Stocking filler ideas

[Gintime74]

I need to fill a stocking for a 16 year old boy, 18 year old girl and 9 year old girl. Ideas please, I’d prefer to find original ,useful and tasteful things rather than the Poundland plastic rubbish that I usually put in which gets thrown away a month later.

What are their likes & dislikes/ interests etc?

9 year old girl...lipbalm, hairbands, flannel, book, mini Lego set, pens, stickers, temp tattoos, hairbrush, fidget cube, slime, whoopee cushion

16 year old boy...hat, lynx body spray, mini aftershave, phone case or phone holder, gloves, water bottle, £5 gift card for Costa, socks, football magazine, wallet

18 year old girl...bath bomb, scratch card, face mask, hair mask, magazine , book, nail polish, purse.

Tin of posh hot choc e.g Charbonnel et Walker

Pocket torch

A book

A necklace or wrist band

Trendy picture frame or postcard / photo holder

Jelly Beans

Mine this year are:
packet of flower seeds
temporary tattoos
Novelty sweets
Tree decoration
rolled up tee shirt
bubble gum
gloves
voucher for greggs/costa/something treaty
Pen and mini pad or post it notes
Fun earrings

Get them stuff they'll use.

Book or magazine.
Notepad/journal/colouring book.
Nice pens/highlighters/colouring pencils or pens.
Shower gel/bubble bath/bath bomb/shampoo/hair gel
Perfume/aftershave
Gloves/hat/scarf/socks/pants
PJ's
Item for a sport/hobby that they do.
Something to eat.
Something to drink.
A small voucher for something
Game (card or similar)

Couple of novelty Christmas items for the nine year old.

Bluetack
Mini toiletries
Pack of cards (could be themed e.g. Minecraft playing cards)
Unusual sweets (Japanese or from USA maybe)
Novelty post it notes (I got moon themed ones this year)
Spare headphones (cheap ones obviously)
Spare charging cable

my 9yo DD has

• mini science kit
• small beanie boo
• sweets
• Harry potter keyring
• hair bands
• glitter felt tips
• hairbrush
• bookmark
• Harry potter socks

Mine aren't the same age but not far off so might help with inspiration...

My 10yo DD has...
Perfume (a kids light scent from Next)
Nice colouring pencils
Palm reading book
Christmas novel
Sussed card game
Lush bubble bar
Personalised bracelet
Chocolate coin
Sweets
Bakedin cookie mix
Gloves
Purse

Previous hits...
Make-up brush set
Claire's voucher
Nice bobble hat
Body spray
Hair chalks
Hair accessories

My 14yo DS has
Aftershave
Keyboard cleaning putty
Bakedin cookie mix
Things to do on the loo book
Tin of thunks
Waterproof gloves
Highlighters
Gaming voucher
Jolly ranchers
Football team chocolate bar
Mobile phone holder
Multitool pen

Previous hits have been...
Novelty mug
Nice toiletries
Nice pen set
Personalised marshmallow fork
Beanie hat (maybe with LED light)
Thermal or slipper socks
Metallic outline pens

For the 18yo (I don't have one but I was one once and I have a 17yo niece!)
Baileys miniature
Perfume
Make-up/make-up brushes
Hand cream/body lotion
Scarf
Atomiser
Vouchers for fav shop
Cosy socks
Photo frame
Book or magazine
Chocolate/sweets
Candle
Keyring

John Lewis do hot chocolate bombs, I've got these for all three of my boys (20,12 and 8).
Also: Christmas bath bombs, slipper socks, a book, mint matchmakers, tube sweets, Clarins shower-gel for the 20yr old, face masks for older two. Waterstones do good stocking fillers as well. They also get PJ's and the oldest has got Calvin Klein boxer shorts.

New ideas in recent years for my 2 late teenage sons have included:

Multi pack of cereal I would never normally buy - those little fun size ones usually super sugary
Face wash
Pot noodles!
Leather bracelets
Jeans chains
Blackhead remover strips
Bath bombs
Bubble bath
Muscle rub ointment
Fingerless gloves

My 13 yr boy has chocolate coins, a candy cane, smellies, a bath bomb, cosy socks, playstation topper pen, box pop tarts, new toothbrush, pot of Doritos stax and a pack of little Christmas hamster chewy treats (his pet)

My 10 yr girl has chocolate coins, a candy cane, hot chocolate spoon, smellies, a bath bomb, nail files, nail varnish, small Himalayan lamp (b&m), slipper socks and new toothbrush

String of photo holder lights? Would do for any age.
www.dunelm.com/product/photo-peg-16-copper-string-lights-1000149156

Reusable rainbow coloured stainless steel drinking straws? 9 year old.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/947010345/rainbow-straws-mermaid-straws-metal?click_key=4bc0abbc6ac898b6649eb4d6b0f8073a92b2b24e%3A947010345&click_sum=25985072&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&crt=1

Chocolate 'Brussels Sprouts' - most supermarkets

Oh, and these are both useful and very cute: copper coloured paper clips in the shape of sausage dogs!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/839855041/set-of-10-quality-sausage-dog-dachshund?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=animal+paper+clips+uk&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&edd=1&pop=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Things for all 3:

Chopsticks with instant noodles
Pringles
Shower gel & body puff/flannel
Tube of sweets
Candy cane
Magazine rolled up
Marshmallows
Fidget toys
Body spray
Hair accessories/gel
Nice pens
Hat & gloves
Water bottle with squirty squash
Travel cup with hot chocolate sachets

Other ideas:
Personalised drumsticks or plectrums
Would you rather book or cards
Mini puzzle
Newton's cradle
Gift cards

pens, notepads, socks, knickers, boxers, educational/fun games, gloves, hats, sweets

Placemarking

Thank you, some really great ideas.

16yo girl:
long phone charger cable
name clip for charger cable
candle
escentuals (vanilla for mine)
eye lash curler
one night ultimate werewolf game
small cuddly toy
lego flowers
Peg lights
sudoku
lip gloss
book

Hi @Gintime74 thanks for posting! I can see you've had lots of great suggestions already, but in case you're still on the hunt for stocking filler ideas, here is our guide to the best stocking fillers under £10 as recommended by Mumsnet users for a wide range of ages. Hope it's of some use, feel free to let us know if you've any feedback!