The Best Stocking Stuffers for Boys: Toddlers to Teens

When it comes to stocking stuffers, moms of girls have it pretty easy…nail polish, lipstick, jewelry… but finding something small and useful for a boy is always a particular challenge. I hate just buying candy or dollar store items that fall apart, so here is a list of useful and fun little stocking stuffers for boys of all ages! Items are sorted by age so if your kids are tweens or teens, scroll to the bottom of the post, but many of the items are good for all boys!! All items are linked by their title. 

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If you’re looking for more gift ideas make sure to check out my other lists including the best gifts for teen boys, the best gifts and stocking stuffers for men, the all-time best screen free gifts for boys, the best gifts for teen girls, the best gifts and stocking stuffers for women, the best gifts for college kids and newlyweds, and the best gifts for missionaries. I love giving functional, meaningful, and simple gifts and hope these ideas help you out.

 

THE BEST STOCKING STUFFERS FOR BOYS:

TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL

Wooden Instruments

Such a fun set and perfect for teaching toddlers about music and instruments! ($26)

Mini Monster Trucks

These little trucks are always popular with young boys! ($11)

Projector Flashlight

Your toddler will be absolutely fascinated by this flashlight that projects space-themed images onto walls! ($11)

Reusable Sticker Set

This little set comes with reusable stickers and two scenes for your toddler to place them on again and again! ($8)

Snack Cup

This silicone cup is perfect for holding all your toddlers snacks, and it is spill proof so a gift for the parents as well! ($14)

Floating Boats Bath Toy

Toddlers love nothing more than bath time, so why not get some fun toys to make it even better! ($9)

Wind Up Penguin Bath Toy

More fun bath toys! These penguins swim back and forth in the tub and will have your toddler entertained for hours. ($10)

Light Up Dino Bath Toy

These cute dinos light up and make bathtime so much fun! ($14)

Talking Flashcards

This is the perfect gift for toddlers, they will have so much fun with it all while learning new words, their ABC’s and their numbers! ($24)

Mini Kids Camera

This camera will keep your toddler entertained for HOURS! It even has fun little filters they can add to their photos. ($27)

Toniebox Starter Set

This toy has gotten so popular lately. It comes with little figurines that they place on top of the Toniebox it and it will tell stories or play music that is associated with that character! A bit of a splurge but so worth it. ($155)

Zero Gravity Laser Guided Car

This super cool car is laser guided and even goes up onto the walls! Such a fun little gift to entertain your boy. ($40)

Paw Patrol Finger Puppets

Perfectly playful companion for your child’s bath time. Completely waterproof and dries quickly. ($9)

Bathtub Crayons/Chalk

Who doesn’t love a good tubby? The more toys and stuff you can bring into the water the better! Great idea for a stocking. ($5)

BunMo Pop Tubes Sensory Toys

These super sensory toys provide hours of endless entertainment – no wonder kids love them! ($7)

Flashlights

This stocking stuffER for boys is both fun and practical. You can shine the light in your brother’s eye and make him scream, but you can also keep it in your nightstand in case of an emergency or power outage. This one is rechargeable and water resistant. $8 and great for all ages.

Gyroscope

Who doesn’t love watching things spin? A pretty cool addition to a Christmas stocking and great for all ages. ($14)

Wikki Stix

Small compact tube with 24 Wikki Stix ! I love this convenient take-along size for those moments of downtime during our winter travel. ($5)

Assorted Animal Set

Another option for your cute little animal lover. These offer hours of entertainment! ($10)

Pluffle

If you have a little creator or even a little mess pot, Pluffle is the best. It is easy to play with and mold and never dries out! The size also makes for one of the best stocking stuffers for boys! ($32)

Portable Race Car Track

This movable track allows you to race your hot wheels and other cars just about anywhere. It is incredible! Create your own track in any space and clean it up in a snap. ($45)

Matchbox Cars 

Matchbox cars seem to be a popular gift for years and years. Throw a few in the stocking and watch his eyes light up. I have always loved how even boys who are a little older don’t mind sitting down to play cars every now and then.  $30 for 20 cars. 

