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Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Isn't that what Santa says as he flies his sled away after delivering gifts? In our home, it's the stockings he fills and even in the middle of a global pandemic is still checking his list twice, ready for Christmas Eve deliveries. Read on to discover some top gifts for children's stockings, which Santa can deliver this year.

For the older ones

Something they need

Hair products

I really don’t think that there is any such thing as too many hair accessories. The girls love to have their hair done, and I love doing it (long may that continue!) We visited Gretna Gateway Outlet Village and picked up a few accessories from the Claire’s Accessories store there but you can grab hair accessories for your wee ones from pretty much anywhere from Primark to online small businesses.

Hair accessories from Claire's Accessories

Bath products

We all have showers and baths, right? That means that bath products are an essential part of stocking fillers every year. This year why not see if you can really go all out with the Christmas theme? The Range, B&M and even Primark have an amazing array of bath bombs, soaps and more that will be loved by children of all ages. I know that I will have one very happy Pickle with all the penguin bits we were able to find.

Toothbrushes

Adding a toothbrush or two to my children's stockings is a yearly occurrance... and now, thanks to Brushbox and their bamboo toothbrush subscription box* I can make sure that they are set for the year. But wait... that's not all!

The packaging is recyclable and compostable.

The brushes are biodegradable bamboo.
For every brush bought, they plant a new tree.
They also donate a brush to a UK child in need for each one sold.

What could be better than an eco-friendly and sustainable gift?

Underwear

Honestly, the rate my girls go through their undies I sometimes wonder what exactly they do with them! From holes to stretched elastic to just not fitting anymore, underwear and tights seem to forever be making their way into the bin. That means that a stocking filler of socking, knickers and tights is always useful and at least for a wee while I won’t have to worry about them needing new ones! This can be a budget-friendly filler too, as undies can be picked up cheap at Primark and supermarkets like Asda and Tesco.

Something they want

Their favourite animal

All the penguins are in Pickle’s stocking this year, she is going to love it! For Squidgy, giraffes weren’t so easy to get but reindeers are her favourite Christmas animal so we opted for those instead! From snap bands I found in Card Factory to a hand puppet from Pounland there is a few little super cheap additions to the girls stocking ready to go.

their favourite character

Do your children have a particular character they love? I have passed on my love for Disney to our children, and obviously the blonde and dark haired Frozen sisters are the characters my girls seem to hold some sort of affinity with! I picked up Elsa and Anna Frozen II POP! characters and photo clips in the sale in Primark and I think that items like this make a unique and fun stocking filler.

Frozen II POP! Elsa and Elsa photo clip from Primark

Hatchimals

I really thought that Hatchimals would just be a fad, something that the girls would grow out of… but so far not so good, haha! Squidgy has added thes strange little plastic animals to her letter to Santa, so is definitely a must-have addition to my stocking filler gift guide. I found a huge bag of Hatchimals for sale on eBay and grabbed a cheap small bag each from Primark to pop them into for the girls. Done!

Mini playsets

Who remembers Polly Pocket? I grew up loving these little sets and whilst they are a little different to the ones I remember having as a child, I know that these will make a great addition to the girls stockings this year. Little mini Lego sets are always a winner, and can be picked up cheaper than you think (I got ours in the toy event at Sainsbury’s!)

Something for them

To build and enjoy

I’m pretty sure that 4 year old Pickle is the one who is going to love this The Original Glow Stars Company® Triceratops Skeleton* the most! I used to have glow in the dark stars above my bed as a young girl, and my girls love stuff like this too… How cool is it that this is 3D? There are other shapes and styles available too, but if you love this one you can pick up the Glow-in-the-Dark Dinos Triceratops on Amazon†.

The Original Glow Stars Company Glow Dinos Triceratops Skeleton

For Squidgy, I chose something a little bit different. She is super clever and inquisitive and love to build and craft (usually out of stuff from my recycling!) so the Eugy Dodoland Parrot model* is something I know will be right up her street. They have so many different animals available, there is bound to be one perfect for every child this Christmas. Plus anything you can order which will arrive quickly from Amazon† is always a winner.

