From trendy items that they are hoping for to practical products that they will actually use, there is something for everyone. We carefully considered toy safety, age recommendations, design, ease of use and cleaning, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best stocking stuffers for kids of all ages. Price at time of publication: $11 Price at time of publication: $14 Price at time of publication: $18 Price at time of publication: $10 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $10 Price at time of publication: $6 Price at time of publication: $10 Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $8 Price at time of publication: $25 Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $38 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $10 Price at time of publication: $15 Price at time of publication: $6 Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $7 Price at time of publication: $12 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $10 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $9 Price at time of publication: $23

Theme

Decide if you want to have a theme for your stocking stuffers. Thinking about a theme may help you target the type of stocking stuffers your child might like best. Some possibilities include practical, whimsical, sports-themed, literary, beauty-related, educational, just-for-fun toys, or other gifts. While each stocking stuffer does not need to be a part of the same theme, it can feel special to have the items go together in some way. But a grab-bag of unrelated goodies is fun too!

Cost, Durability, and Function

You’ll also want to think about the price, durability, and function of the stocking stuffers you buy. If an item is more of a just-for-fun lark, then you may not want to spend as much on it as you would for an item that you envision your child using for a long time. Consider if you want to focus more on whimsical, entertainment, or practical items—or a mix.

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Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s a mom of a 10-year-old son, 7-year-old son, and 3-year-old daughter. Her stocking stuffer favorites are toys that can be played with again and again, like action figures, kid-friendly beauty products, or good old logic puzzles.