The Best Unusual Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
Thrill toddlers with the very best non-candy Easter basket ideas for toddlers and babies that are small, adorable, and safe!
Are you tired of the same old ideas for Easter Baskets? Candy, candy, and more candy – or throw-away toys that junk up that house and your life.
While I’m not opposed to a little sweet treat (ex: a few jelly beans) in my toddler’s Easter basket, I’m a HUGE fan of non-candy Easter basket fillers they’ll enjoy much longer!
Nope, I’m not talking about those cheap trinkets and small toys (which are often a safety hazard for children under 3).
If you need a little inspiration, I’ve got you covered! I’ve scoured the internet to round up this list of the best Easter gifts for toddlers and babies, with the goal of suggesting only toys and gifts that are small, adorable and safe.
If you have older kids too, check out 50+ Easter Basket Ideas For Girls and Top 50+ Easter basket Ideas for Boys for even more ideas!
25 Fun Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
Check out this list of my favorite Easter basket ideas for little kids – I guarantee that you’ll find ideas on here that your toddler will be thrilled to see on Easter morning!
NOTE: This list of Easter basket stuffers isn’t random – it’s carefully curated! I’ve factored in my experience and knowledge with babies and toddlers and considered important factors such as safety, price, age rating, and even reviews to only recommend the BEST ideas and save you hours of searching time!
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1. Sidewalk Glitter Chalk or Tye Dye Sidewalk Chalk
One of the things my kids love doing every Spring is to get outside and draw with sidewalk chalk. There are so many options for sidewalk chalk these days which make a classic new and fun. I love how cheap it is!
Two new favorites are Sidewalk Glitter Chalk and Tye Dye Sidewalk Chalk.
Of course, you could always opt for filling your kids’ Easter baskets with other art supplies or craft supplies, but I’ve found sidewalk chalk to be a no-fail choice that gets them outside for some fresh air!
2. Bubbles
No list of Easter basket ideas for toddlers would be complete without bubbles! What toddler isn’t completely enthralled with bubbles? This is another favorite and affordable Easter basket filler that will provide smile after smile.
For even more fun, add a bubble blower for hours of entertainment! Add some bubble solution to extend the fun.
3. Color Bath Tablets
What else comes with being a toddler? Bath time! Bath toys are always a great gift for toddlers! Make bath time extra fun with water color-changing tablets. This Easter basket idea for toddlers benefits parents too!
NOTE: Bath Bombs are another fun idea and so much fun!
4. Window Markers Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
These were a major favorite for my kids – would play for hours and all I had to do was wash the windows.
We used both, but I have to admit that the Window Markers were my favorite because they were easier to clean off. The crayons would leave globs sometimes, which would make it harder for me to clean the windows.
5. Easter Bunny Plush
My kids love this soft, cuddly bunny stuffie! I love how cute and affordable it is. And I love that it comes in multiple colors so each kid can get their own version of the same thing. Plus, the size is perfect for toddlers to cuddle.
My kids are always thrilled to get a new stuffed animal – and this one is the perfect size!
6. Kids Gardening Tool Set Easter Basket Idea For Toddlers
Have a garden helper? Toy gardening tools make great Easter basket filler ideas for toddlers!
My kids used to love to help me move the dirt around in the garden and plant my plants. I would get them their own size gardening tools and gloves so they were prepared.
Instead of a traditional Easter basket, you could get a small wagon and fill it up with gardening tools and other outdoor toys!
7. HABA Musical Eggs Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
Here’s an egg-cellent Easter basket idea for toddlers – they’re the right size for little hands! These brightly colored egg shakers will spur countless dance parties since each one delivers a different sound (jingle, rattle, and chirp away!).
8. Tender Leaf Toys Counting Carrots
Educational toys are always an option too! Young children love and learn from repetition, and this toy will keep them entertained for hours. They’ll also work on color and number recognition while sorting.
This Wooden Shape Sorter Carrot Harvest Game is a great alternative for slightly older toddlers – it takes sorting to another level!
9. Silly Putty
What’s more fun than stretching putty out into strings for hours upon hours? Well, when you’re only three years old, pretty much nothing (except maybe balloons).
Silly Putty is nice and cheap and infinitely fun.
10. Wind Up Toys
Oh my goodness. We had a collection of these for years – my boys loved them! They terrific small Easter basket ideas for toddlers: fit inside the eggs and keep your toddler occupied.
We had wind up toys that would flip (the favorites) and ones that would do other tricks. My boys loved letting them hop or flip right off the end of the table.
