Home / Holidays / Easter 75+ Easter basket ideas for kids of all ages (that aren’t candy) If you don't want to fill your little's Easter baskets with candy, there are plenty of cute and creative toys out there. By Sara Goldstein Updated February 23, 2024 Rectangle We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. You’ve got this. Every holiday is fun until the inevitable sugar crash. If you don’t want to fill your little’s Easter baskets with candy, there are plenty of cute and creative toys out there. And since Easter means spring is right around the corner, there’s a world of possibility with things like spill-proof bubbles, sidewalk chalk and even practical rain gear. Related: 17 adorable Easter pajamas for babies and kids that make egg-cellent egg hunt attire Once they get a little older, it can get a little trickier. For older kids, we love things like arts and crafts projects or pool toys that can buy you a few minutes of peace and quiet. Looking for something entirely new and different? Cereal glitter will blow their mind. Teenagers are notoriously difficult, but some of our best Easter basket ideas are practical with a fun twist. Cookie deodorant? Baseball shaped sneaker refreshers? Always a home run. (See what we did there?) From snuggly soft bunnies to alternative egg-stuffing loot, we’ve rounded up our best non-candy Easter basket ideas for all the little bunnies in your life this Easter. Now hop to it! Easter Basket Ideas for Baby Bunnies By the Bay Bloom Bunny Silly Buddy • $17.95 A classic stuffed bunny is a no brainer. This sweetly detailed and easy-to-hold stuffie from Bunnies by the Bay doubles as a pacifier holder to keep drops to a minimum and can easily be washed in the washing machine. SHOP MOTHERLY SHOP AMAZON Ezpz Tiny Pops • $18.99 Popsicle season is on the way! And who needs a popsicle more than a teething babe? Made with an easy-to-hold handle and bumps in the mold to provide oral awareness, the ezpz Tiny Pops molds are perfect for babies and toddlers. Each mold holds just a half ounce of puree, breastmilk or even Pedialyte on those under-the-weather days. (Not to mention the set up looks a little bunny-like, doesn’t it?) SHOP EZPZ SHOP MOTHERLY Hape Bunny Stacker • $19.99 We’re smitten with this darling take on the classic stacker toy! New from Hape, the Bunny Stacker is filled with opportunities for sensory play. Each piece offers a different texture and fun surprises like jingling bells, a tail that clicks when its pulled, and flower petals that flip and turn. And look how sweet it is when it’s all put together! SHOP HAPE SHOP AMAZON The Magic Years Farm Animal Finger Puppets • $11.99 Perfect for playtime or bath time! Act out Old MacDonald. Tell a story. Or just let them gnaw on their little faces. They’re a hit no matter what. SHOP AMAZON Odin Parker Handmade Wooden Bunny • $32 A sweet heirloom bunny makes the perfect addition to their first Easter Basket! Not only is this one made from sustainable hardwood, but your purchase also provides meals to children in need. SHOP ODIN PARKER cuddle + kind Baby Animals • $34 Cuddle + Kind’s lovely knit stuffies feel good in all the ways—they’re soft, snuggly and for every Baby Animal sold, 5 meals are donated to people in need. Choose from a variety of spring-ready pals (bunnies, chicks and lambs) or opt for one of each and receive a sweet collectible gift box to slip into their basket! SHOP CUDDLE+KIND Wee Gallery Bunny Snuggle Blanket • $19.95 Made from the softest GOTS certified organic cotton, this snuggle blanket is the perfect size for keeping them snuggly on-the-go and when they get a bit older, the ears make a perfect handle to carrying around. SHOP MOTHERLY SHOP AMAZON aden + anais Swaddle Set • $54.95 Muslin swaddles are a must-have. This sweet set from Aden + Anais is springy and Easter-ready with a bunny print tucked into the bunch. SHOP ADEN & ANAIS SHOP AMAZON Jellycat Bunny Soother Blanket • $13.95 We’re not sure what makes Jellycat loveys so magical, but we’re not going to question it either. They’re a perennial fave among our little ones and the quality is undeniable. For babies we absolutely adore this blankey style