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Looking for stocking stuffers for your kids? You’ve come to the right place: Smart-Toys selects the best stocking stuffers of the 2018 Christmas season to delight your kids! Fill your family’s stockings with the best gifts around – make everyone look forward to Christmas morning with these presents!
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Best stocking stuffers for kids ages 6 and up
#15- Slinky
From the manufacturer:
“Long a favorite of kids and physics instructors alike, Slinky is the consummate entertainer as it walks down the stairs or comes alive in a child’s hands.”
Why we love it:
Believe it or not, this classic toy was originally part of an antivibration device developed by an American naval engineer in 1945 – today, it has become one of the world’s most captivating toys.
Buy Slinky
#14 – Puppet on a Pen
From the manufacturer:
“Write a composition with these silly novelty pens or produce your very own puppet show”
Why we love it:
Not only fun,but useful. They are a great way to encourage kids to doodle, draw, and learn to use writing implements. For a little more, they have holiday-themed pens, too.
Buy Puppet on a Pen
#13 – Doodletop
From the manufacturer:
“The top that draws! Spin super spirals!”
Why we love it:
Simply spin the top to create imaginative and artistic designs. Non-toxic and washable
Buy DoodleTop
#12 – Inflatable Earth Globe
From the manufacturer:
“Let them hold the whole world in their hands with this inflatable globe. Fun and educational, it’s versatility makes it great for pool parties or as a learning tool”
Why we love it:
A creative, fun way to introduce geography. For older kids, invent creative games to learn countries or capitols.
Buy Inflatable Globe
#11 – Flickerz Mini Flying Disks
From the manufacturer:
“Flickerz are precision engineered to fly over 70 feet and hit targets with amazing accuracy. But at just over 2″ in diameter, these little flyers can even be used everywhere – even indoors”
Why we love it:
Like a frisbee disk, you can use indoors. Kids will enjoy throwing back and forth or setting up targets to hit. Great for coordination and accuracy skills. It’s even more fun to pair this with a Flickerz Target Net.
Buy Flickerz
#10 – Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty
From the manufacturer:
“Grab some stress relieving, hand exercising, mind-expanding, totally fun and addicting Thinking Putty!”
Why we love it:
Crazy Aaron’s is not your average putty – inspire creative play with Glow in the Dark, Heat Sensitive, Magnetic putty and much more. Rest assured, it’s inert, non-toxic, safe, and easy to clean up.
Buy Thinking Putty
#9 – Z Windups
From the manufacturer:
“Every Z WindUp can put a smile on a face, no matter how young or how old, because when you wind-up a Z WindUp, it comes to life!”
Why we love it:
The only wind-up that can’t be over-wound. Translucent plastic also allows kids to see the intricate details of the toy at work.
Buy Z Windups
#8 – Crayola Short Colored Pencils
From the manufacturer:
“Largest collection of Crayola colored pencils in one pack.”
Why we love it:
Inspires imagination and art skills. This set, in particular, is great for color mixing and blending.
Buy Crayola 64 pack
#7 – Uno Card Game
From the manufacturer:
“America’s No.1 brand of family game. See why this color coded card game is such a popular brand of family game”
Why we love it:
Who doesn’t remember this classic game that never fails to bring the family together?
Buy Uno
#6 – Lego Minifigures
From the manufacturer:
“Lego aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning.”
Why we love it:
The creativity benefits of Lego are undeniable, and new minifigures are great to combine with LEGO building sets for even more play possibilities.
Buy Lego Minifigures
#5 – Ideal Sno-Marker Sno-Man Kit
From the manufacturer:
“Everything your child needs to build and decorate their first snowman of the season while displaying their coloring creativity.”
Why we love it:
This is a great way not only to inspire creativity, but to encourage outdoor play in the winter months. Harmless to people, pets, and environment, AND melts away with the snow.
Buy Sno-Markers
#4 – OgoBild Bits
From the manufacturer:
“OgoBild Bits offer a stimulating opportunity for constructive play and imaginative exploration.”
Why we love it:
The characters can be infinitely arranged and re-arranged. Kids will be lost in the possibilities of creative construction.
Buy OgoBild Bits
#3 – T-Shirt Graffiti Permanent Fabric Markers
From the manufacturer:
“Customize your clothing, let the ink dry and then wash or dry clean without losing your new design – great with cotton shirts, caps, canvas shoes and more.”
