Stocking Fillers for 7-11 year olds

Stocking Fillers for Those Tricky 7-11 year olds

This is the age when hanging-up-the-stocking excitement reaches fever pitch and Santa has to tread very, very carefully and deliver treats that don’t disappoint. But, it's also the age when finding stocking fillers can be a tad tricky for Father Christmas. We hope he’s reading as Junior is here to help him along...

Schools Out

Get them ready for the new term with a smart new pencil case. Show us a tween who doesn't love stationery!

BUY HERE >> Checkerboard Pencil Case, £18, Papier

Instant Sounds

The Polaroid P2 Speaker is a wearable speaker and the first player in the line-up to work with all the features of the Polaroid Music App - letting you discover new music browsing your favourite internet radio stations with just a spin of the analog dial. Taylor Swift on repeat anyone?

BUY HERE >> Polaroid P2 Bluetooth Speaker, £119.99, Polaroid

Strange Collectibles!

Unbox this retro TV and unlock the mysteries hidden within this groundbreaking show, with clues, games, trading cards, stickers and collectibles.

BUY HERE >> Stranger Things Mystery Capsule Assortment, £10, HMV

Sleep Tight!

A silk sleeping mask for teens you ask? If your mini is as clued up on the latest beauty must-haves then they will be thrilled to receive this luxe eye mask - and maybe it will get hem togo to bed a little earlier!

BUY HERE >> Ciao Sleep Mask, from £32.50, Slip

Bomb-tastic

Who doesn't love a bath bomb? And, with this kit they can get creative and make their own.

BUY HERE >> Create Your Own Bath Bomb Kit, £10.99, Mini-U

More Lottie!

Got a tween getting through Lottie Brooks at the rate of knots? Then they will love this latest entry that sees Christmas being a bit more chaotic than usual for the unlikely stick figure heroine. Read our interview with author Katie Kirby here.

BUY HERE >> The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby, £7.49, Amazon

Christmas songs on repeat

These noise cancellation and ANC technology earbuds are the way for them to listen to their favourite holiday jingles - plus, the low latency technology is perfect for a lag free gaming session.

BUY HERE >> Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2+, £79.99, Nokia

First Scents

Let them embark on their fragrance journey with this gorgeous set from Millie Bobby Brown. A light, refreshing botanical garden fuelled scent which will allow tweens to feel wildly themselves. Set contains a 50ml fragrance and a 100ml body lotion.

BUY HERE >> Wildly Me Gift Set, £40, Florence by Mills at Superdrug

Box of Delights

No one is too old for biscuits or The Nutcracker for that matter. They will be spinning around when they open this gorgeous keepsake tin full of iced treats.

BUY HERE >> The Nutcracker Biscuit Tin, £38, Biscuiteers

Bow Time

How gorgeous are these velvet hair bows? Each comes on a gold snap clip and will add a touch of elegance to any festive look.

BUY HERE >> Radiant Velvet Bow Hair Clips (set of 8), £19.50, Meri Meri

Note Block

These cool Lego notecards are ideal for sending messages to friends and make the perfect desk companion for notes, lists and revision.

BUY HERE >> Lego Note Brick, £11.99 LEGO

Retro Rivival

Christmas like the '90s with the original digital pet. Todya's Tamagotchi has the original generation 2 programming (you feed your digital pet, clean up after it, and take care of it) but now you can discipline your virtual pet if it’s bothering you when it doesn’t need you!

BUY HERE >> Tamagotchi Original Starry Showers, £19.99, Smiths Toys

Coin Star

This sweet cat coin purse is a super fun carry-around for little people to put their money in - and the top-notch leather means it will ages beautifully too.

BUY HERE >> Cat Coin Purse, £25 Honey & Toast

Neck Candy

Start off their jewellery collection with this stunning rainbow crystal initial chain - ideal for friends and cousin gifts too.

BUY HERE>> Rainbow Crystal Initial Necklace, from 18, Lisa Angel

Phone Buddy

If your tween or young teen has a mobile phone, ensure they keep it safe and more importantly close to hand in this colourful cross body bag made with cool cotton twill.

BUY HERE >> L.E. Brady Bag Phone a Friend, £26, Lucy and Yak

The Gift of good Skin

Start tweens off on the right foot with these cool natural and vegan skincare starter kits containing a cleanser and moisturiser from French brand Ouate. There are sets suitable for boys' and girls' skin aged 7+.

BUY HERE >> My Ideal Treatments skin care set, £27, Ouate

>> READ MORE: 12 Skincare ranges designed for Tween and Teenage Skin

Pencils with Personality

This pack fast food inspired colouring pencils will be the talk of the classroom.

BUY HERE >> Burger colouring pencils, £6, UStudio

Say Cheese!

We love the retro styling on this Instax camera with a built-in flash and hand strap - we can see Emily from Emily in Paris using this!

BUY HERE >> Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera, £99.99, John Lewis & Partners

Save the Turtles

If anyone is going to make a difference it the tweens and teens - tap into their eco-conscience stance with these choc treats that help support the OGP (Ocean Giants Programme).

BUY HERE >> Milk Chocolate Turtles to support the OGP, £6.50 Chococo

Listen Up

The most stylish kids headphones we have come across. These safe, strong, and wireless headphones are named 'The Gecko' because the wireless Bluetooth connection lets kids climb around freely like a gecko! HA! We'll settle on not having to listen to You Tube videos on repeat.

BUY HERE >> 'Gecko' Wireless Headphones, £49.99, Pogs

Beauty Addict

If your tween has got into make-up then that then to this limited edition case that us customisable - just fill it up with 4 x peel-off nail colours, 1 lip balm and a nail accessories kit (nail stickers, tattoos and more)

BUY HERE >> Limited Edition Beauty Case, £34.99 Miss Nella

Sticker Love

VSCO Stickers are hot news with tweens and these are ideal for water bottles, laptops and skateboards. With non-marking glue kids can easily remove and re-stick with ease.

BUY HERE >> VSCO Sticker Pack ( contains 103 pack waterproof stickers), £4.99, Amazon

Gem Stone

Santa always lends a hand when it comes to the all important finishing touches to the Christmas day outfit… and how jolly are these?

BUY HERE >> Bright Gem Hair Bands, £6 for 3, STYCH

A Pocket Games Room

A cornucopia of traditional travel games that will make everyone in the family smile. Ready to place in the stocking, this bright red glossy pouch contains four travel-size brain-teasing puzzles.

BUY HERE >> Travel size puzzle pouch, £10, Hedgehog

Puppy Planter

This Llama planter will be no probllama for budding horticulturalists.

BUY HERE >> Llama Planter with Chia Seeds, £16.50, Oliver Bonas

Mini Activities

These bite-sized, short bursts of activity –mental snacks – fit perfectly into those stockings and are an alternative activity when taking breaks from screens to inspire, support and expand young minds.

BUY HERE >> Nature + Now, from £13 for 7, Mind Shot

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