The Only Toddler Easter Basket Idea List You Need This Year
Easter is coming, and if you’re anything like me, you want your toddler’s basket to be fun, exciting, and—most importantly—full of things they’ll actually enjoy. But let’s be real, it’s easy to go overboard with stuff that just ends up forgotten at the bottom of the toy bin.
So, what makes a great toddler Easter basket? A mix of playful, practical, and just plain cute!
Whether you’re looking for creative toys, books they’ll love, or non-candy treats, I’ve rounded up the best ideas to make this year’s basket a hit!
Our Favorite Toddler Easter Basket Ideas
From baby stuffed animals and bunny slippers to activity sets, these options check the cute box and can fit snuggly into an Easter basket. Think beyond the Easter eggs for your toddler’s Easter basket this year.
Toddler Dress-Up Clothes
Toddlers love to play dress-up, so consider adding a bunny ear headband or a cute spring dress to the basket.
How cute is the costume!
Bunny ears!
Popular Dress Up Clothes!
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Outdoor Toys Toddlers Love
With spring in the air and warmer weather around the corner, consider adding some toys for outdoor play to the basket. These are all great ideas for your little boy or little girl:
- Bubbles (My favorite bubble are Fubbles because they don’t spill….less frustration for your toddler and less clean up for you!
- Small ball
- This fun egg-shaped sidewalk chalk
This amazing bubble lawn mower will provide hours of fun in the backyard:
- The push mower features realistic sounds and a bubble maker. Whether indoors or outdoors, toddlers will love the authentic mower feel as they walk and push. Help around the yard work with your own toy bubble mower which encourages pretend garden play, bring tons of bubbles and fun.
- Designed with convenience in mind, this mower requires simple assembly and features a flexible, detachable handle for easy storage. 18″ push mower goes beyond just bubbles – it creates an immersive pretend play experience. Its bright, colorful body is sure to catch your little one’s eye and keep them engaged for hours.
- Automatic bubble blower garden mower tool, fun pushing toys for baby to use is a bubble lawn mower designed for outdoor play in lawns, gardens and yards. It inspires your kids to enjoy outdoor activities.
Rollables
It doesn’t get much cuter than this combination of ball and stuffed animal!
- Inspire imaginative safari and farm adventures through kinetic play with 4 adorably round wild animal Rollables and 4 farm animal Rollables
- Includes zebra, monkey, elephant, lion with chime, pig, chicken, horse, cow with chime; Rollables store in packages; compatible with other Rollables play sets
- Rollables are easy for infants and toddlers to grasp, firm enough to roll, and soft enough to squeeze; introduce cause and effect and encourage sensory and fine motor skills
Stuffed Animals Look Adorable in Your Toddler Easter Basket!
A cute and cuddly stuffed animal can make a great Easter gift for a toddler. Look for bunnies, chicks, or other animals associated with the holiday.
Stuffed Bunny:
- MEET CREAMY: A 10-inch bunny stuffed animal, is the epitome of fluffy, cuddly cuteness. Designed as a charming Easter bunny, it’s the perfect companion for babies and kids. Creamy isn’t just an Easter stuffed animal for girls and boys, it’s a forever memento waiting to be loved and cherished.
Go beyond the bunny rabbit with these adorable little buddies:
- 9 inches in size.
- High quality materials and hand construction makes for a unique and soft touch.
- Quality materials for a soft cuddling experience
Figurines
Both my kids loved using their imagination with figurines at this age. Farm animals are a great choice for spring.
Wind-Up Toys
Toddlers always get a kick out of wind-up toys, and these adorable options are sure to please. Friction cars are always a hit too!
- Easter Gifts – The 6 pack wind up toys are perfect for kids, boys, girls, toddlers, easter basket stuffers, easter basket fillers, easter gifts, birthday gifts, party supplies
- 6 Styles – There are 6 styles for the toys – frog, bee, bunny, chick, bird, owl – each style has 1 pcs, 6 pack in total
- Easter Basket Stuffers – The size is not small or big, and all in bright colors, perfect Easter gifts for kids boys girls easter basket stuffers, easter gifts
Educational Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Educational toys like shape sorters or stacking blocks are great for developing motor and cognitive skills. Look for Easter-themed toys to add to the basket:
Stickers
Toddlers love stickers, so consider adding a sheet of Easter-themed stickers to the basket.
