Are you looking for stocking stuffer ideas for 2 year olds? I’ve got the best ideas that are sure to please your toddler on Christmas morning!
​My kids have always looked forward to seeing what I put in their stockings. It also a lot of fun for me to fill their stockings!
I love going on the search for some of their favorite things.
Christmas stockings have been a tradition even since my baby’s first Christmas and we have continued the tradition even now that my children are big kids.
But finding the perfect stocking stuffer may feel hard, especially since your toddler doesn’t usually have the ability to tell you what they want quite yet.
​However, getting small gifts for your toddler’s stocking actually doesn’t have to be hard or even cost that much.
Little kids have no idea how much items cost, and really don’t care. They will just love opening their stocking of fun little surprises. Many items can even be purchased at Dollar Tree. You could potentially fill a stocking for under $5!
It actually doesn’t take much to fill a stocking, so if you only want to buy 2-3 small gift that you think will be a favorite, then don’t worry about getting a lot or filling the stocking to the brim.
What to put in a toddler’s stocking
You will want to save the big gifts for under the tree. The stocking is just fun little gifts. I like to keep it pretty simple by only adding 2-3 toy gifts.
It’s also a tradition in our family to add a toothbrush and toothpaste. Sometimes we do practical gifts such as socks and underwear too.
Of course, most toddlers are still in the season of putting little things in their mouths. So you’ll want to avoid small items that could be a choking hazard.
There are also traditional candies that we put in our kid’s stockings. They love getting flavored candy canes and chocolate coal. Even now, you can begin creating Christmas traditions with your toddler. Maybe they can’t have candy, but you could add crackers or a special age appropriate treat.
Here’s an example of what I put in my son’s stocking when he was a toddler:
- socks
- flashlight
- monster truck
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- candy cane
- chocolate Christmas tree
Stocking Stuffers for Fine Motor Skills
These stocking ideas are perfect for boys and girls and are the perfect size to fit inside your toddler’s Christmas stocking.
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1. Water Wow
Kids of all ages love these “coloring books“. They are mess free. All you need to do is add water to the paintbrush wand and the black and white picture changes colors.
It’s a fun gift that 2 year olds can do.Â
2. Play doh
​Play doh is such a great gift for young kids. They can be creative and also work on building their finger skills.Â
3. Lace and Trace
​Lace and Trace sets are perfect for developing hand-eye coordination in young kids. It also helps them feel like they accomplished something big!
4. Kinetic sand
Kinetic sand is a favorite activity at our house. I personally like it better than playdoh because it’s easier to clean up and it doesn’t dry out.Â
5. Busy boards
Busy boards are great for little hands. There are so many different things to manipulate and will keep a toddler occupied for a long while.
6. Mr. Potato Head
As long as the pieces in Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head are big enough so not to be a choking hazard, this is a fun gift for toddlers!Â
Bath Time Toys
7. Bath Crayons
These crayons are washable and make bath time a lot more fun.Â
8. Swimming toys
Bath time was always something my toddlers looked forward to because of the bath toys! And these little swimming animals are a great gift.Â
9. Color Bath dropz
Another way to make bath time fun is to add color to the water with these bath dropz.Â
10. Bath letters and numbers
Bath time can be learning time too with these foam letters and numbers that stick to the bath tub wall.
11. Magnetic fishing pole
The fish in this bath toy set will float in water. It’s a super cute stocking stuffer that also helps with hand-eye coordination.Â
Art Supplies
12. Washable Finger Paints
If you’ve got a young artist, washable finger paints are a great gift to encourage creativity.
13. Silly Scents Markers
We got these for my daughter and they were a hit! Some of the scents are sweet and the others are stinky.
We laughed and laughed as we all smelled the markers. Plus there is a variety of fun colors included in the set.Â
14. Stickers
​Foam stickers are perfect toddler gifts. They are easier for toddlers’ little fingers to grasp.
15. Dot markers
Markers are the perfect fit for putting into a stocking. If your little one is not quite ready for actual markers, these dot markers are a great alternative.
16. Watercolor paint set
Ever since my daughter was little, she loved using watercolor paints. I believe the first one I got her was from Dollar Tree. They are inexpensive and the perfect size for stockings!
Watercolor paints are a great introduction to paints for toddlers.
17. Wikki sticks
These little sticky sticks are so fun! Your toddler will have lots of fun being creative with these wiki sticks.Â
18. Washable stamps
My kids have always been drawn to stamps. There is something about stamps that is a lot of fun.
The key to using stamps with toddlers is making sure the ink is washable. Otherwise you’ll find ink stamps all over. 🙂
Imaginative Play
19. Play phone
One of my daughter’s favorite stocking stuffers was this play phone. She carried it with are all the time and would even put it in her little purse. It sang a number song that she would sing along.Â
20. Finger puppets
If your child has favorite characters or animals, you could give them those characters as finger puppets. They are a perfect smaller item for stockings.
