We all know the drill—Christmas is coming! Instead of filling the kids’ stockings with dollar store trinkets that break in two minutes, here are some great eco-friendly stocking stuffers for kids you’ll want to grab right now!
I’ve got you covered with fun, eco-friendly stocking stuffers that’ll make you feel like Supermom—saving the planet and giving your kids a magical Christmas, all while keeping your wallet intact. Because who said saving the Earth had to be expensive?
1. Reusable Stickers
Made from non-toxic materials, these stickers can be used over and over, perfect for endless fun without the waste of single-use stickers.
2. Wooden Puzzles
Small, eco-friendly wooden puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained and are often made from sustainable wood.
3. Bamboo Toothbrush
Start eco-habits early with a kid-sized bamboo toothbrush. They come in fun colors and are biodegradable.
4. Recycled Crayons
Crayons made from recycled wax are just as vibrant as regular ones but are much more eco-friendly.
5. Plantable Pencils
Once these pencils are too short to use, kids can plant them in soil and watch them grow into herbs or flowers.
6. Organic Cotton Socks
Keep little toes warm with socks made from organic cotton or bamboo, which are super soft and sustainable.
7. Eco Friendly Paint
If your kids love painting as mine do, they’ll adore this non-toxic and eco-friendly paint. This paint is made from natural food color and creates long-lasting coloring, offering a more natural way to create art.
8. Reusable Snack Bags
Perfect for carrying snacks on the go, these fabric or silicone bags can replace plastic zip bags.
9. Eco Friendly Play Dough
Made from natural ingredients, eco-friendly play dough is safe for kids and better for the environment.
10. Glo Pals Water Cubes
Why these bath toys are a great stocking stuffer
- Non-toxic toy for your kids
- Whether or not your child loves the bath, these cubes will be a hit. Every time you place them in water, they light up! My daughter doesn’t even want to leave the bath most nights because she’s having such a good time.
- See them in action here!
11. Plastic-Free Gum
Why plastic-free gum is a great eco friendly stocking stuffer
- Did you know most gums are made from plastic?
- Throwing away gum (littering it in the streets) contributes to our plastic pollution problem
12. Zollipops
Why Zollipops Lollipops are great stocking stuffers for kids
- Zollipops are sugar-free and have dentist-approved ingredients.
- These lollipops actually help clean your teeth!
- Although they won’t replace daily brushing, your kids can enjoy them without the concern of sugar overload or cavities
13. Sustainable Bubbles
Why Bubble Tree Bubbles are great eco friendly stocking stuffers
- These bubbles are non-toxic and made in the US
- The bottles are made of aluminum instead of plastic! Unlike plastic, aluminum is indefinitely recyclable and can be recycled over and over again without losing quality
- You can easily buy a refillable box to continuously refill your bottles!
14. Fun Character Reusable Sandwich Bags
Why reusable storage sandwich bags great eco friendly stocking stuffers
- Each disposable plastic bag can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill. An item that you use for minutes, can be around for centuries.
- These bags come in many different characters that your kids love like Super Mario!
- These bags are easy to clean with soap and water and air dry! You can use them over and over again.
15. Water Wow! – Water Reveal Pad Bundle
Why Water Wow are a great eco friendly stocking stuffer
- Each of these books are filled with reusable pages! This makes it a reusable coloring activity. You purchase once and can use it over and over again.
- The pen is easy to hold and uses water as opposed to toxic and messy ink. This also makes cleanup much easier!
- These books are easy to carry, and store, and great for travel. Both my 2-year-old and my 4-year-old love them. They recommended age is 3-7, but I have friendly with kids that are 18 months that love these as well!
16. DIY Squishy Toy Kit
Why makes a great stocking stuffer
- These are SO MUCH FUN! Your child will absolutely love making these squishy toys which act as fidget toys once complete.
- The kids mix and pour the non-toxic solution to create mini figures.
17. Reusable Coloring Book
A variety of coloring books that are sure to keep your kids entertained! These can be used over and over again which is not only good for your wallet, but a way to practice reuse instead of single-use.
16. Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks
Not only are these wooden sorting stacking rocks fun, they’re also great to use in the classroom as an independent activity or for kids who may need some quiet calm down time. They’re small and smooth, making them perfect for small kids hands – just make sure they’re used for play and they don’t put them in their mouth! I’d recommend ages 3 and up for these eco friendly stocking stuffers for kids.
16. Silicone Bath Toys
These fun silicone bath toys are eco friendly stocking stuffers for kids that will have them not wanting to get out of the bath! Let your kid be their own scientist with these STEM-focused silicone bath toys. My daughter loves that you can build different varieties and make the water come out in different ways!
17. Recycled Plastic Barbie Accessories
Kids can enjoy their Barbie play with the environment in mind using these recycled plastic Barbie accessories. The Barbie Ocean line is made of recycled ocean plastic to emphasize the importance of decreasing our plastic consumption in order to prevent plastics from littering our oceans. The volleyball set is fun and a perfect addition to your child’s Barbie world.
18. Lego Pen
Many Legos are made from recycled and reused plastic materials. They’re a company committed to finding sustainable solutions to our plastic problem. These Lego pens are a great addition to your eco friendly stocking stuffers for kids. The pens work well and you can add your own Legos to the pen!
19. Recycled Plastic Mini Truck Set
I put one of these in each stocking and it’s a perfect eco friendly stocking stuffer for kids! These cars are non-toxic and made from recycled plastic jugs. They’re durable and will last for years!
So there you have it—eco-friendly stocking stuffers for kids that’ll make you feel like the queen of green without draining your holiday budget!
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