How to Choose Stocking Stuffers for Young Boys

Looking for that perfect set of stocking stuffers for a boy? Try some of these ideas. This age group is learning to imitate the adult world.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Beanie Babies
• Coloring Books
• Christmas Stockings
• Crayons
• Nesting Boxes
• Bubble Baths
• Finger Paints
• Kid's Drinking Straws
• Legos
• Nerf Or Foam Balls
• Play-Doh
• Slinkys
• Action Figures
• Bubbles
• Children's Puzzles
• Hand Puppets
• Handheld Games
• Stickers
• Stuffed Animals
• Toy Car
• Crayons

1. Think about what a young boy enjoys. Action figures, stuffed animals, Nerf toys, crayons, coloring books and read-along tapes would all make good stocking stuffers.

2. Choose things he can learn with, such as a hand puppet, battery-operated games, nesting boxes, magnetic letters and numbers, play food and money, and Legos.

3. Consider bath markers, bubble bath or fun wind-up bath toys.

4. Look for things that are fun - a Slinky, small cans of Play-Doh, finger paints, bubbles or some stickers.

5. Find some cool puzzles, a fun drinking straw, beginner's tools or Beanie Babies.

6. Look for age-appropriate trucks, cars, planes, trains and boats.

on 11/22/2005 We put in toothbrushes,
kids' toothpaste, their special kind of shampoo. They really seem to like this personal touch.

on 11/22/2005 They will find "Scooby Doo" character socks and the small (3" x 3") "I Dig Dinosaurs" excavation activity by Earthlore.

on 11/22/2005 Think of toys your youngster likes to play with when he is at day care. Find out what interests him the most. Videos, books, puzzles, bath toys, and magnets - these are all things in one way or another your little one can learn from and still have fun.

on 11/22/2005 If your kid is like mine, he'll be totally into trading cards; pick him up some for his stocking!