Beanie Boos

For some reason all of my boys have loved these small stuffed animals for a much longer time than I would anticipate. Perfect for inside a stocking. ($13)

Slinky

This blast from the past is just as fun today as it was when we were growing up. Try letting it take a walk down the stairs! ($20)

THE BEST STOCKING STUFFERS FOR BOYS: ELEMENTARY AGE

Dinosaur Dig Fossil

This just might be the highlight in your dinosaur lover’s stocking. So cool and only $20 for 12 eggs.

Break Open Your Own Geodes

To be honest, I am SO excited about this stocking stuffer. I think it might even steal the show on Christmas morning…my boys LOVE rocks and in a rock hierarchy geodes are at the very top. Take them out of the box and divide them up. ($20)

Handmade Wood Slingshot

This is such a darling, fun, and inexpensive gift idea for a boy who loves exciting play! Would make for the best stocking stuffer for boys. ($9+)

Digital Timer Bookmark

I LOVE this idea! This bookmark keeps track of your child’s reading time…brilliant! No more guessing or asking, “How much longer?” They also have a bookmark with a reading light. Can’t wait to start using ours! ($9)

Lego Tape

This is the PERFECT stocking stuffer for your little Lego lover! This allows him to build his creations anywhere and everywhere, even on the wall! I think you will both love this gift. ($18)

Orbeez

These strange water beads that grow with water are a new craze and the kids love watching them change and the sensory play when they have finished growing. Super inexpensive and fun, they would make a great stocking stuffer in smaller containers. ($10)

Beyblades

My older boys were crazy about Beyblades when they were 5-10, and the toy is still going strong. These spinning tops battle each other in a little arena and the last one standing wins. A really fun toy for those competitive boys. This set comes with two spinning tops, two launchers and the battle arena! ($39)

Laser Pointers

I am not sure why little boys love these but they do! Such an easy thing to slip inside a stocking to provide hours of entertainment (one caution, make sure they know to not point them in eyes and read up on warnings). ($9)

Silly Putty

Sometimes the best stocking stuffers for boys are the classics. If you don’t mind the chance of a mess, Silly Putty is every kids favorite gift. ($9)

Thinking Putty

This toy is like Silly Putty for the big boys. It is so cool. They will love it…just keep it far away from your carpet! ($29 for 4)

Pokemon Cards

Chances are your son has loved these, loves these now or will love these. After three boys, I still don’t get it, but they love them and they are the perfect size for a stocking. ($13)

Squigz

These fun little suction cup builders are fun for every age and every surface. Easy to keep track of and use, these will quickly become a building staple in your home, car, purse, and tub ($52).

Spot It

 This is an AWESOME, quick game that is great for the whole family. The little ones are sometimes even better than the older ones. You can play with only two or you can involve the whole family. It is easy to understand and easy to love and fits nicely in a stocking. (If you have very little ones, make sure you grab the jr. version). ($8)

Tenzi 

This easy to learn and quick dice game is fun for everyone and perfect to slip into a stocking. This game has provided hours of entertainment at our home! ($17)

LEGO Figurines

Stikbots

These crazy, bendable guys have suction on their feet and hands which make them the perfect boy toy and a great, inexpensive stocking stuffer. 8 bots for $40

Origami Paper

When my friend suggested origami paper, I had to giggle because there was a time my boys were super obsessed with origami. It is such a fun little hobby and if your boys love it, extra paper is always necessary. Try it right away with an origami video from Kids Art Hub ($6)

Nerf Bullets

Please tell me you lose and break these as quickly as we do…there are literally never enough. The best stocking stuffer for boys! ($9 for 100 bullets).

Hidden Pictures Book

My boys have always loved a great seek and find book and this one is inexpensive and lots of fun. Best for 4-6 year olds.($5)

Fidget Cube 

The benefits of these are debatable, but that doesn’t keep boys from loving them! ($14)

Monkey Noodle

Another fidget style toy that is perfect for boys. Lots of stretching, pulling and playing. ($13)

Math Dice

These cool dice are perfect for keeping kids’ minds sharp in a really fun way. Perfect size for the stocking. ($9)

Kendama

Not sure if Kendamas are cool again where you are, but they are all the rage again here for the middle schoolers, and I am all for them doing anything that doesn’t involve a phone! Grab a nice, new one for under ($15).