Why we love it:
An innovative craft project that kids can actually wear and show off!
Buy T-Shirt Markers
#2 – 3D Drawing Pad
From the manufacturer:
“This magical pad gives every drawing or sketch 3-dimensional depth, so that drawings magically float above the page.”
Why we love it:
The stereoscopic graph paper lets kids make a creative 3-d drawing with any ordinary black pen.
Buy 3D Drawing Pad
#1 – Think Fun Math Dice
From the manufacturer:
Math becomes more fun when you think on the fly! Roll the two 12-sided target dice and multiply them to get a target number.
Why we love it:
It is possible to make math fun for kids with this mental challenge that helps kids sharpen their skills by solving problems in a fun new way. Younger kids can try Math Dice, Jr. For kids who prefer words to numbers, try Rory’s Story Cubes.
Buy Math Dice
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Best stocking stuffers for kids 3-6
Smart-Toys selects the best stocking stuffers of the 2017 Christmas season to delight your kids!
The big gifts may seem to get all of the glory, but truly nothing makes Christmas morning more memorable than a pile of toys in the stocking! Smart-Toys wants to help you find fun and unique stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank! Just because it’s inexpensive doesn’t mean it won’t put a giant smile on their face – and our picks for affordable toys and unique Christmas gifts are all designed to be developmentally beneficial, too.
Hape Bamboo Mighty Mini Racer Toy Car
From the manufacturer:
“Durable child safe paint finish and solid bamboo and wood construction are hallmarks of Hape toys. Hape’s toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities”
Why we love it:
A great toy for fine motor skills, and since it’s from Hape, you know it exceeds all applicable safety standards.
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12-pack of Kid’s Coloring Books
From the manufacturer:
“A variety of books and themes to keep kids creating and entertained.”
Why we love it:
Inspire imagination and art skills. Start with coloring books to develop fine motor skills, then move on to more free-form artistic activities.
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Froggy Leg Kicking Water Wind Up
From the manufacturer:
“Every Z WindUp can put a smile on a face, no matter how young or how old; because, when you wind-up a Z WindUp, it comes to life!”
Why we love it:
Not all windups are bath-friendly, but this one is! A fantastic, engaging bath toy.
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Munchkin Wind Up Swimming Penguin Bath Toy
From the manufacturer:
“Simply wind-up the penguin’s arms and watch him go. The penguin really swims through the water, making this bath toy a swimming success.”
Why we love it:
If your little one loves splishing and splashing she’s going to love this cute swimming penguin.
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Schleich
From the manufacturer:
“Old-fashioned role-play inspired by mother nature. A miniature play world for little hands, which lets the child’s imagination run free.”
Why we love it:
The lifelike, highly detailed animals are great learning tools and encourage imaginative play and storytelling.
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Crayola Sidewalk Chalk
From the manufacturer:
“Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk is ideal for creating vibrantly colored artwork on sidewalks and driveways. Kids can have fun drawing large, colorful pictures or writing sidewalk signs in eye-catching hues.”
Why we love it:
Clever square shape prevents to chalk from rolling away. Washable, spray away with water – and don’t forget about hopscotch, tic-tac-toe, and foursquare.
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Play-Doh Case of Colors
From the manufacturer:
“This is a case of creative possibilities! It’s a rainbow assortment of compound colors that lets you create just about anything you can imagine.”
Why we love it:
A classic for open-ended creation; kids love pressing, smooshing, squishing, rolling, squeezing and shaping.
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Constructive Eating
“From the manufacturer:
“Our utensils, plates, placemats and transforming lunch totes are all designed to both be fun for children and to help keep them engaged during meal times.
Why we love it:
A great way to keep the kids engaged and entertained during mealtime.”
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Board books
From the manufacturer:
Hundreds (if not thousands) of studies tout the benefits of reading aloud to kids at a young age.
Why we love it:
Using a board book that is safe to grasp encourages the child to be involved in the process. From “Goodnight Moon” to “The Gruffalo”, there are so many options to keep kids engaged and give them a head start.
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Crayola Bathtub Crayons
From the manufacturer:
“Bring out the creativity and imagination of your child with Crayola Bathtub Markers!”
