Top 10 Wooden Toy Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Under $10
Six weeks until Christmas!
Santa is on the way whether we like it or not. Christmas is a really expensive time of year for so many families – and if you’re anything like me – you try to find good quality stocking stuffers that don’t cost the earth for your kids. I’m also after items that aren’t going to break within the first five minutes of playing with them.
As a general, the small items we call stocking stuffers can sometimes generate more excitement from your children than the one big item you’ve purchased for them. Maybe it’s the fact that Santa has given them all these really cool looking packages, brightly wrapped and bowed, and they are all in a sack with THEIR name on it. It’s all theirs, they don’t have to share them. And as a mum of three boys, I always make sure that they have the same number of gifts to open. Yes, I’m sorry to say, fights still occur over stupid things even on Christmas Day!
As you know, Squoodles is all about wooden toys that will last a lifetime. All our toys are made from sustainable materials, and any paints or stains used are non-toxic and child friendly.
So, below are my Top 10 picks for good quality, wooden toy stocking stuffers from Squoodles that your kids will love.
$5.00 – Jingle Bell Rattle
The most popular item we sell at Christmas time is our Jingle Bell rattle. Brightly coloured with ten jingly sleigh bells screwed into the handle. Perfect for that secret Santa gift too! Measures approx. 19cm long.
$5-$8 – Small and Large Wooden Maracas
Make some noise with our gorgeous maracas. The small size is recommended for six months and under, with the Large being the perfect size for the older babies and kids. All come in a great range of designs.
$3.95 – Wooden YoYos
You can’t beat the traditional, tried and tested yoyo. Measuring approx. 6cm across and brightly coloured, this classic toy never goes out of date.
$5.00 – Wooden Kaleidoscope
If you’re looking for a toy to stimulate the imagination, then the kaleidoscope will do the job. It comes with a laminated glass that when twisted and turned, gives the view a different perspective of the world
$6.00 – Wooden Rainbow Twisty Caterpillar
Now you can own your very own Squoodle Bug! This gorgeous wee caterpillar has 11 brightly coloured pieces that make up the body and can twist into different shapes.
$10.00 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Combo
The best stocking stuffer ever! This combo comes complete with a Wooden Twisty Hungry Caterpillar toy, as well as a Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game. The game can be used as a puzzle, or to help the Caterpillar catch his fruit using the magnetic fishing rod.
$7.95 – Wooden Mini Ball Game
Another classic toy that never goes out of date. Tip the wooden base on various angles and try to get the small balls into the cut out holes. Perfect for having that competition with your siblings to see who can do it the quickest! Various designs available.
$9.00 – Wooden Magnetic Alphabet
Kids love spelling their names out on the fridge or whiteboard with this alphabet set. Available in upper or lower case, each set has the 26 letters of the alphabet. A small magnet sits flush with the wood on the reverse.
$9.95 – Sammie the Sausage Dog
Pull along or push along – this new wee puppy will delight young kids. His ears spin, his tail wags and his wee bum goes up and down with a very cool noise as he follows behind your child. Comes boxed in his own kennel.
$9.95 – Wooden Jacobs Ladder
Also known as tumbling blocks, the Jacobs Ladder consists of wooden blocks held together by ribbons. When held at the top, blocks appear to cascade down the ribbons. It creates a visual illusion which is the result of the blocks flipping one over the other
So, these are my fun ideas for some inexpensive wooden toy stocking stuffers that will delight your children on Christmas morning. You can find them all on the Squoodles website. Have fun shopping!
Hugs, Mrs Squoodles xx
