27 of the best cheap stocking fillers for all ages: Something to surprise babies, toddlers and older children this Christmas

The very hungry caterpillar teether rattle includes vibrant colours to help attract and stimulate any baby, making it an eye-catching baby rattle toy for your little bubba. One reviewer said, "this is a childhood favourite of mine and does not disappoint. I purchased this as a gift for a friend's new baby boy and it went down a treat!" While another reviewer added, "the main body of the caterpillar is soft fabric and looks colourful and bright which babies will love. The final piece is made of soft rubber/plastic which is just the ticket for any teething baby. If I remember rightly, it has small ridges on it also which are fab for little gums." We love that this will not only soothe sore teeth and gums and is also a great introduction to The Hungry Caterpillar as well as sensory exploration. However, it is only suitable up to 6 months.

Babies will love splashing in the bath with this light up toy. Plus it floats around and the tentacles are textured for a full sensory experience. One reviewer said, "it's a fun concept when dropped in water, there is a light on the octopus. Depending on the baby's age and hand size- it can grab different areas of the octopus. My baby can't hold the body yet but can hold the tentacles." However, another reviewer added, "he light is very dim and hardly noticeable when the lights are on in the bathroom."

Baby will love wearing these lovely rattles and foot finder toys. They each have a bell too for added fun. One reviewer said, "Lovely bright colours and design, good fit with velcro, makes a good crinkle sound for babies sensory play." However, another reviewer added, "the socks are good but too big." We love the socks and rattles are also made from soft cotton and eco-friendly material.

We all know that babies love playing with things they see around the house, especially pulling baby wipes out of packs, or tissues. That is why we love this toy, which they replicates a box of tissue. It is also bright and colourful and will provide hours of fun. One reviewer said, "Every piece of cloth is full of information and shapes for the baby to keep learning new things. The quality of box and clothes are wonderful and I love the colourful textures too. No doubt this box is a unique idea and yes, it helps to save our real tissue boxes." We love that it also has crinkly noises and numbers and letters to help baby's development too. However some reviewers dod think the product was a bit thin and flimsy.

This will make a lovely stocking filler for baby's first Christmas and also a great keep sake. Plus at 26cm big, it is an ideal size for little hands to hold. We love that it is made from lovely soft materials and is suitable from newborn. However, it cannot be machine washed which is sometimes tricky with babies.

This might not be directly for babies, but for those with young babies. Becoming a parent represents a new beginning, and also comes with those lovely night feeds, bath time, laundry, diaper changes as well as singing those cute lullaby songs to soothe baby. This decision coin can be used on any occasion and is a fun and humorous way to help decide whose turn it is to do bedtime or prepare dinner. One reviewer said, "bought as a joke for me and my partner, but can see it becoming VERY useful when baby comes! A well-made coin!" While another reviewer added, "I've bought these a few times for new parents. Great novelty gift and always seems to go down well." Do be careful it doesn't get into little hands though because it could pose a choking risk.

These bath crayons are 100% toxin-free and safe for kids and adults to use. They are completely waterproof so your kids can use them during baths and have a splashing time. One parent reviewer said, "I was sceptical at first but I thought it's not much with the price so worth trying. And I'm in love! I already got another one on order as a gift, they're brilliant! So easy to remove, so easy to use." Waterproof and designed as a pen with a ribbed design for easy grip, it comes with an adjustable height button, making it super easy to use the crayon when it is about to run out. Although one reviewer warned, "just make sure they don't get inside the bath for too long as they melt. Otherwise, I can't recommend enough, especially if your child hates baths."

If your little one has a toniebox, or perhaps Santa is bringing one this year, then a festive character in their stocking is a perfect stocking filler. We love this one because it sings a selection of Christmas songs and carols, ideal for celebrating the special day. Obviously, this is a great stocking filler, but you do need a toniebox.

Having an animal finger puppet show from the comfort of your own home is the best feeling ever. This pack of 10, with 4 different themes: farm animals(cow, sheep, chick, duck), pet animals (dog, cat, rabbit), zoo/wild animals(tiger, monkey, panda, bear), sea animals (whale, frog, turtle, hippocampus), will have the entire family fully entertained. One parent reviewer added, "I have purchased 3 sets of these so far. My first great-grandson is now 9 weeks old and loves being entertained with them - so I bought two more sets. My second great-grandson is due in November and I gave a set to his daddy on Father's Day." With its elastic loop on the bottom, it makes it easier to use and suitable for most adults' or children's fingers.

