Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Kids, & Teens
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Skip the candy and the junky toys! Instead, try these non-candy Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.
First of all, your kids don’t need more stuff. I promise. But if your family is like mine, you probably have an Easter basket tradition that the kids look forward to each year.
Believe me, I know it can be a challenge to fill an Easter basket without candy or cheap, junky toys. Which is why I’m excited to share with you my list of non-candy Easter basket ideas collected over the years.
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A friendly word of advice from one mom to another: Please do not feel a need to overfill your child’s Easter basket! I definitely do not recommend purchasing every item on the lists below! Instead, try to select a few quality items you know they will enjoy, or that they need. Teach them to appreciate quality over quantity.
If they don’t need it, already have it, or it will just sit around collecting dust, skip it! Practice the art of choosing gifts–even small gifts like Easter basket goodies–that your child will value and enjoy.
Can you tell I score high on the love language of gift-giving? I love to pick out just the right gifts, and I really hate cheap, unnecessary, or thoughtless gifts.
A word about candy: if you want to include a few treats in your kids’ Easter baskets, here are a few of our favorites.
- Dried mango
- Apple chips
- Dark chocolate bars
- Enjoy Life snack packs
- Justin’s dark peanut butter cups
- Larabars
- YumEarth organic lollipops
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Babies & Toddlers
- Board Books
- Indestructibles – books that are literally indestructible
- Socks
- Pajamas
- Sand pail and shovel
- Watering can for little hands
- Dirt or sand scoop
- Chubby crayons
- Pip-squeak markers
- Bubbles
- Bath toys
- Blocks
- Matching game – 12 pairs
- Wooden shape puzzle
- Stacking Cups
- Stainless steel bottle or sippy cup
- Snack cup
- Baby or toddler cutlery
- Bibs
- Hair Bows
- Pacifier clips
- Toothbrush
- Hooded bath towel
- Baby wash
- Diaper rash cream
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Preschoolers:
- Picture books – suggestions here
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- T-shirt
- Sandals or Crocs
- Sand pail and shovel
- Small watering can
- Garden trowel
- Collapsible buckets
- Wiffle balls
- Jumbo crayons
- Washable markers
- Sketchpad
- Scissors
- Mini sticker book
- Play-doh with tools
- Sidewalk chalk
- Blocks
- Stainless steel water bottle
- Reusable snack bags
- Matching game – 36 pairs
- Matching puzzle cards
- Spot It Jr. game
- Instruments
- Magnifying glass
- Critter shack / bug box
- Butterfly net
- Insect jar
- Binoculars
- Kids’ measuring tape
- Stubby tool set
- Kid-sized apron
- Mini brush +dustpan
- Hair Bows
- Hair brush
- Coin purse
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Rash stick
- Hooded bath towel
- Bandaids in fun colors
- Safety nail trimmers
- Essential oil blends for kids
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids:
- Chapter books
- Audio books – suggestions here
- Magazine subscription
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- T-shirt
- Bandana
- Flip flops or Crocs
- Garden tools
- Watering can
- Artist quality colored pencils
- Pocketdoodles
- Small LEGO set
- Stainless steel water bottle
- Reusable snack bags
- Hair Bows
- Comb or hair brush
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hooded bath towel
- Dental floss or flossers
- Lip balm
- Lotion stick
- Nail polish
- Finger nail clippers
- Essential oils for kids
- Beach towel
- Bandaids in fun colors
- Small games like Uno, Set, Spot It, etc.
- Travel games – my kids love this license plate game and travel chess game
- Sketchbook or notebook
- Washi tape
- Scotch tape
- Craft tape
- Construction paper
- Art supplies: pipe cleaners, googly eyes, etc.
- Craft paints
- Jump rope
- Magnifying glass
- Critter shack / bug box
- Butterfly net
- Insect jar
- Binoculars
- Pocket guides
- Bird guide
- Head lamp
- Flashlight
- Compass
- CD or music downloads – suggestions here
- DVD – suggestions here
- Schleich animals
- Speed cubes
- Rubiks cube
- Yo-yo
- Kid-sized apron
- Measuring tape
- Level tool
- Stubby hammer
- Sling shot
- Pocket knife
- Collections: stamps, coins, etc.
- Wallet or coin purse
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Teens:
- Books
- Audio books
- Magazine subscription
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- T-shirt
- Bandana
- Stainless steel water bottle
- Hair ties or clips
- Ball cap
- Flip flops
- Sunglasses
- Comb or brush
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss or flossers
- Deodorant
- Lip gloss
- Lip balm
- Nail polish
- Finger nail clippers
- Beach towel
- Felt tip pens
- Sharpie markers
- Sketchbook
- Washi tape
- Duct tape
- CD or music downloads
- FM transmitter – for adding bluetooth to older cars
- DVD
- Phone case
- Wallet or money clip
- Nature guides
- Essential oil trio
- Kitchen apron
- Hand tools
- Seed packets
- Sports gear
- Swim goggles
- Pocket knife
- Hatchet
- Collections: stamps, coins, etc
How does your family celebrate Easter? Do the kids get Easter baskets? What else would you add to this list?
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