180+ Non-Candy Stocking Stuffers for Babies, Kids, & Teens

Skip the candy and the junky toys!  Instead, try these non-candy stocking stuffers for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.

First of all, your kids don’t need more stuff.  I promise.  But if your family is like mine, you probably have a Christmas stocking tradition that the kids look forward to each year.

Believe me, I know it can be a challenge to fill a Christmas stocking without candy or cheap, junky toys.  Which is why I’m excited to share with you my list of non-candy stocking stuffers for kids of all ages.

Non-Candy Stocking Stuffers

A friendly word of advice from one mom to another:  Please do not feel a need to overfill your child’s Christmas stocking.  I definitely do not recommend purchasing every item from the lists below!  

Instead, try to select a few quality items you know they will enjoy, or that they need.  Teach them to appreciate quality over quantity.

If they don’t need it, already have it, or it will just sit around collecting dust, skip it!  Practice the art of choosing gifts–even small gifts like stocking stuffers–that your child will value and enjoy.

Can you tell I score high on the love language of gift-giving?  I love to pick out just the right gifts, and I really hate cheap, unnecessary, or thoughtless gifts.

A word about candy

If you want to include a few treats in your kids’ Easter baskets, here are a few of our favorites.

• Dried mango
• Apple chips
• Dark chocolate bars
• Enjoy Life snack packs
• Justin’s dark peanut butter cups
• Larabars
• YumEarth organic lollipops

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Non-candy stocking stuffers for babies & toddlers

1. Board Books
2. Indestructibles – books that are literally indestructible
3. Socks
4. Pajamas
5. Sand pail and shovel
6. Watering can for little hands
7. Dirt or sand scoop
8. Chubby crayons
9. Pip-squeak markers
10. Bubbles
11. Bath toys
12. Wooden block set
13. Matching game 
14. Wooden shape puzzle
15. Stacking Cups
16. Stainless steel bottle or sippy cup
17. Snack cup
18. Baby or toddler cutlery
19. Bibs
20. Hair Bows
21. Pacifier clips
22. Toothbrush
23. Hooded bath towel
24. Baby wash
25. Diaper rash cream

Non-candy stocking stuffers for preschoolers:

1. Picture books – suggestions here
2. Socks
3. Underwear
4. Pajamas
5. T-shirt
6. Sandals or Crocs
7. Sand pail and shovel
8. Small watering can
9. Garden trowel
10. Collapsible buckets
11. Wiffle balls
12. Jumbo crayons or Large crayons
13. Washable markers
14. Sketchpad
15. Scissors
16. Mini sticker book
17. Play-doh with tools
18. Sidewalk chalk
19. Blocks
20. Stainless steel water bottle
21. Stainless steel thermos
22. Stainless steel bento box
23. Reusable snack bags
24. Matching game – 36 pairs.  I couldn’t resist including this beautiful set of bird matching cards.
25. Matching puzzle cards
26. Spot It Jr. game
27. Instruments
28. Magnifying glass
29. Critter shack / bug box
30. Butterfly net
31. Insect jar
32. Binoculars
33. Kids’ measuring tape
34. Stubby tool set
35. Kid-sized apron
36. Mini brush +dustpan
37. Hair Bows
38. Hair brush
39. Coin purse
40. Toothbrush
41. Toothpaste
42. Rash stick
43. Hooded bath towel
44. Bandaids in fun colors
45. Safety nail trimmers
46. Essential oil blends for kids

Non-candy stocking stuffers for kids:

1. Chapter books
2. Audio books – suggestions here
3. Magazine subscription
4. Socks
5. Underwear
6. Pajamas
7. T-shirt
8. Bandana
9. Flip flops or Crocs
10. Garden tools
11. Watering can
12. Artist quality colored pencils
13. Pocketdoodles
14. Small LEGO set
15. Stainless steel water bottle
16. Stainless steel bento box
17. Stainless steel thermos
18. Reusable snack bags
19. Hair Bows
20. Comb or hair brush
21. Toothbrush
22. Toothpaste
23. Hooded bath towel
24. Dental floss or flossers
25. Lip balm
26. Lotion stick
27. Nail polish
28. Finger nail clippers
29. Essential oils for kids
30. Beach towel
31. Bandaids in fun colors
32. Small games like Uno, Set, Spot It, etc.
33. Travel games – my kids love this license plate game and travel chess game
34. Sketchbook or notebook
35. Washi tape
36. Scotch tape
37. Craft tape
38. Construction paper
39. Art supplies: pipe cleaners, googly eyes, etc.
40. Craft paints
41. Sudoku book
42. Crossword puzzle book
43. Hidden pictures activity book
44. Paint by stickers book
45. Jump rope
46. Magnifying glass
47. Critter shack / bug box
48. Butterfly net
49. Insect jar
50. Binoculars
51. Pocket guides
52. Bird guide
53. Head lamp
54. Flashlight
55. Compass
56. Carabiner clips
57. Grabber tool
58. CD or music downloads – suggestions here
59. DVD – suggestions here
60. Schleich animals
61. Speed cubes
62. Rubiks cube
63. Yo-yo
64. Wooden challenge puzzle
65. Kid-sized apron
66. Measuring tape
67. Level tool
68. Stubby hammer
69. Sling shot
70. Pocket knife
71. Collections: stamps, coins, etc.
72. Wallet or coin purse

Non-candy stocking stuffers for teens:

1. Books
2. Audio books
3. Magazine subscription
4. Socks
5. Underwear
6. Pajamas
7. T-shirt
8. Bandana
9. Winter gloves
10. Work gloves
11. Stainless steel water bottle
12. Stainless steel thermos
13. Stainless steel bento box (large)
14. Hair ties or clips
15. Ball cap
16. Flip flops
17. Sunglasses
18. Comb or brush
19. Toothbrush
20. Toothpaste
21. Dental floss or flossers
22. Natural deodorant My teen son’s favorite is linked.  My personal favorite is this one.
23. Lip gloss
24. Lip balm
25. Nail polish
26. Finger nail clippers
27. Beach towel
28. Felt tip pens
29. Sharpie markers
30. Sketchbook
31. Washi tape
32. Duct tape
33. CD or music downloads
34. FM transmitter – for adding bluetooth to older cars
35. DVD
36. Phone case
37. Wallet or money clip
38. Nature guides
39. Essential oil trio
40. Kitchen apron
41. Hand tools
42. Seed packets
43. Sports gear
44. Swim goggles
45. Pocket knife
46. Hatchet
47. Collections: stamps, coins, etc.

Does your family open Christmas stockings?  What else would you add to this list?