Great Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
The holidays inevitably bring on worries of how to pick the perfect gift and often the stocking stuffer items are put off until the last minute. It can be quite difficult to think of gift ideas for toddlers because children’s tastes can change with each passing day. Children need constant stimuli when it comes to active play, learning toys and exploration. However, it’s not always necessary to go out and buy the most expensive items, especially when it comes to stocking stuffers. Although many people think of candy and treats when it comes to stocking stuffers, there are some great classic alternatives that don’t cost much at all.
Bath time fun
Toddlers have definitely reached the stage where bath time can be more than just a time to wash the dirt away. Parents use bath time to bond with their child and let their imagination run wild. Some great stocking stuffers for toddlers involve bath time fun and they will be treasured long after the holidays.
Babies R Us Foam Letters and Numbers – 36 pieces- $6.99
Crayola Bathtub Crayons- $6.49
Fisher-Price Little People Play ‘n Float Boat- $10.99
Bruin Singing Bath Ducks- $10.99
Crayola
Toddlers are starting to exhibit some creativity when it comes to coloring, painting and sidewalk chalk. Parents seem to never have enough of these items for their little ones and they make terrific stocking stuffers. There are certain Crayola products that are specially designed for small toddler hands and help to stimulation creativity.
Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint 10 pack- $6.99
Crayola Window Crayons 5 count- $4.99
Crayola 16 count Large Washable Crayons- $5.99
Crayola 3-D Sidewalk Chalk- $5.99
Play-Doh
Play-Doh is always a big hit whether it’s for a toddler boy or toddler girl. Toddlers can never have enough Play-Doh and there are a huge number of different colors to choose from. A 4 pack of Play-Doh canisters go for around $4 and can easily be given separately to stuff the stockings of all the toddlers in the family. However, there are also great accessories for Play-Doh that can be a big hit.
Play-Doh Disney Princess Belle’s Magical Tea Party Set- $7.99
Play-Doh Playset – Disney Pixar Cars 2- $8.99
Play-Doh Mini Fun with Numbers Bucket- $7.99
Play-Doh Sweets Café Twirl and Twister- $6.99
Stocking stuffers for toddlers should be about small treats and classic fun that can be a huge bonus to the rest of their gifts. Instead of filling the stocking with sugary sweets and candy this year, tuck in some small toys and accessories. Stocking stuffers needn’t be hugely expensive items and many times it’s the small treats that are most treasured. A quick stop at the dollar store can contain a treasure trove of goods in the eyes of a toddler. Whether it’s the bottle of miracle bubbles or the plastic squirt gun, stocking stuffers should be about whatever encourages creativity and imagination in the toddler for long after the holidays.
