as squishies, fidget cubes, bubble wands, play dough and plush keyrings.
What can you put in a Christmas stocking?
A Christmas stocking can hold small toys, craft items, bubbles, bouncy balls and plush keyrings, ideally wrapped separately so they feel like more.
What are simple stocking filler ideas?
Easy stocking filler ideas are small single toys and mini packs, such as a pop tube set, a sticker book or a pack of bouncy balls.
How many stocking fillers should you buy?
Around six to ten small stocking fillers is a good number for most stockings, and fewer if you are adding one bigger present.
Products mentioned in this guide
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