Eggcellent surprises for your toddler to discover on Easter morning.
Soon enough, eager little ones will parade down the stairs to find out what the Easter Bunny has left them. Rather than the typical chocolate eggs, you may want to save your toddler from the inevitable sugar high with non-edible Easter basket stuffers. These surprises are not only fun for kids, but help with motor skills, encourage creativity, and have STEM characteristics.
If you're looking for toddler Easter basket ideas, you've come to the right place. From interactive toys and books to activities and festive clothing, these Easter basket fillers won’t break the bank. It won't cost much to fill a basket and give your toddler a fun, enriching Easter holiday.
Let your toddler find their outfit for the day by surprising them with this adorable two-piece set. The soft blue top with flowers and a bunny detail goes perfectly with the floral skort. It’s available in sizes 2T to 5T.
The pastel striped collared shirt and tan shorts are equal parts stylish and functional for an Easter family dinner. This Carter's set is available in sizes 2T to 5T.
Looking for a non-candy Easter basket idea with a egg theme? This nine-pack of Play-Doh eggs features moldable clay that kids just love to play with. Each egg is individually wrapped, so you can spread the love between multiple baskets.
Little hands can stretch and twist these dog pop tubes all by themselves. Your toddler will have a blast while working on fine motor skills. I bring these dogs whenever I take a plane ride with my 2-year-old daughter, and they’ve become one of our favourite toddler travel toys.
An Easter gift for kids that helps them burn energy? Sign me up! These scavenger hunt cards task kids with using their brains as they search for things around the house. Once they find the item, they’ll have to perform a task, like sitting in a chair or identifying the colour of something.
No basket is complete without an Easter book. The Little Blue Truck series has a springtime book that’ll get your toddler ready for flowers to bloom and animal sightings as the temperature rises.
A stuffed animal is a guaranteed hit as a toddler Easter basket stuffer. This soft bunny rabbit from Melissa & Doug stands at 9 inches tall and offers creativity playtime and cuddles.
Toddlerhood is prime time for learning their ABCs. These flashcards show the letter, a colourful picture, and the word identifying the picture. There are 26 double-sided cards with a ring, keeping them all together so you can take them on the go.
We love Tubby Todd for its clean, skin-friendly ingredients that are safe for kids. Make bath time more fun with this set of three fizzy bath bombs shaped like eggs. These plant-based bath bombs contain moisturizing properties and have a fresh lemon scent.
We like this smock bib as a practical yet cute Easter basket stuffer. The limited edition bunny pattern is just right for the holiday. Made of waterproof materials, this bib will minimize mess during feeding time.
This Easter colouring book has larger pictures designed for toddler-sized hands. The 72-page book has holiday-friendly designs, including Easter baskets and eggs, bunnies, chicks and more.
Pair the Easter colouring book with this eight-pack of Crayola crayons. The jumbo size means they're easier for toddlers to grasp.
It’s all about sensory exploration with this bunny-themed book. Your child will meet five bunny rabbits and can pet them throughout the story. So sweet!
This activity pad comes with a water-filled brush. Your child “paints” the pages, which dry quickly and can be used again and again. As a toddler mom who has several of these—they come in a variety of themes—I can’t say enough good things about them. My daughter loves “painting,” and I love that there’s zero mess at the end of it.
In keeping with the spring theme, we love this watering can bath toy. Your toddler will love pouring water out of the flower spout and engaging in pretend play. Your little one can even assist you with outdoor gardening!
With lights, songs and special sound effects, your child can channel their inner DJ with this set. It has over 30 play features to encourage hand-eye coordination—all while being totally on theme with the bunny, carrot and flower details.
This egg carton set invites your toddler to match colours and shapes. There are 12 shapes and six designs, which helps with recognition and fine motor skills. My daughter has two of these—one at our house and one at her grandparents’ house—because she can easily pull the pieces apart and likes placing them back in the carton.
It’s harvest time with this educational carrot toy. Your little one will match which carrot goes in which hole, based on size. You can shop the classic orange and green or a cute pastel style.
This toddler-friendly gardening set is perfect for practicing imagination skills this spring. The nine pieces were designed so little hands can easily grip them.
The jack-in-the-box is a toy that stands the test of time. With an Easter twist, this one features the Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. Toddlers will delight in the anticipation as the melody plays and the rabbit pops out of the box.
Stickers are very much a toddler-approved toy, and these Easter-themed ones have bunny rabbits, flowers, butterflies, eggs and more in charming pastels. The six sheets contain a total of 70 stickers so you could divide them up between multiple baskets, if needed.
Spinner toys are one of those guaranteed hits for toddlers. My daughter has the carrot, bumblebee and sun trio, and I’ve used them everywhere from her playroom window to an airplane window. There are other bugs and animal themes to choose from, too.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick has been a professional writer and editor since 2014, and she entered the commerce editorial world in 2017. Most recently, Caitlyn was the Senior Shopping Editor at Reader’s Digest, where she led affiliate content, created content plans and managed freelancers. Before TMB, Caitlyn spent five and a half years at Hearst Digital Media, where she wrote commerce stories and was the social media lead for BestProducts.com, Popular Mechanics, Runner's World and Bicycling Magazine.
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