When it comes to buying the best kids stocking fillers, it can be tricky to find items that are both affordable and practical.
To help you find the best gifts for Christmas stockings in your home, we’ve compiled this list of the best affordable stocking fillers or stocking gifts for kids – all under $25.
From puzzles and games to books and toys, you’re sure to find some awesome small Christmas gifts for kids on this list (or some gifts from Santa ideas too!).
Kids Stocking Fillers and Affordable Christmas Gifts
1. Super Mario Bros Pop-Up
These Super Mario Bros Pop-Up Favours are the perfect stocking stuffer from Spotlight! Featuring 6 pop-ups, this pack includes 2 Mario, 2 Luigi and 2 Super Star pop-ups. Put together your dream-themed Christmas with the Super Mario Bros party range.
2. Frozen 2 Paddle Ball
Play like crazy with this Frozen 2 Paddle Ball game from Spotlight! Featuring everyone’s favourite friendly snowman, this paddle features an attached ball and string.
3. Super Mario Bros Rubber Bracelet
To continue the theme, these Super Mario Bros Rubber Bracelets are the perfect find for little ones obsessed with the game! This pack consists of 4 rubber bracelets. Coordinate these bracelets with the full Nintendo Super Mario supply range at Spotlight, instore or online.
Buy Super Mario Bros Rubber Bracelet
4. Artwrap Favour Skateboard
Ideal for your little skater-dude, pop these in your child’s stocking or santa sack for a fun surprise this Christmas.
5. Frozen 2 Tattoos
Kid’s tattoos are a fun little activity – without too much mess – while you are getting the turkey ready for the table! Includes all their favourite characters including Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the whole gang.
Buy Frozen 2 Tattoos
6. Amscan Super Mario Mega Mix
For fun, wacky stocking fillers for little hands, these gadgets will have them in hysterics. Also included is a tag for their bag, and a ruler to add to their pencil case.
Buy Amscan Super Mario Mega Mix
7. Amscan Magical Unicorn Pencils
Spotlight offers party favours, party bag fillers & small toys for both boys & girls. Shop now & add them to children’s loot bags as a take-home gift.
Buy Amscan Magical Unicorn Pencils
8. Artwrap Favour Slap Bands
Step back to the 90s with these Artwrap Favour Slap Bands from Spotlight ! These vibrant accessories are perfect for kid’s Santa stockings and are supplied in a pack of 6, with each band featuring a different fun design.
9. Pirate Telescope
Aaaargh! Your little pirates will love a Christmas morning treasure hunt with these stocking surprises. If you’re up for it – leave them a map where X marks the spot, and watch them squeal in delight!
Buy Pirate Telescope
10. Artwrap Llama Keyrings
These charming Llamas will make the perfect gift for little ones who love trinkets on their kindy bag or school bag.
11. Toy Story 4 Mega Mix
Join Woody and Buzz on fun adventures when the kids open the Toy Story 4 Mega Mix on Christmas morning! With a frisbee, top, pocket game and more – it will keep little hands busy.
12. PJ Masks Mega Mix
Fly into the night to save the day with the PJ Masks Mega Mix! Complete with a Secret HQ Pass to keep the baddies out, the kids will love these gadgets.
13. Disney Jurassic Into The Wild
This amazing dino selection comes with mini tops, flying discs, maze puzzles, stickers, whistles and prism viewers to keep the T-Rex obsessed kids happy.
Buy Disney Jurassic Into The Wild
14. Mr Men & Little Miss Mr Grumpy Mug And Sock Set Green & Blue
Get something fun for the bigger kids to enjoy and try the Mr Men & Littles Miss Mug and Sock Set!
Decked out in the lovable characters, this mug and sock set are a perfect choice for Christmas morning.
Buy Mr Men & Little Miss Mr Grumpy Mug And Sock Set Green & Blue
15. Toy Story 4 Craft Kit
This Amscan Toy Story 4 Craft Kit includes everything you need to construct Toy Story’s newest character – Forky! Pack includes chipboard Forky characters, pipe cleaner, googly eyes and puffy stickers.
16. Artwrap Favour Stamps
Great for adding to you child’s pencil case or art and craft collection – these stamps come in a range of colours and prints. From smiley faces to butterflies and frogs, they will be a hit.
17. Epic Avengers Assemble Mini Bubble
A great activity to get little bodies moving after the noise and excitement of Christmas morning is to get them outside with these mini bubble pots, and see who can blow the biggest bubble before it pops!
Buy Epic Avengers Assemble Mini Bubble
18. Powers Unite Marvel Avengers Mega Mix
Calling all superheroes – this pack contains items sure to entertain the young ones, such as spinning tops, maze puzzles, disc shooters, hand clappers, flags and two-tone whistles.
Buy Powers Unite Marvel Avengers Mega Mix
19. Falling Star Pop
Add a magical chocolate touch to any Christmas stocking with Koko Black. Their Falling Star Pop comes in white, milk and dark chocolate to suit all tastes – young and old.
Buy Falling Star Pop
20. Silly Snowmen & Topsy Trees Tin
A collectable tin of merry things! This gift from Koko Black includes delicious chocolate snowmen and trees toppled together in a collectable pencil tin.