which is perfectly sized for cuddling and easy to wash as well. SHOP NORDSTROM SHOP AMAZON Infantino Go Gaga Springtime Easter Wrist Rattles • $4.99 A pair of pals that will keep even the tiniest babes entertained! These soft and comfy rattles can be worn on their wrists and ankles, giving them something to chew and shake without having to master gripping. SHOP TARGET Oli & Carol Elvis the Duck • $15.99 We adore the eco-friendly rubber duckies from Oli & Carol. They’re hand-crafted of 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees making it safe for little ones to chew on, and designed without holes so no gross mold can thrive inside. SHOP AMAZON Love by Emma Dodd $9.99 Tired of Runaway Bunny? Discover a new parent and baby favorite in Emma Dodd’s charming board book, Love. According to one reviewer, “She has put into words all the things you wish every child, everywhere, could hear and know about themselves and the world. Namely, that they are loved and accepted and their very presence brings joy. Sweet illustrations with some shiny silver embossing are the cherry on top. I can’t recommend these wonderful little books enough.” SHOP AMAZON Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney $6.28 In Llama Llama Easter Egg, the Easter Bunny brings lots of treats for Llama Llama: jelly beans, colorful eggs, and a fluffy surprise! An awesome addition to your Llama, Llama collection for sure. SHOP AMAZON Loulou Lollipop Bunny Silicone and Wood Teething Ring • $14 Easy to hold and even better to chew, the sweet bunny teethers from Loulou Lollipop offer tiny teethers a variety of safe and natural textures to explore. SHOP LOULOU LOLLIPOP Pat the Bunny Touch and Feel Book by Dorothy Kunhardt $7.99 This is a first Easter basket requirement by law. SHOP AMAZON Briar Handmade Natural Stripe Bonnet • $34 The timeless sweetness of Briar Baby’s handmade bonnets make them a true Easter basket staple. The beautifully detailed woodland animal styles are the obvious seasonal choice, but the practical brimmed linen options are perfect for the warm spring and summer days ahead. SHOP BRIAR SHOP MAISONETTE Petit Collage Wooden Rattle Rabbit • $15 Made from five smooth beech rings that are perfect for grabbing and little ears that are safe for chewing, this colorful pal may just be an instant favorite. SHOP AMAZON LouLou Lollipop Bandanna Bib Set • $18 Drooling never looked so stylish. The cloud-soft muslin bandanna bibs are a perfect combo of baby fashion meets function. SHOP LOULOU LOLLIPOP Vulli Sophie la Girafe • $21.76 Does it look like a fancy glorified dog toy? Yes. Does it also possess some freakish ability to calm, soothe and entertain (almost) any baby who gnaws on its squeaky head and hoofs? Also yes. SHOP AMAZON WavHello SoundBub On-the-Go Sound Soother • $39.99 Parents and babies alike love this sweet soother that makes naps on the go a breeze. The cute little owl plays nature sounds and two songs to keep them asleep without stressing. SHOP AMAZON ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System • $17.49 Practicality rules when it comes to baby Easter baskets. The silicone cup and straw from ezpz is an ideal way to introduce your little one to drinking from a cup and comes in a bunch of springy gorgeous colors. SHOP EZPZ SHOP MOTHERLY Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers Manhattan Toy Company Moppettes Beau Bunny • $30.95 This soft and snuggly bunny comes with its own fabric bassinet, blanket and pillow for nap time. It’s a great choice for little ones who are sharing their first Easter as a big sibling! SHOP AMAZON Learning Resources Hide & Seek Vegetable Garden • $19.99 A fun hide-and-seek game that’s also an engaging open-ended toy! Preschoolers will love trying to find the funny bunny as they sharpen their color and number recognition as well as their memory and critical thinking skills. SHOP LEARNING RESOURCES Haba Wooden Musical Eggs • $35 Shake it up, baby! Each of these brightly colored eggs makes a different sound, encouraging musical abilities in even the tiniest among us. SHOP HABA SHOP AMAZON Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure • $8.59 The Easter