With the main Christmas presents wrapped and ready, the budget might be starting to get a little stretched, so here are a few kids’ stocking fillers which all come in at under £20.
Slidewise (ages 7+)
£16
This fidget-friendly word puzzle will challenge tweens, teens and adults alike this Christmas. The premise is simple – pick a five-letter word from the list and slide the tiles to spell the word vertically in the green row.
Not only will it test logical reasoning and spelling, but it can have a competitive edge, too. Challenge other family members to solve the puzzle in as few moves as possible.
This educational stocking filler is great for when they’re at home or on the move, and will keep the fun flowing well into Christmas night.
Little Brian Flip Paint Sticks (ages 3+)
6 pack £7
Watching kids get creative is always such a pleasure, but the clean-up afterwards can be overwhelming. Little Brian, launched in 2016, has created Flip Paint Sticks to combat this messy problem.
With no need for water or brushes, the request for a crafting session with these washable, non-toxic paint sticks won’t bring you out in a cold sweat. Each paint stick is double-ended, giving twice the colour choices in a compact form. To use them, the little artists can just remove the lid and twist the stick, and the paint stick can be used just like a glue stick.
The paint dries within a minute, so there’s minimal smudging and smearing. As the children get older and more accomplished, brushes and water can be used with the Flip Paint Sticks to create a more watercolour-style painting.
A great, inexpensive stocking filler that they will love and will keep your fridge decorated well into the New Year.
Wooden stacking character games from Rex London (ages 3+)
£17
There is always something charming and nostalgic about wooden toys, and these stacking characters from Rex London are no exception. A lovely game that encourages motor skills and coordination, and can be played solo or with others.
All they’ll need is a flat surface and some imagination, and they’ll be balancing them in ever more imaginative ways to create the tallest or most elaborate tower possible before they tumble.
It’s not just the kids who will have fun with it, either. After a glass or two of wine once the little ones are in bed, it’ll become surprisingly competitive…
Eugy 3D models: Penguin (ages 6+)
£8
If you’re looking for kids’ stocking fillers for creative types, Eugy has some fabulous options. The 3D model range is stacked full of cute animals and Christmas characters that they will love.
Each model comes with cards containing individually numbered pieces, ready to put together. There’s also a printed instruction page and a tube of water-soluble, non-toxic glue to keep everything together. All the pieces and packaging are made from sustainably sourced cardboard, making it fun and planet-friendly.