Mother & Son: Our Back-and-Forth Journal

This fun interactive journal will turn small bits of free time into a way for Mom and Son to have some fun and find out more about each other! ($10)

Flipslide Game

Master the moves to beat the blocks – flip to find the color and slide to match the lights. Challenge yourself or play with friends. The only hard part is putting it down! ($15) 

Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Wooden Block Set

This is so easy to keep in your purse and pull out when you need to keep your kids busy when you are on the go! So handy and the kids love them! ($34)

Magazines

My boys love perusing magazines. Here are a couple your boys might like: Ranger Rick, National Geographic Kids, Zoobooks 

THE BEST STOCKING FOR BOYS:

TWEENS

Micro Arcade Games

What boy wouldn’t love to have a video game they can carry around in their pocket? These micro arcade games are so cool and such a fun gift. This is a classic Tetris game but they also have Pacman! ($20)

Croc Charms

With how popular crocs have gotten everyone needs some charms to help personalize them! ($8)

Game Cube

This game cube is such a fun activity, it has 9 different memory and brain teasing games and you can even play with multiple people! ($40)

3D Origami Kits

A fun activity for kids to like to be busy. ($17-$33)

Hexbugs

These are mechanical bugs that you can fit with different types of armor and then watch them battle each other. Incredibly cool for every age. They offer small less expensive sets that are little, easy to use bugs or more complicated robot types that battle in large arenas. Pretty cool! ($22 for a 5 pack.)

BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils With Erasers

These are some of our favorite pencils! You never have to hunt for that pencil sharpener with these. ($3)

The Beatles Ukulele Songbook

Each song includes chord grids at the top of every page and the first notes of the melody for easy reference. These books are perfect for people who don’t read music but want to strum chords and sing, and are equally ideal for more advanced, music-reading ukulele players who don’t feel like wading through note-for-note notation. ($22)

  

Playing Cards with a Card Trick Book

Boys LOVE magic! A few decks of playing cards and a Magic Book can provide hours and hours of entertainment, plus help them develop a fun new skill. Playing Cards $3 Card Trick Book $7

Magnetic Sculpture Building Pen

If you have a fidgeter or a creative brain, he will love this sculpture building pen. Would be great all wrapped up or in a stocking. ($20)

Cool Pens

Sword pens, syringe pens, multi colored pens, these are always a cool extra gift. ($9)

Yo Yo

If you thought yo-yos were a thing of the past, think again! These toys have reinvented themselves and are challenging and fun for boys of all ages with a myriad of tricks to learn and perfect. Investing in a good one is worth it ($14).

Solar Powered Grasshopper

Put this cute little bug together and then watch it power up with sunshine. A great little experiment for your budding scientist. ($10)

Kanoodle

Kanoodle is awesome brain and spatial relations puzzle game that is perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, or quiet play at home. One of the best stocking stuffers for boys we’ve tried. $10.

Mad Libs

What boy doesn’t love the chance to fill in a story with funny words and then laugh at themselves? This is the perfect stocking stuffer!  ($7)

Harmonica

If your son is musical, this is a great option to gift him! An easy instrument to store and travel. ($9)

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm

Effective and long-lasting this stocking stuffer is sure to get used. ($9)

Fitness Jump Rope

One of the best ways to get in shape is jumping rope, and if you are young enough, you might think it is fun too!  ($6)

Fitness Tracker

We have had great luck with the simplest Garmin. My son has worn it for almost two years with no issues or problems. If you have a fitness junkie or a kid who needs to be motivated to get off the couch, this would make a great stocking surprise. ($80)

Pocket Knife 

If you have a son interested in scouting there is nothing cooler than his first pocket knife. Sure to be a hit. ($24)

Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set

For the boys who always need something fun going on, these fidget rings are a fun new twist!  ($9)

Head Lamp

This would make an awesome stocking stuffer. Perfect for night tag, camping, or even reading at night. You will be surprised at how excited boys are about a head lamp, plus it is super useful. ($20)

Camping Gear

Rubik’s Cube

These take you back, right? They are just as entertaining and challenging as they have always been…a great little item for the stocking! ($9)

