100 DIY Christmas Eve Box Ideas For Toddlers That Parents Can Make At Home

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26. Little Plush Reindeer Slipper

Slip‑on little plush reindeer slippers—soft and fun.

27. Craft Kit For Ornament Making

Beads, string, foam shapes, glue—something simple to help them create.

28. Felt Santa Hat Craft

Felt, cotton, glue—let them help make their own little Santa hat.

29. Snowflake Window Clings

Reusable clings so they can decorate a window.

30. DIY Salt Dough Handprint Decoration

Make a decoration using their handprint in salt dough; bake, paint, seal.

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31. Holiday Glow Light Projector (Kid‑Safe)

Project stars/snowflakes on walls or ceiling—soothing at bedtime.

32. Christmas Countdown Chain

Paper chain to count down the hours until Santa arrives.

33. Personalized Christmas Mug Decorating Kit

Plain ceramic mug + paint pens to decorate together.

34. Matching Stocking To Hang

Small stocking with their name on it.

35. Cookie Cutter Set

Fun shapes so they can help bake or cut out cookies.

36. Plush Sleep Mask (Cute Design)

Something playful—even if they don’t use it, the novelty is fun.

37. Soft Puppet (Reindeer, Elf, etc.)

Let them put on a little puppet show before bed.

38. Hot Chocolate Bomb Or Tablet

Something special to drop in warm milk—makes cocoa dramatic.

39. Little Night Light With Christmas Motif

A safe nightlight in shape of star, tree, or snowman.

40. Glittery Star Wand (Soft)

Soft wand with ribbon and glitter—imaginative play.

41. Personalized Ornament With Year

Something they keep year after year; this year’s keepsake.

42. Christmas Tea Towel For Play Kitchen

Let them help “cook” in pretend kitchen with festive towel.

43. Holiday‑Themed Bubbles

Bubble solution with wand in a fun bottle—bubbles always delight toddlers.

44. Playdough Set With Festive Shapes

Playdough + festive cutters (tree, star, bell).

45. Colorful Crayons Or Fingerpaints In Red/Green

Art supplies—they can draw holiday pictures.

46. Matching Family Christmas Hat

Knit or felt hats so the whole family looks festive together.

47. Scented Or Flavored Lip Balm (Kid‑Safe)

Something small but feels like a treat (vanilla, mild mint, etc.).

48. Puffy Stickers For Hands‑On Decoration

Stickers with texture; can stick on card, box, paper, etc.

49. Holiday Snowman Kit (Mini)

Cotton balls, fabric scraps, glue—they can build a tiny snowman figurine.

50. Soft Baby Doll Or Plush Elf

A small plush companion for bedtime cuddles.

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