Here's the ultimate guide to creating memorable Easter baskets for toddlers, filled with a delightful mix of fun, creativity, and practical goodies.
Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Planning the perfect Easter for your little one? You've come to the right place as I am spilling the jellybeans on the best Easter basket ideas for toddlers.
Our Easter tradition involves waking up to discover an Easter basket filled with goodies, followed by a visit to a community egg hunt.
Over the years, I've gotten to try out all sorts of goodies, and it's always a sweet reminder of how much my kids enjoyed, and continue to enjoy, each one.
Here are basket fillers that are fun, creative, and practical to make this special day truly eggstraordinary.
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Fun Toddler Easter Basket Ideas
- Easter Pop Toys - these are so cute with 4 styles (egg, carrot, chick, bunny) so you can fill multiple baskets
- Prefilled Easter Eggs with Squishy Toys - my toddler loves playing with these as they are soft, cute, and you can easily twist, stretch, or squeeze it. For boys who love trucks, consider these eggs with construction vehicles.
- Stainless steel rabbit utensils - so adorable and practical!
- Wooden Puzzles - there are 4-6 pieces for each puzzle, and is appropriately challenging and fun for 1-3 year olds. Plus they are durable and great quality.
- Sticker Activity Book - super fun and affordable! Your child can decorate their egg basket for hours with reusable stickers.
- Play-Doh Eggs
- Wooden Egg Shakers
- Stuffed Animal - this one is super soft and cuddly! We are also huge fans of Jellycat stuffies.
- Carrot Harvest Toy - great for developing fine motor skill, hand-eye coordination, and shape recognition
- Palm Grip Crayons - easy to hold and durable!
- Water Wow Coloring Pads (Bible Stories) - my kids love these and I appreciate that they're not messy.
- Bubbles - no spill. enough said!
- Garden tools - the perfect size and durability for little ones
Books for Toddler Easter Baskets
Here are some of our favorites:
- Board book - super interactive, colorful, and educational book
- Construction Site (Easter Version) - if your child loves the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, they will LOVE this one.
- Happy Easter, Mouse - great for practicing counting and colors.
- The Itsy Bitsy Bunny Book - follows the rhythm of Ittys Bittys Spider with bright colors and cute story
- How to Catch the Easter Bunny - great for inspiring curiosity and imagination
- God Gave us Easter - a friend gifted me the God Gave Us You as a baby shower gift and since then we've been big fans of this series. It is for older toddlers (3 years and up), but I've been reading this to my kids ever since they were 2 and they still love it.
- Little Bible Playbook - a wonderful tool for teaching little ones about Easter
Easter Basket Ideas for Babies
- Lift-a-Flap Board Book
- Float and Play Bath Toy - super fun and stimulating, and I love that water does not get inside so you don't have to worry about mold.
- Hide and Squeak Easter Eggs - while this is recommended for toddlers, they were a hit with both of my babies.
- Teether - this one is perfect for Easter and beyond! And here's why sensory play is so curical for babies.
- Disposable placemats - perfect for dining out! Keeps the germs away and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Reusable baby food pouches - easy to clean, leak proof, and easy to clean
- Baby booties - super soft and stays on well
Easter Egg Filler Ideas for Toddlers
- Stickers
- Bandaid - my kids absolutely LOVE these adorable bandaids.
- Erasers
- Mini toy cars
- Hair clips
- Mini stamps
Tips for Building Toddler Easter baskets
Here are some suggestions for crafting the perfect Easter baskets for toddlers:
- Age-Appropriate Selection: Ensure the items in the basket are suitable for your toddler's age and developmental stage.
- Balanced Mix: Create a mix of entertaining and educational toys to keep them engaged and promote learning.
- Favorite Characters: Incorporate items featuring their beloved characters or animals for a personalized touch.
- Healthy Treats: Include a variety of treats, balancing traditional sweets with healthier options like fruit snacks.
- Creative Elements: Add items that inspire creativity, such as coloring books, crayons, or simple craft kits.
- Outdoor Play: If weather permits, consider including toys for outdoor activities like bubbles, a small ball, or sidewalk chalk.
- Personalized Touch: Make the basket extra special by adding a personalized item or a sweet note.
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