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Easter is just around the corner and putting together a fun and thoughtful Easter basket is a great way to celebrate the holiday! Whether you’re shopping for a baby or a big kid, here are some ideas that will make their Easter morning extra special!
When browsing Easter gift ideas, don’t forget to check out the lists for younger ages, too! Many gifts—especially faith-focused family activities like Resurrection Eggs or GoodKind Easter Blocks—are perfect for older kids as well, but I only list them once. These gifts can grow with your family and become treasured Easter traditions year after year.
Faith-based gifts are marked with the cross symbol shown below.
BABIES AND 1 YEAR OLDS
Teethers – These bunny and carrot teethers are adorable and functional!
Rattles – This adorable Burt’s Bees Baby bunny rattle is made from soft, organic cotton, perfect for little hands to cuddle and shake.
Pouches – The Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry Banana Pouch is a tasty, mess-free snack made with simple, organic ingredients—perfect for little ones on the go!
Board books – Llama Llama Easter Egg is a sweet and simple board book that follows Llama Llama on a festive Easter egg hunt. Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm is an engaging lift-the-flap book filled with adorable farm animals and exciting surprises on every page!
Lovey – The Mary Meyer Oatmeal Bunny Lovey is an ultra-soft, snuggly security blanket with a sweet bunny friend to comfort little ones.
Bath toys – These mold-free, squeezable bath toys make splashing and playing in the tub extra fun !
Bubbles – Fubbles No-Spill Bubbles let kids have endless bubble fun without the messy spills. No more crying over dumped bubbles!
Rubber Duckies – These watertight rubber ducks are designed for splashing fun without the worry of mold buildup, making them a bath time essential!
This sweet, cuddly lamb plays Jesus Loves Me with a gentle wind-up melody.
Construction Site, Spring Delight Board Book – lift-the-flap book invites young readers to explore a busy construction site, with fun surprises behind each flap as the hardworking machines wind down for the night. Perfect for kids who love trucks and construction!
- Annie’s Bunny Grahams – Made with wholesome ingredients, these crunchy bunnies provide a fun snack that’s both tasty and organic!
The Poke-a-Dot Easter Book by Melissa & Doug features fun, clickable dots that help kids explore Easter-themed scenes while developing their fine motor skills. A big hit with our boys!
As you can see, I am a sucker for cute stuffed animals. I scoured the internet to find my favorites for Easter and I thought the Mary Meyer Marshmallow Lamb was too cute! The picture shows the junior lamb, which is 9 inches, but follow the link to see other sizes!
We have two Jellycat bunnies that are very worn from being so loved. They are incredibly soft and well made, which is why they are often sold out! If the above link sells out, try the general Jellycat Amazon Store to look for different bunnies.
I love the huge feet on this Melissa & Doug Soft Bunny!
The Living Nature Dutch Rabbit is a beautifully realistic. I had to show it in both colors! Crafted with high-quality materials to offer a lifelike, soft companion for kids.
The Living Nature Brown Dutch Lop Eared Rabbit in a different color!
- Boys & Girls Swimsuits – Have fun in the sun with this adorable UPF 50+ one-piece swimsuit, complete with a handy zipper and matching sun hat for all-day beach fun. 25 designs to choose from, sizes 3 months to 3T!
- Yogurt Melts – These melt-in-your-mouth yogurt snacks are a perfect Easter treat for kids that aren’t quite old enough for the candy!
- Boys & Girls Swim Shoes – These lightweight, quick-dry swim shoes offer a snug fit and non-slip soles, perfect for little feet exploring the water. 45 designs to choose from, sizes 0 to 3 years!
- This baby sun hat provides UPF 50+ protection with a wide brim and neck flap, keeping little ones shaded during water fun.
- Little Blue Truck’s Springtime takes young readers on a fun ride with Blue and his animal friends as they explore the joys of spring.
- This Zak Designs Insulated Sippy Cup features a leak-proof design and durable stainless steel construction to keep drinks at the right temperature. 18 different designs!
- The Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker is a colorful wooden toy that helps children develop fine motor skills while learning about colors and sizes through stacking rings.