This perfect gift for your little stars comes in milk chocolate, milk and white chocolate, and milk and dark chocolate.
Buy Silly Snowmen & Topsy Trees Tin
21. Wilma Wombat Mini Block
Delicious Koko Black chocolate that also gives back? The kids will love finding Wilma the Wombat and her friends this Christmas, and the best part is 25 cents from the sale of each mini block goes to support the conservation of Australian Wildlife.
Look out for the other creatures in the range including Eddie Echidna, Koko Koala, Remy Roo and more.
22. A Bon Bon of Stars
Made with cheer, this scattering of stars is the perfect way to share some Christmas magic from Koko Black.
23. IS Aussie Torch Projector, Lime Tree Kids
The kids will love to shine the Australian Collection Torch Projector on the wall or ceiling. It projects the selected image up to 90cm wide and includes a disc case with a keychain, so you can take it anywhere.
24. Aussie Animals Skipping Rope
This beautiful Australian Animal skipping rope from Lime Tree Kids is designed in Australia and made from sustainably sourced timber.
Available in Kangaroo and Koala designs, it is the perfect way to get those wriggles out Christmas morning.
Buy Aussie Animals Skipping Rope
25. Yo Yo
Your “Around The World’s” and “Rock The Baby’s” have NEVER looked this good before! These fancy metallic yo-yos are set to WOW the kids along with your own tricks!
26. Noughts & Crosses
Get the whole family involved in an epic (and environmentally friendly) game of Noughts & Crosses Christmas morning, for a fun start to the day.
27. Transport Magnetic Bead Maze Game
Little ones will love these transport-shaped wooden labyrinth bead maze puzzles.
Not only are they fun, but they also help kids practice their problem-solving and creativity.
This game also makes a great travel companion – which comes in handy if you’re travelling to see family and friends on Christmas Day.
Buy Transport Magnetic Bead Maze Game
28. Push & Pop Ball
If you love bubble wrap, then you will love the Push and Pop Ball by IS Gifts. Think of this as reusable bubble wrap in a fun ball and designed perfectly for stress release and fidgeting.
This product is fantastic for sensory play for kids of all ages.
Buy Push & Pop Ball
29. Puzzle Coasters
Do you find yourself reminiscing about the 80s and 90s? Or maybe just trying to keep the kids entertained at the dinner table? These Puzzle Coasters from Orb have to be one of the best Christmas gifts 2024 for kids.
They are based on classic vintage video games and make an awesome retro feature as a Christmas gift or stocking filler for gamers of all ages.
The Puzzle Coasters come with four different games: Space Invaders, PacMan, Donkey Kong, and Q*bert and are all simple to play, all you have to do is tip the coaster to navigate the ball through the maze!
Buy Puzzle Coasters
30. Bluey: Where’s Bluey? Search-And-Find Book
Looking for stocking fillers for toddlers and have a big Bluey fan at home? Then they’ll be happy to see this fun search-and-find book inside their Christmas stocking.
Open it up and keep an eye out for the cheeky siblings as you find other items along the way too!
Buy Bluey: Where’s Bluey? Search-And-Find Book
31. ABCs Matching Puzzle
ABCs Matching Puzzle is an exciting, immersive and interactive puzzle that allows little ones to explore the alphabet and the world of words by teaching them how to identify letters and match them to the pictures, like ‘F’ for frogs and flowers.
Your little ones will have hours of fun with ABCs Matching Puzzle from Tiger Tribe, and they’ll even be able to learn how to recognise letters, colours, pictures and verbal sounds. It’s a great way to start the learning process and helps develop pre literacy skills and early vocabulary.
32. Unicorn Fantasy Slap Bands
We could all use a friendly unicorn by our side sometimes and now you can take yours wherever you go with this magical Unicorn Fantasy Slap Band!
These super cute slap bands are perfect for adding a touch of magic wherever you take them, have an easy snap feature, and they’re sure to look good on any wrist. You can also attach them to the straps of your bag for an added personal touch!
Buy Unicorn Fantasy Slap Bands
33. Washable Window Art Markers
Get inventive with these fun rainbow-coloured Washable Window Art Markers from Tiger Tribe.
Sketch, draw, colour and write on any mirror or glass surface and once it’s time to clean up or make space for new creations, simply dry-wipe off your old designs and then get started on creating new masterpieces!
Buy Washable Window Art Markers
34. Classic Whoopee Cushion
A whoopee cushion might be a classic prank, but it’s one that always gets a laugh. After all, who doesn’t love a good fart joke? That’s why as a funny Christmas stocking gift, why not stuff it with a good old Classic Whoopee Cushion!
35. Butterfly Sticker Activity Set
This crafting activity set is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of butterfly wings with your kids! With stunning 3D templates and floral stickers, this art kit will help them easily create colourful wall and window art they’ll be proud of.
Buy Butterfly Sticker Activity Set
36. Snap Card Game
A classic game that never gets old, Snap is the perfect stocking stuffer that will bring a smile to their faces! The game is good for kids for all ages and is perfect for travelling.
