10 of the best Elf on the Shelf props and accessories
Up your Elf on the Shelf game this Christmas with these fun props and accessories
Already struggling for ideas for Elf on the Shelf this year? We’ve all been there. To make Elf on the Shelf that bit more magical (and convenient!) our list of the best Elf on the Shelf props and accessories is just what you need.
Elf on the Shelf can be fun, too. Adding elements of comedy can also provide a little light entertainment for yourself. If you're after some fresh scenes and set-ups check out our Elf on the Shelf ideas.
There is so much to think about in the festive period. Let's be honest, Elf on the Shelf is just the start! If you're looking for ideas for other festive buys, try our round-up of the best kids’ Christmas crackers and family Christmas pyjamas. Still searching for the perfect gift? Find out what’s popular this year in our best Christmas toys 2024 guide.
Best Elf on the Shelf props and accessories at a glance
- Best for Elf on the Shelf inspiration: The Elf on the Shelf 24-Day Ultimate Elf Kit, £30
- Best idea book for Elf on the Shelf: Elf on The Shelf Scout Elves at Play 24 Day Kit, £22
- Best accessory for sending a letter to Santa: Elf on the Shelf Letters To Santa Pack, £19.95
- Best accessory for setting up a quick scene: Elf on the Shelf Insta-Moment Pop-Ups, £11.95
- Best for bedtime stories: Elf on the Shelf Tonies Figure, £14.99
- Best accessory for multiple scenes: Elf on the Shelf Cooking School Set, £11.95
- Best for travel: Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf carrier, £10
- Best for travelling to the North Pole: The Elf on the Shelf Elf Door Kit, £7.99
- Best dressing up accessory: The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Sweet Tees and Suitcase Set, £11.95
- Best accessory for the last day of Elf on the Shelf: Elf on the Shelf Glide and Go Prop Kit, £12.95
Here's our pick of the best Elf on the Shelf props and accessories...
1. The Elf on the Shelf 24-Day Ultimate Elf Kit, £30
— Best for Elf on the Shelf inspiration
This official, Santa-approved, Elf Ideas Kit is perfect if you don't have much time to prepare or plan your Elf on the Shelf ideas this year. It includes 24 sets of official props along with full-set up instructions. You can either follow each card, or mix and match to create your own custom scenes.
It's a great and convenient way to do Elf on the Shelf this year, making your festive period a little more stress-free.
Available from: Argos, John Lewis and Amazon
2. Elf on The Shelf Scout Elves at Play 24 Day Kit, £22
— Best idea book for Elf on the Shelf
This Elf on the Shelf accessories kit comes with a 60-page activity book packed full of fun and exciting tips and ideas for scenes to create for the Elf. This kit is perfect if you want to really have some fun with Elf on the Shelf this year, but lack inspiration. Not only does the kit give you inspiration, but it also comes with lots of little props to make creating those scenes quick and easy for you.
Just a few examples are some string to hang the elf wherever you like to keep an eye on your children. Or, you can sit your little Elf on its seat, watching over your child, ensuring they are well behaved.
This kit comes with 15 elf tools to help you create over 100 quick and easy ideas for your child to enjoy this Christmas.
Available from: Argos and Amazon
3. Elf on the Shelf Letters To Santa Pack, £19.95
– Best for sending a letter to Santa
This Elf on the Shelf Letter to Santa pack will memorise your child. Have them write a note to Santa with what they wish to get for Christmas. Then, bake it in the oven for a few minutes and the letter will shrink to a size that can be either hung upon the tree, or given to the Elf to take to the North Pole.
This interesting way to write to Santa will entertain your kids, and could create sweet memories and tree ornaments for you to keep. The set comes with ribbon (to hang the note to the tree), Father Christmas' Special shrinking paper, 2 pens and Mrs Claus' Magic press to shrink the letter in the oven.
You can also buy a Mini Pack for just £12.
It's epic, really cool! I love that the Elf sent me this set so they can send Santa my list! I still don't know what magic the elf used to shrink my list in the oven or how he got the set on my desk. The book was great I really liked reading it to my sister and with mummy and daddy.
Available from: Amazon and Next
4. Elf on the Shelf Insta-Moment Pop-Ups, £11.95
— Best for setting up a quick scene
This set is brilliant for instantly setting up scenes for the Elf. There are 4 wonderful backdrops the Elf can appear in. There is Donut Shop, Spa Day and Drum Set.
