Stocking stuffers for teens aren’t as easy to find as they are for younger children. You might have once filled their stocking with chocolate, candy, and small toys. You’ll need a lot more to impress them when they’ve reached their tween and teen years.
You’ll find everything you need in our full guide to make your teen love Christmas morning again. From interesting new gadgets to small but memorable items, these gifts can fill their Christmas stocking and satisfy them long after the holidays come to a close.
51 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens
Keep reading to find fun stocking stuffers for teens that’ll fill their Christmas with joy.
LED Scooter Light
Improve the look of any teen’s scooter this Christmas with a fun LED scooter light. It wraps around the scooter’s rim and lights up the night to provide safety. Plus, by using the remote control to alter the color display, it looks really cool too.
Detangling Brush
When teens receive useful gifts as stocking stuffers, it doesn’t always suck. This unique detangling brush is the kindest hairbrush, with bristles that glide through hair without breaking it. The brush works on wet or dry hair and can satisfy a 13-year-old just as much as 17-year-olds.
USB Star Projector
Bring the starry sky home to your teen with this fun USB star projector. It’s tiny, goes anywhere, and hooks into any USB port, whether in a phone charger or a computer. They can transform their bedroom at home or anyplace into a night sky full of stars to set the mood for a good time.
Temporary Tattoo Markers
Once the Christmas family gathering is done, your teen will love having these temporary tattoo markers at their disposal. The set has an array of colors that come alive while using the soft felt tips for accuracy and detail. The markers easily wash off, so you won’t have to worry about tattoos that stick around.
Smile Phone Holder
This adorable phone holder can be the perfect addition to a deserving teen’s stocking this year. These colorful, smiling figures sit on any desktop or tabletop to keep their phone safe and stable. When not in use, they can squeeze these little guys for a little holiday stress relief too.
Rainbow Scratch Mini Notes Set
Teen stocking stuffers can also make a tween smile, which this set of rainbow scratch notes will surely do. The 150 black note sheets come with two styluses to reveal endless color combinations when used. They can have a blast drawing, doodling, and writing whatever they like with all the colors of the rainbow.
Engraved Keychain
The little things like this thoughtfully engraved keychain can fill up a teen’s stocking with love. The keychain makes a great Christmas gift for new drivers or any teens who want to keep their keys safe. The message reminds them they’re “loved more than you know,” which they can take with them wherever they go.
Character Sheet Masks
From a 13-year-old girl to a college-aged young adult, girls can have fun with these character sheet masks. The six-pack of spa facial masks each features a lovable animal shape. Each mask offers a unique result, from calming lavender to nourishing botanicals. They’ll be ready to invite friends over for a teen spa day like no other.
Multi-Tool Pen Set
You don’t have to be a 14-year-old boy to enjoy this set of multi-tool pens, but it certainly helps. Not only does the ballpoint pen work for writing, but it has an LED flashlight, bottle opener, and many other tools at hand. Whether they need a screwdriver to tighten bike gears or want to write down their thoughts, this pen can be there.
Novelty Socks Set
Socks as a stocking stuffer are a traditional choice, but you can mix it up with these colorful sneaker socks. The six-pack of ankle socks each looks like sneakers with a unique color combination. Practical, yes, but they’re also a lot of fun when teens want to feature something special instead of typical white socks.
Astrology Zip Pouch
Make your teen’s next stocking stuffer a personalized one with this astrology zip pouch. The handmade design features their birth month’s astrology design, along with its personality traits. It’s a fun way to keep small items in a pouch that tells a unique story every time anyone gets a glimpse.
Bluetooth Beanie Hat
This Bluetooth beanie hat isn’t just another average stocking stuffer. The knit hat will keep a teen’s head warm, but it also features a cool Bluetooth device over each ear.
They can privately listen to music and content or make calls via their smartphone devices. The hat is a top choice for outdoor activities, exercise, or just feeling cozy with their favorite tunes.
Cube Puzzle
Keep your teen challenged this Christmas with this cube puzzle tucked in their stocking. The 12-pack of brain teasers are made up of differently shaped mazes they need to solve.
The activity helps with coordination and helps improve both focus and stress. The puzzle can keep them occupied long after the Christmas holiday is over.
Sneaker Balls Set
Giving your teen this set of sneaker ball deodorizer balls can make this the best scented Christmas ever. The set includes a pair of deodorizers shaped like basketballs, baseballs, and footballs. They’re small enough to fit inside a gym locker, bag, or sneakers and are a fun way to keep things fresh when teens are at play.
Facial Cleansing Brush
Stocking stuffers for teens that deal in skin care tend to be winners, which is why this cleansing brush is one of the best bets. The skincare gadget rotates to provide a deeper clean that’s likely to prevent breakouts from occurring. It’s a useful tool to have for personal care when kids are in middle and high school.
AirPods Case Set
Most teens cherish their earbuds, which is why this case is a delightful idea for what to put in their stockings. The adorable case safely houses Airpods, while designed to look like a miniature astronaut. The case comes with a matching keyring to help ensure they don’t lose them while rushing off with their pals.
