These small (in size but not in desirability) gifts are great for stockings or as present toppers. Take inspiration from us and fill a stocking for yourself and dad, too (or have him fill yours and you fill his). That way everyone will get to open some small but nice gifties on the big day!
Click through the thumbnails below to see stocking stuffers and present toppers for babies, little boys, little girls, dads and even moms (yes, you!)
Stocking Stuffers and Present Toppers for Baby
Give little angels a dose of holiday magic with these perfect pint-sized finds.
Sock Locks
Clever wee things to keep their socks actually on their feet, these sock ons might be more a gift for a frustrated mom than a babe, but who’s counting, really?
Sock Ons, $10. Available at snugglebugz.ca
Soothing Scents
We know everyone loves babies more when they smell nice, so this kit is really a gift for everyone.
Johnson’s Baby Bathtime Essentials Kit, $18. Available at toysrus.ca
Super Soft Rattle
This cute wee friend is sure to keep baby delighted! With crinkle effects and silky ribbons, this rattle is the perfect stocking stuffer for any wee beast.
Lamaze Panda Rattle, $6.95. Available at mastermindtoys.ca
New Read
We’ll make their eyes light up with a great book that we won’t mind reading over and over again. This hungry caterpillar is great for babies and kids, and will stay in their library for years to come.
Very Hungry Caterpillar, $13. Available at chapters.indigo.ca
Monster of a Onesie
This 100% cotton, oh-so-soft dino-print onesie is both festive and cute. Since they are likely already roaring, a few dinos won’t throw us off at all.
Dinosaur Print Bodysuit, $15. Available at gapcanada.ca
Stocking Stuffers and Present Toppers for Little Girl
Socks for her Stocking
We know she loves her fair isle sweater, so why not get her some show-stopper socks? These are warm, comfy and gorgeous.
Fair Isle Socks, $5. Available at thechildrensplace
Here Comes Science
Because she sometimes drives us crazy with questions about why the sun shines and what our bodies are made up of, we might as well give in. And these songs are so catchy; we may find ourselves singing along.
They Might Be Giants Here Comes Science CD and DVD Set, $17. Available at hmv.ca
Cherries on Top
These perfectly beautiful hair elastics will be the cherry-on-top of all of her holiday outfits, school photos and more.
Cherries Hair Elastics, $10. Available at meandmom.ca
Barbie Loves Joe Fresh
We know most girls love Barbie, but who does Barbie love? This year she is sharing some love with Joe Fresh and has a small line of beauty products. We love the hot pink cosmetics bag, but think this year we’ll stick to lip balm for our wee Barbie enthusiast.
Barbie Loves Joe Fresh Lip Balm 4-piece set, $8. Available in Store at Joe Fresh, details online at joefresh.com
Fairy Dolls
Perfect to peek out the top of a stocking, these magical flower fairies are made with simple, homespun details, from a soft jersey knit with hand-embroidered faces.
Waldorf Fairy Dolls, $15. Available at potterybarnkids.com
Stocking Stuffers and Present Toppers for Little Boy
Big Foots
Now he can stomp around all day and growl at us (since he does it already) in these warm, fuzzy monster feet. Perfect for a cozy night snuggling on the sofa, with these on at least you won’t get a frigid foot in your side.
Boys Plush Footstep Monster Feet, $16. Available at oldnavy.gapcanada.ca
So Warm, But Oh So Cool Hat
This gorgeous shark hat is cool and warm at the same time. And even if he’s already got three or four, another one is always in order. Boys lose things all the time. Just ask his dad.
Shark Hat, $7. Available at thechildrensplace.ca
Percy Jackson & the Olympians / The Lightning Thief DVD
An accident -prone teenager who discovers that he’s actually a demigod, the son of Poseidon. This sounds just like our little man. And we’ll sit through it willingly since Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman just happen to be in it.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians / The Lightning Thief DVD, $10. Available at hmv.ca
Tagging the Swag
Because he has his own personality (and because he loses things all the time), a swagger tag is definitely in order. Water, weather and impact resistant, we might get one (or more) for each member of the family.
Swaggertag, $6 USD + shipping. Available at swaggertag.com
iTunes Gift Card
Simply because you can never keep track of what tunes he likes, just plan on buying one of these cards each and every year.
iTunes Gift Card, $15. Available at store.apple.com
Stocking Stuffers and Present Toppers for Dad
Chocolates
Don’t forget how much dad loves chocolate! Surprise him with a tin he can keep on his desk at work. They won’t last long, but he’ll love every bite.
PC Milk Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee with Roasted Almonds, $8. Available in-store at Loblaws, see online at presidentschoice.ca
iPod Nano
For his workouts, his subway trips and his moments when he just needs some time to tune out the world, dad gets an iPod Nano.
iPod Nano, from $129. Available at store.apple.com
Best Tie Ever
Beautiful vintage ties, silk-screened with original designs, these ties will wow any room dad walks into. No two ties are alike, just like dads.
Yves’ Drop Silk Screened Ties, $60 USD. Available at etsy.com/shop/YvesDrop
Best Brag Book, Ever
We know dad has never been the type to brag, except when it comes to his gorgeous family. These professionally published personalized books are simple to make and show off his utterly amazing family, perfectly.
Blurb Books, from $6. Available at blurb.com
Cufflinks
For the dad who has almost everything, these hand crafted (from reclaimed skateboards!), stylish, eco-friendly cufflinks are a unique green-y turquoise colour and guaranteed to spruce up any shirt.
Eco-Friendly Skateboard Cufflinks, $35. Available at lavishandlime.com
Stocking Stuffers and Present Toppers for Mom (Us!)
Chocolates
Whether we’re buying our own stocking stuffers or someone else gets our list, chocolate is always a good bet (isn’t it?). These individually wrapped chocolates hit the spot at snack time, coffee time, or even bed time.
Laura Secord Sweet Therapy Assorted Chocolates, $6. Available in-store at Laura Secord, information at laurasecord.ca
Notebook
We keep lists way more than Santa does and we like to makes notes on something more stylish than paper napkins. This notebook will stash well in our purse and won’t look a mess when we pluck it out at meetings.
Christian La Croix Tempra Journal, $23. Available at chapters.indigo.ca
Coffee
For those Sunday mornings when a trip out for brunch just isn’t happening, we like to brew a huge pot of nice, strong, dark coffee and lounge with our family. This will do the trick and fits perfectly in our stocking.
Starbucks Whole Bean Christmas Blend Coffee, $19. Available in-store at Starbucks
Cashmere
This 100% cashmere wrap will keep us cozy on more than a few cold winter nights. Plus, we love what the colour does for our eyes.
Banana Republic Cashmere Wrap, $124. Available at bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca
Bath Bombs
More than just the gift of sweet smelling baths, this is the gift of time. The time for us to actually indulge in a bath ― without someone knocking the door down with an urgent need (or three) while we’re in there. Thank you.
Lush Bath Bombs, from $5. Available at lush.ca