Bunny needs Pete the Cat’s help! This fun story and activity book helps teach preschoolers about being a good helper and includes a poster, punch out cards and stickers. SHOP BOOKSHOP SHOP AMAZON Pottery Barn Kids Bunny Ears • $19.50 Obligatory. Adorable. SHOP POTTERY BARN KIDS Egg by Kevin Henkes $17.99 The graphic novel Egg by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that they’re sure to thrust in you lap all year long. SHOP AMAZON Melissa & Doug Water WOW Reusable Activity Pads • $6.79 Many a road-trip and restaurant meal have been saved by these little miracles. Just fill the reusable “paint brush” with water and let them go to town revealing the colors hidden in the pages. When it dries, the color disappears so they can do it all over again. There’s a ton of styles to choose from and even come in bundles you can split between baskets. SHOP AMAZON Animal Adventure Peeps Bunny • $15 Just as cute but a lot less sticky, this soft Peeps Bunny stuffie makes a colorful addition to their basket. SHOP TARGET Hunter First Classic Waterproof Rain Boot • $58 Classic spring fashion made mini. SHOP NORDSTROM Babiators Flower Child Sunglasses • $38.99 Get ready for those spring rays! The seriously adorable polarized glasses from Babiators are not only great at keeping your little one’s eyes safe from the sun, but they’re virtually impossible to break. (We know, we tried!) And this oh-so-60s flower frame? So good. SHOP BABIATORS SHOP AMAZON Candylab Toys Mini Wooden Food Trucks • $20 From playtime to shelf decor, we might be a tiny bit obsessed with Candylab Toys adorable food trucks. The totally awesome collection includes a hot dog, soft servet, taco and (our favorite) a fried chicken van which all make the most stylish addition to their baskets. SHOP AMAZON LouLou Lollipop Bunny Chopsticks • $12 The perfect chopsticks for little hands are also the cutest ones we’ve ever seen. This clever design features removable silicone loops that teach the proper grasping technique (and work their dexterity in general!) while the wide flat tips keep them from getting too frustrated. SHOP LOULOU LOLLIPOP Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Activity Set • $14.94 If your couch has ever suffered the wrath of creative toddler, swap their markers for the magical Color Wonder collection from Crayola. This 30-piece set will keep them busy for hours (and your furniture doodle-free) with markers, ink pads, and stamps that only produce color when used with the Color Wonder coloring pages (also included!) SHOP AMAZON Chalk Farm Glitter Egg Sidewalk Chalk • $8.99 Easter means spring and spring means taking art to the streets—er, sidewalks, rather. This festive set is delightfully holiday and warm weather ready. SHOP AMAZON Fubbles Bubble Tumbler • $8.99 Every kid who has ever played with bubbles has likely cried over spilling bubbles. That’s why we love the spill-proof tumblers from Fubbles. The size is great for little hands but big enough you won’t have to refill every five minutes. SHOP AMAZON Play-Doh Easter Eggs • $12.99 Perfect for backyard egg hunts or tucked into their basket! Each one comes with a ball of Play-Doh in the corresponding color tucked inside. SHOP AMAZON Floppy's Happy Hunt Hide-and-Seek Carrot Game • $19.99 Who says Easter eggs are the only things that need hunting? An engaging first board game for kids, Hoppy Floppy’s Happy Hunt game helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and pre-handwriting skills while spinning and matching a collection of colorful carrots. SHOP AMAZON Montessori wooden sorting and counting carrot puzzle $17.99 A darling way to develop fine motor skills, concentration and problem solving, this Montessori-inspired carrot puzzle comes with seven wooden carrots that are all the same color, shape and texture—the only thing that’s different is their size. Through trial and error, kids will learn where they fit and where they don’t! SHOP AMAZON Easter Basket Ideas for Kids Creative Roots Paint Your Own Garden Stone • $7.99 A magical garden accessory, made more special because your child helped create it! The ready-to-go kit comes with paint to decorate the mosaic