- Novelty Assorted themed patterns: these Easter themed stickers with delicate designs and bright colors, can add a unique atmosphere for Easter
- Material and size: the Easter themed stickers are made of high quality coated paper with film on the surface and bright colors, self-adhesive, each is 1.5 inches /3.8 cm in diameter
- Ideal decorations: ideal for Easter parties, your friends will love them; you can decorate Easter cards, gift boxes, gift bags, toys and handicrafts
Playdough
Playdough is a great sensory activity for toddlers. Look for Easter-themed playdough in colors like pink, blue, or green.
- Play-Doh Spring Eggs are filled with Play-Doh modeling compound
- 4 bright colors
- Perfect for Easter egg hunts or play dates
- Funny feather growing action – fill her neck with Play-Doh compound, then press her head and watch beautiful Play-Doh feathers sprout! You can also grow feathers from her head.
- Style and shave – add more colorful Play-Doh feathers with the feather cutter, and then use the included tool to shave her neck and start again!
- Hilarious sound effects – of all the toys that make animal sounds, This clucking chicken toy might be the funniest! Any time you press her head, she makes fun clucking sounds. Runs on 2 AAA batteries.
Art Supplies
Kids love to get creative, so consider adding arts and crafts materials like washable paints, crayons, or markers.
Some great ideas for toddler art supplies are:
- Crayons
- Paint brush set
- Finger paints
Water Wow
I love a good water wow for toddler stocking stuffers, so why not add one to the Easter basket too? Kids always have fun with these, and they can be used over and over.
Puzzles
Puzzles are great for developing problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. Look for puzzles with Easter themes, such as a picture of a bunny or Easter eggs.
- Easter Gifts – The 4 Pack Easter Wooden Puzzles are perfect for kids, girls, boys, toddlers, easter basket stuffers, easter basket fillers, easter gifts, easter toys, party favors, birthday gifts
- 4 Easter Styles – You will get 4 style wooden puzzles, they are designed as easter egg, easter bunny, easter chick, carrot, all in Easter theme, have a fun and Happy Easter
- Learning Toys – There are 4-6 pieces for each puzzle, it’s easy for toddlers to play. It can keep the kids focused, also devolop todder’s creativity
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Incorporating educational Easter basket stuffers can make the holiday fun and enriching for your child. Remember to balance the educational items with some fun treats and toys too!
Practical Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Snacks
Healthy snacks like fruit snacks, crackers, or granola bars can be a useful addition to the basket. Consider adding some Easter-themed snacks, like bunny-shaped pretzels or fruit snacks. You can even put some of these healthy treats eight into plastic Easter eggs and make them part of your egg hunt.
Yummy toddler food:
- Annie’s organic bunny fruit snacks
- Annie’s organic cheddar bunnies
- Annie’s organic bunny grahams in birthday cake flavor (these are delicious, and this Easter bunny has eaten more than her fair share over the years!)
Clothing or shoes
Spring is a great time to add some new clothes to your toddler’s wardrobe. Consider adding a new outfit, a pair of sandals, or a sun hat. Skip the Easter egg and bunny motif’s so the outfits can last all season.
We don’t like flip-flops for toddlers, but Crocs or Keens are excellent choices for hopping along the bunny trail as the weather warms up!
Sippy Cups or Water Bottles
Toddlers love to drink from their own cups, so a new sippy cup or water bottle can be a great addition to the basket. This small step toward independence makes them feel like big kids.
