Easter Basket Ideas
Does your family do Easter baskets? We think they’re pretty fun! And as you’ll see we love a practical Easter Basket… Like things we know we will use and most likely need anyway.
Here are some non-candy Easter basket ideas that will have our kids lighting up on Easter morning.
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SPRING & SUMMER FUN
With warmer days ahead, it’s the perfect excuse to add some outdoor fun to your little one’s Easter basket!
GOGGLES
A fun take on a summer staple! We love the heart shape and double strap in back!
BUBBLES
A fun way to play with bubbles! Your little ones can still control the flow of bubbles and it’s a fun way to learn cause and effect.
CHALK ROLLERS
These roll-on chalks go on smooth like paint and come in the prettiest colors, super vibrant! A fun twist on classic sidewalk chalk!
GARDEN TOOLS
Nothing says spring like digging in the dirt! These kid-sized tools are perfect for little hands and make outdoor time extra fun.
SWIM SUIT
A bright, colorful swimsuit and they’ll be ready for all the splashing and sunshine ahead! We this brand — super high quality! And we just checked and they are on sale right now (on the date we are publishing this).
TOSS AND CATCH GAME
We love an easy grab and go activity to bring to the park or sidelines while siblings have practice (IYKYK!) This is kind of a classic game that’s easy enough to adjust for a variety of ages.
OUTDOOR EXPLORING
We start feeling more adventurous when the weather warms up. Even just letting our kids run around the yard feels more fun when we don’t have to bundle up!
Here are a few things to encourage their curiosity outside.
BUG HABITAT
Everything you need to safely collect, observe, and release bugs!
MINI LANTERNS
Perfect for little hands! Even if you never go camping, these are sure to be a hit with pretend play AND they are handy to have on hand if the power goes out.
FANNY PACK
Peak childhood is constantly collecting all sorts of “treasures” 😂
Now there’s somewhere safe to keep them all!
HEADLAMP
Your little explorer will love this! Why is everything kid sized so much cuter?
TEVAS
These have a great grip, rinse off easily, and are perfect for wading through creeks. Finding shoes that tick all the summer boxes can be tricky, but these are great!
BUCKETS
A good bucket is a toddler essential. We love that these are collapsible for easy storage.
ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES
Our kids go through materials quickly so this is always a great time to restock. A few things we love to have on hand:
PAINT BY STICKER
Create a picture by peeling stickers and matching their numbers! These are great for keeping kids ages 4+ busy, and for younger kids we love these big sticker pads full of fun themes.
FOIL FUN
Similar to the paint by sticker, these are more open ended and allow you to decorate different animals and shapes with a special foil that doesn’t require glue. These are sure to appeal to a wide range of ages.
READY-MADE CRAFT KIT
We love having a simple craft like this tucked away. It comes with everything you need and no prep required!
CLAY KIT
Another favorite for the 3+ crowd! The kit includes character ideas to recreate but also plenty of materials for open-ended fun. Bonus: it’s surprisingly mess-free!
PAINT STICKS
Love encouraging creativity but not a fan of the mess? These fast-drying paint sticks are the perfect compromise! We LOVE using them on cardboard boxes or rolling out a big sheet of paper for toddlers to go wild.
StAMP SET
Wooden stamps are always a hit and a fun addition to open ended art supplies!
ADDING TO COLLECTIONS
Adding to a favorite collection is an easy way to keep things fun without bringing in a bunch of new stuff. A new story for their audio player, some extra magnetic tiles, or a few more Lego bricks can make old/familiar toys feel exciting again!
CUTEST STUFFie
We can’t get over this darling goose! It’s so sweet to see how our kids have loved to incorporate their stuffies into pretend play.
CHEF DRESS UP
Dress up clothes are an easy yes for us and we love to see how their play skills develop as they grow older. Dress up clothes help encourage that creativity even more!
SARAH’S SILKS STREAMER
These are simply magical ✨ We love a toy that supports imaginative play! Their big playsilks are also amazing for open ended play. Use the code WEETALKERS for a discount at checkout.
SMALL TOYS
Toy animals, little cars, or play figures make the best additions for pretend play, and building up a collection over time is so worth it. Follow their interests!
