Santa will be coming down the chimney before you know it. So we’ve got to put some gift ideas out there ASAP. I mean, Santa has a lot of stockings to fill! And on top of the gifts he definitely needs our help. We have searched the internet for trending and classic stocking stuffer ideas for kids. In general, we’d say these are great for those under 12.

Gemstone Sensor Nightlights
$35.00Quartz and amethyst design turns these nightlights into something mesmerizing. Sensors activate the lights when wandering around at night, illuminating the hall or bathroom just enough.

Plush Organs
$18.00Stuffed organs can be an unexpected gag gift or something kind of educational. Perhaps a child has diabetes and would appreciate their own cuddly pancreas to snuggle.

Mini Creature 3D Kits
$10.00Rice ink, recycled cardboard and kid safe glue are the components within the puzzle like kit. Three dimensional animals can be crafted while helping develop various essential skills.

Popcorn on the Cob
$18.00Supposedly, kernels taste best when popped directly off the cob! Regardless, kids will be excited to try this out. And with popcorn, you really can’t go wrong.

Squishy Gummy Bear Light
$28.00Reduce the sugar load of those stockings by adding in a gummy bear led light! All the squish and cuteness, but without the dietary impact! Assorted colors are available.

Light Up Drawing Tees
$30.00This isn’t your average T-shirt. The panel on the front can be marked by various types of light. So each one comes with a light pen, but a phone flashlight can even be used to create art.

Binocular for Kids, Compact High Resolution Shockproof
amazon $15.99From birdwatching to hiking, these binoculars are a fine item for kids who love to explore. With high resolution, things from far away become vivid. Various colors are available.

Klutz Lego Gadgets Science/STEM Activity Kit
amazon $24.99Legos are extra fun when building things that have function. Several machines can be created from the items in the box, which is perfect for little future engineers.

BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
amazon $33.99Bet you didn’t think a karaoke machine can fit into a stocking! This little microphone does a lot more than one would think. Connect to your phone or iPad, and be prepared for hours of endless song.

Crazy Disco Glow Board-Magic Drawing Board
amazon $16.99Great for long car rides or waiting in the doctors office, this drawing pad illuminates your child’s creations. And we love the no mess factor!

Star Projector Night Lights for Kids with Super Timer
amazon $21.99Add peaceful ambient light to kid’s rooms at night. Stars project in a gentle tone from this beautiful wood grain device. Falling asleep just got easier.

Gold Armour GulpBliss Water Bottle
amazon $11.99Your young ones might actually be excited about hydration when they have a water bottle this cool. A variety of swirled color patterns are available.

Walkie Talkies for Kids
amazon $21.99With a range of 3 miles, these walkie-talkies are optimal for camping, or just adventures around the house. Give kids a little bit of an introduction into the past with something that’s not a cell phone.

LED Bike Wheel Lights
amazon $13.99Safety can be cool! Line the inside of bike tires with these LED lights. In all sorts of colors from pink to blue, there’s bound to be one your kid will love. One complete set will cover one tire.

Mattel Games UNO Emojis
amazon $5.97Uno is a simple card game that most young ones can pick up pretty quickly. Add a different spin on it by including emoji’s. This is another fun one to play with family throughout the holidays.

Would Your Rather? - EWW Edition
amazon $6.99Ah Would You Rather—a classic. As if parents didn’t already love this game enough, this addition has an extra cringe twist. Yay.

Super Slow Rising Scented Jumbo Unicorn Squishy
amazon $9.97What is it about these squishy toys? One thing is that it provides a sensory experience for kids, which ultimately can be calming. This unicorn is made for holiday stockings.

Fingerlings Glitter Monkey
amazon $10.99What kid wouldn’t love a little monkey that clings to their finger? With sounds and other interactive features, it’s way cooler than a stuffed animal. And it’s just absolutely adorable.
Bring back a little bit of imagination, with this build your own superhero mask kit. Combining crafting with playtime, this is a great item to get kids away from electronics for a while.

Bananagrams Game
$14.99Coming in a cute banana carrying case, the game focuses on words and vocabulary skills. Young ones won’t even know they’re actually doing something good for the brain.

SmartSweets
$19.74SmartSweets makes a variation of candies from gummy bears, fruit chews, to sour buddies that are extremely low in sugar. The taste is not sacrificed, and there isn’t anything artificial. Each bag has a nice dose of fiber too.
What’s a Christmas stocking without the candy cane? We like the idea of these natural alternatives. Even more beautiful, and just as tasty, kids won’t mind the swap.
Williams Sonoma has the most amazing holiday treats. Peppermint bark is one of the specialties, and all three variations come in this festive dog tin.

Mr. Food Face Plate
$12.00\The Mr. Food plate allows for fun and engaging ways to present healthy foods to picky eaters. Arrange a little broccoli around the top of his head, and give him a mashed potato beard!

Bag of Coal Soaps
$10.00Have your kids been placed on the naughty list? We can’t blame you for not being able to put real coal in their stockings. But this funny sack of soap, made with real charcoal, can be a nice touch.