TL;DR: Not sure what to get older kids or adults this holiday season? Christmas-themed snacks, accessories, and sensory fidget toys are crowd-pleasers for people of all ages.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Older Kids & Adults
If you have older kids at home to gift or are looking for something to slip in your spouse’s stocking, it can be hard to figure out something they will like. Stocking stuffers should be something that offers instant gratification but doesn’t end up in the trash pile or at the bottom of a drawer in a few days. Wondering what to get? We’ve got some great ideas for stocking stuffers for the older kiddos or adults in your life. Keep reading to learn about our favorite stocking stuffers, including why sensory fidget toys are beloved (and beneficial!) for people of all ages.
Christmas-Themed Snacks
Most stores are jam-packed with great Christmas-themed candies and snacks. While candy canes can take a long time to eat, there are plenty of other great options to fill up your loved one’s stocking with.
Rather than giving your older kiddo or spouse a generic, throw-away gift in their stocking, creating more clutter, or gifting yet another pair of fuzzy Christmas socks, give them an edible, tangible moment of Christmas.
Some ideas include:
- Christmas-themed chocolates S
- hortbread cookie tins
- Gourmet popcorn mixes
- Gingerbread cookies
- Holiday fudge and brittle
- Cocoa bombs
- Holiday barks
- Chocolate-covered dipping spoons
Many of these items can be fun to homemmake on Christmas Eve, too. They are also great gifts to give someone you have absolutely no idea what to buy for. Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles—all big kids and adults love yummy Christmas treats, especially if they are homemade!
Accessories
A great gift to give big kids and adults on Christmas, especially to fill their stockings with, includes often-forgotten accessories. Some of these can include:
- Home accessories. Some great ideas for home accessories to put in your loved one’s stocking include a Christmas ornament for next year’s tree, a themed mug, or some of their favorite tea or coffee pods.
- Tech accessories. Phone chargers, phone cases, AirTags, or portable power banks are great stocking-stuffer gifts that big kids and adults will love and appreciate.
- Personal accessories. Fun holiday headbands, earrings, or other jewelry are a great way to put a smile on your loved one’s face. Practical items such as hand sanitizer, themed lotions, or a fun multi-tool are also great personal gifts that make fun stocking stuffers.
Sensory Fidget Toys
Chronic scroller? Anxious traveler? Need more focus on studying? Sensory fidget toys are your answer!
No, sensory fidget toys aren’t just for kids anymore. Adults love them, too! Innobaby has an entire line of sensory fidget toys that both kids and adults will love. They are discreet, can fit in the palm of your hand, fit in your purse, bag, or desk drawer, and help big kids and adults with a multitude of things, including:
- Enhancing focus. It’s no secret that sensory fidget toys help children pay attention better in school, retain more information, and focus for longer periods of time. This goes for older kids and adults, as well!
- Reducing stress and anxiety. Rather than shaking your knee, biting your nails, or cracking your knuckles, reach for your sensory fidget toy! Spike toys can help adults regulate their stress and anxiety, leading to better coping habits.
- Distraction from scrolling. Relaxing on the couch after a long day of work? Trying to stay off your phone before bedtime? Give your hands something more beneficial to do, such as playing with a calming sensory fidget toy.
Spike toys are the better choice, especially on Christmas morning, because they do not require assembly or batteries. There are no spinning mechanisms to worry about, small pieces to put together, or anything that can break off. Just open and start playing!
Our sensory fidget toys are also made of 100% silicone, making them nontoxic, mold and mildew-resistant, and resistant to odors. This also makes them great bath scrubs and easy to clean. Just pop them in the dishwasher with the day’s load after a long day of play!
FAQ
Q: What are some ideas of gifts to get my older kids or adult family member for Christmas?
A: Great gift ideas for older kids and adults, especially for stocking stuffers, including Christmas snacks and treats, forgotten-about accessories, and sensory fidget toys. Stocking stuffers tend to be throw-away gifts, so make sure the ones you pick are useful and can be enjoyed for a while to come.
Q: Why will my older kid or adult family member like a sensory fidget toy?
A: Sensory fidget toys are beloved by people of all ages! They are instantly calming the second they are in your hand, and you won’t want to put them down. Plus, they offer many benefits! Adults can use them in place of scrolling or other anxious behavior, while children can use them at school or while studying.
Q: What are the best sensory fidget toys?
A: Look for sensory fidget toys that are made of quality materials, won’t break apart easily, and are easy to use and clean. Spike toys are made of high-quality silicone, will never break apart, and are super easy to clean and sterilize. It is also great to seek sensory fidget toys that are non-distracting to others, such as ones without bright lights or noises.
Written by Jaclyn, marketing copywriter and mama of three boys