20 presents under £20: the best Christmas stocking fillers for mums

Stocking fillers for mums

by Sophie Knight |
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Christmas stockings aren't just for the children - waking up on Christmas morning to find a stocking full of little treats is one of the best parts of the festivities, whatever your age. If you're looking for the best stocking fillers for mums, we've collected together our favourite ideas, all for under £20 each.

So whether you're wanting to give your partner a few present ideas, or choosing stocking fillers for your own mum, we've selected the best present ideas under £20 which definitely don't sacrifice on quality despite their purse-friendly price tags.

From jade rollers to to chocolate, from bookmarks to cute earrings, here are 20 stocking fillers for mums that won't break the bank - but will definitely give Mum a smile on Christmas morning.

Personalised wire bookmarkNotOnTheHighStreet

When Mum makes time to read a book, she needs a stylish bookmark – and this is a gorgeous personalised design, more special than the takeaway leaflet she might normally use to keep her page.

Avaluna Rainbow Stone Moon Charm Hoop EarringsOliver Bonas

Gorgeous crescent-moon design hoop earrings with a starburst, made with charming rainbow-coloured stones. They might even be too good for the stocking, and need upgrading to an under-the-tree gift.

Lily-Flame Christmas Mini Tin Duo Gift SetLily-Flame

A set of two Christmas candle tins by Lily-Flame; one with scents of cinnamon and cloves, and one with spiced ginger and orange zest. Both certain to make home smell as Christmassy as possible.

Personalised Makeup BagNotOnTheHighStreet

Buy the mum in your life a personalised makeup bag, and then take her away for the weekend so she’s got a reason to use it.

Iconic London Melting Touch Lip BalmIconic London

You might need to subtly ask a few leading questions to find out which of the five shades Mum will like best, but this lip balm is a winner; there’s a pop of colour at the same time as keeping lips smooth and soft. And all mums love a multi-tasking product.

Personalised Leather Corner Bookmark NotOnTheHighStreet

Super cute and easy to pop on a corner, this personalised leather bookmark is ideal for Mum’s favourite novel or self-help book.

Spacemasks Self-Heating Eye MasksSpacemasks

These are fantastic. If Mum needs a few minutes to relax and calm down, or simply to help her get to sleep, this pack of five eye masks will make her day. They are self-heating, scented with Jasmine, and are light to wear as you drift off to sleep. Honestly, a life-changer, and certain to be the best stocking filler for mums everywhere.

Hotel Chocolate Christmas BoxHotel Chocolate

A small box of chocolate luxury, we can’t imagine Christmas without some Hotel Chocolat treats. This little box of deliciousness is just small enough to hide from the kids on Christmas morning. The perfect stocking filler for mums everywhere - except, perhaps, if she has diabetes - then maybe consider something else on our list #awks.

Personalised Takeaway Dice NotOnTheHighStreet

If we’re honest, getting someone else to a) decide what to have for dinner and b) prepare and cook it, is the best Christmas present. This fun dice allows you to personalise your choices of takeaway to give the chef of the house a rest for the night.

Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles BoxLindt

Hands up if you could polish off a box of Lindt chocolate truffles in one sitting? Us too. These truffles are iconic and for good reason - make room in Mum's stocking for these delicious treats. And then remind her that sharing is caring.

The ideal stocking filler for mums, this little bottle of luxury will make her bath a world away from the kids’ bathtime – not a plastic toy in sight once this bath milk pours into the hot water.

Benefit Piping Hot Beauty Mini Roller Lash Mascara & Shellie Blush Duo Benefit

What's a Christmas stocking without some mini versions of your favourite makeup? Rubbish, that's what. So make sure Mum's Christmas stocking features this gorge set from Benefit, with mini versions of the Roller Lash curling mascara and Shellie warm seashell-pink blush.

Triple Letter Disc NecklaceNotOnTheHighStreet

A beautiful necklace engraved with special initials - the perfect stocking filler for mums. You can choose from gold plated, silver plated, or rose gold, and you can choose up to five discs.

Jellycat Toastie Vivacious Red AubergineJellycat

We're all obsessed with Jellycat toys, and this aubergine wearing earmuffs is simply wonderful. Anyone would love to wake up to this Jellycat toy in their stocking on Christmas morning.

The iconic reusable coffee cup, this makes a practical stocking filler for mums who love a hot drink while walking the pram through the park. Chilly's are renowned for making the best reusable coffee cups, and this new version is available in a range of colours - and claims to keep drinks hot for about four hours.

Jade gua sha tools integrate natural energy from the stone, while the coolness of the jade closes pores, promotes blood circulation, reduces puffiness, wrinkling and more. Using this jade tool as a part of your daily routine will help relax your face and body, to help reduce stress, reduce toxins, and stimulate a healthy glow. Using the roller around the eye area can help to reduce eye bags - perfect for those mums who are feeling a little sleep-deprived.

Concrete Plant PotsAmazon

Rrp: $19.99

Price: $16.10

Add some greenery to any space with this set of three mini concrete plant pots. They're magnetic so are perfect for popping on the fridge. The plants aren't included but you can pick up sweet little succulents from most garden centres for a couple of quid, to complete the gift.

If the mum in your life loves tea, this set of 45 sachets of organic herbal teas selected from the Pukka range is the ideal stocking filler (although it might not actually fit in her stocking). The set includes Supreme Matcha Green, Turmeric Gold, Peppermint and Licorice, Feel New, Elderberry and Echinacea, Three Ginger, Love, Lemon Ginger and Manuka Honey, and Night Time.

Lonely Planet Ultimate Travel ListAmazon

Rrp: $24.99

Price: $19.55
Alternative retailers
Target$15.99View offer
Macy's$24.99View offer

This book is great for any mums who are love travelling and are itching to find new and exciting places to take their little ones. With experiences ranging from hiking among the vast granite pillars of South America’s mesmerising Torres del Paine to snaking your way through the desert to the treasured ancient city of Petra, this book covers everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to azure bays and white-sand beaches by way of iconic cities. With 500 entries, 320 pages, and a new ranking system, this is the definitive wish list for the best places to visit on the planet.

Calma Llama Fun Stress ToyAmazon
Price: $9.59
Alternative retailers
Walmart$14.95View offer

Does your mum love llamas? Does she sometimes feel a little stressed? (Of course she does, she's a mum). This novelty llama stress toy is a fun stocking filler for mums, because we all need a quick way to instantly feel a little calmer sometimes.

Sophie Knight is a freelance journalist and hypnobirthing teacher. She has worked with Mother&Baby for the past 13 years, and has also edited and written for sister titles including WhatsTheBest, Closer, Grazia, CAR, Parkers, and Today's Golfer, among many others. She is a mum of two, and an experienced product tester. Passionate about maternal mental health, Sophie is also a Mental Health First Aider, and a Reiki healer. Sophie has been teaching hypnobirthing with Bourne Hypnobirthing since 2023, having studied it following using the techniques for her own two births.

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