Mini Portable iPhone Charger
When your teen’s phone battery runs dry, they’ll be thankful you included this portable charger as a stocking stuffer. The mini charger plugs into iPhones to offer a fast charge without cables or cords getting in the way. They can drop it into their bag on the way out and always have a way to stay connected to family and friends.
Hidden Pocket Scrunchies
Girls from younger tweens to 17-year-olds can appreciate the hidden secret of these scrunchies. The handmade set of hair scrunchies each has a hidden pocket big enough to hold keys, money, and other small objects. They even have a zipper to make sure things stay in place, no matter what her hair is doing that day.
Mini Putty Tin Set
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without your teen finding some awesome tins of mini-putty in their Christmas stocking. The holiday-themed three-pack has stretchy putty made to shine like green holiday lights, silver bells, and golden rings. It’s a constructive way to work out energy and keep calm, while playing with putty that’s fun for both kids and adults.
Fidget Infinity Cube
This infinity cube is the perfect opportunity to take Christmas stocking stuffers and turn them up a notch. The cube is crafted with quality, making it both entertaining and durable no matter what it’s put through. It shifts and changes while providing focus and calm that other fidget toys can’t.
Birdie Soccer Trainer
This unique birdie soccer trainer creates a new experience for teens after they receive it for Christmas. The badminton birdie is actually meant to be kicked around to help train for soccer play. It can fly through the air and move steadily on the ground with the help of some inspired feet.
Bluetooth Cube
This Bluetooth cube adds something unique and educational to your teen’s Christmas stocking. It also goes beyond the old Rubix Cube because it works alongside a companion app. The player can connect to other cube players worldwide and play a collection of different games to keep things interesting.
Mini Bowling Game Set
This mini bowling game set can fit an entire game of bowling into a teen’s Christmas stocking. It’s a tiny yet detailed version of a bowling lane, complete with pins, a ball, and a launch ramp. It can lighten the mood when they’re studying too hard or just keep any tabletop a more interesting place.
Women’s EmpowerMints
Girls can reach into their stocking this Christmas and be charmed by these inspiring “EmpowerMints.” The novelty tin has a stylish Rosie the Riveter design and contains actual mints they can keep whenever they need some. The encouraging “You can do it” message on the tin can keep on reminding them how awesome they are, even after the mints are gone.
Yeti Slap Card Game
This cool miniature card game is called “Yeti Slap” and can create some holiday fun as a teen stocking stuffer. The players have to “slap” the cards down with speed, only to figure out who’s hiding behind each one. There are dragons, goats, and, of course, yetis who want to keep the good times going for all.
Lip Balm Gift Set
A 15-year-old girl can appreciate this lip balm gift set just as much as a tween or a girl going off to college. Its price is cheap, but the set offers a rich palette of naturally-made beeswax balms. With flavors like pomegranate, green tea, and mango, she’s sure to keep them around whenever her lips need a moisture boost.
LED Gloves
These novelty LED gloves may turn into a teen’s favorite stocking stuffer without fail. Using different colors and light modes, they instantly turn their hands into a skeleton. They can be controlled, so they show off one color morphing into another or display cool combinations like red and yellow or blue and white.
Christmas Word Search
You can keep your teen looking for the perfect words with this Christmas-themed word search book. It contains 50 words to search for, challenging their wits and capabilities. Before you know it, the whole family might get in on these searches to turn Christmas morning into an even more festive event.
Guitar Pick Gift Set
When you get the opportunity to add this set of cute guitar picks into a teen’s stocking, be sure to do it. The 12-pack of vividly-designed guitar picks can keep practice fun and interesting. They come in a pick wallet, so the picks won’t easily go missing and can stay together for the long haul.
Colorful Tea Latte Kit
This kit is an example of teen stocking fillers that will produce colorful social media-worthy tea lattes. The combinations include cubes that can be dropped into hot milk or water and used alongside sugar cubes and beautiful rose petal garnishes.
Nail Buffer
It’s no small thing for a teen to get this attractive nail buffer in their Christmas stocking. It looks sleek and stylish when kept in a purse or bag, while the glass file provides a neat finish. This nail file might be one of the nicest files ever received at Christmas or any other time of year.
Brain Teaser Puzzle Set
This set of wooden puzzles can keep young teens occupied on Christmas Day and beyond. The cube, cross, and ball shapes are made from birch wood and provide mental challenges for a strong mind. The set also includes 12 additional metal puzzles for more brainwave fun.
Initial Charm Bracelet
Teenagers can smile when they discover this initial charm bracelet in their stockings. The silver bracelet displays a heart charm that’s personalized with their first letter initial. It also has a tiny companion charm in the shape of a key to make this piece of jewelry one that stands out.