This card game will be sure to get everyone together for a day full of laughter this Christmas. One reviewer said, "bought this for Christmas and really enjoyed it with the family. Our 5-year-old also enjoyed it and was able to play." While another reviewer added, "I’ve bought this in advance for Christmas, it’s a great game that I can play with all my kids." With 54 cards in 9 different Christmas character card styles, this game will keep the kids occupied and entertained during the Christmas festivities. However, it might not be suitable for younger children and toddlers.

This stocking filler game will entertain the whole family on Christmas day, plus you might get a few funny photos too. One reviewer said, "once it is blown up it is great fun. It has a strap to tie under the chin so it fits adults and children. Rings can deflate fairly quickly but it takes 2 seconds to blow them up again. It's very entertaining and you can spend ages playing it." The inflatable antler hat has 6 branches and there are 6 rings to try and throw onto them, we love this for Christmas Day fun.

With a total of 10 sheets of temporary tattoos, kids will love all the festive designs including Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees, snowmen, snowflakes, elks and dogs. Every pattern is different so everyone can use a different design. One reviewer said, "I had so much fun with these at Christmas. Perfect for kids and adults and easy to remove even after just a few hours. Would buy again." We love that if you hold them under light they will glow in the dark, although it is not recommended to use them on sensitive skin.

This will keep fidgety hands busy this Christmas (once they have finished opening all their presents). We love that they are festive themed too and with a pack of two, they can be shared with siblings. One reviewer said, "these poppers are lovely and they are made from excellent quality materials. With some poppers I find the material is quite thin and flimsy but these the material is quite thick. Each bubble has a slightly raised texture too giving a sensory feel to the popper that you don’t usually get." However, some reviewers did find that one of the bubbles on the Santa's hat is not fully complete due to the shape.

These bright and creative coloured pens are great for highlighting your work and making it pop with vibrancy. One reviewer said, "I absolutely love this highlighter. I am constantly taking notes and organising paperwork and it's fantastic to have so many colours available in your hand. Plus, it's adorable. Great buy!" With five amazing colours to choose from: pink, purple, yellow, green and orange, this highlighter, safe to use, will have you marking working, classwork or even drawing a cute little picture. However, reviewers did, sadly, find it runs out quite quickly.

This sporty eraser collection is perfect for those budding and aspiring sports fans. One reviewer was delighted to find it and said, "I was hunting for stocking fillers and for £3 I thought I would give this a go and purchase one. So glad I did, they are very cute and I know my daughter will love them." This collection includes three sculpted balls plus a funky baseball cap, all packed in a cute eraser box, and is great for adding to your pencil case collection. A great gift idea for your loved one who adores creativity and takes pride in keeping their work neat and great for sport fans, although this is the only sports option to choose from.

The Mini Brands Disney Platinum 100 Year of Wonder is a great addition to the Mini Brands collection. With five surprises inside, you won't know which figures you'll be getting! One reviewer commented that it's "really good fun to open as you don't know what you will get! five authentic characters in there own mini packaging. Great collectors item and fun for kids to build the collection and relate to the films! everyone has a favourite character!" We think it makes a great stocking filler, although you can't choose which character you get which could lead to duplicates or disappointment.

This is a game that's fun for all the family and super easy to follow along with! It really is suitable for ages as one reviewer found, saying, "played this with adults and again with my 5year old grandson excellent game, great for camping." Dobble is a clever game where you have to match an image on your card, with one in the middle. Similar to snap, it's a test of recognition. Little ones (and big ones) will love this game, although the cards do get bent easily, especially in little hands.

Is your little one a Pringle fan? Why not up their game with this quirky and unique pencil case. One reviewer said, "really nice, sturdy, beautifully designed and unusual pencil case! I would buy it again and again. It's just a shame that you can't choose the colour beforehand. There is more than enough space for pens and utensils of all kinds. Very tall case - so no problems." With three colours to collect, although bear in mind that you can't choose the colour, and with great storage for all of your accessories, this case will not only have them stand out in class, but it's practical too with an easy to open zipper.

