After you grab the best stocking stuffers for kids (if you didn’t, now you do), load up your cart with stocking stuffers for teens. These sure-to-please picks are stylish, practical and useful. And yes—they’ll actually throw you a smile.
What to look for in the best stocking stuffers for teens
Finding cool yet useful items is the ideal balance strike when shopping for teens. You want to give them things they’ll actually put to use, but still maintain the cool factor, and win over their friends. From a cozy laptop sleeve to luxe hot chocolate mix, there is no lack of stocking stuffers for teens this season.
The best stocking stuffers for teens 2023
Add the cherry on top with gift-giving season with a pair of socks from Baggu. Made of sustainably sourced bamboo rayon, these soft and comfortable socks are a real treat for your teens’ feet. They’re also available in two other patterns and make excellent gifts for teens.
Carhartt Men’s Knit Cuffed Beanie
Every teen needs this cold-weather classic. Beloved brand Carhartt has been keeping heads warm since the late 1980s, and they don’t intend to stop. Available in a myriad of colors from highlighter yellow to classic black, this hat is made of a stretchy rib knit material that’s soft to the touch and easy to slip on during those freezing winter days.
Teen boys and teen girls alike are sure to love this stocking stuffer idea.
ban.do Large Planner 2024
While not all their plans involve us, helping teens stay organized is one of the most rewarding parts of being a parent. This colorful 2024 monthly and day planner has inspiring messages, cute stickers and lots of space to write tasks, angsty thoughts and adolescent feelings.
This unique mug has an attached hoop and is perfect for scoring mini-marshmallows into hot cocoa, cereal into milk or toppings onto ice cream. Give them something to root for in their dreaded morning routine!
If basketball isn’t their thing, there’s a handful of sports mugs available, including hockey and baseball. Consider filling it with one of the best coffee alternatives so you know they’re staying low on caffeine.
Sometimes, it’s ok to tune out the noise. Loop’s sleek earplugs are reusable and durable with top-notch hearing protection, made from soft silicone. They offer quality protection from loud noises and background noise in many situations. Whether you have home renovations or a screaming baby, these earplugs help your teen get in their bubble.
Choose from a variety of colors, and then watch their eyes light up when they unwrap these teen stocking stuffers.
Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Lollipops
These tasty-looking manuka honey lollipops are ideal for teens who are coming down with a sore throat and need a little pick me up or have a sweet tooth. Organic and delicious, each flavor (choose between orange, grape and raspberry) is a gourmet experience they won’t want to share!
Nalgene Sustain Tritan BPA-Free Water Bottle
As a growing person, staying hydrated is important. This brightly colored water bottle is made of 50% certified recycled content, and offsets the use of fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Suitable for warm and cold beverages, the wide-mouthed bottle is perfect for taking to school, sports practice or their required volunteering sessions.
It’s one of our most practical stocking stuffers for teens and one they’re sure to use.
Stanley Reusable Quencher Straws
To go with their new water bottle, a set of reusable straws is essential—no more strawless sipping! Perfect for hot or cold beverages, these BPA-free straws will fit in various drinking tumblers and bottles. The best part? The pack of four is perfect for teens who are prone to losing things. They’re also easy to clean in the dishwasher or by hand.
Comfyable Puffy Laptop Sleeve
If you’re buying your teen a laptop for Christmas, they’ll need a sturdy laptop case to keep it protected. Inspired by Scandinavian designs, the 13-inch case has a cool puffy texture with fuzzy fleece lining, that fits most standard laptop sizes.
Not only is it guaranteed to keep their computer scrap-free, but it’s waterproof and features a secure magnetic closure to access their laptop easily.
Whether they’re heading to on a first date or going on a run, this multi-purpose bracelet is a must-have. Cute enough for your wrist, but strong enough for your hair, you can mix and match the bracelet to fit your mood or style! Available in five colorways, this versatile accessory is ideal for any hair type. Teen girls are sure to love these.
JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack
Fanny packs are in. A relic of the 1980s, this accessory is the perfect everyday catchall for any teen. Providing functionality with timeless style, the small but mighty fanny pack is convenient, functional and ultra-cool.
With easy-to-access pockets and an adjustable strap, they’ll be able to house everything need, whether they’re hiking, shopping or running daily errands.
Draw, doodle and journal, teens! Say goodbye to lackluster pens and say hello to these fine-point colored pens. Available in a set of 10, these beauties write smoothly and dry fast with minimal bleed-through. The soft touch makes the pen feel easy to write with and offers a comfortable grip for long writing.
For the uber-smart bookworm teen, this high-tech book light is rechargeable and perfect for late-night reading sessions. Great for clipping on their books or a Kindle, creating a serene reading space is seamless. Even better, the reading light is small and compact, making it easy to throw in a bag and take on any upcoming adventures!
Woxer Women’s Boxer Briefs
Comfortable and stylish, these undies from Woxer are a key staple for any undergarment wardrobe. Made of ultra-soft and breathable eco-friendly material, these boxers make your teen’s outfit flow and keep them feeling breezy when they’re lounging around. Better yet, these are no-show boxers, meaning any teen will feel comforted while slipping them on!
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