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40 Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies

 

Hanging stockings is an exciting holiday tradition for the whole family. Babies might not understand the excitement around opening a stocking full of presents, but it’s never too early to get them in on the fun. Fortunately, finding the perfect stocking stuffers for babies is a breeze if you know what to look for.  

From modern sensory toys to diaper bag essentials, these 40 stocking stuffer ideas for babies are sure to make this holiday season one to remember. 

Plush Toys    

Babies love huggable stuffed animals and soft plushies. Get inspired this holiday season with our list of comforting plush toys your baby will love.

1. Plush Rattle

 

Your baby’s face will light up when they get their hands on this plush critter rattle. It’s soft and lightweight, making it the perfect travel companion for day trips and long car rides.  

Recommended Age: 0–36 months

2. Thumbie

 

Give your little one a comforting companion designed to help them self-soothe. These soft animal thumbies come with easy-to-grasp paws and ears that are perfect for little hands to hold on to.

Recommended Age: All ages

3. Plush Pacifier Holder

 

Tired of searching for pacifiers that always seem to end up on the floor or shoved between couch cushions? Pick a precious plushie that holds on to your little one’s pacifier and keeps it nearby when they aren’t using it, making it an ideal stocking stuffer for babies of all ages.

Recommended Age: All ages

4. Washable Stuffed Animal

 

Surprise your little one this holiday season with a cute and cuddly companion that won’t carry around dirt or pesky germs. If a washable plush toy gets dirty, you can simply toss it in the wash on a gentle cycle, hang dry and return it to your baby as good as new. 

Recommended Age: All ages

5. Plush Play Mat

 

This plush play mat will keep your baby warm and cozy all year round. Whether you’re at home or on the go, it provides a safe, comfy spot for playtime or tummy time on all kinds of surfaces.

Recommended Age: All ages

Teething Toys

A baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. To help keep your little one happy and comfortable while they’re teething, consider adding one of these fun teethers to their stocking this holiday season. 

6. Cooling Teether

 

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Cool and soothe your baby’s gums with a cooling teething ring. These toys are made from durable rubber and sterilized water, making them incredibly safe and easy to clean. To cool them down, simply chill them in the refrigerator between uses.

Recommended Age: 4+ months

7. Wooden Teething Toys

 

If rubber teethers aren’t your style, pick up a wooden teething toy to add to your baby’s stocking. Wooden teethers are a safe and natural option for parents looking for an eco-friendly alternative to rubber or silicone.

Recommended Age: 3+ months

8. Silicone Animal Teether

 

While most teething toys are made to stimulate your baby’s front teeth, animal teethers come with long legs to safely soothe those hard-to-reach teeth in the back. To further stimulate your baby’s senses, look for a soft, flexible teether with a squeaker inside. 

Recommended Age: 3+ months

9. Teething Rattle

 

Babies love bright colors, and a colorful teething toy is sure to be a hit when it comes time to open presents. Teething rattles come in tons of fun shapes to keep little hands busy in cribs or on long car rides. As a bonus, look for one that you can chill in the fridge to soothe sore gums.

Recommended Age: 0+

10. Training Toothbrush

 

If your baby’s teeth are starting to come in, this is the perfect time to start thinking about keeping them clean. Silicone toothbrush teethers are easy to grasp and safely soothe sore teeth and gums as your baby gets used to the brushing motion. 

Recommended Age: 3–12 months

Sensory Learning Toys 

A baby’s mind is constantly expanding as they explore the world around them. A collection of sensory learning toys will help them take in new sights and sensations and build fine motor skills. 

11. Plush Stacker 

 

Help your baby develop hand-eye coordination with soft, stackable plushies. Each animal features a rattle and crinkle ears, and you can neatly stack them in a corner when your little one is done playing.

Recommended Age: 12+ months

12. Key Rattle

 

A unique rattle is sure to keep even the most curious minds entertained. Give your baby their first set of keys that they can safely rattle and shake to their heart’s content.

