Spring has sprung, which means Easter is right around the corner! I’ve started gathering a few items to put into my kids easter basket and wanted to share a few of my favorites that make perfect Easter gifts for kids. These Easter gift ideas are sweet… even though they’re not candy!
There are so many candy easter basket ideas that offer creative and fun alternatives to traditional candy and sugary snacks. While our baskets do contain a few yummy treats, I also love including personalized Easter gifts and unique Easter basket stuffers. Adding kids toys and thoughtful gift ideas that can be used daily makes the Easter bunny’s visit even more special and ensures the Easter basket is packed with fun and practical surprises, avoiding the dreaded sugar rush.
Kids Easter Basket Ideas
1. Build your own road/track tape is a great small item to add to your Easter baskets and even inside the larger plastic easter eggs. This non candy easter basket ideas is very creative and fun.
2. You can also grab some Mini Trains and Cars that will be perfect for pretend play with the tape and fit inside of larger plastic eggs for fun egg hunts. I also have these fun Candylab Cars which kids love!
3. Crayon Holder- Perfect for creativity and taking on the go. Its small size is the perfect addition to kids easter baskets. Coloring pages are also a fun and engaging addition to Easter baskets.
3. My toy car storage roll is also a wonderful gift to give this Easter! It's great to keep toddlers who love cars entertained on the go. It has pockets for 6 hot wheel sized cars and also a race track for driving them around.
5. Rainbow wand- such a fun accessory to use in pretend play and gives all the spring vibes! These fun rainbow toys are the perfect size for little girls and boys of all ages to enjoy. See this beautiful basket below with the rainbow wand. I also have a matching creative kids rainbow crayon bag which makes a wonderful gift for a little one.
6. Melissa and Doug water wow's- these paint with water books are perfect for on the go and can be used over and over again. They can be enjoyed post-egg hunts.
7. Bunny crayons from Art 2 The Extreme Emphasize creative and engaging ideas for filling kids baskets with non-candy gifts. These crayons come in custom name sets or in easter shapes like these super cute easter bunnies!. They are great for toddlers and can pair with some fun coloring books for your child.
8. Sidewalk chalk is a creative and fun alternative to typical edible treats.
9. Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs and super fun and interactive. They also squeak adorably and are great for hand eye coordination and fine motor skills for toddlers.
10. Treasure Bag- for kids who love collecting and carrying around their favorite treasure. This little bag is perfect for nature loving kids for carrying their favorite rock, shell, toy or crystal wherever they go.
More Non candy easter basket ideas:
If you are looking for cost affective options then make sure you check out thrift stores and dollar stores offer budget-friendly options for Easter supplies.
The Easter bunny can give creative non-candy gifts like these. For older kids, consider craft sets and non-candy items like gum, nail polish, lip gloss, temporary tattoos and gift cards.
Having filled your baskets up with sidewalk chalk, temporary tattoos, stuffed animals toys, coloring books and lots more practical items and fun and creative toys I do like to add chocolate bunnies as it wouldn't be easter without at least one sweet treats!
Remember the whole family when you are getting ready for easter and preparing a treat for everyone - including Mom and other parents too!
Easter Eggs Activity Pages
Don’t forget to download these free sweet Easter Activity Pages too. Including an easter egg coloring page, a bunny trail, an easter maze and a matching game.
As a fun easter activity and if the weather cooperates set a scavenger hunt in the back yard to find all the eggs. Kiddos love running around outside and finding their holiday gifts.
I hope your kids love these suggestions and are super excited for the easter bunny to come this year!
I hope these ideas inspire you and would love to see photos of SO handmade in your baskets.
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Make sure if you are traveling over Easter to check out my road trip toys and travel play mats to keep your little ones entertained while you are on the go.
