These stocking stuffers for teens will put a smile on even the broodiest teenage faces.
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19 Coolest Stocking Stuffers Your Teen Will Love
Updated on Nov. 22, 2024
Buying gifts for teens can feel stressful. But by answering a few simple questions, you can figure out what they’re into. For starters, how do they spend their time? Maybe it’s all about listening to music or needing to relax more. Are they into yummy snacks and foodie social media posts? We’ve got you covered with the best stocking stuffers for teens, like tasty treats and an indoor-outdoor bluetooth speaker they’ll love. But don’t worry—we’ve got jewelry, perfume, wallets and cute socks too!
Whatever you pick, our list is based on thousands of positive reviews, and you won’t have to rob a bank for your teen’s stocking stuffers either. And if you’re all about what’s trending—we’ve got some great gifts for kids and tween boys too.
For the athlete with sore feet
Moisturizing Heel Gel Sleeves
These might look a little funny at first, but the breathable fabric lets your athletic teen wear these during the day or night. We love that these treatment socks are gender neutral (up to men’s size eight) in aqua blue. The SmartGel includes aloe vera, shea butter and mineral oils to moisturize and repair dry or cracked skin. One verified Amazon reviewer reports: “I have had this issue since I was a teenager. These heel socks are the best thing I have ever tried.” For under 10 bucks, you can’t pass these up.
For the writer
Elan Publishing Field Notebooks
These colorful, gold foil-adorned mini memo books practically tell their own story. At just 3.5 by 5.5 inches, they’re perfect for teen’s backpack or purse—they can even tuck them into their pocket so they’re ready when that brilliant idea strikes! If you need more stocking stuffers for teens that love reading, check out these gifts for book lovers.
For someone special
Little Words Project Bracelet
A personalized gift lets the teen in your life know how much they matter to you. The Little Words Project lets you design your own beaded bracelet, starting with 11 color options. Then you add your teen’s name, hobby or a short text. If you’re not feeling creative, that’s okay! Bestsellers include “Be happy” with lucky symbols, “Grateful” in creampuff and “Breathe” in bluestone. We love that they’re all about being nice to yourself and to others.
For hip shoppers
Min & Mon Frodo Wallet
This cute, compact zip-around wallet is the perfect stocking stuffers for teens. Four card slots and slip pockets inside fit all their necessities in a tiny, pocket-friendly package. The leather wallet from New York City based, Colombian-born fashion brand Min & Mon has a cool all-over eye design on both sides, so you don’t have to worry about which side is facing out when you use it.
For the mood-setter
Wax Buffalo Soy Candles
Is there a better way to get in the mood for the holidays than lighting an aromatic soy candle on a chilly evening? Wax Buffalo’s candles make fun stocking stuffers for teens, with winter scents including cinnamon and clove, evergreen, warm ginger (they had us at hints of floral jasmine) and winter pines. Teens will appreciate that the brand is all about recycling and sustainability, too!
For the scent-sational
MixBar Eau de Parfum Set
This perfume set is a Target exclusive, featuring five best-selling fragrances at a bargain price. These stocking stuffers for teens are clean, vegan and cruelty-free. Plus, your teen can wear these on their own, or layer them to make new scents. Whipped almond, cloud musk and sparkling hibiscus are a few of the ones you’ll get—and you can’t go wrong when it comes to traveling over the holidays, since each one is a tiny 1.5 mL, making them small enough to fly with.
For latte lovers
Aerolatte Milk Frother
This fun red kitchen gadget provides the perfect amount of froth to lattes or milkshakes in just 20 seconds. It also beautifully blends in hazelnut or pure vanilla flavoring, and whips up powdered drink mixes (hello hot cocoa!) like a dream. When it comes to stocking stuffers for teens, a milk frother might not be the most obvious gift, which is a huge plus. Your teen won’t guess this one until they open up their stocking!
For the sophisticate
Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet
This leather wallet goes with your teen from high school to their college years and beyond. It has two interior card slots with a slim, pocket-friendly design, and a pull-tab pocket so your teen can grab what they need quickly. You can even add a few crisp bills before putting it into their stocking. Not sure yet? Check out more cool gifts for boys.