Recommended Age: 4+ months

13. Eco-Friendly Plastic Block Set

 

Go green this holiday season with a colorful, eco-friendly block set made from food-safe dyes and 100% recycled plastic. Your baby will love exploring new shapes and structures as they build with lightweight, easy-to-grip blocks.

Recommended Age: 6+ months

14. Sensory Blocks  

 

Fill your baby’s stocking with wooden blocks that take a playroom classic to a new level. Look for blocks filled with wooden balls, plastic beads, kaleidoscope lenses, mirrors or felt to stimulate your baby’s senses and provide endless fun.

Recommended Age: 12+ months

15. Musical Instrument

 

Introduce your baby to the wonders of music with a mini toy instrument. Your baby will love shaking a tambourine, banging a drum or tapping a xylophone as they explore exciting new sounds.

Recommended Age: 12+ months

Clothing and Accessories

Baby clothes are just the right size to fit in your baby’s stocking. These unique clothing and accessory ideas will keep your baby comfortable and fashionable all year round. 

16. Wearable Blanket

 

Keep your little one warm and snug this winter with a cozy wearable blanket. These wiggle-proof blankets gently clasp and zip around your baby to ensure that their feet don’t slip out while they’re sleeping.

Recommended Age: 0–2 years

17. Swaddle Set

 

Wrap your little one in an oh-so-soft swaddle set featuring bright colors and fun animal prints. Your baby is sure to get a restful night’s sleep snuggled in a lightweight swaddle made from organic cotton muslin.

Recommended Age: 0–4 months

18. Critter Robe

 

Help your little one stay warm and dry after bathtime with a cute animal-themed bathrobe. These critter robes snap closed on the side and include a soft hood with animal faces and ears.

Recommended Age: 3–9 months

19. Beachwear

 

Get your baby ready for a day at the beach with a brand-new beachwear set. Pair an adorable swim diaper cover with a wide-brimmed beach hat to help protect your baby’s delicate skin from the sun.

Recommended Age: 3–24 months

20. Pajamas

 

When shopping for baby gifts, you can’t go wrong with a brand-new set of PJs. Pick out a set that’s supersoft and stretchy, and look for ones that come with grips on the feet to support your baby’s first steps.

Recommended Age: 0–2 years

Feeding and Utensils 

When shopping for baby gifts, snacks and utensils are often overlooked. Fortunately, their small size and practicality make them go-to stocking stuffers for babies and new parents. 

21. Suction Bowl  

 

Make mealtimes fun—and less messy—with a soft suction bowl. These silicone bowls come in cute animal shapes and suction to table tops or high chairs to keep them from flying to the floor.

Recommended Age: 8+ months

22. Nursing Pillow

 

Make feeding time easier with a comforting nursing pillow. Nursing pillows add extra support during feeding time, and they can provide a helping hand for babies learning to sit up for the first time.

Recommended Age: 4+ months

23. Smock Bib

 

If your little one is still learning how to tidy up, consider adding a smock bib to their stocking lineup. Smock bibs come with sleeves to protect clothes and provide extra coverage during mealtimes.

Recommended Age: All ages

24. On-The-Go Snack Containers

 

Pair your baby’s snacks with an on-the-go container designed to prevent messes and spills. Pick one with silicone flaps that are soft and flexible to let little hands reach inside while keeping snacks from falling out.

Recommended Age: 9+ months

25. Colorful Utensil Set  

 

Help introduce your baby to soft and solid foods with a brand-new utensil set. When shopping for baby-friendly utensils, look for forks and spoons with soft, silicone heads that are gentle on babies’ teeth and gums.

Recommended Age: 4+ months

Everyday Essentials 

Who says stocking stuffers can’t be cute and functional? From bib sets to heart monitors, these everyday essentials will help make life easier for the whole family. 

26. Bib Set

 

Keep your little one’s clothes clean for longer with a modern muslin bib set. They’re soft and pair well with almost any outfit, and you can simply toss them in the wash when they get dirty.

