I’m happy to share the 42 best Easter basket gift ideas that are not laced with sugars and sweets. Not that there’s anything wrong with sharing delicious sweet treats on Easter. And of course even someone with diabetes, like me, needs sugar from time to time during a low blood glucose. But that stuff is super easy to find anywhere.
So today we’re diving into some ideas for non-candy kids’ Easter baskets. You’re sure to find something for everyone in this Easter gift guide full of practical items.
Easter Basket Gift Ideas
In case you’re looking for sweets or Easter egg coloring kits, you can simply browse your local store on your way home one day. But if you’re looking for some different ideas for your Easter basket gifts this year, stay tuned!
Also, I will add that these are not trinket toys. Are there many things worse as a parent than when your kid gets a bunch of super cheap toys that break? Then you have to just get rid of them. No. These are toys that will bring enjoyment time and time again.
42 Best Easter Basket Gift Ideas
As I mentioned, I’m sharing 42 Easter basket gifts. These are all a combination of books, stuffed animals, outdoor activities, toys, games, and also some things that are just for fun. So let’s get started with these great Easter basket gift ideas!
Easter Basket Gift Ideas: Books
I absolutely LOVE a good book. So do my kids. Can you have too many books? I certainly don’t think so! And that’s why I’m kicking off these 42 best Easter basket gift ideas with several absolutely adorable children’s books.
Guess How Much I Love You
If this one isn’t already on your bookshelf at home, find a copy. You can thank me later. Guess How Much I Love You is such a sweet story and so encouraging to the child hearing it or reading it. Plus, it just screams springtime!
This book is perfect for around kindergarten age. Its timeless qualities will keep this one in your bedtime rotation for quite a while.
The BerenstAin Bears and The Easter Story
If you are looking for a book to teach children that there’s far more to Easter than candy and eggs, this book is a great choice. The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story tell of Jesus’ resurrection and salvation in ways kids can understand.
There is a board book option for little ones, and they also offer paperback and ebook purchasing options. The Berenstain Bears also have other Easter titles: Easter Sunday, The Very First Easter, Easter Classics and more.
The Good Egg
The Good Egg is a #1 New York Times bestseller and Amazon Best Books of the Year 2019 selection also. Is this one on your bookshelf? If not, it should be in your Easter basket this year!
This book, from the creators of The Bad Seed, is a great one for beginning readers. The text is relatively short and broken up. And it’s a sweet story about giving yourself a bit of grace and setting realistic expectations.
Laugh Out Loud Springtime Jokes for Kids
Who doesn’t love a good joke? For your kiddo who’s always making you laugh, here’s a book of Springtime Jokes for Kids to keep the jokes coming.
This is one of the Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes collection, a #1 bestselling series. This particular book is best suited for children age 6-10.
The Donkey Who Carried a King
R.C. Sproul, more widely recognized as a theologian, author, and educator, created a beautiful children’s book called The Donkey Who Carried a King. (This was a part of my son’s Easter basket gifts last year!)
Made for ages 3-8, this is a beautifully illustrated story told from a very unique perspective. It is sure to become a family favorite you can return to each Easter season.
God Gave Us Easter
Here’s another great faith-based book you can share with your children: God Gave Us Easter. This is a part of the God Gave Us series of books (of which we have most on our shelves).
This beautifully illustrated picture book was created for readers ages 3 and up. God Gave Us Easter features the adorable polar bear Little Cub talking with her father. She also learns about God’s design for the Easter season and what it really means.
The Rabbit Listened
You probably guessed it, but this one is on our bookshelf too! I recall reading this to my own kids, and they loved it. The Rabbit Listened is a super sweet book that teaches empathy and also the importance of presence. It makes a perfect bedtime story also.
This book is a New York Times bestseller available in hardcover, paperback, or ebook. It’s perfect for anyone 2+ years old.
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PLUSH Easter Basket Stuffers
What’s better than getting a new book in your Easter basket? A new lovie to snuggle while you read your new book! So here are a few of my favorite gifts for Easter time.
Peter Rabbit Plush
For 125 years now, GUND has been making quality plush teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children. And this one is perfect for Easter! This Peter Rabbit stuffie is 11 inches tall. It matches Beatrix Potter’s illustrations and also includes Peter’s signature blue coat.
And in case you’d like to gift the book along with the plush, here are a couple options: book for birth-3 years old, book for 4-7 years
Easter Squishmallows
If these things aren’t all the rage with the kids right now, I don’t know what is. They are literally everywhere! And this particular squishmallow is perfect for Easter.
Buttons the Blue Bunny is sure to bring a smile and snuggle to your child on Easter. This particular squishmallow is 10 inches in height, and it will fit right in with the all other squishmallows in the house!
Stuffed Lamb
Just take one look at this sweet little lamb. Lambs & Ivy have been making products for nurseries for more than 40 years. But this guy doesn’t belong only in a nursery. His striped arms and legs are absolutely the cutest. So grab one today for the Easter basket you’re preparing!
Warmies Duckling
We personally have two warmies in our home: a sloth and a fox. These are weighted stuffed animals that can be either cooled or heated. And they smell like french lavender. I’m not a huge fan of the lavender scent myself, but I absolutely love the smell of these little critters!
