55 Best Stocking Stuffers for Teens and Young Adults That Are Fun and Trendy

Marisa LaScala, Cameron Jenkins

Cute Tiny Gift

Boolian USB Mini Disco Lights

Take the party wherever they are with these portable disco lights. They come in a set of two and have garnered over 1,500 positive reviews on Amazon, with many raving that the mini lights are easy to use and come with adapters to fit to multiple devices. “If you plug into your phone and then play music on your phone the lights then move in rhythm with the music,” one reviewer said. “If no music then it just lights up with random lights- still fun!”

Over 39,000 reviews

PAVOI Rose Gold Cuff Earrings

Rose Gold Cuff Earrings

Mini cuff earrings go with practically everything. You can choose from 14k white gold, yellow gold or rose gold plated hoops or 18k gold vermeil plated hoops. “It doesn’t tarnish at all i’ve been in the ocean, shower, working out, and it’s in perfect condition,” an Amazon reviewer said.

Useful Gift

UPEB Small Portable Charger

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Small Portable Charger

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Give them one less reason to use the excuse “my phone died.” This set comes with two chargers that are small enough to fit in a purse or pocket and is compatible with most iPhones. Reviewers love that they charge quickly and are lightweight.

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So Fun

Temporary Tattoo Markers

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Temporary Tattoo Markers

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We’re not ready for them to get tattoos yet, so this is a happy medium. The design will stay on for days, but not permanently, and can really be scrubbed off if they want it gone sooner.

Best Fidget Toy

Figet Toy Pen

Figet Toy Pen

They can use it as a gel pen or touch screen pen, but the real use of this pen is to transform it into a bunch of different shapes and figures!

Essential Gift for Music Fans

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

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Have a teen who takes a phone into the bathroom with them when they shower and tries to turn the volume all the way up? Save them the hassle with this Bluetooth speaker, which is water-resistant and suction cups to the shower wall. It comes in several colors, and lasts for six hours on a charge.

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Cheap Stocking Stuffer for Teens

Teenie Nee Doh Stress Balls

Teenie Nee Doh Stress Balls

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These durable and colorful fidget toys can be pulled, stretched and squished whenever your teen is bored or needs some stress relief. You can also opt for the bigger Neeh Doh ball that changes colors.

New Viral Game

Kanoodle

Kanoodle

Kanoodle is a brainteaser that will keep them off their phones for hours. There are dozens of puzzles they need to solve, and trust us, they aren’t easy. The most recent version, Kanoodle Pyramid, won a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award, and testers loved the level of challenge.

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The Stocking Stuffer Every Teen Needs

Gooseneck Phone Holder

Gooseneck Phone Holder

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Now they can record videos, watch TV or listen to music hands-free with this device, which clamps onto a shelf or table and holds up the phone. This adjustable neck will also help them keep from getting the dreaded “text neck.”

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Stocking Stuffer for New Drivers

Magnetic Phone Holder for Car

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Magnetic Phone Holder for Car

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You have enough to worry about with them on the road. At least you can make sure they never have to look down for directions with this durable phone holder that will stay put through all the bumps or vibrations as they drive.

A Basic He Needs

Personal Nail Care Set

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Personal Nail Care Set

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Sometimes, stocking stuffers need to be really practical, like a nail care set. But when you go this route, you’ll know he’ll use it year after year, especially this one that has over 16,000 5-star ratings on Amazon. It also comes in blue and pink.

Latest TikTok Must-Have

Phone Remote

Phone Remote

Also available in a bunch of fun colors, this remote control can connect to so many different apps (TikTok being the one they’ll likely use the most). They won’t need their phone in their hand to scrolling, turn a page or skip a song.

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Artsy Stocking Stuffer

Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes

Amazon’s Choice

 Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes

They can jot down notes, etch doodles and create cool designs to pass along to their friends or just hang up in their room. Each one comes with 125 sheets of scratch-art paper, so they last a good, long time.

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Cleaning Gel

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Cleaning Gel

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Their keyboards have probably seen better days, but this with gooey cleaner, they will want to actually clean the keys because it looks and feels cool. It can work on any spot with dust really, including car vents, speakers, etc.

Best Stocking Stuffer for Teen Girls

Photo Clip String Lights

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Photo Clip String Lights

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Teens love personalizing their bedrooms and making cool backdrops for TikToks or other videos. This set provides good lighting with 17′ of lights and also has 50 clear clips for hanging photos.

RELATED: Best Amazon Gifts for Teen Girls

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Best Phone Accessory, Really

Cable Protector

Cable Protector

Keep their cords safe — and looking cute — with these little critters, which wrap around the cord to prevent breakage. They come in a pack of 18, so you’ll never be at a loss for one when you need it.

Sensory Fun

Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards

DoodleJamz JellyBoards

It’s the fidget toy they’ll never get sick of! The board is filled with colored gel, and kids get the soothing experience of making patterns in it. They can use their fingers or the included stylus, and it comes in several colors. Ages 5+

Best Stocking Stuffer for Musicians

Guitar Pick Punch

Guitar Pick Punch

For musicians in your midst, turn any old piece of plastic — especially old, used gift cards — into a guitar pick. It’s fun and it keeps plastic out of landfills at the same time.

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Best Stocking Stuff for Her Under $5

essence False Lash Effect Mascara

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False Lash Effect Mascara

There are over 200,000 (yes, you read that right) 5-star ratings for this inexpensive mascara. It promises to give a “false lash effect” when she applies it, meaning she won’t have to spend money going to the salon once a month.

Clever Stocking Stuffer

Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

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Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

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It won’t give their room a deep clean, but at least it can help them pick up all the dust and crumbs from their desk, which means there will (hopefully) be less for you to do later.

Headshot of Marisa LaScala

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.

Headshot of Cameron Jenkins

Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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