bunny and with a little coat of varnish, it can last a long time. SHOP AMAZON LovePop Boppy and the Great Easter Egg Hunt Story Adventure Box • $39 Double down on the egg hunt excitement with this super fun story-based hunt from LovePop! Inside the Adventure Box they’ll find 15 individual pouches that reveal the story of Boppy and the Great Easter Egg Hunt. Open them in order and meet the characters, destinations and follow the plot as it unfolds. In the end, they’ll have 29 miniature paper pop-up sculptures and accessories that can easily be stored in the box to enjoy for years to come. SHOP LOVEPOP Mondo Llama Pre-Filled Craft Project Easter Basket • $15 Arts and crafts make great Easter basket stuffers–especially ones that gather all the necessary materials for you! This spring themed kit comes with everything they’ll need to create four cute (and simple!) projects and keep them busy on those inevitably rainy spring days. SHOP TARGET Purple Ladybug SunGemmers Window Art • $12.99 With sunny days on the way, this window art kit will really shine. (Literally!) The templated designs are easy enough for kids as young as five to complete and they look so gorgeous when the rays pour through. SHOP AMAZON Sun Squad Squid Divers • $8 Pool days will be here before you know it–and along with them, requests to “watch this mom!” and “rate my handstand” and “look at my Martha Washington hairdo!”. Listen kids, we love you but we can only pretend to be engaged by this for so long. The answer? Diving toys like these funny little squids. Toss them in, let them sink and enjoy thirty seconds of peace while they’re underwater. SHOP TARGET Ooly Stickiville Easter Eggs Stickers • $1.95 Stickers are always a hit! Of course you could slip them in their basket, but you could get even more bang for the buck by cutting them up and hiding them in plastic eggs. SHOP OOLY Little Lady Products Nail Polish • $12 Safe, non-toxic and made with littles in mind, the colorful nail polishes from Little Lady Products each come with a sweet wearable bow ring to show off alongside their manicure. SHOP LITTLE LADY Welly Bravery Badges • $6.99 No one likes getting hurt, but everyone loves a good bandage. The flexible fabric bandages from Welly are always a hit with their fun patterns and oh-so-stylish (and reusable!) metal tin. They also stick better than any we’ve ever used. SHOP TARGET Dabble & Dollop Bath Bubbles Mixing Kit • $50 The luxe bath essentials from Dabble & Dollop merge bath time with play time. Each of their deliciously scented products are formulated to be mixed together to create a unique bath time experience that’s relaxing, fun and gets their creativity flowing. This set comes with a strawberry gel, tangerine gel, vanilla whip and mixing bowl along with recipe ideas to inspire their next concoction. SHOP DABBLE & DOLLOP Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella • $19.83 We all know what April showers bring…puddle stomping!! The kid-sized clear umbrellas from Totes make it easy to see while staying dry. And bonus! The shape makes it nearly impossible for anyone to get their eye poked out.😉 SHOP AMAZON Schleich Farm World Rabbit Hutch Set • $24.99 From the thoughtful detailing to the durable construction, Schleich makes the best figurines in the game. And this set? Spring perfection. Complete with a momma bunny and two adorable babies, it might not be the real live pet they were hoping for but it’s bound to get some squeals of delight. SHOP AMAZON Two Sisters Store Easter Bubble Bath Bomb • $8.99 Handmade in Minnesota from from natural ingredients, the surprise Bubble Bombs from Two Sisters make bath time extra fun. Unlike regular bath bombs, these colorful, scented bombs fill the tub with bubbles as they dissolve. And the best part? There’s one of 12 Easter-themed squishes hidden inside! SHOP AMAZON Fetti Easter Party Temporary Tattoos • $8.99 Jelly beans are fun, but Easter tattoos last longer! These glittery tattoos are a great alternative for egg stuffing or to fill their baskets. SHOP AMAZON Smencils Spring Scented Pencils • $8.99 Make homework a little more fun with yummy-scented pencils made from recycled paper. SHOP