And their little duckling is just perfect for Easter! They also have a goose and a rabbit in the spring theme.
Plush FloP-Eared Bunny
What Easter is complete without a flop-eared bunny? This particular one is super soft and sits at 10.5 inches tall. Available in six color combinations, you can choose the best one for your little one this Easter.
Gund Baby Bunny
Meet Flora. She is a sweet and cuddly singing bunny. (Don’t worry — she has audio and volume controls!) And she also plays peek-a-boo. How precious is that? This stuffed animal sits at 12 inches tall.
What an adorable Easter bunny to add to your child’s Easter basket this year!
Bluey with Bunny Ears
Ok, now. This one is for all my Bluey friends out there! This stuffed Bluey has officially joined in on the Easter fun with his rabbit ears!
This Bluey toy is 8 inches tall and suited for kids 3+. And grab the Bluey Easter book while you’re at it. Then you can lift the flaps and celebrate Easter with Bluey this year!
Easter Basket Ideas for Warmer Weather
Easter often ushers in a season of warmer weather. At least it does in the midwest. Flowers start blooming. Days are longer. And the sunshine feels warm again. So why not pack your Easter basket with to tools you need to have fun outdoor activities?
Sikewalk Chalk
This is a classic. A staple for kids in the spring. I love the bright bold colors in this pack. And, although I love my childrens’ artwork, I also love that it’s washable!
This is a 12 pack of chalk, but if you’re looking for enough chalk for the neighborhood, try this 130 pack instead! (It won’t fit IN the Easter basket, but it can surely sit beside it!)
Reusable Water Balloons
When I was a kid, we had to use balloons to have water balloons. Ha! Not anymore! I wish I had come up with this idea, because it’s brilliant. Here’s a pack of 12 reusable water balloons.
This particular item includes a mesh bag for carrying the filled balloons as well.
Kite
Now, this is windy day springtime fun for sure. A brand new kite! This kite comes in two different color options and is 23×27 inches.
So turn up the Mary Poppins soundtrack, and let’s go fly a kite!
Jump Rope
These have been in several of our Easter baskets over the years. And I also love that a jump rope promotes outdoor physical activity! This is a pair of two ropes that are adjustable to grow with the child. Recommended for ages 3+.
Bubble Gun
There’s something magical about bubbles, right? These bubble guns will produce tons of bubbles to for your children to enjoy! Recommended for ages 3+.
And if you’re looking for more bubbles, because we always need a refill, try these.
Toss and Catch
This is a game I remember having and playing as a kid. It certainly brings back fond memories. And it works on hand-eye coordination while you’re having fun!
You can include this is your Easter gifts this year. This set comes with six paddles, three balls, and also a carrying bag. That will make it easy to take these with you on your spring break trip!
Nerf Football
My daughter and my son would both go crazy over this. So I’m sure I’d have to buy two! This fun Nerf football whistles as it’s flying through the air. Available in three colors. Intended for kids ages 6+.
TOY Easter Basket Fillers
As a child, is there anything more purely fun than a new toy? So take a look at these few ideas. They may just get your gift ideas rolling.
Glow in the Dark Soccer Ball
Now this takes soccer to a whole new level. Can you see the neighborhood kids playing this just after the sun sets? What fun! This glow-in-the-dark soccer ball lights up with a bounce or kick, and it turns off when not in use.
Batteries are included, and they offer smaller balls for younger kids as well.
Lego Sets for Easter
Calling all kids who loves to build! The LEGO manufacturers have several Easter time kits available. One of my personal favorites is the 3-in-1 rabbit, complete with a carrot and flower. Suggested for kids 8+.
Mini Maker Tube Puzzle
My daughter seems to find one of these for every holiday. They have a ton of options! This one in particular is perfect for Easter, as it builds a chick and egg. It’s fun to make what they suggest in the tube. But it’s also fun to see what else you can create!
Suitable for ages 5+. Many other colors and options are available.
Dig it Up! Dino Eggs
Where are all the dinosaur-loving kids? This is a perfect Easter gift for them: a dinosaur egg-scavation kit! Just soak the egg in water for about three minutes, and then it’s time to chisel away and uncover your dinosaur.
These would also be great for a birthday party, as each egg comes wrapped with its own excavation tool. Recommended for ages 4+.
LCD Writing Tablet
Do you have a trip coming up this year? These writing tablets are perfect for a long car ride! Both of my kids love erasable writing pads. Draw pictures, play tic tac toe, try your hand at pictionary … whatever you want!
This particular tablet comes in either 10, 12, or 15 inches and is available in five color choices. Recommended for ages 3+. Take the eggs out of the container, and it’s perfect for the egg hunt later in the day!
Fidget Spinners
These are just fun little toys. They are the perfect size for stuffing into an Easter basket too! These fidget spinners rotate, twist, and bend. And they also spin, too.
These toys are known to calm stress and anxiety in children and adults also. Best for kids 3 and up.
Rainbow Scratch books
I would have loved these as a kid. My children certainly do! It’s like drawing and coloring at the same time. Just scratch the surface of the paper and color appears wherever you draw!