Why we love it:
Open-ended, artistic play is great for development – why not inspire some art during bathtime, where it easily washes clean?
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Dough Tools – 5 Piece Assortment
From the manufacturer:
“Flower Roller, Round Cutting Roller, Zig Zag Cutting Roller, Double-sided Large Hobby Craft Tool and Plastic Blade for creative dough cutting.
Why we love it:
This is a good way to expand the possibilities for imaginative creation with Play-Doh sets. More options = greater development. Promote creativity with the easy to use and easy to clean dough tools.
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Little People Wheelies Jet and Helicopter
From the manufacturer:
“Wheelies are cool kid-sized vehicles that fit perfectly in little hands. Each has a favorite character built right in & they really zip and zoom.”
Why we love it:
Great for eye-hand coordination and grasping skills.
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Munchkin Bath Letters and Numbers
From the manufacturer:
“Kids love to learn everywhere…so why not in the tub? 26 floating letters and numbers come in 6 colors to provide endless opportunities for a delightful learning experience.”
Why we love it:
The non-toxic foam sticks to the bathtub walls when wet, for learning even during bath time.
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Gazillion Bubble Blaster
From the manufacturer:
“The one and only Gazillion Bubble Solution – You’ll run out of breath before you run out of bubbles.”
Why we love it:
Great bubble gun that will inspire your kids to run, chase, and catch- need we say more?
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Wikki Stix Neon Colors
From the manufacturer:
“Hours and hours of fun activities for tons and tons of fun”
Why we love it:
It’s no holds barred, open-ended, creative play. Since the Wikki Stix adhere with just fingertip pressure, they are reusable and no glue is required. A great creative and no-mess craft project.
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Find something for all of the kids on your list with our guide to the best stocking stuffers of 2017. Stuff those stockings and fill your family with cheer this holiday season! Our stocking stuffer and gift guides make it simple to found Christmas stocking stuffers for all ages.
Re-cap: Top 15 stocking stuffers for ages 3-6
- Hape Bamboo Mighty Mini Racer Toy Car
- 12-pack of Kid’s Coloring Books
- Froggy Leg Kicking Water Wind Up
- Munchkin Wind Up Swimming Penguin Bath Toy
- Schleich
- Crayola Sidewalk Chalk
- Play-Doh Case of Colors
- Constructive Eating
- Board books
- Crayola Bathtub Crayons
- Dough Tools – 5 Piece Assortment
- Little People Wheelies Jet and Helicopter
- Munchkin Bath Letters and Numbers
- Gazillion Bubble Blaster
- Wikki Stix Neon Colors
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Best stocking stuffers for babies
Add some extra excitement to Christmas morning with the Smart-Toys best stocking stuffer recommendations for kids:
Twisting & Turning Toy
From the manufacturer:
“4 basic shapes provide a great hand and finger exercise – provides challenges to a child’s developing abilities.”
Why we love it:
This is a truly great toy for baby’s gross motor skills and brain development. A simple concept, but it will keep them entertained while they explore.
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Finger Puppets
From the manufacturer:
“High-quality soft velvet, beautiful and classic plush toy”
Why we love it:
Great for entertaining and engaging a baby, the assortment of many characters provides a variety of visual stimuli – use them to tell a story to promote language skills. (Note – rated age 5+, but great for Mom to use to entertain baby).
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Fisher-Price Wood Puzzle Blocks
From the manufacturer:
“This colorful chunky wooden block puzzle is stacks of fun! When they are put together, the four vibrant puzzle cubes make four cute animal scenes.”
Why we love it:
Ideal for helping small children develop their hand-eye coordination and picture recognition.
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Munchkin Twisty Figure 8 Teether
From the manufacturer:
“The twistable, colorful design and rattle sounds also make it an excellent developmental toy that babies find irresistible for learning fun.”
Why we love it:
Not only is it a great teether, but the changing form is also great for sensory development.
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Nuby Wacky Teething Ring
From the manufacturer:
“Uniquely developed for beginning teethers. Easy for your baby to hold and sized for maximum effectiveness”
Why we love it:
Each of the textures has been specially designed for the front, middle and back teeth. The fabric also crinkles to keep babies engaged.
