The 25 Best Stocking Stuffers for Teens, According to Actual Teens & TikTok

News flash—schools are sealing students' phones away for the school day, so kids are reviving classic watch trends, including this colorful style, in order not to be late for their classes.

A Ralph Lauren Christmas is trending, and while a whole tree full of pricey designer ornaments may be out of the question, a little Polo Bear that doubles as a purse or backpack charm is a cute keepsake.

Casey Lewis, author of After School substack, conducted a series of in-depth interviews with teens and found out that Rhode is one of the demographic's most coveted lip glosses, as much for its colors and moisturizing properties as for its company owner, Hailey Bieber.

Remember when pimple patches first appeared on every teen's face? Get ready for the next stage of transdermal health, wellness patches. Ginkgo, rosemary and other herbs will help your junior scholar stay focused, and the patch comes right off before sleep. This set of two patches is a great starter set.

“Ear cuffs are the best, because you don’t even need to get a crazy piercing to get the look. Plus, my ears always hurt when I wear anything but real gold, which can be super expensive.” —Kelsey W., 14

“Everyone knows the stocking is really the best part. Especially if I happen to get the latest Apple Airpods Pro in there...I think Santa might be able to pull through…” —Tim B., 16

"I've been seeing this all over social media and could really use it to check my makeup when I'm in between numbers when I go to dance competitions, and the colors are so cute..."— Jane T., 17

“I hate it when my phone dies in the middle of the day. I have a portable charger, but it’s so big and not convenient. I like the idea of a charging keychain, so it’s really always with me.” —Zoe P., 15

“I love anything from Brandy Melville, especially the jewelry!” —Samantha D., 16

“The iPhone takes nice pictures, but these old-school instant film cameras are way more fun. It can get annoying to scroll through Instagram anyway. Oh, and I’ll put my favorite ones on the wall behind my bed with these cool picture-hanging string lights.” —Amanda L., 17

“Kids in my class are always dropping their AirPods and losing the case in their backpack. I just want a keychain case so I can find them easily between classes.” —Jake B., 13

“This is not something I ever would have asked for as a teen, but my 16-year-old daughter has been asking for this kit since September. I guess kids care about different things than we did!” —Nicole, mom to Christina P., 16

“Hair clips are so easy. They make my hair look presentable, no matter how late I am.” —Kim Z., 17

Nip the tendency to stretch luggage to the breaking point by gifting an adjustable and very strong colorful strap—with matching luggage tag ($20) to your favorite traveling companion.

Stance is the sock that Gen Z turns to for great style, fun collabs and yep, quality that's going to last even when you wear them from athletics to padding around the house. This pair of unisex striped crew socks are funky and classic.

“All of my friends are trying to use things that are more sustainable, but it gets annoying to carry around a million reusable containers. I want this collapsible water bottle so it can fit into my backpack at the end of the day.” —Jane E., 18

“We all know about strawgate. I definitely don’t want to contribute to plastic waste in the ocean, but I can’t drink an iced coffee without one. I want this reusable set that I can always have with me.” —Kenzie H., 18

“Well, I really want a weighted blanket. But since that won’t fit in a stocking, this weighted eye mask sounds cool and it says it’s relaxing.” —Kevin S., 16

“Everyone in my school has one of these coffee mugs. They come in so many colors and you can even get a few cents off coffee in the cafeteria if you bring a reusable mug.” —James R., 17

“I go to school in New York, so I’m walking to and from class outside in the cold every day. I already have one of these hats in orange, but I want a different color this year that goes with more things. It’s so warm and I like the way it fits.” —Brian Q., 19

“I tried this perfume when it first came out and I loved it so much that I used a whole bottle. Now I need a refill!” —Alexa B., 19

“My mom gets me a pair or two of fuzzy socks every year and it’s kind of a running joke in our family. But I actually really love getting them, because my feet are always cold. And they’re kinda cute.” —Charlotte K., 15

“I’m sensitive to scent, but this is fragrance-free and made with natural ingredients. It would look so cute on my vanity, too.” —Amy R., 19

“I got my ears pierced later than usual, at 16, so now that they’re healed, I’m obsessed with trying different earrings. I love these tiny studs that I can wear to school (even when I have gym) because they’re cute and dainty!” —Kate C., 17

“I meditate and practice yoga. The one thing my room doesn’t have that my yoga studio does? An essential oil diffuser. This set will be great for practicing first thing in the morning or to wind down before bed.” —Nellie I., 17