AMAZON Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Playset • $14.99 There’s something about coloring on things that aren’t paper that’s oh-so-appealing to kids. (God bless Magic Erasers, right?) Spare your walls and get them hooked on Crayola Scribble Scrubbies. The creatures can be colored, washed and colored again to keep the fun going. Even better, it conveniently packs up for on-the-go playtime. SHOP AMAZON LEGO 3-in-1 Flowers in Watering Can • $29.95 This year’s limited edition 3-in-1 LEGO set is cute as can be! Use the pieces to build a watering can filled with flowers and butterflies or follow the instructions to create a flower-filled rain boot or two birds on a perch instead. This is one basket addition that will keep them busy for awhile! SHOP AMAZON Highlights Easter Hidden Pictures Puzzles • $6.99 The best part of Highlights magazine in a seasonally appropriate theme makes the perfect Easter basket addition. SHOP AMAZON Craft-tastic Make A Bunny Friend • $21.29 This well-designed kit makes learning to sew super fun and easy. It comes with all the supplies they’ll need to make the sweetest bunny friend as well as six no-sew outfits to mix and match her look. The materials are great quality and there’s even a drawstring bag to tote it all around! SHOP AMAZON Cocofloss Eggcellent Cocofloss Sampler • $36 Dental floss might not be the coolest Easter basket stuffer but this is the coolest floss. The kid-friendly Eggcellent Cocofloss Sampler Cocofloss comes with 12 mini spools of floss in 10 fun flavors including Summer Watermelon, Banana Daiquiri and Vanilla Bean all packed up in the most apropos egg crate. And it’s not just the good looks we love. The floss, which is made up of hundreds of tiny filaments and coconut oil acts like a scrubby in between teeth and works far better than the waxy stuff we grew up with. Easter Basket ideas for teens and tweens allkinds Whipped Shower Foam • $16.99 Just because they’re growing up, it doesn’t mean the fun of bath and shower time is over. The delightfully scented Whipped Shower Foam from clean Australian brand allkinds makes cleaning up as playful as it ever was. They’re also pH balanced, free from all the nasties and dermatologically-tested to keep their hormonally-challenged skin happy too. Their signature collection is filled with faves, but their new Chupa Chups collab is too fun to resist. SHOP ALLKINDS Warmies Smiley Face • $29.99 They might be too old for a stuffed bunny, but how about a super snuggly smiley face that can we warmed in the microwave and smells like lavender? Yeah, we thought so. SHOP WARMIES Sloomoo Institute Egg Hunt Slime • $20 When it comes to a sensory experience, what’s better than slime? Deliciously scented, handmade, TikTok famous artisan slime, that’s what. Straight from the Sloomoo Institute, an experiential space in SoHo NYC, Atlanta, and Chicago where kids (and kids at heart) can delight their senses and craft their own custom slime, this oh-so-satisfying goo comes with a cute little clay bunny to mix in. There are several Easter themed slimes to choose from, and frankly it’s almost too hard to pick. SHOP SLOOMOO ooly Very Berry Strawberry Scented Gel Pens • $7.99 From journals to homework to old school to-do lists, a set of scented gel pens makes all things analog a little more fun. SHOP OOLY Bic BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers • $25.49 Do they prefer doodling on themselves instead? The Body Mark Temporary Tattoo Markers from Bic are designed to create colorful body art that can be washed off with just a little soap and water. Along with the markers, each pack includes a collection of stencils to spark some inspiration. SHOP AMAZON Lavley If You Can Read This Socks • $11.99 Not as though they need an invitation to be waited on hand and foot, but who doesn’t want pizza whenever possible? SHOP AMAZON RedTwo Bracelet Making Kit • $6.99 With over 5,000 beads, charms and tools, this all-in-one kit has everything they’ll need to create dozens of bracelets to keep or give away. Best of all, it comes in its own perfectly organized box! SHOP AMAZON Desire Deluxe Hair Chalk • $15.99 With washable hair