This specific kit comes with 20 spiral bound scratch pages, 4 scratching styluses, and 4 stencil pieces. My daughter has always loved art supplies as gifts, and I bet your kids will too!
GAMES AS Easter Gift Ideas
One of the things I remember most as a kid is that holidays throughout the year meant extra time together to play games. It was one of my favorite things! And games make for great Easter basket gift ideas. Here are a few you can tuck in to the basket you’re making this year.
Spot it
Let’s start with a fun game that can easily travel with you for fun on the go. Spot It! is a pretty new game that encourages speedy matching of cards. Can you find the matching object on both cards?
This is listed as a game for 6+ but I think some kids could play it before then. Especially if speed becomes less important.
Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser
Here’s a fun brain teaser game for kids 7+. With more than 200 new puzzles included, can you build the pattern correctly? Kanoodle is also a great game to take with you on the go. Play as you wait for food at a restaurant. Or pass the time on a long ride in the car without needing a screen. Or play them at home with the card games in the list on a rainy spring day.
Jigsaw Puzzle
Sticking with the theme of puzzles, here’s a fun jigsaw puzzle for Easter. This 100 piece puzzle is great for kids at least six years of age. For an Easter jigsaw with fewer pieces or for younger kids, here’s an adorable 48-piece puzzle. Enjoy!
Bananagrams
This game is a #1 most gifted game on Amazon, and it has won multiple awards. (I personally would give it an award for most creative case! How adorable would this look in an Easter basket?!) Bananagrams is a great way to learn to build crosswords and think creatively with words.
Bananagrams is great for travel, doesn’t take much space, and can accommodate up to 8 players. It’s listed as a game for 7+, but I can absolutely see using these tiles to teach children who aren’t quite that old about letters, sounds, and spelling.
Rat-a-tat Cat
Now, here’s a fun card game full of cats (and a few rats). Rat-A-Tat Cat will teach turn-taking, numbers, and addition. Plus, it teaches strategy, which could certainly help develop that all-important poker face.
Also, it’s the perfect size to stick down in an Easter basket! Recommended for ages 6+ (but again, you can teach numbers with the cards until the child is old enough to play the game itself).
Boggle
I absolutely love this game, and have for decades! And it’s the perfect small size for including in your Easter gift basket this year. Just shake the Boggle container with the letter cubes, let them settle back in place, and you have an instant word search.
Suggested for ages 8+ (because spelling is key). But we used the letter cubes to help our son learn letters and sounds way younger than that. Put out three cubes and ask, “which one is the letter C?” It’s fun for the whole family!
Spoons
This game of “card grabbin’ and spoon snaggin'” is fast-paced fun for the whole family. With the object of gaining four of a kind, cards are passed and discarded around the table from player to player. Just don’t be the last one to snag a spoon!
Spoons is perfect for family game night. And it’s also great for traveling in this handy case. Ages 7+.
Just for Fun Easter Gift Ideas
To wrap up our Easter basket gift ideas list, let’s throw in several ideas that are just for fun. From socks to pajamas and gift cards to temporary tattoos, we have your Easter basket needs covered.
Animal Socks
Fun socks are just… well, fun! And isn’t it so adorable to see little kids running around in them? These socks are perfect for ages 1-6, and they offer three different design options. With a soft, elastic material, these fun socks will last several years.
Water Bottle
How about a new water bottle in a fun Easter basket? This brand of water bottles has received great reviews and comes in three different sizes. You can also choose from 40 different colors and characters to find one that suits your kiddo perfectly.
These are stainless steel, leak proof, and dishwasher safe. With double wall insulation, you’ll keep your water cool for 24 hours.
Temporary Tattoos
This idea is a super cost effective one: temporary tattoos. With these Easter temporary tattoos, you get ten sheets of designs to choose from. These non-toxic tattoos are applied with water only, and are said to last 4-7 days.
Gift Cards
For the older kids who still love getting a fun Easter basket, how about a gift card? You can purchase gift cards on Amazon for different places like Ulta, Apple, Sephora, Bath and Body Works, Door Dash, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Etsy, and more.
Easter Mad Libs
Here’s a super fun mad libs book for younger kids (most say they are for 7+). In this style of mad libs, you match stickers to the shapes in the story. So this is fun for kids of all ages!
Also, each mad lib comes with its own coloring page. So the kids can play with stickers, color with crayons, and get a great laugh!
Fun New Pajamas
I cannot get over the design on these fun kids pajamas from Burt’s Bees. They are made from 100% organic cotton, and they also come in sizes 12 months to 12 years.
Be sure to check all the different designs they offer. Several others are spring designs, including two more Easter designs also.
Bunny Ears
What’s an Easter basket without bunny ears? These particular bunny ears on a headband come in three different colors: white, gray, and brown.
The ears on the headband have bendable wires so you can position the ears how you wish. You also have the option of including a bunny tail to go with the ears. How fun!
Baskets to Hold Your Easter Basket Gift Ideas
So now that you have all these great Easter basket gifts, what gift baskets will you put it all in? Here are several options for you to consider. They could always use the basket for their egg treasure hunt later, too. Happy Easter!
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