- No Spill Sippy Cups for Toddlers: Featuring a one-piece silicone valve that prevents leaks and spills, our sippy cups give parents peace of mind while toddlers explore independent drinking
- Exceptional Durability: Made from thick, hard-textured plastic in beiges and pinks, these toddler sippy cups withstand the rigors of toddlerhood, ensuring they stay break-proof even during the most energetic playtimes
- Easy to Maintain: Our leak proof sippy cups for toddlers can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher, along with the silicone valve, for a thorough and convenient wash, making cleanups a breeze
Easter Books for Toddlers
Board Books
Toddlers love books; a board book is perfect for their little hands. Look for Easter-themed books like “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” or “The Story of Easter.”
- Potter, Beatrix (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 03/01/1999 (Publication Date) – Warne (Publisher)
- Imperial, Pia (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 22 Pages – 01/17/2023 (Publication Date) – Tinker: An Imprint of Penguin Workshop (Publisher)
Touch and Feel Books
Biscuit’s Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids
- Capucilli, Alyssa Satin (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 01/22/2008 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)
Alternatives to the Traditional Easter Basket for Toddlers
While the classic woven basket is always a great option, why not switch things up this year and opt for a unique Easter basket to put your goodies in? Not only will it add an extra touch of fun to the holiday, but it will also be a memorable keepsake for years to come. The Easter bunny can be creative too!
Here are some unique items you can use instead of a traditional Easter for toddlers:
Beach Bucket
With summer just around the corner, a colorful beach bucket makes for a perfect Easter basket. Fill it with beach toys, sunglasses, and sunscreen for a beach-ready Easter basket.
Garden Planter
A mini garden planter is an adorable way to create an Easter basket. Add a packet of seeds, a pair of gardening gloves, and a cute watering can for a garden-themed Easter basket.
Rain Boots
Rain boots are practical for spring weather and make for a fun Easter basket. Fill them with goodies like raincoats, umbrellas, and outdoor toys.
Toy Wagon
A toy wagon, like this one and this (nostalgic!) version, is a unique Easter basket and a fun toy for your toddler to play with after the holiday. Fill it with Easter treats and outdoor toys.
- Package Dimensions: 40.106 H x 14.503 L x 24.307 W (centimeters)
- Package Weight: 0.839 kilograms
- No BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings
- GARDEN WAGON PLAY SET: Kids Preferred presents this cute, charmingly detailed set with a wooden garden wagon, removable crate, & plush toys. Take your garden wherever you go for active, imaginative play.
- EARLY LEARNING: The Peter Rabbit Wooden Garden Wagon is designed for first walkers and pretend play. It allows baby to go from floor play to first steps and offers fun activities in all stages of development.
- PLAYFUL TOYS: This play set features a wooden wagon (13” x 9” x 15”) with a removable cardboard crate (10” x 8.5” x 5”) and 6 plush toys including a turnip, radish, carrot, cabbage, “dirt” garden bed, and 8.5 inch Peter Rabbit.
Umbrella
A colorful umbrella makes for a unique Easter basket that can be used all year round. Turn it upside down and fill it with rain gear, snacks, and toys. Stephen Joseph pop-up umbrellas come in lots of adorable colors and are a great price.
- Add a dose of cuteness to your rainy day look while protecting yourself from the weather elements with the Stephen Joseph Pop-Up Umbrella.
- Aluminum frame construction.
- Easy push/pull opening and closure.
Personalized Jelly Bag
A cute and multi-purpose jelly bag makes a great Easter basket now and an awesome beach or pool bag for the summer.
Baby Pool
If you have a toddler who loves to splash around, a baby pool can be a fun Easter basket idea. Fill it with pool toys, sunscreen, and snacks.
- PACKAGE INCLUDES : Our Inflatable Kiddie Pool for Kids package includes one 48 inches wide & 46 inches tall white pool with cute wings & tail, suitable inflatable pool for kids. This fabulous kids pool is perfect for lounging by the pool or on the beach. You can enjoy the comfort & support of this pool inflatable swan toy, making it a fun & playful way tfor kids to spend time during summer in the water.
Best Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Don’t stress about what to include in your Easter baskets – the Easter bunny (that’s you!) always delivers. Load up on all the sweets you desire, and add some unique and enjoyable Easter basket fillers that are perfect for little kids.
