50 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Teens and Tweens
If you’re on the hunt for stocking stuffers for teens, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for on this list.
As kids get older, they develop their own style and have strong opinions about everything, including gifts, so holiday shopping can be a bit challenging. When choosing stocking stuffers for teens, don’t overthink it. Just choose a combination of practical and fun items that you think your older kids will enjoy.
Try to add some unique presents that will make them laugh or they will like using.
Stocking Stuffers for Teens
Shopping for christmas stocking stuffers can be difficult, especially when it comes to teenagers and tweens. It seems like they already have everything and that nothing is cool anymore.
Finding thoughtful and unique items that match their interests is not always easy. If you’re struggling to think of something, consider something silly, like a squishy novelty toy, or get them something practical, like earbuds.
There are actually a lot of great choices for older kids, especially within the 50 stocking ideas below. So don’t stress, just use this list to fill the stockings this year.
History of the Christmas Stocking
Christmas stockings are a popular holiday tradition, but where did they come from? Legend has it that in the early 19th century, Saint Nicholas visited homes on Christmas Eve and left small surprises like oranges, chocolate coins, and nuts in each stocking hanging above the fireplace.
As time passed and Christmas celebrations spread around the world, the Christmas stocking became a beloved worldwide custom that we still enjoy today.
While what we consider “stocking stuffers” is different, the original sentiment of love and warmth hasn’t changed.
What to Put in a Stocking
What to put in your family’s stockings depends on what everyone likes and your family traditions.
Basically, you should fill your Christmas stockings with gifts that are thoughtful, useful and fun. Think small gestures to let your tweens and teens know you love them.
Things like toys, small trinkets, portable electronics, stationery items, jewelry and more. It’s also a great opportunity to include some special items that may not have made it onto their Christmas list.
Ours always include a combination of gifts that are practical and fun. Gift cards, socks, small games, and lip balm make it into my family’s stockings every year. Of course there is always plenty of candy in there too!
Even the Grinchiest teens love rummaging around their stockings to see what’s inside.
Use this list of small gifts middle schoolers will love to fill your tween & teen’s stocking this year.
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Christmas Gifts for Middle Schoolers
Need help coming up with Christmas gift ideas your middle schoolers won’t hate? Check these out.
- Gift Ideas for Middle School Boys
- Harry Potter Gift Ideas
- Gift Ideas for Middle School Girls
- Board Games for Teenagers
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Unique stocking stuffers. On this list you'll find lots of fun small gift ideas for tweens & teens that are perfect for stuffing Christmas stockings.
Thinking Putty is awesome. Tweens can play with it by bouncing, stretching, and kneading it. Or they can use it to stay focused and calm during school. It comes in a bunch of wacky colors too.
Add this adorable Stormtrooper USB flash drive to the stockings this year and your Star Wars fans will go crazy!
These popper battle toys are super cute and incredibly fun to play with. Get a variety and have an epic family popper battle this Christmas.
Pass the Pigs is a fun and simple game that tweens will love playing. Its small size makes it perfect for stockings and travel.
Help your teen expand their photography skills with tools like this clip-on fisheye lens for phones and iPods.
Tweens will love writing with these four pens that smell like candy canes!
Let your teens bring their music everywhere with them with this portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker.
This cute slingshot flying monkey makes sounds when it crashes and even comes with a cape.
Give your kids origami sticky notes and they’ll be able to turn their old notes into different shapes.
Just like when we were kids, the Magic 8 Ball will give your teens answers to their deepest questions.
These Bluetooth, wireless earbuds are perfect for older kids on the go. Mine use theirs every day.
Tweens will love using these rainbow mini scratch art notes to jot down ideas or doodle.
Help your tweens keep their hair in place while playing sports with some stylish glitter headbands.
This classic color puzzle is as popular as ever. Throw it in your kids' stockings and see if they can solve this seemingly impossible puzzle.
Older kids love fingerless gloves. They're trendy, keep them warm, and make it easy to kept texting in the cold.
If your tweens are Marvel fans, they'll love using this Iron Man wireless mouse as they work on their computer.
Your older kids can keep their lips in good shape this winter with this peppermint sugar scrub.
Your tweens will love this unicorn popper! They can use it as part of a family popper battle.
Spot It is a great game for the whole family. There are dozens of versions, so it’s easy to find one that your tween will love.
The gamer in your life will definitely appreciate these socks!
Pop Rocks are always fun and tweens will love this candy cane flavored version.
Who doesn’t need an emergency clown nose?
Socks are a Christmas stocking staple, so why not make them as fun as possible? Tweens will love wearing these cute toe socks.
Teens will love this acne fighting spot treatment. It's in a handy bottle that's super easy to take anywhere.
If you live somewhere where it’s warm, use this fun toy to make your own snow this year.
Even older kids love temporary tattoos, especially unique ones like these. They even glow in the dark!
Tweens will get a laugh out of this unique stocking stuffer. Plus, they'll enjoy eating the cotton candy.
Teens can keep warm while showing off their team pride this winter with these college team beanie pom hat.
Do you want to build a snowman? Let your tweens use this snowman kit to build their own mini-snowman.
Your sporty teens will love wearing these sports-themed headbands while playing.
Sure, they're not exciting, but everyone can use socks. And these are a style that even your teens won't roll their eyes at.
Teens love squeezing squishy toys, so these Christmas-themed ones make the perfect gift.
If your tween loves band-aids as much as mine does, they'll get a kick out of these bacon bandages.
Do your teens get frustrated by how gloves get in the way of texting? Get them a pair of these texting gloves.
This all natural turmeric soap will help teens fight acne.
Let your teens color their hair with non-permanent hair chalk.
Older kids will love using this palm-shaped body massager to relieve stress.
Lip balm is a staple in many stockings. This year, make it unique with bacon flavored lip balm.
Help your kids keep their skin soft through the harsh winter with some peppermint candy cane whipped body butter that smells amazing.
Charger ID beads will help teens figure out which cord goes to which device.
Flash drives are helpful but don’t have to be boring. Add this cat's paw drive to your tween’s stocking this year.
This pocket microscope is perfect for everyday use, and your kids who love to scrutinize everything will love it.
The Swiss Army Knife is as handy as ever, and tweens will love having one of their own.
While this won't actually fit in your child's stocking, it's a fun take on the tradition of getting candy in the stocking. And your kids will get a kick out of this huge chocolate bar.
Kids will get a laugh when they go through their stockings and find reindeer poop inside. Funny and delicious!
Tweens and teens can always be reminded of how awesome they are, so add these positive affirmation cards to their stocking this year.
This pen is bound to bring a bunch of laughs this holiday.
These stackable rings can be changed around, so teens can switch them up every day, creating lots of cool styles.
This flexible smartphone stand makes it easy for teens to use their phones and tables in different positions.
Your family can have an epic flying ninja battle with these fun stretchy toys.
Hopefully, you’ve gotten a ton of inspiration so you can easily fill the stockings of your older kids this year.
What fun stocking stuffers for teens are you choosing this year?
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