A classic holiday tradition is for children to hang stockings on the fireplace mantle on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents. Many parents today still carry on this tradition. In order to fill the stocking, they want to find quality items, not cheap trinkets. Items must also be small enough to fit. For parents that may need help finding stocking stuffer Christmas gift ideas for kids, these cool presents are a great start.
Books for Stocking Stuffer Christmas Gifts
Want to give a gift that is inexpensive, educational, takes up little space, requires no batteries and that a child will have for years? Give a book. Board books for babies and toddlers are small and likely to easily fit in a stocking. For beginning readers, early reading paperback books are tall and thin, making them a perfect fit for a stocking. Finally, for older kids and teens, paperback copies of classic novels, a fashion magazine or a comic book will all work well.
DVDs for Cool Christmas Presents for Children's Stockings
Another holiday gift idea sure to be loved by kids of all ages are DVDs. Also being tall and thin, DVDs fit perfectly into most stockings. For younger kids, DVDs of their favorite cartoon movies and TV shows are always a hit. For older kids and teens, new age-appropriate movies or one of their classic favorites make great stocking stuffers. If an older child might be interested, also choose educational DVDs, such as those about space or animals.
Clothing, Socks and Underwear for Stocking Stuffer Christmas Gifts
It may seems counterintuitive, but clothing, socks or underwear may work well for many kids and teens as stocking stuffers. Giving practical items that their children may need as gifts will help out parents as well.
Many newly potty trained children (and also some that have been using the toilet for a while) like to receive new underwear printed with their favorite characters. Festive, holiday themed socks can be found in many stores during the holidays, and are enjoyed by many children. For teens, a rolled up shirt from their favorite store will fit nicely in a stocking.
Coming up with Christmas gift ideas for children, as well as a long list of family and friends, can be overwhelming for parents. These stocking stuffer gift ideas, including books, DVDs and clothing, will help parents find great Christmas gifts.
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Kara Gleghorn - Kara Gleghorn is freelance writer and stay at home mom of 3 currently residing in Rochester, NY. She has a B.S. from Penn State University ...
