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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies

These stocking-sized gifts are perfect for baby’s first holiday season.

author-Latifah Miles
By Latifah Miles and Amylia Ryan
Fact Checked by Shannon Vestal Robson
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Handheld Toys
Teethers
Books
Baby-Friendly Treats
Stockings

Stocking stuffers for babies can be cute, of course, but they can also be practical. While some traditional stocking stuffers like candy might not be a good idea for tiny babies, the gifts on this list are all totally safe and developmentally appropriate for newborns up through one year old.

From everyday essentials like teethers and feeding utensils to more gift-y things like toys and books, we’ve rounded up our favorite baby-friendly stocking stuffers that are sure to put a smile on their face this holiday season. And if you don’t have a stocking yet, we’ve added some of those as well. 

And once you’ve got their stocking filled, take care of their bigger gifts with our toy and gift recommendations for babies of all ages:

Handheld Toys

Small toys that can reasonably fit into a stocking are sized right and can encourage babies to flex their motor skills. Plus, if your diaper bag toy stash needs a refresh, this is the perfect chance to get it done.

Teethers

During your baby’s first year, they’ll experience multiple teething stages, so it makes sense to gift them new teethers (especially since they can get gnawed down pretty fast).

Books

Grow your baby’s little library with new books. And if you’re thinking books are too big to qualify as a stocking stuffer, board books, cloth books or even activity books are the perfect size to slide in a stocking without taking up too much space.

Baby-Friendly Treats

Arguably, the best part of a stocking is the chocolate candy at the bottom. But, since babies can’t munch on chocolate coins, you can swap out candy for baby-appropriate snacks (specifically for babies who’ve been introduced to solids). And if you’d rather skip the treats altogether, you can add feeding essentials that help them through their next stage of eating (like a training cup or baby spoon).

Stockings

If it’s your baby’s first holiday and you haven't found the right stocking to add to your mantle yet, here are some ideas to get you started.

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