Here are some charming little items that your toddler will actually love and use. No junk allowed! Some of these items are best for older toddlers, but use your judgment based on your kiddo's age.
These chunky crayons are perfect for little hands. These are smooth, and the colors are vibrant.
Rock Crayons in a Bag
These play silks are one of the best open-ended toys you can buy. Your toddler will love using it to make a fort, wrapping their stuffed animals in it, and throwing it up in the air.
Rainbow Playsilk
These darling little harmonicas will make the best stocking stuffer. They are wooden, so should hold up to a lot of use.
Kidoki Wooden Fruit Harmonica by Kikkerland
The cutest little bubble blower I've ever seen. This is going to be a huge hit on Christmas morning and for a long time after!
Multi-Trumpet Bubbler — Preschool Collection | Fair Play Projects
My son is completely obsessed with this little kazoo. The sound is not too annoying.
Rhythm Band RB994 KidsPlay Kazoo
These little glowing cubes light up when wet, so they are super fun to use in the bath.
Glowing Bath Time Cubes
This is a smaller version of the classic Grimm's wooden rainbow. This is a playroom classic that your kid will love!
Pastel Wooden Rainbow Tunnel - 6 Pieces
These tiny books are the perfect stocking stuffer for your little reader!
Nutshell Library
These animal figurines will be in your toy box forever. They are high-quality and durable, so your kiddo will enjoy them for years to come.
Wild Life Africa Starter Set
I always got an orange in my stocking as a kid. This is a fun twist on that tradition. As you unwrap the orange, little toys and treats fall out. Fair warning that some of the toys might be too small for your toddler, so watch closely as they unwrap ...
Orange & Clementine Surprise Balls
These tiny tin toys are a blast from the past. Kids love winding them up and watching them hop all around. I got the frog for my toddler this year.
Tin Toys
This is such a fun and challenging toy for my toddler. Even if your toddler can't stack the cats yet, they will have fun playing with the little guys.
Wooden Balance the Cat Game - 23pc - Gigglescape™: Building Sets, Educational Focus, Fine Motor Skills, Wooden Toys
Ok, I got my son one of these for his first birthday, and he tried to eat the box. I'll put it in his stocking this year, and hopefully he will love it! There are so many cute mice to choose from.
Mouse in Box - Mint
These tiny books are the size of a pack of cards. I love giving my son his own books to carry around when we are out and about. These will be perfect for that.
Little Fur Family Books
These Candylab vehicles are too cute. Start or add to your kiddo's collection with this darling ice cream truck.
Ice Cream Van
These mini magnetic tiles come in their own box, making them perfect for taking on the go in your diaper bag for on-the-go fun.
Magnetic Tiles Yellow Tin - Gigglescape™: Educational Toy for Creativity & Fine Motor Skills, 20 Pieces Set
These are my son's favorite toys to bring on a plane or to stick to the table at a restaurant. This three-pack would be perfect in a stocking.
3pk Spinning Toy - Suction Cup - Gigglescape™
My son is in his cars era, so I am sprinkling these throughout his stocking this year. These wooden cars will last for a very long time.
Classic Wooden Sports Cars
Every stocking needs some fresh socks. These are durable toddler socks in cute colors.
Toddler Holiday Gripper Calf Sock 4-Pack
Every playroom needs a rainmaker. This is so entertaining for toddlers.
Wooden Rain Sound Cylinder: Montessori Sensory Toy for Auditory Development
Little People figurines are the best for open-ended play. Add to or start your toddler's collection with this set.