Your children will love seeing the Elf in all these fun scenes, plus, bonus for you, they are super quick and easy to set up. When you're stuck for ideas, you can simply just get out one of these scenes, put your Elf in it and you're sorted. With all the different scenes, there's something for everyone.
Available from: Amazon
5. Elf on the Shelf Tonie Figure, £14.99
— Best for bedtime stories
If you have a Toniebox, you can pick up an adorable Elf on the Shelf Tonies figure complete with stories, songs and more.
Not sure you if you should pick up a Toniebox or a Yoto Player? Check out our Yoto vs Tonies comparison for a detailed breakdown of both audio players to help you decide which to buy this Christmas.
Available from: Amazon, Early Learning Centre, Tonies and Natural Baby Shower
6. Elf on the Shelf Cooking School Set, £11.95
— Best accessory for multiple scenes
This brilliant prop set comes with over 20 themed Elf on the Shelf accessories that will inspire you to create fun and inventive scenes with your Scout Elf. It includes props such as stand mixer, rolling pin, saucepan as well as miniature food such as a cheeseburger, fries, fried egg and more. With plenty of accessories included, your Scout Elf will get up to lots of fun and mischief!
Available from Amazon and The Range
7. Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf carrier, £10
— Best for travel
If you're travelling on the lead up to Christmas then you won't want to leave your Elf behind! This official carrier offers the perfect solution: it allows your Elf to safely tag along on your travels and take part in your magical adventures. Just leave the door open and your Scout Elf with hop in when they're ready to go...
Available from: Argos, John Lewis and Amazon
8. The Elf on the Shelf Elf Door Kit, £7.99
— Best for travelling to the North Pole
This clever enchanted Elf Door takes the place as an official portal for your Elf to go back and forth to the North Pole. It features 4 door designs that showcase 4 fantastical regions on the North Pole: Realm of Nicholas the Noble, the Forest of Eternity, Mountains of Enchantment and the Charmed Arctic Channel. The kit comes with a door frame, a North Pole scene and the 4 interchangeable doors.
Available from: Amazon
9. The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Sweet Tees and Suitcase Set, £12.95
– Best for dressing up
If you want to switch up your Elf's outfit throughout its time at your house, this adorable trio of sweet tees is ideal. There is an ice blue tee with 'Candy Canes Rule' graphic, a purple tee with 'It's Always Hot Cocoa Time' graphic and an aqua tee with Scout Elf and Reindeer Hug graphic.
These cute tees come with a collectible tin suitcase to store them and has a luggage tag ready to be personalised. Dress the elf however you like to make it extra special.
Available from: Amazon
10. Elf on the Shelf Glide-and-Go Prop Kit, £12.95
– Best for the last day of Elf on the Shelf
When it comes to Christmas Eve, you have the tough task of finding a way to send your Elf back to the North Pole. Your children probably don't want the Elf on the Shelf fun to end, but it must.
This parachute prop can send the Elf off, back to the North Pole. You can suspend the glider overhead or place it anywhere you like. This is a great way to end Elf on the Shelf, making your kids excited to see their favourite Elf again next year.
Available from: Amazon
How did we choose our 10 of the Best?
When testing and selecting the best Elf on the Shelf props and accessories we considered value, creativity and of course, fun.
Our 10 of the Best lists are compiled by qualified and experienced parenting journalists. They rely on a number of sources, including our independent reviews, testing undertaken during the MadeForMums Awards, and feedback from our home testing panel and Top Testers Club. Each year thousands of products are put through their paces by hundreds of parents across the country on behalf of MadeForMums, to ensure we’re bringing you honest and true reviews and recommendations.
Our list is not an ordered ranking from 1-10, instead it is a carefully selected group of tried-and-tested products, each of which we believe is best for a different situation or requirement. We don't just tell you what is best, we help you discover what is best for your family.
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Emily is the Digital Content Producer at MadeForMums and creates editorial and video content across the brand. She also edits the weekly editorial newsletter, oversees our reviews process and loves creating our craft articles and videos. She specialises predominantly in car seats and pushchairs, and has yet to meet a buggy she couldn’t fold! With a 1st class degree in History, she always researches topics thoroughly to find the best recommendations for parents.