I've never been a fan of junk food filled basket each year for Easter. Despite our food intolerances, it's just so much sugar! If you're looking for some alternatives, you've come to the right place.
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Babies
Toddlers/young kids
Elementary/preteen
Babies
This list is aimed at kiddos 0-2
This is a fun and friendly basket that's large enough to hold bigger items that are better for babies like toys and books.
Circular Rope Decorative Easter Basket White Bunny - Spritz™
I'll forever add books to my kiddo's basket!
Bluey: Hooray, It's Easter! - by Penguin Young Readers Licenses (Board Book)
Little Blue Truck is our FAVORITE series! This one doesn't disappoint.
Little Blue Truck's Springtime (Board Book) (Jill McElmurry)
A classic that is very spring appropriate.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
We love the “How to Catch the…” Books and have been collecting them for every holiday!
My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny - by Alice Walstead (Board Book)
These crayons are great for little hands to grasp, but the egg shape makes them extra fun for Easter!
Crayola 3ct Washable Palm Grasp Crayons Stage 1
Another great art item for little hands. Young kiddos love to hold these in a fist and just stamp the paper.
6ct Washable Rainbow Dot Markers - Do-A-Dot Art
These non toxic paints are great for finger painting and wash off skin and clothes very, very easily.
Every kid loves bubbles! This machine makes millions. Bonus - parents won't get dizzy from blowing them!
Link Ready. Set. Play! Bubble Machine Giant Bazooka Toy 69 Holes Automatic For Kids & Adults of All Ages Great For Indoor & Outdoors - Blue
Toddlers/young kids
This list is aimed at toddlers and kids ages 2-8
Squishmallows are all the rage these days.
Squishmallows Babette Tie Dye Easter Basket
Llama Llama books have always been on our favorites list. I love the real situations they get into and the calm way of dealing with them!
Llama Llama Easter Egg - By Anna Dewdney ( Board Book )
We own every single Mouse (and friends!) book and they will be going in a keepsake box for sure!
Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give?) by Laura Joffe Numeroff (Board Book)
Pete the cat is always hilarious!
Big Easter Adventure (Pete the Cat Series) (Mixed Media Product) (Hardcover) by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
These liquid chalk rollers are great for kids who feel they are getting a little too old for traditional sidewalk chalk. It adds a new, fun element to a classic activity.
Sidewalk Chalk Paint Rollers 3 ct - Sun Squad™
We don't eat eggs so we do craft eggs each year. It's actually really fun to decorate them because our pile grows for the easter bunny to hide and we can look back on the past creations.
My daughter has always loved purses. Getting something like this in her basket when she was younger was a huge highlight!
Bunny Easter Crossbody Bag White - Spritz™
These earrings are perfect for spring!
Girls' 9pk Easter Earring Set - Cat & Jack™️
This is a great toddler activity to get kids outside!
Mini Golf Set - Gigglescape™: Outdoor Toy Sports, Kids Golf, Plastic, Ages 3+, 14 Pieces
Spring weather can be touch and go here in Minnesota. I always make sure to include some indoor activities as well.
Play-Doh Care 'N Carry Vet
These bubble wands are great for toddlers and older kids!
Neliblu Bubble Wand Set of Assorted Shapes and Colors - 11 pieces
Elementary/preteen
This list is aimed at kids 8-12
As my daughter has gotten older, she's appreciated a simpler basket. Bonus, it can be used for other things throughout the year instead of just collecting dust in a closet.
