Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Hi friends, time is just speeding along and I don’t know how it happened but Easter is almost here already! The kiddos had their Spring Break earlier at the end of March, so I think that is what threw me off. I totally thought we had another week, but nope, Easter is coming in hot in less than a week! (Does anyone else feel like it kind of snuck up on us this year??) So for those of us who are a little behind, or if you’re stumped on what to put in your Easter baskets, I’ve made a list of fun and creative non-candy Easter basket ideas that your kids will be delighted to find!

I’m assuming most of you will be including candy in your kids’ Easter baskets, but since they get so much candy all year round, it would be nice to not over-do it with the sweet treats and round it out with some fun gifts that can be enjoyed well past Easter.

I was also inspired by another blogger who said that she puts a new swimsuit and flip flops in her kids’ baskets every year and I thought that was such a great idea! Are there things that your kids actually need that would be fun to include? Something that you would have to buy anyway, but it could be cool in their Easter basket? Maybe it’s a swimsuit, flip flops, sunglasses, a hat, goggles for swim class, a new toothbrush, pajamas, sports accessories, etc? Some of these items might cost a little more than you would normally spend on a basket stuffer, but if you’re going to be buying it anyway…..why not throw it in?

Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Ok, so here is an extensive list of ideas from babies to teens…not sure if there is an age at which kids don’t get Easter baskets anymore?? My guess its that I will still be filling Easter baskets for my boys until they move out of the house (and even then maybe a few years after ???? ) so I’ll just keep adding to the list as we go. 😉

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Here they are broken down by age:

Easter Basket Ideas For Babies:

Soft Book · Rattle · Carrot Teether · Bunny Teether · Bib · Socks · Onsie

• Pacifier
• Little stuffed animal
• Teething toys
• Puffs
• Fruit pouches
• Board books
• Bath toys
• Cute springtime onsie
• Socks
• Bib

A minimal baby basket is fine, because let’s face it, we’re mostly doing it for us. Babies don’t have any idea what’s going on for most holidays so they will appreciate whatever you put in it. (Or, they may have no clue that you even gave them a basket). But it’s fine because you love them and it’s fun. Just no need to stress/go crazy.

Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers/Younger Kids:

Hat · Bath Toys · Sunglasses · Bubbles · Magic Ink · Gloves · Book · Pop Its

• Bubbles
• Bubble Wands/Bubble gun
• Chalk
• Crayons/Colored pencils
• Coloring books
• Magic Ink coloring books
• Art kit
• Stickers
• Books
• Bath toys
• Bath crayons/bath foam
• Toothbrush
• Water bottle/sippy cup
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Flip flops
• Play jewelry
• Matchbox cars
• Small stuffed animal
• Sand/beach toys
• Gardening toys/gloves
• Play dough/Kinetic sand
• Pinwheel
• Kite
• Butterfly net
• Small dolls/minifigures
• Mini animal figurines
• Dress up clothes/accessories
• Pop-it
• Slinky
• Bouncy ball

Easter Basket Ideas for Kids (6-12):

Goggles · Water Balloons · Flip Flops · Playfoam · Mad Libs · Frisbee Disks · Kites Rubik’s Cube · Water Bottles

• Books
• Magazines/Activity books (crossword puzzles, mazes, etc.)
• Pens/Pencils/Markers
• Stickers
• Notepads
• Art kit
• Wiki Stix
• Playdough/Play foam
• Baseball Cards/sports cards
• Other collectible cards
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Chapstick/lip gloss
• Toothbrush
• Hair accessories/headbands
• Jewelry
• Makeup
• Playdough
• Silly Putty
• Pop-it
• Slinky
• Rubik’s cube
• Card games
• Water balloons
• Water guns
• Goggles
• Pool toys
• Minifigures
• Sports balls
• Bouncy ball
• Kite
• Swimsuit
• T-shirt
• Mini Lego kit
• Frisbee
• Wubble ball

Easter Basket Ideas for Older Kids/Teens

Earbud Case · PopSocket · Cap · Card Game · Earrings · Gift Card · Nail Polish Scrunchies · Body Spray

• Books/magazines
• Card games
• T-Shirt
• Belt
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Jewelry
• Makeup
• Hair accessories
• Starbucks gift card
• Fast food gift card
• Ice cream/frozen yogurt gift card
• Gaming gift card
• Pop-socket
• Earbuds/Earbud case
• Snacks (Chips, beef jerkey, Chex Mix)
• Gum/Mints
• Lotion
• Perfume/Body spray
• Sports accessories
• Water bottle

Easter Home Decor

Wreath · Kitchen Towels · Easter Banner · Faux Tulips · Faux Lavender · Tiered Tray Table Runner · Pillow Covers

I also found some adorable home decor items on Amazon that are just perfect for sprucing up your home for Easter and the spring season. And don’t forget about the pillow covers! ????

Hopefully, this puts a little “spring” in your step and give you some good ideas to help you get ready for the weekend. Have a wonderful Easter!

With Love,