31 Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers That Are Under $20

No toddler will get the dinnertime blues when they have such a fun plate and utensils they can use themselves! The forklift (get it), front-loading spoon and bulldozer pusher will help them with the motor control they need to feed themselves. Similar sets come with either a garden theme or a dinosaur theme. Ages 2+

Open this sturdy board book, and there are two die-cut holes for eyes, turning each page into a different dinosaur mask. Good Housekeeping kid testers loved peeking through, and watching their grown-ups do the same! Ages 0 – 4

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Magnets turn bath time into fishing time: The three characters float in the water, and then kids can catch them with the magnetic rod. Ages 2+

The whale and puffer fish are fun bath toys on their own —they strain water when you pick them up — but stick a Munchkin Color Buddies bath bomb inside and things really get exciting! The bath bombs turn the water brilliant colors. The set comes with two buddies toys and 20 bath bombs with different colors. Ages 2+

It's almost never too early to get them building with DUPLO blocks, which are easy for toddler hands to snap together. This adorable set comes with four farm animals that they can use for imaginative play. Ages 18 months+

Stick these to the side of the bath (or the wall above it) with suction cups, and bath time becomes magic. Kids can pour water in the tops, and watch as wheels spin or the stream comes out in ways they didn't expect. Ages 1+

Yes, even kids as young as 2 can get in on the pop-fidget craze. (And boy, do they want to!) This rabbit is just the right size for a young popper, and it comes in eye-catching rainbow colors. Ages 2+

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This BPA- and phthalates-free set replaces the real car keys they're always trying to grab. Bonus: the "beep beep" sound that the buttons make are designed to be less annoying to parents' ears. Ages 10 months+

This little lion does triple duty: It's a stuffed animal, a bath toy and a washcloth all in one! "Feed" it liquid soap, and kids will look forward to scrubbing. There are even built-in finger pockets so kids can get a grip. No age recommendation given

This little guy has a musical bell inside that tinkles when he wobbles, offering a sensory reward for shaking him. He's shaped so that he tilts without rolling away, and his arms flap as he wobbles around, too. Ages 6 months+

These blocks have an extra little something to keep toddlers engaged. including wheels and dials that spin, doors that open or butterfly wings that flap. And, at just 16 pieces, it's not too overwhelming for toddlers. Good Housekeeping Institute testers said even older siblings liked getting in on the fun! Ages 1+

Kids love playing in the water, even when it's not bath time. This Playmobil set comes with two duck figures and a duck boat with rider that all really float, and a scooper, so your toddler can practice their coordination while trying to spoon them up. Ages 18 months+

For younger toddlers just getting the hang of puzzles, this is a perfect fit. There are just three pieces to keep track of, and toddlers can match the colors of the noses if they need a hint. Plus, with so few pieces, it's easy to take with you on the go. Ages 1+

You can get these for the kids of your avocado-toast-loving friends, and feel good knowing that they work on teaching kids colors, emotions and fine-motor coordination. Kids can strengthen their hands as they pop apart the avocados, match the colors of the pits to the matching avocado halves, and talk about the emotions in each facial expression. Ages 18 months+

Switch up the nighttime routine with some new board books for the nighttime shelf. The Penguin Bedtime Classics distills favorite stories, like The Three Little Pigs, The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Alice in Wonderland, into toddler-sized board books — all while featuring diverse illustrations. For fairy tales, the Once Upon a World series works similarly. Ages 0+

This huggable sloth is stuffed with memory foam, so when you give him a squeeze, he slowly inflates back into his ball shape. You might even find yourself doing it absentmindedly when your toddler isn't looking. Ages 0+

This is a classic for a reason — it never stops being silly. You can stop with just the mister, or you can upgrade to the Good Housekeeping Toy Award-winning Create Your Own Potato Head Family set, which comes with two adult bodies and a baby for just over $20. Ages 2+

Practice colors, numbers, shapes and fine motor coordination with this friendly hedgehog. Stack up his quills to make him complete! This is part of a whole line of Spike toys that includes a fine-motor toy (a previous Good Housekeeping toy award winner), sensory play set, a fidget friend and a puzzle. Ages 18 months+

This toddler toy will take you back to your own 8-bit video gaming days. There's no real game to play, but toddlers can push the buttons or press down on the cartridge for lights, songs, sounds and phrases that teach directions, colors, numbers and shapes. Ages 6 months+

Kids love this truck because it really scoops and dumps. Parents love it because it's made from recycled milk jugs and contains no BPA, phthalates or PVC. Win-win! Ages 2+