Buy Snap Card Game
37. Very Hungry Caterpillar Cloth Book
For little ones who love story books, the Very Hungry Caterpillar Cloth Book is a beautiful and unique addition to your child’s book collection and a fantastic Christmas stocking filler that they’ll surely love. The classic children’s book by Eric Carle is loved by kids and adults alike and the soft fabric construction makes it a cuddle-worthy favourite.
The book features bright and colourful tactile pictures that tell the story of a little caterpillar who emerges from his egg and eats everything in sight before transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
This book is perfect for story time, bedtime, or to make snuggle time with your child extra special this Christmas.
Buy Very Hungry Caterpillar Cloth Book
38. Kids Chunky Pavement Chalk
Your little ones will have a blast playing with this chunky chalk from Tiger Tribe. With ten different colours to choose from, they can spend hours drawing and creating masterpieces outside, especially during the summer. The handy chalk holder makes it easy for them to grip and use, and you’ll be happy to know that it washes off easily!
Buy Kids Chunky Pavement Chalk
39. Magical Mini Unicorns Set
Your child will love this Magical Mini Unicorns Set from Tiger Tribe, which includes a little flock of four soft, realistic, cute and colourful unicorns and a magic kingdom that will take them on creative fantasy adventures anywhere.
40. DIY Decorama Heart Necklace Kit
With easy-to-follow visual instructions, your little one can create a gorgeous heart-shaped necklace in no time, thanks to the DIY Decorama Heart Necklace Kit from Tiger Tribe! The super sweet decorations and sprinkles allow their creativity to run wild, making this stocking stuffer perfect for brightening up Christmas Day.
Buy DIY Decorama Heart Necklace Kit
41. Monster Mash-Up Colouring Set
Let your child’s creativity run wild with Tiger Tribe’s Monster Mash-Up Colouring Set! With 32 different monsters to colour in, they’ll be entertained for hours on end!
Buy Monster Mash-Up Colouring Set
42. Sunnylife Kids Shark Soaker
This Sunnylife Kids Shark Soaker is perfect for keeping your little ones entertained this Christmas. The shark-shaped soaker, which features an adorable smile, is easy to fill and blast away. It’s especially great for hot afternoons and even more fun in the bath!
Buy Sunnylife Kids Shark Soaker
43. Unicorn Pinball Game
This lively, entertaining and colourful Unicorn Pinball Game game is perfect for a Christmas gift or stocking filler and is sure to give your child plenty of entertainment on a rainy day or during a unicorn-themed party. It’s a fun and challenging game that everyone will enjoy.
44. T-Rex 3D Wooden Puzzle
A great project for kids ages 8 and up, the T-Rex 3D Wooden Puzzle will get your child to build a wooden puzzle that is both educational and entertaining.
45. Paper Crowns Activity Set
Your child will love making beautiful jewelled tiaras and crowns with Tiger Tribe’s Paper Crowns Activity Set. They can craft, colour and decorate them with sparkly gemstones to wear with royal pride.
The activity set is the perfect way to add a splash of creativity to your child’s playtime during the holidays, as they’ll be able to design and colour their own crowns, then cover them with shimmering jewels to create ten unique crowns for friends or family.
46. Ninja Erasers
Why not add something they can use for school in their stockings? Just like the Ooly’s funky erasers, which are a great addition to any kid’s pencil box! They’re perfect for creating and crafting and also make imaginative play more fun. These little 4.4cm tall ninja fighters will help make mistakes disappear and create a fun army!
Buy Ninja Erasers
47. Switcheroo Colour Changing Markers
If your little one is starting to dabble in the arts, then the Switcheroo Colour Changing Markers are the perfect way to add a little magic to your child’s Christmas! With 12 markers to choose from, you can create endless possibilities with the clever double-ended design. Simply lay down the base colour and apply the ink from the other end of the marker to reveal a new colour.
Buy Switcheroo Colour Changing Markers
48. The Wiggles Bag Of Instruments Book
If your child is a fan of the Wiggles, then they’ll love this book that will take them on a musical tour with The Wiggles!
The Wiggles Bag Of Instruments Book is an educational lift-the-flap book that will show them who plays which instrument among the wiggles and discover more about their favourite musicians. It’s fantastic for teaching music-loving kids about different instruments by making learning about music easy for little Wiggles fans.
Buy The Wiggles Bag Of Instruments Book
49. Mini Transfer Magic – Monster Parade
Mini Transfer Magic – Monster Parade is an exciting template and transfer activity set that will have your kids using their imagination to make scary creatures. The set comes with a collection of wild and wacky accessories to let their imagination run free and is simple to use, portable and mess-free!
Buy Mini Transfer Magic – Monster Parade
50. Deer-y Me Apron
Are you planning to do Christmas baking or have a little artist at home?
One of these cute, 100% cotton and machine washable aprons from Easy Peasy Cakes could be exactly what you need.
They have a range of very sweet and practical aprons for kids, but we think this Deer-y Me one is perfect for adding a bit of extra Christmas magic to your activities and are great Christmas stocking stuffers.
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