A portable and amazing desktop stand, suitable for smartphones or tablets, although it might not support your phone in landscape orientation. One reviewer commented, "I bought the holder for the kids because they shouldn't have a stand or shelf at the desk, but they like to look at their cell phones and therefore like to have a good view of them. This small plastic piece is easy to store when you don't need it." Not only will this phone holder add humour and lots of fun in your spare time, but this high-quality plastic and lightweight item will make your travel easier, as it fits easily into your bag.

How cute are these? If you know someone who is a big fan of pizza (who isn't?), then this is for you. One reviewer said, "What else can you get for a pizza lover as a gift?! I was really pleased to see that when you open the "pizza" box the socks are all rolled up and placed so they look like a whole pizza. My son thought they were brilliant. Great quality socks, very funky, perfect novelty gift for any pizza lover!"Just like a real pizza, these socks come in a box and come printed with cheese, tomato, lettuce and onions. However, they are hand wash only!

Have you had enough of misplacing your charger, or accidentally taking someone else's? Well say hello to these must-have iPhone charger stickers! One reviewer said, "this is great! Especially if you come from a large family like mine and don't want chargers getting mixed up. I used to have issues with identifying which charger was mine, but now, no one can take mine, ha!" We agree that these stickers will help you identify what is yours and add organisation in your life, making sure that you never lose a charger again. So wave farewell to chaos and frustration because this sticker will always be with you when you need it. Although, if you have an Android phone do bear in mind these are designed for iPhone chargers.

Looking for a gift that involves a lot of patience and curiosity, then investing in this simple two-piece cardboard magic tree will give you just that. Placed into a container of liquid (that is supplied), within a couple of hours, colourful flowers will begin to appear and flourish. One reviewer commented, "this is a very good stocking filler to do Christmas morning and watch it grow throughout the day! A lovely gift!" We love that if it's taken care of and correctly positioned, it will go on to grow and produce stunning and attractive crystals. However, as one reviewer said, it "comes with really scary chemical safety warnings all over the packaging, which is a bit off-putting!" so do use it under adult supervision.

Want to create your own little pick-and-mix sweet store? You have come to the right places, as this mini candy vending machine made for kids, has an exquisite and lovely look to it. One mum reviewer said, ""I loved purchasing this for my daughter, all I had to do was buy jelly beans or Skittles from my local corner shop and top up her candy machine. It really helped save me some money." We love that it is strong and safe to withstand rough play. However, you do have to supply your own sweets.

Have you got a future mini-writer in the house? Or maybe you like to make notes just in case you forget something? This notepad will encourage you to jot down your desired shopping list, or have your kids keep you up-to-date with those extra activity clubs. One parent reviewer said, "ordered these for my daughter. She absolutely loves them. Said they were really cute and she's put them all over her flat. Fast dispatch and delivery. Highly recommended." We love that these are a perfect size for a stocking stuffer that will come in handy for the whole family! Although there are not many colour choices to choose from.

This curly hair detangling brush has a unique design that easily makes it way through tangles and helps reduce breakage. With one-shaped plastic bristles to divide the hair sideways instead of down, it softly separates even the stubborn tangles. One reviewer said, "lightweight easy to hold in hand. Just a little scratchy for me as I have thin hair so maybe perfect for someone with lovely thick locks. My daughter has the same brush and she likes it too, get all tangles out but not scratchy for her scalp as more hair!!" We love that it is suitable for when using in the shower or on dry hair before styling, you will never have to worry about those tough hair days.

Kids will have great fun at Christmas writing secret messages with this spy pen, one reviewer said, "this UV pen and light is a very handy tool to have." With invisible ink that can only be seen when they shine the UV light on it, they will be entertained for ages and enjoy playing spies. However, some reviewers commented that the quality of the pen is not great, with a lid that can crack easily.

Your little one will love getting bit glam for Christmas with this beautiful festive make up set. We love that the products are all natural and toxin free, making them perfect for sensitive skin. They are a little bit more expensive than some stocking fillers but do feel worth it. Plus the presentation box is gorgeous too. This set includes lip gloss, nail varnish, two eyeshadows and a blusher.