Stockings for 5 and 2 year old girls

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What is everyone thinking for stockings this year?

I have 5 and 2 year old girls and don't want to just buy a load of garbage that they break/forget about in days. I feel like I've made some good choices in the past but also some duff ones so do share all of your best buys!

They are of an age (and temperament) where they want exactly the same as each other otherwise there are fights 🙄 so I'm trying to pick things that are suitable for both ages.

I'd get them each:
a small cuddly toy
letters or name plate for their bedroom doors
a bubble bath bomb or some matey/organic sweet smelling bubble bath
some sweets
some glow sticks
a Schleich animal
some bath crayons
pavement chalks
a picture book
a magic facecloth - the tiny rolled up ones that bloom in the water or an animal shaped bath mitt.
some warm mittens or snuggly socks
a cute animal draft excluder or doorstop

A beautiful book
Slippers or bed socks
A few Smiggle bits (I always used to find nice little things in the sale)
Bubble bath
Chocolate coins/mini santas
Bath crayons
Cute hair accessories
Cute hairbrush

Crazy foam soap
Hair clips
Joie kitchen egg cup
Stickers
Glitter glue pens
Mr Fothergill’s indoor cress garden
Colouring book

I like a stocking theme so either craft or toiletries or sweets and treats.

These ideas are brilliant, thanks everyone.

They will love anything bath bomb/bubble bath related so that's a great shout. Love the magic face cloth idea too.

Schleich animals is a good one, we already have a good collection going but not many woodland animals so might get some of them and they are quite Christmassy too.

Chocolate coins are a must too, and we always do a satsuma, although I think they usually get eaten by the grown ups.

Thanks for all of your suggestions, and keep them coming if you think of any more!

I put in tiny Lindt teddies. They are always a big hit.

My daughters only just coming up to 1, I'm planning to get for her stocking:

Glittery soft dough from elc
White choc buttons
Kindi kid mini doll
Headband

I just go to Claire’s Accessories and fill my boots then add in the stocking staples (satsuma, Christmas cookie etc).

I have a stocking formula that I adhere to so all kids get a similar stocking which can cater to different interests, but obviously also the same ones! My DC will be just 6, just 4 and nearly 2 at Christmas.

Each of mine get:

• A soft toy poking out of the top (might be a bigger action figure for middle DS this year)
• A nice, small book
• A special notebook and pen
• Stickers
• 3 -5 small, proper toys - I look to Rex London and Flying Tiger for these. I like that they are unusual/classic things the kids would not think to ask for, plus they feel very Santa's Workshop

Rex London is also really good if you want to get multiple children the same thing, as they do the same item in different themes!

• A special item that feels like it's from the North Pole - this year I'm going to get little geology stones and say they're rocks from the north pole or a star or something only Santa can get to
• A Lush bath bomb as they are v. exciting and cute
• The exact same sweet treats - A chocolate orange, pack of choc coins, big swirly lollipop, box of sugar mice, and nice jar of sweets
• A collectible item - they aren't collecting things yet but I am doing Schleich animals as I love them and they are the right age

@TheFairPrincess thank you! Great ideas.

That's exactly what I want, something that feels like it's been delivered from the North Pole!

I know flying tiger but I'll have a look at Rex London as well - thank you!

I’ve got 3 girls close in age so know how you feel. I get lots of same same but different, same things in different colours or patterns.

Hair scrunchies/ accessories
Soft toys
Christmas colouring books
I’ve bought packs of novelty nail files/ lip balms & nail polishes that I will split between them
Fluffy eye masks
Christmas themed poppits

I have a 5-year-old DD and 3-year-old DS on my lists so far is:

DD:

Top trumps card game
Ear muffs
Bath bomb
Bath sponge
Fidget toy
Pocket lego/playmobil
Galt magic water pad
Nail varnish/stick on earrings

DS:
Orchard Toys mini game
Schleich horse blind bag (he's horse mad!)
Bath bomb
Bath sponge
Fidget toy
Galt magic water pad
Mini tractor

Also for both a few little things from toysforapound.

So some things the same (they also like having the same!) but some different to cater for their different interests.

Oops, typed in a rush.. Should be a full stop and capital letter in that first sentence!

I only have one just turned 2 year old (she is still young in that she won't really know what's going on so quite a few are practical gifts!)

Bows on hairband/clips
Toothbrush
Bubble bath stuff
New bath toys
Clementine

There are not enough suggestions for chocolate coins and oranges here!

I think
A book
Bath stuff like the Fun soap from Lush
Hair bobbles/head bands
Fun socks
Gloves
Crayons/glitter pens/felt tips - something more exciting than the normal ones they have

Thanks everyone, love all of these ideas.

Lush bath bombs is a great idea and both would love them.

Chocolate coins are a must, and I might try and find the sugar nice too, they are so nostalgic to me. I dread the stickiness of a massive swirly lolly but their eyes would light up if they saw them so I might cave 🤣🤣

I saw some cool acrylic pens for painting rocks that I might get eldest and then might get some scented felt tips for youngest. Or possibly the crayola stamp markers

A snuggle drinks bottle
Crayons/ felt tips
Bubbles
Hair clips
Bobbles
Fancy bath bombs
Sparkly hair brush
Blind bag
New book
Comic
Pencil case
Slime
Chocolate Father Christmas
Chocolate coins
Mandarin
Hot choc sachet
Sweeties

Things my DDs loved when younger

Hairbrushes with initial
Toiletry bags
Mini boos (resin animal ornaments... you don't know which animal to you unwrap)
Drinks bottle
Torch
Book
Bath bomb... but I'm cheap and get them in Asda
Ear muffs
Gloves
Hair accessories
Mini craft kits

Bath Sprudels are fun, they dye the water and there's a little shaped sponge in the middle.

Ideas / thinks I've picked up for my 5 and 2 (will be very nearly 3) year old

5 year old

• my little pony figures
• my little pony water bottle
• my little pony plush key ring
• small playmobil people set
• candy necklace making kit
• sugar mouse and chocolate Christmas lollypop
• Spirit sticker sheet I got from aldi last week
• short chapter book
• selection of hair accessories
• soft toy to pole out the top

2 year old

• sylvanian families blind bag
• sylvanian family stroller
• same sweets and choc as above
• hair clips
• Paddington bear tooth brushes
• a few schleich animals to add to collection
• sticker book
• soft toy

Sorry I haven't read them all but:
Playdoh tub
Small playmobil set / playmobil 123
Sticker book
Lift the flap book
Chocolate santa
Hair accessories
Reusable Drinks bottle
Socks
Pants
Toothbrush

Toothbrush
Living nature little cuddly toy
Colour changing bubble bath or bath bomb
Schleich animal
Interesting snack from world food aisle
Chocolate buttons
Hair clips/bobbles etc
Temporary tattoos
Bubbles
Rolled up magazine
Crayons