The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Stocking Fillers
4 min read
Last Modified 8 August 2025 First Added 30 October 2024
4 min read
Last Modified 8 August 2025 First Added 30 October 2024
Author Heather
With the holiday season quickly approaching, this is the best time to start planning a range of stocking fillers that will bring joy to every child!
This article will take you through all the fun toys that will add an extra sparkle to your Christmas morning, from squishes and collectible cards to action figures and dolls. These compact and entertaining toys will make for great stocking stuffers, so here is a breakdown of the main toys we recommend and why they would be a great fit for a child or loved one.
Is your child a fidgeter? Well, these small and affordable fidget toys might be just what they need. These toys are known for keeping hands busy while ensuring their minds stay calm. They even make for great stress relievers for adults!
You can enjoy a pop, twist, fold, and flip toy that will provide hours of fun and would fit into a stocking filler perfectly, despite the size.
For the children who are football fanatics, collectible card stickers are great for starting or growing their collections. From Premier League collection sets to Match Attax packs, these gifts are great additions for stockings and make for a wonderful surprise upon opening and receiving them. Will there be a limited-edition hero card like Harry Kane or Kobby Mainoo awaiting them, who knows!
Add some glam to your child’s holiday with makeup sets and hair accessories for children. These miniature kits are filled with colourful and some, favourable gifts for the growing fashionistas. You have plenty to choose from such as manicure nail sets, hair gems, hair craft kits, makeup collections, lip balm sets and more.
These toys bring the excitement and are easy to use for children who want to have some extra fun during the holiday period.
For those who dive into adventures, action figures can bring their imagination to life. From Star Wars figures to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and WWE figures, these toys can fit into stockings and offer a range of fun toys to choose from. Younger children can also be thrilled with pre-school action figures like Bluey, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, CoComelon and more.
These toys provide hours of imaginative play and are a blast for children!
For stocking fillers that provide cuteness overload, squishes might be your perfect match. These cuddly toys come in all colours, shapes, and characters making them a great surprise. From likeable mini Squishmallows to quirky Fugglers, these toys can be soothing and provide a range of fun and personality.
Dive into the latest crazes with collectible figures for kids!
These offer children double the fun with the excitement of revealing a surprise from within their stockings to then build the ultimate collection. Top brands include Miniverse, Mini Brands and L.O.L Surprise!. There are a variety of collectible toys to choose from that are compact, colourful, and engaging. Making them a great gift to fill up your stocking fillers.
Depending on the size of your stocking filler, you can choose a variety of fashion dolls that come in different sizes that will make for a special treat. From Barbie and Rainbow High Dolls to Bratz Dolls and Steffi Love.
Children can enjoy expressing themselves by dressing up and styling different characters while exploring their creativity through story narratives.
With all these fun toy ideas, you can add a sprinkle of joy to your holiday! From fidget toys to collectible figures, there is something for every child in the suggestions above, discover our toys for stocking fillers here. Explore a range of bright and colourful brands or dive into Christmas must-have toys for a range of toy suggestions to make this season unforgettable.
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An experienced copywriter, Heather Aqel uses her broad knowledge and astounding vocabulary to write in-depth and enchanting pieces about fun activities, tips and tricks, and our products.
Heather also moonlights as a children’s author, writing magical stories to inspire and bring wonder to little ones.