Awesome and Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids Under $5 (that aren’t junk)

Don’t pay a lot for stocking stuffers. Here are some cheap stocking stuffer ideas for kids that are all under $5.

Cheap Stocking Stuffers

I don’t know about you, but I do not like to pay an arm and a leg for stocking stuffers. I mean, I love getting stocking stuffers. I think they are super exciting, but paying $10 for each stocking stuffer can add up quickly. Especially if you have a few kids. I also don’t want to just put ONE thing in the stocking. Where is the fun in that? Lastly, I don’t want to just put any cheap old thing in the stocking because then it just lingers in my house and no one ever uses it. I like my stocking stuffers to be useful and practical.

My mom used to give us razors and shaving cream every year in our stocking, and I loved it. I looked forward to it every year!

If you need a bunch of cheap stocking stuffer ideas for kids, look no further. Here is a great list of stocking stuffer ideas that cost less than $5.oo.

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Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

Socks

You could buy some socks that they need, or some slipper socks or fun socks.

Candy

You might be sick of them eating candy, but maybe just a piece of their favorite candy. There is also “coal” candy out there. It’s chocolate candy, but it looks like coal. That’s pretty funny. You’re kids may not be old enough to get it, but your spouse might. haha. You could also get the fun candy dispensers like the ones that have a fan on top or that pop out like the Pez.

Chapstick

Kids love Chapstick. You could also get the cool ones with lots of flavors.

Notebook

A sketch book or notebook with a fun saying or their favorite character on it.

Stickers

What kid doesn’t like stickers? You can get them cheap, but if you want to start a sticker subscription, you can also check out pipsticks.

Crayons/markers

Crayons or markers paired with a coloring book or activity book.

Mittens/beanie

If it’s super cold where you live, it might be nice to give new gloves, mittens, or a beanie every year.

Jewelry

My daughter loves getting a little Frozen necklace or bracelet. You could also do friendship necklaces or bracelets.

Cups or water bottle

A cup or water bottle that’s all their own.

Pillowcase

I started a tradition where I make them a pillow case every year. You could buy one instead, if you wanted. It’s small, but the kids love it.

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Have them get a new toothbrush and toothpaste every year in their stocking.

Hair accessories

Buy your daughter some new hair bows, hair ties, or hair brush.

Blankets

Who doesn’t like a new blanket? I have found cheap little throw blankets or fleece blankets at different stores.

Underwear

Who doesn’t like getting new underwear in their stocking? Especially if it has their favorite character on it!

Small electronics

You can get headphones, noise cancelling phones, or a light.

Small game

A small card game, or dice game. My kids love games, so I definitely do this.

Plush doll

A plush doll or stuffed animal. I don’t always like buying stuffed animals for my kiddos because they just build up and clutter things, but some kids absolutely love them and mean a lot to them, and if that’s your child, these would make a great stocking stuffer.

A small craft

Sometimes you can find a cute little craft like making lip gloss, coloring a stuff animal, or making bead jewelry for pretty cheap.

Bath Bombs

My kids love bath bombs. You can find them almost anywhere these days.

Surprise Balls

It really is the simple things for kids. My kids LOVE surprise balls and they LOVE watching surprise balls being open on YouTube. My daughter asks for an LOL every year, but those are a little more on the expensive side. You can get the cheaper ones or “off brand” ones that I think are just as good. I recommend looking at Hatchimals.

A mask

If you’re in 2020 now, you need a mask everywhere, so a new character mask for the kids is a good stocking stuffer.

Playdough

A little playdough set complete with playdough utensils.

A Squishie

These are all the craze, and with good reason. haha. I love them, and I know my kids do too!

Slippers

Some fun and cute, but simple slippers are a great gift.

Small Toys

Sometimes when I’m in the toy section, if I just look for something small that I know the kids love, I’ll get it. I think I picked up a polly pocket this year for my daughter, and I’m going to stick it in her stocking.

Where to get Cheap stocking stuffers for Kids

I have included some links above where you can get these things for cheap, but here are a few extra places that you can look in your area (depending on where you live).

5 Below

I LOVE this store. Everything in it is $5 or less. I love just looking around that store. Some of the things there are cheap, but there is also some good quality stuff. I’ve gotten journals, books, socks, make up, games, stickers, candy, and headphones from there. It’s worth looking around.

Wal-Mart

I don’t LOVE Wal-Mart, but I feel like they have really good black Friday sales. I often find discounted Pjs, blankets, socks, clothes, etc…

The Dollar Store

I love the dollar store. I know that it’s not good to buy all things there because some things aren’t a good deal or too cheap, but they do have some good stuff. I love to buy their crayons, markers, coloring books, books, or craft supplies. They are just as good as buying them anywhere else.

Amazon

Of course you can find just about any of these things on Amazon, they aren’t always under the $5.00, so you can check out the other stores too!

End Caps

Check all the end caps at stores like Ross, Target, and JCPenny. They usually have cute stocking stuffer ideas for cheap.

Good luck finding your stocking stuffers this year! I hope you get them for cheap! 😉

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