Easter is such a fun time for kids of all ages, making Easter baskets for the little ones in our lives is so much fun. Last year, my son didn’t really understand Easter. He was only 2, but this will be the first year he starts to understand it! I can’t wait to make him a little basket!
These perfect Easter basket ideas will make toddlers and young children so happy! Let’s get started!
What are Easter Baskets?
Easter Baskets are a fun way to celebrate Easter with your little ones. An Easter basket is a basket full of Easter treats and fun. They include things like chocolate eggs, sticker books, crafts, toys and more. You can give your child an Easter basket on Easter morning or you may decide to give it to them on the run-up to Easter. This is a way of getting them into the Easter spirit and teaching them all about it.
Fun Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
When creating an Easter basket for a toddler, think about items that will engage their senses, stimulate their curiosity, and help improve their fine motor skills. Here are some great Easter basket fillers to include.
Interactive Toys
Interactive toys are a great way to keep toddlers engaged and entertained. They make them curious and encourage active play. Look for toys that make sounds, have different textures, or involve some form of action. A musical egg shaker, for example, is a fun Easter-themed toy that toddlers will love.
Art Supplies
Art supplies are a great way to stimulate a toddler’s creativity and fine motor skills. You can get items like washable paints, chunky crayons, or toddler-friendly markers. Stickers and sidewalk chalk are also great additions providing hours of creative fun. You can find Easter-themed colouring books in the major supermarkets or head over to Hobby Crafts for some fun Easter crafts.
B&M have a great range of Easter gifts and crafts at the moment! It’s where I got the Easter stamps and card-making kit from for only £3 each!
Play Dough
You can’t go wrong with playdough, it’s hours of fun for children. You can get Easter colours such as blue, yellow and pink for them to play with! You can also get Playdough Spring Eggs which are a great idea and would work well with an Easter egg hunt!
Fluffy Chick Book
For younger toddlers who love touchy-feel books or a good flap book, This Fluffy Chick Book is perfect! We got it for my son when he was about 18 months old and he still enjoys it now.
Educational Toys
While Easter is a time for fun and treats, it’s also a great opportunity to incorporate learning into the celebration. Educational toys such as shape sorters, puzzles, or a simple board book are perfect for toddlers. They provide fun and entertainment while help cognitive development.
We’re Going On An Egg Hunt Book
My son loves this book series, we’ve had the Halloween and Santa one and now we’ve just bought him We’re Going On An Egg Hunt. It’s perfect for this time of year, and a lot of fun if you’re going to hold some Easter egg hunts for your children to help them understand.
Bath Toys
Transform bath time into fun time with some exciting bath toys. Rubber duckies, water squirters, and bath-friendly books can make for a great addition to an Easter basket. They’re the perfect size for little hands and will make baths more enjoyable.
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are great to put into your child’s Easter basket. Whether you have a little boy or little girl, they can all enjoy a bath bomb and watch it fizz and bubble in the bath.
Plush Bunny Toys
All toddlers love a stuffed animal! A plush bunny toy is a perfect size gift for a toddler’s Easter basket. It provides comfort, can be easily carried around, and can double up as a cute Easter decoration. Look for plush toys made of soft, non-toxic materials to ensure they’re safe for your little one.
Bunny-Themed Books
Books are a great way to engage toddlers and help develop their language and cognitive skills. Bunny-themed books are a fun addition to a toddler’s Easter basket. They not only provide a fun bit of reading but also help children understand and appreciate the Easter Bunny tradition. That’s Not My Bunny is great for young toddlers and Hop Little Bunnies is great for those older kids.
Bunny-Shaped Snacks
Easter is all about treats. Why not replace traditional chocolate bunnies with healthier alternatives like bunny-shaped fruit snacks or crackers? They’re fun, delicious, and won’t overload your toddler with sugar. Though giving your child chocolate is totally fine, as long as it’s in moderation.
Bunny Pyjamas
If you prefer to gift them practical items, get some Easter-themed pyjamas for your little ones, I love these bunny ones that you can personalise with their name!
Personalising Easter Baskets
Creating a personalised Easter basket adds an extra special touch to the celebration. Here are some great ways to personalise your toddler’s Easter basket.
Use Their Favourite Colours
If your toddler has a favourite colour, use it as the theme for their Easter basket. You can choose toys, treats, and other items in this colour to create a lovely-looking basket.
Include Their Favourite Characters
If your toddler loves a particular cartoon character or superhero, include toys or books featuring these characters in their Easter basket. It will make the basket more appealing to them and show that you’ve put thought into their gift.
Add Some DIY Elements
Adding DIY elements to your toddler’s Easter basket can make it even more special. Handmade toys, personalised Easter eggs, plastic Easter eggs to fill yourself, or homemade treats can add a personal touch that store-bought items can’t match.
Personalised Easter Baskets
You can get personalised Easter baskets like this set from Bear & Moo. These kids’ baskets come in four different colours and feature a basket, a bunny bag, an egg cup and a straw cup. I’ve but cups from Bear & Moo before and they’re lovely. You’ll be able to use the set for years to come!
Creating an Easter basket for your toddler doesn’t have to be stressful, it’s a great gift for little kids and a way to teach them about Easter. With a little creativity and thought, you can create a basket that they will love and cherish. Whether you opt for a traditional Easter Bunny theme or decide to personalise the basket based on your toddler’s interests, the key is to have fun and make the process a part of your Easter celebration. Happy Easter!
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I am totally bookmarking this post. I seriously get tired of all the candy by the time Easter rolls around, and I need good ideas like this. Thank you so much!
These are good gifts to give toddlers for Easter. Wishing you a good celebration. Thank you for sharing.
I love these Easter basket tips! can’t believe how fast time is flying now that Jan is over!!! XOX, cath
These are great things to put in a toddler’s Easter basket. ‘I’m Going On An Egg Hunt’ is the perfect book for Easter for kids to read or for you to read to them x
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These are some cute ideas. We stuck with just an easter egg hunt when mine was smaller (and mostly organised by Granny rather than at our house too!)
Aww, these are adorable ideas, so cute and fun! And I am so happy to see that We’re Going on an… has a special book for Easter! Will have to get it as I also have the Halloween one and that was tons of fun~
So many fun ideas that are much better than giving them just chocolate eggs. My son loved getting little things like PlayDoh when he was younger.
There are some great Easter gift ideas here x
Cute. Love all the non candy ideas.