Something to do

Activities books

I love Melissa & Doug wooden toys. We’ve bought so many over the years and I chose awesome ones to include in my gifts for children and gifts for preschoolers this year. Did you know that their wooden toy range isn’t all they have to offer? These fabulous Water Wow! reusable colouring pads*, sticker books and so much more are also available! A great stocking filler, this mess free art fun will be perfect for your preschooler. They are easy to find in Smyths and to order on Amazon†.

Creative kits

There is nothing quite like getting crafty with your children and mine can't be the only ones who love to get messy and have fun with arts and crafts. If you’re looking for something a little different this year, why not check out the John Adams® Gemex* kits? With moulds to make a variety of shapes, this gel works similar to epoxy resin setting gems, flowers and more within a clear coating. These kits are great way to get your children's creative juices flowers g and create keyrings, jewellery charms and more. You can pick the starter set up for your child's stocking at Argos, Smyths Toys and of course Amazon†.

Something to eat

Chocolate

What child doesn't love chocolate at any time of year, but especially at Christmas. An easy and completely budget-friendly stocking filler for children has to be a selection to Christmas chocolates from Milkybar reindeer to Lindt snowflakes and so much more. I don't know how long it will last but I do know that every bit of it will be loved and enjoyed by each of my children.

For the babies

Something they need

Bath stuff

Do you know that feeling when a smell reminds you of something? I think the strongest memory inducing scent for me has to be Johnson's baby shampoo, which reminds me of having teeny tiny newborns even if it's washed my six year old's hair. Every year Johnson's® Baby bedtime range* makes it onto the gift list without fail. The best thing for me about this brand is their promise to be gentle even on delicate baby skin and free from parabens, sulphates and dyes.

A pack (or two) of soothers

Some people choose to let their children work it out with their thumb, finger or simply cry it out. I am not one of those people. Sometimes when I know that I have done everything I can from food to drink to Calpol there is only one thing for it… a soother. These can be a parent's saving grace and what could be better for your baby's stocking than a couple of new ones? This way you have them ready for the next age group or simply as spares for when you need one and can't find one.

Something they (probably) want

Teething toys

SousChef offer a variety of products from amazing smokers to shaped pasta; but that's not all! With an amazing range of Oli&Carol teether toys* you can be sure to pick up a stocking filler for your baby here too. Shaped like real food these are not only fantastic for your teething baby, but also fun. They are made from natural rubber and can be used as a bath toy too, so it's a double winner.

Oli&Carol Natural Rubber Banana Teether and Bath Toy from Sous Chef

Something to wear

Especially for the colder months

Christmas is situated in the middle of winter, and especially in 2020 we won't be travelling abroad to warmer climates for Christmas. So, why not pick up some socks, mittens and more to keep your baby cosy thanks to their stocking fillers? Now lockdown is over we picked up Munchkin some socks and mittens from Primark so we are ready to go (which will be useful if we have a lockdown 2.0!)

Bibs

If you saw my 2020 Gift Guide for Babies you will know I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with Dotty Fish. Their gorgeous bibs* make an ideal addition to every baby's stocking this year. For my rainbow baby I chose rainbows but there are plenty of options for you to choose from on their website… so get shopping for your baby now.

Something to read

Indestructible perfection

I honestly didn’t know something like this exists… but apparently it does; and what a fabulous idea it is! When using some book vouchers we had I found these chew proof, rip proof, non-toxic washable books. I love them and with most babies putting everything they can get their hands on in their months these make a great addition to their stocking this year.

Baby indestructible book: Baby, See the Colours

I hope that you have a few wonderful ideas for your children's stockings now. From the eldest like Squidgy to the newest like Munchkin, there are a number of simple - and budget-friendly - ideas for Christmas stocking fillers right here.

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from my family and me this year!

For more posts about Christmas, visit the Christmas category page. If you have any questions about any of the products included within my gift guide, feel free to ask in the comments section below.