TODDLERS
Good News! It’s Easter! is a whimsical children’s book that shares the joy of Easter, telling children about how Christ “steps free from the cave” to “live and love and save!”
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Farm Animals Puzzle features brightly colored, easy-to-grip pieces that help toddlers develop matching and motor skills while they enjoy learning about different farm animals.
The JoyCat Wooden Magnetic Alphabet Set includes colorful uppercase letters that help toddlers learn the alphabet and their animals!
This Easter Interactive Electric Hopping Bunny is a battery-operated toy that hops around and makes playful sounds. Its so cute and as it hops its ears and nose wiggle!
These Egg Crayons are fun and colorful! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
- My boys have all loved Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks! This set includes 24 eco-friendly blocks that easily snap together. This is an engaging toy for long car rides or planes!
- The LEGO DUPLO First Number Train is a colorful, educational set that helps toddlers learn numbers and basic counting while encouraging imaginative play with train-building fun.
- Grab these Percussion Musical Maracas for a fun, musical exploration experience for toddlers!
- These Easter Cottontail Gummies offer a sweet and fruity treat that kids will love finding in their Easter baskets.
- For a fun and creative activity for kids to celebrate Easter, pickup the Happy Easter Dot Markers Activity Book with engaging dot-to-dot and coloring activities.
- Toddlers will love this Scavenger Hunt Card Game!
- Never Touch a Grumpy Bunny is a funny, interactive book that’s perfect for kids who love silly stories and textures to explore.
- The Melissa & Doug Stacking Train is a timeless wooden toy that helps toddlers develop fine motor skills while having fun stacking colorful pieces.
- Everybody loves play doh! The Play-Doh Easter Bag is a creative and colorful set that lets kids have fun molding and shaping their own Easter-themed creations.
- Easter Is Coming is a fun, padded board book that introduces little ones to the hope that Christ brings as they celebrate Easter.
- Resurrection Eggs have been a favorite tradition of ours for years now. Each of the 12 eggs contains a symbol that represents an important moment in the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Our boys love opening up the eggs as we read through the Easter Story on Good Friday.
- A Bubble Machine will bring endless laughter to kids as they watch bubbles float through the air, making it a fun addition to any Easter celebration or outdoor egg hunt.
- Your kids will have so much fun doing this Noah’s Ark Wooden Puzzle!
- This Wooden Tea Set for Toddlers adds a magical touch to Easter with its charming, pretend-play accessories that will inspire imaginative play as little ones serve up fun for their family and friends.
- There’s nothing like a new pack of Crayola 64-Count Crayons!
- Little First Stickers: Easter Bunnies by Usborne is perfect for toddlers to explore the world of Easter with colorful stickers.
Celebrate spring and Easter with this Montessori-Inspired Garden Toy! Perfect for toddlers, it helps develop essential skills like coordination and problem-solving while making learning fun and seasonal.
Bring the joy of spring and Easter to life with Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb! The best part about this book is that you can sing along with the beautiful children’s music that Ellie released as a companion to this book!
The Crayola Mess-Free Fingerprint Painting Activity Book is a fun and easy way to keep kids entertained without making a mess!
Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales Yoto Cards will make a great addition to your Yoto card collection! My boys absolutely love the tale of Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor. If you haven’t heard of the Yoto check out my gift ideas page for more info!
- If you’re a Tonie family, this Peter Rabbit Audio Play Character will be a perfect addition to any easter basket!
The Melissa & Doug Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Toy is perfect for spring fun!
- This Kids Gardening Tool Set is perfect for budding gardeners this spring! With real tools designed for little hands, kids can dig, plant, and nurture their own garden. It’s a great way to get them outdoors, learning about nature, and having fun this Easter!
- You can never have too many eggs on Easter. This Squeak & Match Sorting Toy is a fun way for toddlers to learn shapes, colors, and emotions!
- Grab The Beginner’s Bible Come Celebrate Easter Sticker and Activity Book to teach your kids about the Easter story with stickers and activities.
- These Bluey Girls Cotton Pajamas are perfect for little fans of the show, featuring soft cotton fabric for cozy nights. These come in sizes 2T to 5T.