11. Bilibo by MOLUK
This was one of my favorite gifts that my toddlers ever received! It’s super simple and does a GREAT job of encouraging kids’ creativity. I cannot tell you the countless active, screen-free hours that my kids have spent sitting, spinning, or playing in their Bilibo – and that doesn’t even include how often they wear it as a hat! Ha!
If you’re worried about the size, it can even double as your Easter basket!
12. Hair Accessories Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
Throw a little splash of color for the hair into the Easter basket! Girls often love an assortment of hair ponies, ribbons or barrettes.
I love opening the package and putting them into plastic eggs in my child’s easy basket so that it extends the fun factor by having more to open!
13. Nail Polish
Show me a little girl who doesn’t like to get her nails done. If she’s not playing dress-up or imitating Mommy, then it’s just fun to look a little different for a while.
Pick some fun colors and mix it up!
Painting nails is a super cheap activity: one bottle of polish lasts a long time! It’s a great bonding activity to do together, too. (NOTE: younger kids may need help using it appropriately, but nail polish is a great Easter basket idea for older kids too)
14. Face Paint
You don’t have to be an artist to give your children hours of creative fun they’ll never forget with face painting kits. Get a kit that has stencils and brushes in it. Then go have fun!
Kids love getting their faces painted, what can I say?
15. Rock Pets Craft
Spark creativity, create joy, and add beauty to the house or garden with an art project. Rock pets do just the trick! They aren’t breakable, and they look amazing no matter how the artwork turns out.
16. Easter Squishmallow
Squishmallow are super popular, and I happen to think they are pretty cute. My kids love them just to play and entertain themselves.
I love that they can also be used as a tool to help them calm down when upset.
Easter Squishmallow make an excellent Easter basket idea for toddlers and kids, alike!
17. TOMY Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs
This fun and educational toy allows toddlers to work on fine motor skills, sorting and matching skills, and colors.
It’s small and easily portable, so it makes a great travel toy too.
18. Remote Control Race Car
Kids are fascinated by toys that move on their own. Remote-controlled cars are the mack-daddy of ’em all!
This simple remote-controlled car is perfect toddlers. It’s easy to use, easy to hold, and tons of fun. Plus, it’s affordable!
19. Card Games Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
We started playing Uno all the time when our youngest was 2. He needed a little help here and there, but the game helped him solidify his colors and numbers knowledge and work on matching skills.
Now we still play it as a family any time we eat at a restaurant and are waiting for our food. 😉
There are so many different themed Uno card sets now, but we love the classic version. Also, check out our favorite Fun And Easy Card Games For Families!
20. A Book
One of my greatest joys as a parent is reading to my kids. It’s a fun way to bond because they love stories. Adding Easter books such as a board book or flap book (or even small sticker books) to your child’s Easter basket is a simple thing to do!
I love incorporating seasonal books for holidays like Llama Llama Easter Egg. And who knows – doing this may help them discover new favorite books!
21. Tangle Free Parachute Toys
Next to little army men figurines, I’ve discovered that these parachute figurines make a fun addition to this list of Easter basket fillers.
My kids will stand on their beds or the stairs and throw them into the air so they can watch them float down. The no tangle feature is a great touch!
Simple hours of fun – I love it!
22. Sunglasses
Practical items can make great Easter basket ideas for toddlers too! Kids love wearing glasses, masks, wigs, costumes, and more. It’s fun to pretend to be someone else temporarily, right?
And here are some fun silly Easter glasses with bunny ears that your kiddos may love!
23. Cute Spring Shoes Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
There are so many options out there that will make terrific Easter basket ideas for toddlers. However, like with everything else on this list, I have a few favorites from our experience!
I highly recommend checking out Gubarun, Crocs, and Keens!
24. Water Bottle
Way too many busy toddlers live perpetually dehydrated. Make staying hydrated an adventure! That’s why these amazing Klean Kanteen water bottles are ideal Easter basket ideas for toddlers!
25. Temporary Tattoos Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
Show me a toddler and I’ll show you a kid who delights in temporary tattoos! While any will thrill your kiddo, there are definitely some super cute Easter-themed options!
I hope you have found this collection of great Easter gift ideas for toddlers helpful! It’s one of our favorite holidays, and I love throwing Easter egg hunts and my kids their fun Easter baskets as the prize at the end!
Happy Easter!
Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers Final Thoughts
Your toddler will love these favorite Easter basket ideas! Go ahead and get organized and do your shopping and preparing now so you aren’t stressed the week of Easter when everyone is doing the same thing!
Tell us in the comments below: which of these favorite Easter basket stuffers will your toddler love the most?
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