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Are you looking for some non toy stocking fillers for kids? I’ve got you covered!
There are lots of reasons you might want to avoid putting toys in your children’s stockings.
It could be that you feel your house is already over-run with toys and you’d rather stick consumables or food items.
You might be looking to reduce plastic consumption with a more eco-friendly approach to Christmas.
Whatever your reasons, hopefully this list of twenty non-toy stocking fillers should give you all the inspiration you need.
1. Blue Tac
My first non toy stocking filler idea for kids is Blue Tac.
Blue tack appeals to kids for its simple, tactile nature and the endless possibilities it offers for creativity, play, and exploration.
It’s like a little tool for fun and imagination that’s safe, reusable, and easy to use! Even better, it’s very budget-friendly costing as little as £1 per pack.
Did you know you can even get pink blue tack?
Available To Buy From Amazon
2. Bath Bombs
Bath bombs make an excellent stocking filler for children of all ages and are also perfect for teenagers.
Younger children will enjoy bath bombs that reveal a toy or small piece of costume jewellery whereas young adults might prefer a luxury bath fizzer from somewhere such as Lush.
Available To Buy From Amazon
3. Feather Pen
Feather pens are perfect for children who a fans of all things Wizarding World.
They encourage imaginative play as well as writing or drawing practice and children will feel super fancy using a feather pen.
Available To Buy From Amazon
4. Foam Soap
Bath items are one of my favourite non-toy stocking fillers for kids.
For my own children, I usually try to find a few fun items that are a bit different from our usual everyday bubble bath, for example, Matey bubble bath.
Foam soap is another great option, it’s praticle yet fun and usually pretty inexpensive too.
Available To Buy From Boots
5. Fluffy Socks
There are some people that argue that everyday items such as socks or pyjamas shouldn’t be part of a child’s Christmas present.
However, I think there is nothing wrong with a nice pair of snuggly, fluffy socks!
Fluffy socks are soft and warm, offering a sense of comfort and luxury. They’re perfect for lounging around the house or adding an extra layer of warmth during the winter months.
There are plenty of options for both boys and girls – my top pick is the Bluey socks pictured below!
Available To Buy From Asda
6. Pack of Freddos
There is just something so satisfying about a Freddo, whether you opt for the original chocolate version or the caramel bar (and yes I’m old enough to remember when it was a Taz!).
I’ve included these as they are one of my daughter’s favourite treats and are relatively inexpensive to purchase a pack of five.
Available To Buy From Asda
7. Expanding Flannels
Children will love the surprise and excitement of watching the flannel “grow” right before their eyes.
The process of expanding the cloth is often slow enough that it keeps them engaged, which can make it feel like a mini-science experiment or magic trick.
Expanding flannels can also introduce kids to simple principles of physics, such as how materials absorb water and expand when hydrated.
Available To Buy From Amazon
8. Quack Snacks
Quack snacks are a fun gift for any child (or adult for that matter!) who loves feeding the ducks.
These handy little packets ensure that you always have duck food ready to for a trip to the park with the added bonus of being much healthier for ducks than feeding them bread or other human food.
Available To Buy From Quack Snacks
9. Shower Puff
Shower puffs are inexpensive and widely available, making them a great choice for stocking fillers.
Since the mesh material is quick-drying, they tend to stay cleaner than a washcloth or traditional sponge, which can trap moisture and become a breeding ground for germs.
Available to buy from Superdrug
10. Baking Jars
Baking Jars make baking easy!
The recipient doesn’t need to shop for or measure out all the ingredients. Everything they need (minus eggs, butter, or milk) is already pre-measured and neatly packed.
It’s perfect for someone who loves to bake but may not have the time or energy to gather all the ingredients themselves.
Available to buy from Amazon
11. Christmas Flavour Pot Noodle
In recent years Pot Noodle have released a Christmas flavour, which makes a great addition to a stocking or even a snacked-themed hamper.
12. Photobook
While we often think of photobooks as being for parents and grandparents, younger members of your family might enjoy them too.
For toddlers, they can help to familiairise them with members of the family they might not see often. For teens and older children, it can be great as a keepsake of past Christmasses or holidays with cousins and siblings.
Available to buy here: printed photo book
13. Travel/Mini Board Games
Full-sized board games can take up lots of space, plus younger children don’t always have the concentration needed to sit through a full game.
Travel board games are a perfect are a perfect stocking filler, especially if you have travel plans during the Christmas period.
My top picks are:
- Travel Guess Who
- Mini Connect 4
- Dobble
- Uno (a classic)
- Grab & Go Monopoly
Available to buy from Amazon
14. Bubble Bath
Bubble bath makes a cheap and bulky stocking filler.
We tend to have fairly generic bubble bath throughout the year so at Christmas I tend to opt for something a bit nicer and more expensive than usual, such as Matey.
My children love the fun Characters on the bottles!
Available to buy from Tesco
15. Hair Accessories
Many hair accessories, like clips, scrunchies, headbands, and hair ties, come in various price ranges, making them a budget-friendly option for stocking fillers.
Brushes are perfect if you want something more bulky and you could also add child-friendly products such as conditioning spray. We love the strawberry one linked below.
Available to buy from Asda
16. Pringles
Pringles might seem like a random choice for a stocking filler, but if your children love snacks, they may well relish having an entire tube all to themselves in their favourite flavour.
And if you’d rather they didn’t have a whole tube, mini tubes are a great idea too.
Available To Buy From Asda
17. Gloves
Is your child forever losing their gloves? We already lost one glove this winter and I’m sure it won’t be the last.
Gloves make great yet practical stocking fillers and are a great budget item too – I recently bought a three pack for £1.50 from Primark but you could also purchase them online.
Available To Buy From Matalan
18. Brain Teaser Puzzle
Brain teasers are great for getting kids away from the screen and doing something interesting with their minds.
Brain teasers come in many different forms, including wooden puzzle brain teasers, metal brain teasers, brain teaser books and classic brain teasers such as the Rubix Cube.
Available to buy from Amazon
19. Non Toy Stocking Filler Ideas: Note Books
As an adult I love getting a new notebook, and my daughter is just the same.
Notebooks make a lovely stocking for boys and girls of any ages, even teenagers!
You could choose a super budget-friendly option from One Beyond or go all out with a personalised notebook from Papier.
Available To Buy From Papier
20. Face Masks
Face masks make a fantastic stocking filler for teenagers.
Choose face masks that are gentle and specially designed for children’s sensitive skin, avoiding those with harsh chemicals or irritants.
Always do a patch test before introducing new products, and supervise their skincare routine to ensure they are used properly and safely.
All types of facemasks should be avoided for young children.
21. Coloured Shoelaces
Adding coloured laces can make shoes feel more unique and interesting. Kids love to personalise their items, and shoelaces are an easy and affordable way to do that.
My daughter would love the rainbow ones linked below!
Available to buy from Amazon
There we have it – twenty non toy stocking fillers for kids! Looking for more gift inspiration – take a look at my Christmas Gift Guide 2024.