21. Magnets
There are so many magnet sets available for toddlers. They make great gifts for little fingers.Â
22. Matchbox cars
Ever since my son was able to make noises, he has loved pushing his matchbox cars around and making car noises. Matchbox cars are great gift ideas for little boys.
​23. Pull back cars
Another fun idea is pull back cars. Instead of pushing the car, your toddler pulls them back and they go on their own.
24. Construction vehicles
​I haven’t met a little boy that doesn’t love construction vehicles. In fact, my son could name them all when he was only 3 years old. He even knew the names of vehicles that I didn’t know. Thanks, Blippi!
Anyway, he loved playing with little construction vehicles. They are great toys that will get a lot of use.
25. Little girl purse
If you have a little girl who wants to do big girl things, a little purse is a fun gift. My daughter got this little purse when she was 2 years old and carried it with her whenever she could.Â
26. Small baby doll
If you have a little girl, you can put a little baby doll in her stocking. When my daughter was 2 years old, she was given this sweet little baby doll and it was a favorite toy for a while becuase it was just the right size for her to play with.
Educational Toys
27. Magnetic letters
These magnetic letters are a great thing for toddlers who are starting to show interest in letters and numbers. They also help with hand-eye coordination and color recognition.
28. Board books
There are so many great board books to choose from. My best advice is to pick a book that would interest your toddler.
You could also choose a Christmas theme book. Board books are great because toddlers aren’t always gentle with books and they get a lot of wear.
29. Percussion instruments
If you’re brave, you may want to add musical instruments to your child’s stocking.Â
30. Mini puzzles
The dollar store has lots of fun mini puzzles that are easy for toddlers to do. Another great option are wooden puzzles from Melissa and Doug.
31. Alphabet gel clings
​If you have a sliding glass door, window clings are a fun activity for toddlers. These alphabet gel clings are easier for little fingers to pick up and move than regular window clings.Â
Practical Items
32. Socks
My kids go through socks quickly. Sometimes it’s nice to get brand new socks at Christmas time. You can give fun ones, or just keep it practical.
33. Water bottle
My toddler’s started drinking more water once I gave them their very own water bottles. There are so many water bottles to choose from. Find one that fits the personality of your toddler.
34. Toothbrush
My kids have always loved getting new toothbrushes! They are inexpensive and will get lots of use.
35. Kids toothpaste
Along with a toothbrush, throw in a fun tube of kids toothpaste.
36. Kids bath soap
My kids have also always liked to have their very own bath soap, especially if it smells good!
37. Character bandaids
If your child has a favorite character, see if you can find it on a package of bandaids. There is something about a bandaid that makes any ouchie feel better. A character bandaid helps even more. 🙂
38. Slippers
Toddlers love trying on their mom and dad’s shoes and slippers. Having their very own slippers will be a big hit!
39. Hat and mittens
If you live in an area that gets cold in the winter, a practical stocking stuffer is a hat and mitten set.
40. Plate and utensil set
There are so many fun themed plate and utensil sets available for toddlers. Pick one that your little one will love to eat from.
41. Placemat
We used a silicone placemat when we would go out to eat. It was easy to clean and reuse.Â
42. Snack cup
What toddler doesn’t love snacks? A snack cup is a necessity.
43. Hair ties
Do you have a little girl, hair ties are fun smaller items to add to stockings.
44. Hair brush
​As your toddler becomes more independent, you can give them their very own hair brush.Â
Just for Fun Gifts
45. DVD
If you allow your toddler to watch TV, then a favorite DVD will be a fun stocking stuffer.
46. CD
​CD’s are great for car rides! They keep toddler’s entertained for long trips.Â
47. Mini squishmallow
Squishmallows are all the rage! They are fun, cute, and comfy. These mini ones are a great stocking stuffer and perfect for little hands.Â
48. Magna Doodle
This classic toy is a fun for little kids to be creative. They are great to have mess free entertainment on road trips!
49. Flashlight
For toddlers, a little flashlight from the dollar tree is a great idea. My daughter also liked her learning flashlight from Vtech.
50. Christmas ornament
A fun tradition to start is getting your child a yearly Christmas ornament. Putting it in their stocking is another fun tradition!
I hope this list of the best stocking stuffers has given you lots of good ideas for your kids’ stockings! It’s never too early to start looking for little items to put in your kids’ stockings.
You can start anytime by collicting fun little items throughout the year. That way it’s one less thing to worry about during the holiday season.
What are your best ideas? Leave them below in the comments. Happy shopping!