Gear Ball

This Gear ball is a Rubik’s cube with even more challenge. If you have a son who loves a little brain bender, this will keep him busy for days! ($26)

Magic Rainbow Puzzle Ball

Fun to play game that easy to take anywhere you go! ($10)

Tech Decks

There are the perfect stocking surprise for boys if you have a skate lover! Only about $3 each and you can split a pack between stockings. ($11)

Bananagrams

This is a great reverse scrabble game that is perfect for a family activity! ($15)

Wallets

What boy doesn’t love a wallet. An awesome stocking stuffer, especially if it includes a few crisp dollar bills! ($8)

THE BEST STOCKING STUFF FOR BOYS:

TEENS

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

This is such a highly-rated book that will help tech your teens how to have self-esteem and adopt habits that will only help them succeed! ($9)

Shower Shaving Mirror

This suction cup mirror is perfect for helping your teen shaving in the shower, no more hair covered sinks! ($20)

Dr. Squatch Soaps

These soaps are all natural, high-quality and smell amazing! Perfect for the smelly tween boys. ($35 for 5)

College Football 25 Game

This game was just released this year and my boys can’t get enough. They can even play their friends or each other! ($57)

Golf Pen Desktop Game

A mini golf game perfect for the teen who gets easily bored or just needs something to fidget with sometimes! ($10)

Escape Room Cube Puzzle

This wooden “escape room” cube puzzle is perfect for your boy who loves to solve puzzles. ($50)

Cooling Towels

These cooling towels are the perfect gift for an athlete, someone who is out in the sun a lot or even just gets hot easily. Just get them wet, let them cool, put them around your neck and enjoy some cooling! ($9)

Grip Strength Trainers

These are great sticking stuffers for athletes or fitness enthusiasts. They help increase hand, wrist and forearm strength! ($9)

French Fry Car Holder

A funny, but useful gift for the teen that loves a good late-night fry run! ($10)

SPF Lip Balm

Every boy needs to take care of his lips and this lip balm smells great AND has SPF. The perfect thing to throw in a stocking for those dry winter months. ($4)

Thread Wallet

Pimple Patches

This might be a funny gift, but I think it is perfect for a stocking! It has been so effective for my boys when they have a zit forming or want to take care of one that is already there. Quick and easy to use. ($16)

Pure Vida Bracelets

These bracelets are so fun and easy to wear. Your teen will love it! Great for stockings. ($2+)

Do You Even Know Me Game

This game fits right inside a stocking and is just so much fun for the whole family! ($25)

6 Pack Sport Watch Band

It’s always nice to have other options for you watch. These are great for workouts! ($12)

Iphone and Airpod Cleaning Kit

If you know someone who loves to know everything in their life is clean and sanitized, this inexpensive cleaning kit with all the right tools would make a great gift! ($10)

Portable Charger

Most teens are pretty attached to their devices, so a high quality portable charger would be a very welcome stocking stuffer! One of the best stocking stuffers for boys! ($15)

Ring

I guess jewelry is back for boys, and I love the message of this ring: “God is greater than the highs and lows.” Could there be a more perfect reminder for all of us this year? ($6)

St. Christopher Necklace

Air Pods

These top just about every boys’ Christmas list. They are a little pricey but will be well loved and well used. ($130) If you don’t have quite that much to spend, we have loved the $35, wireless earbuds too.

Solar Powered Charger

Great idea for anyone who is often on the go! ($20)

Crossbody Cell Phone Lanyard

Whether it is skiing, kayaking, walking the dog, cycling or taking photos, this cell phone and key lanyard do allows you to free up your hands at any time to deal with the present. ($9)

Portable, Waterproof Wireless Speaker

This  portable, wireless, blue tooth speaker will allow your son to take his music everywhere, and it is small enough to slide right into a stocking. ($26)

Ball Pump 

If your home is anything like ours, you can never find your ball pump when you need it! This would make a great stocking stuffer for your careful athlete. ($10)

Ultimate Dot to Dot

This book is full of challenges for your little puzzle mind. A great, quiet gift for your studious teen. ($12)

Blue Light Glasses

These glasses are functional and also super cute! Give his eyes a break! (4 for $16)

Sneaker Balls

Pretty sure every teen needs these in his stocking. A gift for the whole family! ($15)