Recommended Age: All ages

27. Sippy Cup

 

Graduating from a bottle to a sippy cup is an exciting time for your baby. Help them make the jump with a two-in-one sippy cup designed with a sippy lid for babies and a flexible straw for toddlers.

Recommended Age: 6+ months

28. Travel Grooming Kit

 

Keep your baby looking and feeling their best with a travel-sized grooming kit. Most sets come with a soft brush, nail file, nail scissors and handy carrying case that you can easily toss in your suitcase or diaper bag.

Recommended age: All ages 

29. Smart Sock Monitor

 

Keeping their child safe and healthy is every parent’s number one priority. Give yourself some peace of mind with this smart sock monitor that tracks your baby’s vital signs and streams them on the smartphone app in real time.

Recommended Age: 0–18 months

30. Washcloth Set

 

Help make bathtime a calming, comforting experience with an ultra-soft washcloth set for babies. Pick plush washcloths that come in a variety of fun colors and are safe for babies of all ages.

Recommended Age: All ages

Keepsakes

Babies may not remember opening gifts for the first time, but it’s a memory that parents and other family members will never forget. Help your child look back on their first holidays with these stocking-friendly keepsakes

31. Engraved Rattle

 

Whether you’re shopping for a baby or parents-to-be, a personalized rattle is sure to impress. Add a name, date or other special characters to create a unique memento the whole family can cherish for years to come.

Recommended Age: All ages

32. Snow Globe

 

If you’re looking for gifts that last, a light-up snowglobe is a great option. This whimsical snow globe doubles as a nightlight and plays a soothing lullaby to help lull little ones to sleep. As they get older, kids can gently shake the snowglobe to watch the tiny world inside come to life.

Recommended Age: All ages

33. Letters to My Baby Book

 

Create a time capsule of notes and memories for your child with a “Letters To My Baby” book. This unique book is filled with empty letter templates that new parents can fill out and gift to their children when they’re older. Your baby may not understand its significance now, but they’ll treasure it forever when the time is right.

Recommended Age: All ages

34. Frame Ornament

 

Create holiday memories that last with a picture frame tree ornament. Simply add a special date and a photo of your baby to create a personalized stocking stuffer that you can showcase on your tree each year as your baby grows.

Recommended Age: All ages

35. Keepsake Block 

 

Commemorate your baby’s birth this holiday season with a personalized keepsake block. The personalized engraving allows you to add the baby’s name, birth date, birth weight and parents’ names to create a one-of-a-kind gift that will stand the test of time.

Recommended Age: All ages

Bedtime Companions 

Both parents and babies deserve a restful night’s sleep. To help make bedtime a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite bedtime companions to give to your baby this holiday season. 

36. Plush Nightlight Buddy

 

Create a calming aura in your baby’s nursery at night with a plush critter nightlight buddy. A huggable plushie nightlight fills the room with soft, colorful light to help little ones feel safe and soothed as they drift off to sleep.

Recommended Age: All ages

37. Personalized Baby Blanket  

 

Give your child a personalized baby blanket that they can snuggle up with as they grow. You can add their name, initials or even a sweet message to make this go-to gift extra special.

Recommended Age: All ages

38. Felted Mobile

 

Brighten up your baby’s crib with a bold felted ceiling mobile. This fun nursery accessory is sure to draw your baby’s attention with its spinning, brightly colored pom-poms.

Recommended Age: All ages

39. Sound Machine

 

This travel-sized sound machine will help lull your baby to sleep at home or on the go with soft white noise or soothing ocean sounds. Designed to mask background noise and equipped with a USB charging port, it’s the perfect gift for families that love to travel.

Recommended Age: All ages

40. Ceramic Nightlight

 

Bring a little piece of the night sky right into your baby’s bedroom with a ceramic moon nightlight. Its gentle glow is helpful for parents checking on their little ones in the night, and children will love the comforting light even as they get older—it’s truly a gift that keeps on giving.

Recommended Age: All ages

Babies aren’t too picky when it comes to presents, but adding the perfect gift to your baby’s stocking can create fun memories for the whole family.

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