- If you have Paw Patrol fans, these Paw Patrol Boys’ Pajamas are a fun addition to your Easter baskets! Size 2T!
- I love that these pull back cars come in pastel colors — perfect for Easter!
- For some fun Easter dress up play, be sure to grab this Bunny Ears Headband!
- Another cute set of pull back cars if your child would loves police cars and school busses!
- Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks offer a fun and healthy treat for kids. These bunny-shaped snacks are perfect for Easter baskets!
- Your child will have so much fun imagining with the Schleich 6-Piece Baby Animal Set!
4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS
Frozen Band-Aids – At this age, you don’t even need an injury to sport a cute band-aid as an accessory! Grab these magical Disney Frozen Band-Aids featuring Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.
Paw Patrol Band-Aids – No job is too big! No cut is too small! These Paw Patrol-themed Band-Aids bring comfort and fun to little ones while featuring their favorite rescue pups.
Spring Flower Band-aids – Brighten up any scrape with cheerful, flower-themed Band-Aids that add a touch of springtime fun to your Easter basket.
Chalk Eggs – These egg-shaped sidewalk chalks are easy to hold and perfect for outdoor play!
Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game – Check out the amazing reviews for this interactive scavenger hunt that gets kids moving and families bonding!
Kinetic Sand Eggs – Each egg is filled with soft, moldable kinetic sand that kids can shape, squish, and create with again and again.
Wikki Stix – Bendable, mess-free wax sticks that spark creativity!
Bubble Wands – Perfect for outdoor springtime fun!
Giant Bubble Wands – Take bubbles to the next level with giant bubble wands that create huge, magical bubbles for kids to chase and pop!
Let’s Go Fishin’ Game – A classic, fast-paced fishing game that helps develop hand-eye coordination.
Mermaid Purse – A sparkly, mermaid-themed purse that’s perfect for carrying treasures and adding a magical touch to dress-up play.
Kwix Sticks Pastel Paint Sticks – Vibrant, mess-free pastel paint sticks that dry in seconds, making them perfect for little artists to create Easter masterpieces. Includes 10 Easter craft tutorials!
GoodKind Easter Blocks – These beautifully designed blocks are a hands-on way to teach kids about the Easter story. It includes twelve wooden blocks with illustrations that follow daily Holy Week readings, plus an 8-day guide, a wooden display tray, and a candle for reflection. Designed for little hands, this set makes learning about Jesus’ resurrection engaging and meaningful for the whole family for years to come.
Foil Fun – My boys describe this craft as “magical”. You transfer colorful foil onto animal stickers to make shiny, glittery nature pictures!
Easter Temporary Tattoos – Add some Easter flair with these cute, easy-to-apply tattoos featuring bunnies, eggs, and springtime designs.
Putty Eggs – Kids can squish, stretch, and mold the putty into endless shapes and creations!
Walkie Talkies – Is there anything better than Walkie Talkies? With a range of up to 3 miles, these let kids communicate while exploring and having fun.
Watercolor Paints – Watercolor painting is a relaxing, enjoyable activity to do with your kids. Try this cute watercolor Easter craft with your kids!
Cadbury Eggs – My favorite Easter candy and are an absolute must every year!
Binoculars – Great for little adventurers, these binoculars help kids explore nature and have fun!
Waboba Moon Balls – These super bouncy balls are a hit with our boys! Perfect for outdoor fun, bouncing high for hours of play!
Lego 3 in 1 Unicorn Creator Kit – Build a magical unicorn, then transform it into other fun creatures with this creative LEGO set!
Lego 3 in 1 Parrot Creator Kit – Create a colorful parrot, or transform it into other cool animals with this versatile LEGO set. These keep my boys busy for hours since you can build and rebuild to make different creations!
Jump Rope – This colorful jump rope has an adjustable length! Perfect for outdoor play and burning off some of that Easter-sugar-rush-energy!
Magic Clay – Mold, shape, and squish this soft magic clay into endless creations.
What Should Darla Do? – This interactive storybook lets kids decide Darla’s actions, making every reading a fun, new adventure.
What Should Danny Do on Vacation? – Let kids guide Danny through vacation adventures with this interactive book that encourages decision-making and fun storytelling.
