Great Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Children Ages 4-9

Christmas is just around the corner and with less than two weeks of shopping days to go, the rush to find the greatest gift in the world is on. That same Christmas Gift Rush extends to stocking stuffers, which traditionally round out the usual gift giving with small gifts, candies and trinkets. Sometimes, finding the perfect stocking stuffers can be just as difficult as finding them the perfect Christmas gifts to put under the tree, especially when children are involved. Check out these ideas for Christmas sticking stuffers that your kids will love to unwrap.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Ages 4-6

When kids are this age, they are usually into learning new things while having fun. This is the best age to combine both activities into a Christmas stocking stuffer and other gifts. One of the most common of all gifts for this age is a really cool toothbrush. One that spins and has a favorite cartoon character on it is a great idea. Colgate and Crest both offer some great cartoon character spin brushes that come with games that help kids learn the best ways to brush their teeth.

Colgate offers an entire website devoted to teaching kids the proper way to take care of their teeth while letting them have fun while brushing. Offering videos such as, "Dr. Rabbit and the Legend of Tooth Kingdom," and great interactive games, also from Dr. Rabbit, kids will want to brush-finally-without having to beg them or threaten them with a punishment if they don't. Plus, any of the cool toothbrushes available form either of these manufacturers will not only fit in the sticking, but the extras that come on the websites are an added bonus, a gift that keeps giving.

Another great Christmas stocking stuffer idea is any one of the hand held video learning games available from trusted manufacturers of learning toys and games. For example, LeapFrog offers the Leapster Explorer for between $49 and $89, depending on which version you purchase and whether it comes with software or not. V-Tech offers the MobiGo, which costs about $59 and Fisher Price offers the iXL 6-in-1 Smart Device Learning System for about $80. These games are all hand-held "video games" offer alphabet and numbers learning, mathematics and science learning and even helps teach children learn to read better. The best thing about these games? If you decide to spring for one of them, you can rest assured that they are not the type of games that will rot a kids brain. They are also great enough for an under the tree gift, but small enough to be a Christmas stocking stuffer as well.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Ages 7-9

Children at this age are usually starting to grow into the gooey, messy, icky stuff like monster games for boys, make up sets for girls and messy art stuff for both. Just about anything weird and messy will make any child of these ages happy. Children this age are also starting to learn and understand more about their feelings, such as frustration, anger and sadness. Not only will art items, makeup and other messy stuff help your child show a creative side, but it will also allow them to take out aggressions ad frustrations and explore other feelings without fear of hurting themselves or others.

Some of the more popular stocking stuffer gift ideas for girls include anything jewelery or make up related. For example, a play make up set containing FDA approved lipsticks, eye colors, blush and nail polish. The ingredients used in play stets typically will not stain clothing, or the walls and are safe if they get swallowed. The nail polish is typically a peel off, so there is no need to worry about using harsh chemical nail polish removers on delicate nails-or walls. For boys, there are numerous "monster maker" games and play sets that will keep them busy. The one from Scholastic, a trusted name in learning and fun for kids of all ages, offers an online game called "Goosebumps." Another company that offers a monster maker game is Buffalo Games Inc. This Monster maker card game offers kids a chance to make their favorite monsters by trading cards with the monsters' body parts on them. It has an "EEW" factor of eight and a fun factor of 10.

For both boys and girls, Play Doh offers FDA approved doughs and templates, such as the "Fun Factory" that kids this age can really get into. They can make anything they want, mash their creations up and start over. If they decide they like their creations, simply letting the dough dry will immortalize it forever, although you might have to get them more dough so they can keep creating...

Art sets, such as those with finger paints, colored pencils and markers will let kids be as creative as they want to be. Character themed sets are usually the best idea. The smaller sets can fit into a larger stocking, or you could get a bigger set and break it up into pieces. Doing this creates more gifts in the Christmas stocking. All the other games are also small enough to fit in the Christmas stockings and cool enough to keep kids happy for hours.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer For Parents

I know you are probably thinking how crazy it is to get kids some of the messiest things on the planet. You don't have to worry about the kids getting anything on the walls anymore. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is the perfect Christmas stocking stiffer for parents. It will remove anything from the walls, so matter how bad, without removing the paint. I swear by this product and cannot have a Christmas (or any other day of the year) without one.

Happy Holidays!

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