Novelty Burger Socks Box
What teenager wouldn’t want to find a burger in their Christmas stocking? This burger happens to be a pair of cotton socks, but they’d never know it. The novelty box has two pairs of colorful socks, which turn into cool-looking fast food when folded. It’s a cute surprise for Christmas that keeps on giving.
Fortune-Telling Ball
This entertaining fortune-telling ball is an unexpected addition to any teen’s collection. It can go anywhere and make a meeting with friends into a fun game of predicting the future. The ball answers yes or no to any question with up to 30 responses. It lights up with different colors to set the mood for fun.
Cryptex Puzzle Box
This cryptex puzzle box is all the challenge needed to keep Christmas interesting. It mirrors the puzzle box used in the DaVinci code and is a brilliant way to hide another gift inside. Once they break the code set by you, your teen can open it up to find anything small you want to include. Stocking stuffer ideas for teens rarely get more interesting than this.
Pin Art Desk Accessory
This DIY pin art tabletop accessory can spruce up any space for your teen. It fits neatly into a stocking and makes instant 3D art by pressing with their hand. It can change anytime, depending on the shape they’re going for. The desk art is a cute way to get creative with Christmas stocking stuffers.
Burt’s Bees Gift Set
Spread the gift of soft skin for your teen with this easy gift set of Burt’s Bees products. The collection has five products, from cleansing cream and hand salve to body lotion, coconut foot cream, and lip balm. Whenever they’re in need of moisture, this set will have their back (and their face, lips, feet, arms, and more).
Teen Mindfulness Book
Christmas is the perfect time to add some mindfulness to your teenager’s routine. This book of teen mindfulness can help them take 10 minutes each day to themselves. It includes exercises for relaxation, breathwork, and much more to achieve calm, peace, and even focus. They can greet each day with a more grounded energy at their core.
Raw Birthstone Stud Earrings
Teenage girls won’t complain about small stocking stuffers when she gets these personalized raw birthstone earrings. The set of handmade earrings is more unique than typical stud designs. They’re crafted with pieces of raw stones to reflect whatever her birth month is. She can rock them all year long, beginning with Christmas morning.
Solar System Bath Bombs
This ultra-cool set of solar system bath bombs can make a teen’s next bath something to remember. The gift box has eight different bombs designed to reflect a specific planet in the solar system. From Venus to Mars, each planet boasts a unique color palette that fills the tub with the same vibrant colors.
Mini Writing Journal
This thoughtful writing journal is small enough to fit in a teenager’s Christmas stocking. It’s also cool enough to impress even the pickiest teen. The journal looks impressive and can fit into any bag they bring to school or wherever they’re headed. Their thoughts, dreams, and words won’t be far off.
Mindfulness For Teens Card Deck
This deck of cards does more than offer a fun time to teens. It helps introduce teens to both yoga and meditation practices that stay with them for a long time to come. The deck features 50 exercises to encourage fitness, flexibility, and breathing practices that help with anxiety and focus.
Scented Glitter Pens Set
A cool way to make pens exciting is by giving this set of scented glitter pens to your teen. The 12-pack of gel pens write with vivid color bedazzle with glitter. Each pen has a unique fruity scent, including blackberry, green apple, coconut, and pineapple among the sweet scents to enjoy.
Digital Camera
This compact digital camera is perfect for teens who want to start taking photos this Christmas. The camera makes it easy for teens to take professional photos without using their smartphones. It features digital zoom, video capabilities, and a self-timer for those all-important selfies.
Selfie Stand & Ring Light
This impressive selfie stand and ring light combination is a lot to pack into a teen’s Christmas stocking. It comes totally compact and takes up only six to seven inches, including the light. Once unfolded, the tripod stretches to over two feet, while the ring light improves shots with a variety of tones.
Driving Book
When you give teens this exciting book on driving for those learning to drive, they’ll likely dive right in. The book offers a fun, engaging way to learn about different driving scenarios and can make them smile along the way. They’ll feel ready, willing, and able to get out on the road with confidence.
Toilet Night Light
A surefire way to make a teen laugh on Christmas morning is by putting this novelty toilet night light into their stocking. It seems like a joke but can help teenagers find their way to the bathroom in the middle of the night safely. It offers 16 different colors on display and automatically goes on whenever they make an appearance.
Temporary Hair Chalk Set
Teenagers may not be able to wait one moment before using this temporary hair chalk set on themselves. They’re a fun, easy way to enjoy vibrant hair color that will wash out. The set is an awesome addition to a Christmas stocking teens will love getting into. They may show up to Christmas dinner looking slightly different, but that’s part of the fun.
Sports-Themed Mug
This handmade mug can quickly become a favorite for your teen this Christmas. The crafty ceramic mugs each feature a different sports theme. From a basketball hoop to a hockey net, the mugs are a wonderful excuse to get goals and score points at breakfast.
Scalp Care Brush
This scalp care brush is much more than a typical teen stocking filler. It’s made for showers and uses silicone bristles to massage the scalp into ultimate relaxation mode. It’s compact and powerful when it comes to elevating a normal shower into a weekend spa retreat experience.