YOTO CARDS & TONIE CHARACTERS
Screen-free audiobooks that encourage a love of books and reading!
Tonie figures and Yoto cards are a great way to expand your collection without taking up much space.
Considering an audio player but not sure which is best? Check out our breakdown: Yoto Players vs. tonie box: Which is Better for Toddlers and Preschoolers?
MAGNETIC TILES
We love this travel set that can be taken on the go AND are compatible with full size magnetic tiles. We’ve never regretted getting an extra set!
DUPLO & LEGO
We love both the structured sets with directions and the free play sets—either way, they’re a great way to encourage creativity and problem-solving! We love adding minifigures to expand play and this mystery pack is a fun surprise.
BABY CARRIER
Great for kids who love stuffed animals and dolls. The little carrier can be mix and matched with other toys you already have.
ESSENTIALS, BUT MAKE IT FUN
We love using Easter baskets as a chance to stock up on things we’d be purchasing anyway… just with a little extra fun sprinkled in!
PAJAMAS
These thick cotton pajamas come in the cutest colors and prints and are definitely hand me down quality. Cozy, cute, and built to last!
Tubby Todd
We have no shame and will absolutely put practical essentials in our kids’ Easter Basket. We always love products from Tubby Todd. The All Over Ointment is great for little babies and toddlers. We also love to stock up on their great bundles! You’ll get a discount with our link.
SUNSHIRT
A cute yet practical layer that will protect skin from the sun, but also lightweight enough to be worn on the hottest days!
SUN HAT
We love this one because it works just as well for playtime as it does for water adventures. Bonus: a baby or toddler in a hat? Adorable 🥰
TOWEL PONCHO
This feels a bit like a splurge but once you try this, you won’t want to go back to a regular towel for littles. No more dropping their towel on the ground on the way to the car!
BENTO BOX
A fun and practical addition to the Easter basket! These bento-style lunch containers are perfect for toddlers who love variety at mealtime.
CROCS
A shoe that even really young kids can put on independently! Our kids love their crocs and decorating them with jibbitz too.
BATH TOYS
Glo Pals are a hit for bath time and water play, and they last forever! A fun little way to make everyday routines more exciting. For 15% off, use code WEETALKERS15.
Ideas with a focus on language development & play
Easter baskets are the perfect opportunity to add toys that encourage language growth through play! These fun picks help spark back-and-forth interaction, introduce new vocabulary, and build early literacy skills—all in a way that feels natural and engaging for toddlers.
wind-up toys
Wind-up toys are a fun way to encourage communication because kids need an adult’s help to make them go again!
PRO TIP: It’s easy to anticipate what our kids need, but waiting gives them a chance to practice communication skills. When the wind-up toy stops, pause and wait—see how your child signals for more! It might be a gesture, eye gaze, a sign like more, or even a full sentence.
finger puppets
Back-and-forth interactions between kids and caregivers help language grow, and finger puppets make this kind of playful exchange so much fun! They’re great for storytelling, pretend play, and engaging little ones of all ages.
musical egg shakers
A classic that never gets old! These little shakers are perfect for rhythm, movement, and early musical play—and they’ll get plenty of use over the years.
TOY ANIMALS & FIGURINES
These can easily add on to any toy you already have and the language opportunities are endless! Imitating sounds, labeling animals, following one step directions, pronouns, the list goes on!
TRUCK LOADER
Imitating sounds in play is an amazing foundation to developing words! Beep, vroom, honk… so many ways to play.
ANIMAL MAGNETS
Calling all animal lovers! These definitely feel more like a toy!
NOTES
Handwritten notes add a special touch to Easter morning—think clues for an egg hunt or a little note from the Easter Bunny! You can even add simple directions to help build early reading and language skills, making literacy feel fun and interactive.
Looking for more books? Grab a copy of our top picks for engaging toddler books!
Join us in songs + stories!
Always a great gift. If you haven’t heard, Songs+Stories is kind of like library story time, but taught by pediatric SLPs (us!). Just press play whenever is convenient for you. We have several spring themed storytime videos in the membership. Check it out.