chalk they can reinvent their look every morning! There are 10 different colors including two glitter shades which can be mixed-and-matched to create endless styles. When it’s time to switch it up, just shampoo it out! SHOP AMAZON iWALK Mini Portable Charger • $25.99 Nothing is more useless than a dead phone. (And no one wears a battery out faster than a teenager, amiright?) This highly-rated portable charger will keep them juiced up while they’re away from home and comes in several fun colors as well. SHOP AMAZON She's Birdie Personal Alarm • $29.95 Sure, an Easter Basket stuffer that plans for the worst isn’t exactly uplifting, but at least it’s colorful? All kidding aside, the keychain personal alarms from Birdie give parents and newly independent teens a little peace of mind when they’re out in the world. If they’re in a situation that feels uncomfortable, a simple tug of the top triggers a super loud alarm and strobe light to create a diversion. You never want them to have to use it, but it’s empowering to know it’s there. SHOP AMAZON Fahlo Animal Tracking Bracelets • $16.95 The simple beaded bracelets from Fahlo come with a real animal to track. (No, you don’t get a turtle on your doorstep–sorry.) Instead, each purchase comes with a photo card that tells you the “adopted” animal’s name, size and where they came from and exclusive access to their tracking map so you can follow their adventures in real time. SHOP FAHLO Kodak Printomatic Digital Camera • $49.99 Phone selfies are fine, but tiny photos are real treasures. (My tween took her Instax camera to sleepaway camp and finding her cabinmates hilarious snaps among her dirty laundry was the best thing ever.) The Kodak Printomatic Digital Camera is nice and compact and takes 25 photos on one charge. You can also load it with an SD card to print them later! SHOP AMAZON Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game Easter Edition • $9.99 This one is actually fun for the entire family! The game play is simple (it literally takes less than three minutes to learn) and the illustrations are ahhdorable. But be warned. They may look cute but games can get intense quickly. So much yelling. In the good way, of course. SHOP AMAZON JB Skrub The Premier Bundle • $52 If they’re already into skincare or just getting started, JB Skrub is a fabulous brand to stock your teen with. It’s specifically designed for their ever-changing skin so you don’t have to worry about it being too harsh. Packed with four of their best-sellers, including a body wash, face wash, face lotion and impressively effective face pads to check off their whole routine. SHOP JB SKRUB Florence by Mills Wildly Me Eau De Toilette • $55 With its sweet and fresh floral scent that’s laced with iris, wisteria and bergamot, the new Wildly Me from Florence by Mills is like spring in a bottle. It’s light and not overpowering and ideal for the age set that doesn’t always understand that more isn’t more, you know? My tween has been wearing it and I can’t help but want to steal it for myself. SHOP ULTA Native Coconut Caramel Deodorant • $12.99 Girl Scout cookie deodorant? What teenager would say no to that? My kids have loved all the scents but this particular collab is a clear favorite. The chocolatey, coconutty scent smells just like a Samoa and quite frankly, it’s delightful. Even better? It’s clean, effective and they actually remember to put it on. SHOP TARGET Pacifica Reusable Eye Mask • $12.74 Combat those late night study seshes with the clever reusable eye masks from Pacifica. The silicone strips are meant to pair with their favorite serum to lock in the ingredients and boost its effectiveness. SHOP TARGET Tiny Tags Gold Nameplate Necklace • $165 If you’re looking for something extra special, the teensy nameplate necklaces from Tiny Tags are just the ticket. The go-with-everything style can be personalized with up to 10 characters in a classic script font. SHOP TINY TAGS Sof Sole Sneaker Balls • $7.99 Baseball season is right around the corner! Keep their locker, bag and closet a little fresher with these deodorizing balls. (Thank us later.) 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