Sustainable Stocking Stuffers & Toys For Children

ALT TEXT: Child playing with a Teddy Bear Plush Toy

Stockings may be small, but they can hold some of the most joyful surprises of the season, and they’re often the most exciting part of the holidays for little ones.

When you choose items that are sustainable and thoughtfully made, you give children gifts they can enjoy long after the holiday glow fades. 

From soft companions to tiny treasures that spark imagination, these stocking stuffers offer play value and eco conscious charm, all wrapped into delightful little packages.

Plushies

ALT TEXT: Small bunny and a Teddy

Mini plush toys are soft, comforting, and easy to pack into a stocking!

Look for sustainable toys made with organic cotton or recycled fibers so kids can cuddle a friend that is gentle on the planet.

The Patchwork Octopus Plush Toy brings both a friendly smile and sustainability, thanks to its recycled packaging and ethically sourced production.

You can also embrace artisan crafts with the White Bunny plushie, a friend handmade by knitting artisans in Lima and rural villages in Peru. 

Pull Along Friends

ALT TEXT: Pull along dog toy

Pull along toys help toddlers build confidence as they move and explore. 

Wooden styles made from responsibly sourced materials have a warm, classic charm and encourage early pretend play. These wooden toys also help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 

Pull Along Mary is a sweet lamb pull along toy that meets rigorous European and US safety tests. Or adopt Eliot Dog, a pull along toy designed for little ones who want their own pup!

Mini Sets 

ALT TEXT: Mini breakfast set made from wood

Small scale play sets, like tiny tool belts or breakfast sets, invite kids to copy the activities they see every day. 

Compact pieces make these sets perfect for stockings while still supporting creativity and skill-building. Plus, they’re available in eco-friendly materials, like wood and cotton.

Car Toys

ALT TEXT: Child playing with car toy set

No matter the generation, little cars are a timeless favorite. 

They fit easily into small hands and spark instant storytelling. Choose cars made from durable wood or recycled plastic for sustainable play on the go.

A wind-up car is a classic option, and you can find these in all colors and materials. However, you can take play to the next level with a city set, like Kiko+gg’s Tiny Town London set, made from beechwood and metal.

Mobiles

ALT TEXT: Close-up of wood, wool, and cotton mobile

While not strictly a sustainable toy, mobiles are still a great gift that adds gentle beauty to a nursery or play space. 

Felt or wooden designs create soft movement that can soothe babies and brighten quiet corners of the home.

The Coco Village Crib Mobile offers a soft combination of colors, made from mindfully selected cotton, wool, and wood materials.

The Takeaway

Sustainable stocking stuffers prove that small gifts can offer both joy and purpose. And nothing beats seeing your little one grow and develop as they play.

With a few thoughtful picks, you can fill a child’s stocking with items that inspire imagination and care for the planet.

See the full toy selection at Little Blueberry Kids now.