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Green Toys My First Keys
From the manufacturer:
“Unlock the door to safe, eco-friendly teething for your baby with the My First Green Toys Rattle Keys.”
Why we love it:
A variety of shapes and colors is great for babies visual acuity, and the design is great for grasping and manipulation. Green Toys are made of food safe, 100% Recycled Plastic, dishwasher safe, and contain no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings.
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Brilliant Basics Baby’s First Blocks
From the manufacturer:
“Baby’s First Blocks helps your baby learn the concept of sorting via “put-and-take” playtime fun. Your baby will learn new concepts about colors and shapes
Why we love it:
Sorting lid teaches shapes and matching, and when the play is done, all the blocks fit inside the bucket for easy storage.
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Oball
From the manufacturer:
“This adorable rattle is easy to grasp and, it rolls!
Why we love it:
The Oball is soft and captivating for little hands – once they grasp it, they won’t want to put it down. Seriously.
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Bolli Flexible Teether Ball
From the manufacturer:
“Made from 100% non-toxic BPA, PVC and Phthalate free, food Grade silicone, Bolli is a 100% silicone “teether ball” for kids and babies that is great for stretching, manipulating, grasping, and teething. Bolli is rated for children 0 months and up, and will help baby to develop shape exploration, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination while soothing sore gums.”
Why we love it:
Not only is Bolli dishwasher and freezer safe, and conforms to all CPSIA and EN71 safety regulations, but the tactile and sculptural design is able to be easily squeezed, squished, stretched, and inverted, making it captivating for small hands.
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Green Toys Stacking Cups
From the manufacturer:
“Scoop and pour water, build towers by turning upside down, or just sort sizes to nest. The My First Green Toys Stacking Cups are colorful and fun, and teach basic counting and math concepts.”
Why we love it:
Green Toys are made of food safe, 100% Recycled Plastic, dishwasher safe, and contain no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings.
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Brilliant Basics Classic Xylophone
From the manufacturer:
“Inspire children’s talent for music!”
Why we love it:
Early musical training has many benefits, including helping to develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. A toy xylophone is an easy way to expose kids to different tones early on. As an added bonus, the mallet is attached by a string so it never gets lost.
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Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Activity Toy
From the manufacturer:
“This mesmerizing maze of safe, soft, continuous tubes is perfect for a teething baby to chew on”
Why we love it:
Visually fascinating, and it promotes pincer grip, clutching and two-handed play. The pleasing rattle sound keeps babies soothed and engaged.
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Rubbabu Naval Mine Ball
From the manufacturer:
“It’s knobby texture feels good to the senses & is easy to grasp, hold & throw.”
Why we love it:
The fuzzy nylon flocking on the outside is textually stimulating, and the interior is safe natural foam rubber.
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Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set
From the manufacturer:
“Bright colors and interesting textures make this fun ball set an imagination sensation! Perfect for sensory exploration and tactile development.”
Why we love it:
Touch and feel six uniquely textured balls in different shapes and sizes. Great for baby’s shape differentiation and developing visual acuity.
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Hape Minivan
From the manufacturer:
“This toy will delight your little ones; the solid maple construction and durable, bright and safe red paint will delight you as well. Also available in blue.”
Why we love it:
Develops fine and gross motor skills and stimulates the imagination. Hape toys promote fair and ethical working practices.
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Re-cap: Top 15 stocking stuffers for ages 0-3
- Twisting & Turning Toy
- Finger Puppets
- Fisher-Price Wood Puzzle Blocks
- Munchkin Twisty Figure 8 Teether
- Nuby Wacky Teething Ring
- Green Toys My First Keys
- Brilliant Basics Baby’s First Blocks
- Oball
- Bolli Flexible Teether Ball
- Green Toys Stacking Cups
- Brilliant Basics Classic Xylophone
- Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Activity Toy
- Rubbabu Naval Mine Ball
- Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set
- Hape Minivan
There’s nothing more wonderful than seeing a child’s smile light up as they pull a handful of gifts out of the stocking on Christmas morning. Smart-Toys wants to help, by picking the absolute best baby stocking stuffers of the 2016 Christmas season to delight your kids! Find something for all of the babies on your list with our 2016 guide. Stuff those stockings and fill your family with cheer this holiday season! Our stocking stuffer and gift guides make it simple to find Christmas stocking stuffers for all ages.
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