The tree is up, the tinsel has been strung and your little one’s stocking have been carefully hung by the chimney with care. But what’s Santa to tuck in there for the big day?
Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for kids that won’t break the bank (most are under $20) that work great as Hanukkah gifts, too!
Gifts for Babies (Under Age 2)
For babies and newborns, safety is the name of the game. Since they don’t have a lot of gross motor control, focus on toys that are easy to grasp and maneuver.
1. If I Were a Reindeer by Jellycat
This sweet little holiday-themed board book is perfect for little readers just learning to explore with their senses thanks to its different textures, and the board book design is sturdy enough to stand up to baby readers.
$12.50 at Snuggle Bugz2. Grasping Toy Heart by Grimm’s
This wooden toy helps little hands perfect their grasping and holding skills and also doubles as a teething ring as they get older.
$15.50 at Amazon.ca3. Pearhead Babyprints Keepsakes
Celebrate and remember your little one’s first Christmas with a holiday keepsake ornament or custom photo frame with options for impression or ink handprints or footprints.
From $10.95 at Safety Superstore4. Organic Farm Buddies Blankies
This eco-friendly blankie is safe for babies and features 100% organic cotton fabric and hypoallergenic sustainable corn fibre with knotted corners that are perfect for grabbing and chewing.
$17.99 at West Coast KidsGifts for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers (Ages 2–4)
The toddler and preschooler set has a lot more control of their bodies and so toys should focus on developing fine motor skills and critical thinking.
1. Melissa & Doug Cube Puzzles
The sixteen solid-wood cubes make six puzzles in one. In addition to the fairy/princess puzzle, Melissa & Doug has vehicles and pets cube puzzles.
$16.49 at Bright Bean Toys2. Safari Limited Farm Toob
These little tubes are filled with a variety of fun figurines all centred around a particular theme to help encourage your little one’s imaginative play.
$14.99 at Mastermind Toys3. Funny Magnet Dolls by Janod
These cute little dolls can be pulled apart and rebuilt to the heart’s content of your child and help to teach them object orientation and motor skills.
$22.95 at Indigo4. Hebrew ABC Blocks by Uncle Goose
Celebrate your family’s heritage and help teach your youngster the Hebrew language with this set of building blocks that makes a great Hanukkah gift or stocking stuffer.
$52.99 at Shop.caGifts for Little Kids (Ages 5–7)
School-aged children will enjoy toys that let them create and experiment with the world around them.
1. Dinosaur Origami Set by NPW Toys
Perfect for helping kids develop focus, patience, fine motor skills, and learning to follow directions, this kit allows the dino-lover in your life to bring their favourite dinosaurs to life.
$12.95 at Goose and Moose2. Lego Mixels
Lego lovers will get a kick out of one of these 52-piece kits that let them build their favourite characters all with unique personalities and skills.
$5.99 at Lego.com3. Digibirds
These fun little birds move and sing just like the real thing and even harmonize with one another when placed in a group.
$12.99 at Mastermind Toys4. Hama Beads Small Kit Assorted
Help your little one develop their hand-eye coordination skills while flexing their artistic muscles with this bead kit. Once completed, mom or dad can help make the creation permanent with a bit of heat from an iron.
$4.99 at Mastermind ToysGifts for Big Kids (Ages 8+)
Big kids come with big-ticket requests, but that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank filling their stockings.
1. Professor Puzzle: The Human Cube Wooden Brain Puzzle
Challenge your child with this puzzle that’s meant to go from human-shaped to a cube and back again.
$12.99 at Mastermind Toys2. Mini Pocket Tricks
Choose from nine different magic tricks in a compact container that are sure to make your little Houdini a wizardly hit with friends and family.
$4.93 at Walmart3. Orb Factory Sew Softies Cat Kit
This cute little DIY craft teaches kids the valuable skill of how to sew and features oversized needles that make mastering it easy.
$6.99 at Scholar’s Choice4. Groove Cube Shutter Bluetooth Speaker
Big sound comes in small packages with the world’s smallest bluetooth speaker that lets your music-lover take their favourite tunes with them anywhere they go.
$19.999 at Toys R UsCaitlin McCormack is a writer, editor and full-time mama to one cool little dude. When she’s not spending time at the park or working on recipes in the kitchen, you can find her lifting weights, growing her own veggies, or enjoying some precious time with her shift-working husband. Read her blog at Big City Mama or follow her on Twitter @Caitlin_Writes.
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- If you need ideas for everyone on your list, here are Small-Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Mom and Dad, Too!
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