Stocking filler ideas children will love

1. Chocolate

It wouldn’t be Christmas without chocolate, would it? This stocking filler idea is inexpensive and is guaranteed to put a smile on your child’s face. Choose festive chocolate to match the Christmas theme. Put a variety of chocolate treats your little one can indulge in. If you’re the creative type why not have a go at making your own sweet treats?

2. Books

Encourage your child to read by placing a book in their stocking. This is a great item that you can pick up fairly cheap. There are so many books to choose from. Pick a book your child will be interested in and that suits their reading ability.

If you need some ideas for Christmas books, check out this fantastic blog full of Christmas story ideas.

Spend some time as a family and read the book together. It will help them with their reading and writing.

3. Fluffy socks

If you’re still looking for stocking fillers ideas, we have plenty more to come. One thing you can guarantee on receiving each Christmas is new pairs of socks. If you’re like us and like novelty and fluffy socks why not put them in the stocking? It’s a practical gift that will keep your kids’ feet warm during the cold winter months.

Find socks with a groovy pattern or socks with their favorite TV character on.

4. Portable phone charger

This next stocking filler idea is perfect for those kids who are always glued to their phones. Does your child’s phone run out of charge when they’re out? A portable charger is the perfect item to place inside the stocking. They can take their handy portable charger with them wherever they go. They’ll never run out of charge again.

5. Bubbles

If you’re looking for cheap stocking filler ideas, we’ve got just the thing. Bubbles! This is a small cheap item that is perfect to keep the children entertained. They’re not just for children, adults can have fun with them too. Who can blow the biggest bubble?

6. Fidget poppers

Most kids seem to be obsessed with these lately, so it makes sense to place one in their stockings. These silicone popping toys keep hands busy while also encouraging children to stretch their logic and dine motor skills.

They come in all colors, shapes and sizes, so you’re certain to find one your child will love.

7. Soft toy

Still need some stocking filler ideas? We still have more suggestions to come. This next idea is a perfect item for toddlers. Little one’s love to snuggle up with a cuddly toy at bedtime. Find their favorite TV character or animal and place it inside their stocking.

8. Bath crayons

If you have little ones that like to play in the bath, we have the perfect suggestion for you. Bath crayons! You may think this sounds a bit messy, but it will easily wash off. If your child is notorious for drawing on the walls this is the right product for them. Let them turn your bathtub into a piece of artwork. They’ll never draw on the walls again.

9. Stationery set

Who said stocking filler ideas have to be expensive? This next one doesn’t cost much and is such a practical idea. Get the kids prepared for returning to school after the Christmas holidays with a stationery set. New notebooks, pens and pencils are a great way to start a new term. You could even get some personalized ones with their names on.

10. Hot chocolate set

There’s nothing quite like a hot chocolate topped with cream and marshmallows on a cold night. Winter is a time to indulge in as many hot chocolates as you like. Imagine your child’s face when they see a hot chocolate set in their stocking.

11. Small toys

We are almost at the end of our list of stocking filler ideas. Younger children love opening new toys at Christmas time. Not all their toys have to be big and expensive. Some small toys are a great idea for their stockings which they’ll appreciate. A toy car or a small doll are great suggestions for your little one. They’ll play with them just as much as their main presents.

12. Phone case

Are your older kids forever dropping their phone and damaging it? Fixing it can cost a fortune. An easy way to solve that problem is buying a phone which makes a great stocking filler. There are so many designs to choose from, so find one your child will like.

Do you need still need more stocking filler ideas?

If you’re still struggling for ideas, have you checked out our activity packs?

We have four packs to choose from. They are filled with fun activities that you can print out and place inside the stocking. The activity packs are:

• Santa Academy
• Elf Ed
• Fairy Fellow
• Reindeer Recruit.

Keep up with Santa Academy!

You can find new stories every day on the Lacus Herald from December 1^st. Your little one(s) can stay up to date with all their favorite characters, as well as the latest news. Lacus Island features 70+ characters, 50+ buildings, 19 unique shops and its own TV and radio stations.

The Santa Academy app – coming 2022!

Are you ready for more festive fun? Get ready for the Santa Academy app!

Christmas is coming and Santa needs your little one’s help. Throughout December your child can help Santa prepare for Christmas Eve. They can choose to enroll into Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit or Fairy Fellow and immerse themselves in Santa’s world.

From December 1^st to Christmas Day, your child will unlock new areas, buildings, and characters on Lacus Island. Enter a magical island that is filled with fantastic activities for your little ones to enjoy.

Download the app from November 1^st, 2022. School starts December 1^st, 2022.

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