God Made Me Special: A Coloring & Activity Book for Boys is a fun faith-based activity book filled with coloring pages and games!
God Made Me Special: A Coloring & Activity Book for Girls is a coloring and activity book that helps girls celebrate their unique, God-given gifts!
- The Ollyball is a lightweight, indoor-safe ball designed for active play without breaking furniture—perfect for rainy days! Our whole family had a lot of fun taking turns coloring it in!
- Create a magical night sky in any room with these Glow in the Dark Stars!
- Taco vs. Burrito – A wildly fun and unpredictable card game that’s easy to learn and great for family game night!
- This Rainbow Timer is functional and colorful! Your kids will love using this at cleanup time or for games for a silent, visual countdown.
- Bright, fun, deliciously scented markers!
- The Bugs & Butterflies Search & Find Puzzle is a fun and educational 64-piece jigsaw featuring colorful insects and hidden images to discover.
- No Easter basket is complete without a Chocolate Bunny!
- The Easter Paint by Sticker Book is a creative, mess-free activity where kids bring Easter scenes to life by matching stickers to numbers!
The Kellogg’s Fun Pack offers a variety of delicious breakfast cereals!
Get ready for backyard battles with a fun water gun!
- These pens are perfect for doodling, coloring, bullet journaling, or adding a pop of color to schoolwork.
- Packed with silly and thought-provoking questions, this Would You Rather Book for Kids is perfect for road trips, family game nights, or starting some funny conversations with family on Easter!
- Get ready for summer with some swim goggles!
- A stylish locking journal for girls to write, doodle, and keep their thoughts private.
- Splash into spring with some colorful, waterproof rainboots!
- My son loves this beginner friendly Woodland Animal Sewing Kit!
- Colorful, decorative washi tape for crafts, journaling, and DIY projects.
- Stylish and protective sunglasses to keep kids’ eyes safe while they play outside this spring and summer.
- Kids love this Sour Patch Kids Gum!
- Comfy and cute flip flops for the summer!
- My boys love these Minecraft Slide on Sandals for the pool and beach!
- Simple Modern Kids Water Bottle – A durable, leak-proof water bottle designed for kids—keeps drinks cold for hours and fits perfectly in backpacks!
- Kinder Joy Eggs – A sweet surprise with chocolate and a fun toy inside!
8 TO 10 YEAR OLDS
My nieces love making jewelry from clay beads! This bracelet kit has 6,000 pieces, with 24 colors and fun charms.
Mad Libs are a fun and interactive Easter basket stuffer that will have kids laughing as they create silly stories.
Another great Lego 3 in 1 kit: Roller Skate! This one can be built into a roller skate, a skateboard, or a boombox!
Shoot the Moon is a great game and my 8 year old is addicted! He has started having tournaments with his friends at school and it is a big hit for the whole grade!
SUSSED is a fun “What Would You Do?” card game that makes a great Easter basket stuffer, sparking laughter and conversation with family and friends!
- Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids is a brain-teasing book full of challenging puzzles!
- Squishmallows Scented Cloud Slime is a favorite for kids (or adults) any age.
- The Elmer’s Premade Strawberry Donut Scented Slime also comes with rainbow sprinkles to mix in!
- Have fun in the spring sunshine with a colorful outdoor frisbee!
- A Portable Bluetooth Speaker with colorful lights makes a fun and practical Easter basket stuffer, offering loud sound and wireless stereo pairing for music lovers!
- Get ready for the summer with this cute swimsuit for girls, for ages 7 to 16!
- Grab a bright swim shirt to keep track of your boys at the pool, beach, or waterpark; sizes 2T to 16 years!
- If you have a baseball player at your house, now is the perfect time to get them some gear. These batting gloves are sure to be a big hit with their cool design!
- This Squishmallows 8-Inch Tie-Dye Bunny is so soft and will add a fun pop of springtime color to your basket!
- Boys will love this Bigfoot Squishmallow!
- These swim trunks are perfect for summer!
I hope these ideas help you easily create a basket that your children will love! Happy Easter and happy basket filling!
“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6 (NIV)