Whitestrips

If braces just came off and the pearly whites aren’t as white as he had hoped, grab a pack of whitening strips to start using over Christmas break. ($30)

Stress ball

The teen years are some of the most stressful! Give them a pack of stress balls to relieve a little of the pressure. (3 for $14)

 

Hedgehog Stress Balls Fidget Toy

The best stocking stuffers for boys are ones you can play with right away and who doesn’t want this cool stress ball as part of their life?  (3 for $9)

Airpod Case Silicone Skin

If you are looking to add a little color to your Airpod case or just need to differentiate it from your friend’s, this is a great, super inexpensive and useful gift! ($8)

Brain Puzzle

This cool wooden brain puzzle is challenging and fun! ($10)

Socks

Boys love socks, but moms don’t like to pay $15 a pair so throwing one of these great pair in their stocking is a real bonus!

 

Owala Water Bottle

My boys always steal this favorite water bottle of mine! Everyone wants their own for Christmas. It keeps water cold for over 12 hours and everything fresh! Doesn’t spill, no sweat, and dishwasher safe. ($33)

10 Foot Charging Cord

I am convinced you can never have too many charging cords. This one is extra long for those who want to charge, text and sit on the couch. Perfect stocking stuffer for boys!  ($14)

Poo-Pourri

A reader brought this one up as an awesome stocking stuffer that will make your teenager or young adult son laugh but will also become very useful. I am loving it. ($14 for 2)

Tough Ties

These ties are fun, funky and best of all…repel water and stains and are machine washable! That is right, machine washable. We love the crazy designs (but they also have conservative ones) and options for skinny or fat ties. Great stocking stuffer or gift! ($33)

Silk Pillowcase

Now I know this doesn’t sound like the manliest present, but if your teen struggles with acne or troubled skin, a silk pillowcase is totally worth the purchase as it really helps with bacteria and irritation. Maybe no hoots and hollers on Christmas morning, but it is a gift that keeps on giving. ($24)

Beanie

A cute beanie rolls up nicely into a stocking and doubles as a useful gift! This Carhartt brand is always a winner. ($20)

Metal Earth Scorpion Laser Cut Model

If you have a teenager who still loves to build and doesn’t mind a challenge, this is a great stocking stuffer! He will love spending quiet hours putting together this intricate scorpion, no glue required. We LOVE them! ($9).

Bike Repair Tool Kit

A reader gave me this idea and it is brilliant! Absolutely small enough to fit in a stocking and super useful if you have a bike lover in your family or if the big gift is a bike this year! ($24)

Bike Light 

If you have a bike rider in your home, safety is super important. These bike lights would fit nicely in a stocking and be so useful when your kids are riding at night or out on a trail. ($17)

Reflector Vest

We had a tragic auto-pedestrian accident near our home a few months ago, and it reminded me of how important being seen is. This vest is a great idea to stuff in your loved ones stocking. ($9)

Bike Bell

Rounding out the biking theme is this awesome bike bell. Who doesn’t want to be able to make themselves known on a bike or at the very least drive their companions crazy!($7)

Football Gloves

Slide these gloves on and immediately feel like a pro. Perfect for any size football player ($21). If football is not your sport, what about golf, baseball or ski gloves instead?

Car Fresheners

Do you have a driver in your family who likes to keep his car at least smelling clean if not looking clean? This pack of 12 fresheners is one of the best stocking stuffers for boys! ($18)

Hand Warmers

A reader turned me on to this one too! Such a great stocking stuffer for the skiers or outdoorsmen in your life! ($7 for a pack of 10)

Hand Warmer Power Bank

This is the best! A hand warmer and charger in one. It is easy to throw in your pocket when your hands are cold. Awesome for a kid who loves winter sports. ($25)

Mechanical Model -Creation

The unique sets of 4 individual miniature models for self-assembly for grown-ups and kids from 5 years to 80 and beyond. It’s made entirely from high-grade wooden materials. ($10)

A stocking is also a great place for gift cards for teenagers…think music, food, restaurants, gas, oil changes, entertainment, movies, Amazon,  play tickets, concerts, sporting events, gym pass, etc! They will love a break from spending their hard earned money on life’s necessities.

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