Here are Some More Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Go beyond the chocolate bunnies, sweet jelly beans, and plastic eggs with some of these basket stuffer ideas.
- Hardcover Book
- Wallace, Adam (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Dewdney, Anna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 02/05/2015 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
- Funny Toddler Learning Toy: 6 charming eggs in a carton will help preschoolers learn to count, sort, and match! Exercise children’s hand-eye coordination. Each plastic egg contains a different color and number, with corresponding pegs and holes
- Cultivate Smart Minds: These interactive eggs will improve hand dexterity, color recognition, and fine motor skills. Enrich the baby’s knowledge. Great Easter egg toy game for boys and girls
- Adapt To Child Design: 2.2″ x 1.8″ eggs are perfect for little fingers to grasp and maneuver. Fine workmanship allows children to open it independently. Very suitable for children over 3 years old
- The adorable built-in bunny finger puppet encourages interactive play and helps develop fine motor skills|Soft plush and a rhyming story combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunities. Finger puppet entertains while teaching your baby language patterns | Beautiful illustrations with bright coloring help keep your toddler engaged|Practice hand-eye coordination and language development while enjoying together time. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun.|A great gift to add to your kids’ Easter basket stuffers or Easter board book collection
- Cottage Door Press (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Multi-purpose Montessori Toys: The Matching Eggs contain 6 colored eggs with 6 different shapes on the bottom, which needs our children put eggs into their own special base by recognizing shapes and colors. It aims at developing kid’s minds, practising fine motor skills, improving hand-eye coordination and problem-solving ability. The chicks have 6 facial expressions, including angry, weep, sad, smile, shyness and embarrassment, they will chirp when heads are pressed down gently, so it is a fun way to develop children’s sensory and motor abilities.
- Learning through Play: This egg toy is a kind of classic educational montessori toys. As every chicks have different colors, such as red, blue, oragne, green and yellow, our children could match egg shells to every special chicks through recognizing colors. Moreover, 6 matching egg bases are shaped differently and perfectly fit the yellow tray. While sorting eggs, children need to balance core muscles to move hands carefully and figure out which shape fits where. This activity will help your toddler control his body movements.
- Child-SAFE DESIGN: With 1.8 inches long and 2.7 inches high, The color & shape sorting egg toys are made of high-quality plastic material without irriating smell, so parents could feel free to let kids play. Egg’s shell has smooth surface and edge that is suitable for little hands to grasp – a great way to bring a big smile on your child’s face!
- Penguin Young Readers Licenses (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 01/09/2024 (Publication Date) – Penguin Young Readers Licenses (Publisher)
- Fun Montessori Toys : This toy is amined for improving baby’s sensory ability and motor skills. With colorful soft up-down button, it can attract baby to touch and press which stimulates toddler’s curiosity and exercise their flexibility of small fingers. Moreover, the textures on the ropes and rope ends are also varied, so baby can pull all ropes through one side to the other to feel their differences. It is a great way to cultivate touch sensory, color recognition and motor skills
- Develop Fine Motor skills: There are 6 strings of different shapes and colors, some are easy to pull, while others are more chanllenging, which can better strength baby’s motor skills and improve their hand-eye coordination. Also, for it is set with different difficult levels, the baby toys can keep baby occupied and entertained for a longer time to explore cause and effect, which will free parents from baby’s crying and enjoy their family time.
- Baby Toys: This toy is made with ABS and food grade material, BPA free. 100% safe material, no annoying smell and non-toxic for kids. Easy to clean and storage. The toy has no small parts and its surface is smooth and soft, it keeps your 18+ months boys and girls play safely
- Random House (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 22 Pages – 01/02/2018 (Publication Date) – Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
- Made Easy Press (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 111 Pages – 02/18/2024 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
- Carle, Eric (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 01/16/2024 (Publication Date) – World of Eric Carle (Publisher)
I hope we inspired you to get your Easter baskets filled this year! The Easter bunny will bring some Easter gifts your kid will be thrilled with on Easter morning!
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