Choosing stocking fillers for your children can be extremely tricky. So, I have with the help of Wicked Uncle put together this guide of my favourite choices from their wonderful website. The Christmas stocking is a real highlight in our household, so I always feel under a lot of pressure to deliver something that kickstarts the festivities in style!

My husband leaves me to do it all too, no advice or help. So, I am glad Wicked Uncle are there offering support when you need to choose the best gifts and stocking fillers (CLICK to see them all on their website). The Wicked Uncle site makes it very easy to search for gifts on a child’s age. It certainly makes the experience of shopping online a lot less stressful. There guidance speeds up the process and ensures the recipient is delighted with their gift! It really helped me plan my Christmas stocking contents this time round.

It’s quite a skill getting all the elements of Christmas stockings right. You need some entertainment in there, a tasty treat or two, a few small toys and maybe something practical is always a good idea. So hopefully by the end of this article you will find it much simpler and less stressful creating the best Christmas stockings. All thanks to Wicked Uncle (don’t forget to CLICK and visit them!).

I have also considered budget in this article, so all the stocking fillers I suggest do not cost more than £10 each.

Entertainment

Let’s be honest some children want to get on with their Christmas stockings at the crack of dawn, it’s natural for them to be excited but it can be exhausting! Therefore, it’s a good idea to add some entertainment in there. Then hopefully with them suitably occupied you might be lucky and get another power nap before embracing the festivities.

You could choose a game to keep them amused.

Hand Jive – Fun Twist on Charades (£6.95)

These are ideal for siblings to play together. No complicated rules, they can dive straight into a game, and you can come round slowly!

Ninja Monkeys – Wall and Window Crawlers (£8.99)

Wall crawlers were so popular when my boys were a little younger. So, I think these add a fun element to your Christmas stockings that will definitely appeal!

Poodunnit Book – Full of Stinky Facts (£5.99)

A book is always a good idea in a Christmas stocking. It keeps children quietly entertained, apart from a few giggles over those stinky facts!

Invisible Ink Spy Pen Set (£6.99)

Lots of children are intrigued by spies so will very much enjoy having their own set to write secret messages.

Mind Reading X-Ray Vision – Magic Trick (£5.99)

Magic tricks are a fantastic idea to include. Children will spend plenty of time mastering their tricks ready to show you their “magic” performance later.

Tasty Treats

To keep children in high spirits some tasty treats are a right of passage in the Christmas stockings. Here are a few suggestions for you.

Game Controller – Milk Chocolate (£5.99)

Gamers will love the theme of this treat. It looks fantastic!

Chocolate Nail Varnish Trio (£5.99)

For those who prefer beauty over gaming this set is ideal and a nice novel gift for both younger children and teenagers.

Three Sugar Mice (£3.99)

This traditional treat flavoured in raspberry and pineapple will remind you of times gone by. Such a charming and delicious treat! Plus, who knows with three they might even share with you, if you are lucky enough.

Small Toys

Fidget or sensory toys make good Christmas stocking fillers.

Nice Cube (£7.99)

Perfect to keep little hands occupied, whilst you finish off the Christmas preparations. Sensory and fidget toys also help with anxiety and frustration. They can squeeze and squish this nice cube and forget about their worries.

Snow Ball (£4.99)

Similar idea but more in keeping with a Christmas theme for your stocking. Children can squash, squeeze and scrunch this toy which is full of fake snow.

Practical Gifts

Magical Arm Warmers (£8.99)

I like to always include something practical, and I think the magical arm warmers are a good idea. This time of year, it’s very cold and its nice to give gifts that help children stay warm and cosy.

Exercise dice (£9.99)

These surprised me by being bigger than I expected! It’s always a good idea to have a bigger gift in the stocking. You don’t want to have too many small items as then you need to have so many more just to fill the Christmas stockings. What I liked about this product is it encourages children to be active and exercise. Plus, it might save you gym membership with older children as they will like the random nature of the dice picking out their workout from home!

Hopefully you have a few suggestions now so don’t forget to VISIT the Wicked Uncle website now you are feeling inspired and ready for Christmas!

Looking for other Christmas gifts, how about reading my gift guide for nine year olds or gifts suitable for five year olds.