For a night out with friends
Coach Leather Wristlet
This leather wristlet is perfect for going to a concert, holiday party or heading to the mall. The compact size lets teens easily carry essentials—like their ID and debit card—without weighing them down, and its sturdy leather strap keeps it fixed to their wrist so they won’t lose it. Not sure yet? Check out more women’s stocking stuffer gift ideas.
For luxurious lips
Goop Beauty Lip Balm
This nourishing lip balm soothes chapped and cracked lips. It’s made with botanical oils—coconut, argon, castor seed, jojoba and sunflower, to be exact—plus pomegranate extract and shea butter for a perfectly moisturized smile. This stocking stuffer for teens is subtly scented and dermatologist approved.
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For the squeaky clean teen
Holiday Bar Soap
This Anthropologie-exclusive holiday soap fits even the most narrow stocking. Pick from eight different scents and packaging options, created by illustrator Nephthys Foster. It’s already wrapped, so you’re fine even if this is a last-minute add-on stocking stuffers for teens.
For the classic candy lover
Hershey’s, Reese’s and York Holiday Candy
Can’t choose a favorite candy? This holiday candy assortment features Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and York Peppermint Patties in seasonal shapes like Santas, trees and snowflakes. There are plenty for snacking as you stuff your teen’s stocking. (You deserve a sweet treat, too!) You might want to grab a few extra bags for neighbor and teacher gifts. Check out these other frugal gift ideas.
For the music lover
Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This indoor-outdoor waterproof bluetooth speaker might be small, but it packs a loud punch! The tear-resistant silicone straps make it easy to attach backpacks or sports bags. It’s extra practical for weekend camping trips or fun day hikes, and makes for an excellent gift for teen boys. We love the color options: stone blue, black or white smoke.
For the chic
Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm
Choose between eleven flavors for this do-everything lip balm, like mango, birthday cake, lavender and—the most holiday-appropriate edition—hot cocoa. These stocking stuffers for teens are dermatologist tested, providing long-lasting moisture with castor oil, beeswax and lanolin. And it’s not just for chapped lips—it doubles as a hydrating salve for dry winter skin, too!
For the chocoholic
Omnom Chocolate Bars
Exceptional chocolate is an indulgence, and if you can’t do that at the holidays, when can you? Give your teen a high-quality chocolate bar that best matches their taste buds and their personality. From the caramel bar with rich fudgy notes in a unicorn and rainbow wrapper, to the milk of Madagascar bar’s silky mix of citrus and berry in a cool origami bird wrapper. These premium bean-to-bar chocolates are from Iceland with a creative twist that teens will appreciate. Grab even more cool stocking stuffer ideas your kids will love.
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For the gadget guru
Lithium Coin Cell Batteries
This might sound dorky, but having batteries on hand after opening all those cool gifts is a good thing. (Consider this your reminder to add them to your list!) They might not be glamorous, but trust us, your teen will appreciate this 10-pack of three-volt lithium coin cell batteries for their watch, key fob, calculator, remote control or other small electronics.
For the candy lover
Swedish Hippos
Don’t underestimate a teen’s lingering love for Swedish fish—only make them hippos and healthier, with just 2 grams of added sugar. This 12-pack of tangy, mouthwatering gummy candies is vegan and vegetarian, but still incredibly delicious.
For keeping them hydrated
Owala FreeSip
There’s a new size of this fan-favorite water bottle in town, and your teen will be psyched to carry it. Made from durable stainless with fancy triple-layer insulation and available in six colors, it keeps bevvies cold for hours. The free-sip top lets teens drink through a straw or swig directly from the wide-mouth opening.
For active teens
Aura Bra
Soft, supportive and flattering, with an eye-catching criss-cross style in the back and a longer crop length for extra coverage, the Aura sports bra makes your teen feel like a million bucks in the gym or in the dance studio. The bra comes in 19 color combos and pairs with matching Aura shorts or joggers.
