Growing up, Easter baskets always included more sweet treats and plastic Easter eggs than I can count. My brother and I would sit around eating Peeps, chocolate eggs, and jelly beans (black for me, please!) all Easter morning. And although I am all for a few treats, Easter is a great time to include a few practical items that help us welcome the warmer weather. This post contains the best Easter basket ideas and Easter gifts for kids in 2026.
What do you put in your Easter basket?
Easter treats, craft supplies, bath bombs, stuffed animals, a new swimsuit, and bubbles are a simple mix of things that satisfy the sweet tooth and prepare everyone for spring. Simple Easter baskets include inexpensive items your child will (actually) use throughout the warmer days ahead.
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Easter 2026
You all know I just came back from The New York Toy Fair, and boy, do I have some terrific ideas for your Easter basket! I could not wait to put together this list.
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Plush Peep
Umm. This stopped me in my tracks. Need. Want. Sold to my middle who admires stuffies!
Crocs
Use CODE: GET30 to take off even more than what the website offers! It’s a flash sale, so don’t wait.
Easter Pajamas
We love, love, love Burt’s Bees jammies. They are adorable and last!
Ribbon Ninja
This game is on repeat so much that I purchased an additional set!
Yoga Ball for Kids
These are the cuuuuutest. And guess what? More adorable animal yoga balls will be coming your way in 2026.
Row Your Goat
Card games that don’t require much thinking are the best! We love Row Your Goat.
Mini Bilibo
If your child loves sensory and open-ended play, you must check out Bilibo Mini! And just like the other sizes, these can be used with outdoor play in the snow or on the beach. (Not to mention the bathtub, and for everyday play. Take them on your next vacation and watch the magic.
Magnetic Rails
Finally! The rails are sold separately without extra tiles. (Those of us with endless magnetic tiles are grateful!)
Click Markers PASTEL!
No caps. Mic dropped.
UNO FLIP!
Have you played UNO FLIP!? It is brilliant. Everyone flips their cards to the other color combination when you get the flip card. We have been playing nonstop.
Spring Garden
My eight-year-old adores the bunny that comes with this set!
LEGO Egg Tree
This new-to-me Lego set has over 10k purchased this month. My middle is going to LOVE this for Easter.
LEGO Watering Can
Excuse me, LEGO. How do you think of these incredible builds? My almost ten-year-old’s passion continues!
LEGO Rabbit
Again. You are making my Easter basket selection a no-brainer for me, LEGO.
YUM EARTH
Order a bag for yourself. Not only are these Yum Earth Jelly beans delicious, but they are also free from food dyes and are top 9 allergy-free!
Plus Plus Pets
This is a new and adorable set from Plus Plus that makes the perfect addition to your Easter basket.
Plush Bunny
I want to squeeze this sweet bunny from Melissa and Doug! It is also under $15 right now. Score.
Poke-In-Art
Do you have a crafter? Poke-In-Art was all over the NY Toy Fair. It is a new hit for little artists!
Sticker by Letter Easter
Brain Games is my favorite sticker book for kids because the stickers are larger and easier to handle than Sticker by Number.
Speaker
Want to know what helps kids clean their rooms? You guessed it! A speaker!
Skwooshlz
Bath time is fun again, and your child will improve their fine motor strength. WINNING!
Egg Mazing
Look, I’m not one for dying eggs. Egg Mazing is a fun alternative that doesn’t require dipping eggs into colorful water. (Am I the buzz kill?!)
Chick Wooble
I heard from so many of you that your family enjoys Woobles. This chick is a must-add to your collection.
Carrot Teether
Share this carrot teether with your baby as the bigs chew on jelly beans!
Yummy Yummy
Ooly makes shopping for simple joy fun again! Your child will surely enjoy these scented glitter pens.
Plus-Plus Puzzle
This chick puzzle is made from mini Plus-Plus pieces and doesn’t come apart once assembled. (Umm, yes, please.)
Happy Easter, Mouse!
I cherish books like “Happy Easter, Mouse!” that we read in our early years. If you have a little, this is a sweet read.
Starburst Jelly Beans
Your mouth is sure to pucker with these jelly beans!
Wheel of Fortune
My eleven-year-old and I play this together every night before bedtime. I feel so smart when I guess it correctly. LOL
Moon Ball Bounceback
Toss, and it bounces back? Yep. This is brilliant.
Hexel
Plus-Plus has done it again with this fidget toy! Another great addition to your child’s Easter basket.
More classic Easter basket ideas
Here is my favorite collection of fun toys for kids of all ages. These inexpensive, non-toy treats excite everyone for the upcoming season. Hide the plastic Easter eggs, set out a few favorite items from this list, and consider your Easter done.
Minimalist Easter Basket Ideas
If you want to keep things extremely simple, consider including something your child will get a lot of use out of, along with a few sweet treats. A fun pair of sunglasses, nail polish, or stuffed animals are fun finds to include with practical items for a DIY Easter basket.
New Swimsuit
Here is a bright orange one to help contrast against the water. Bright orange, yellow, and green have been proven safest for spotting kids in the water. Many different sizes and adorable styles.
New Swimsuit
Choose from a variety of bright colors. Bright orange, yellow, and green have been proven safest for spotting kids in the water.
Chocolate Bunny
We have a food allergy, and these chocolate bunnies are the very best!
Kids’ baskets, non-food treats
Here is a list of non-food treats that will keep things simple and spruce up a traditional Easter basket. These creative ideas can be played with on Sunday mornings and continued on road trips, airplane rides, and restaurant waiting. Some big kids would be happy with Easter candy and a gift card, if you are comfortable with that.
365 Devotionals for Kids
Looking for a devotional to add to your Easter basket? This book is a great way to offer bite-sized meditations for kids.
Activity Book
Children ages 5+ will have a blast with this maze and activity book. My eight-year-old did not put it down until it was complete. Activity books are perfect to take to Easter brunch.
Bubble Wands
You will want this set as soon as the weather warms up, so why not add it to your child’s basket now? Bubbles are a fun way to spend quality time while enjoying the warm weather.
Easter Theme Play-Doh
Play-Doh carried me throughout the toddler and preschool years. This is a yes, and one of my favorite Easter basket ideas.
Water Toys
These reusable water balloons were a hit at the pool last year.
Mini Sketch Pads
I love, love, love this sketch pad! My oldest uses his sketchbook for math problems, and my five-year-old creates the most incredible designs. I love the look and design of these sketchbooks.
Rainbow Pencils
Use these rainbow pencils with the sketch pad. Art supplies are special items you can add to any Easter basket.
Sidewalk Chalk
Last year, sidewalk chalk sold out – so this year, I am staying a step ahead and adding a fresh pack to our Easter baskets. I am ready to play this giant DIY chalk game and Musical Scavenger Hunt again on the driveway!
Memory Matching Game
This is a beautiful memory-matching game to welcome spring. I gave this as an Easter group gift.
How to Build an Easter Basket
I know, we like our Easter baskets to look pretty. But the minimalist Easter bunny in me suggests you ditch the Easter basket filler. We all know the paper grass goes back into the recycle bin anyway. Instead, consider your shredded bills (really!) or even a little tissue paper. If you don’t want to clean up much, the lady on the internet says you can keep your Easter basket stuffers to a minimum.
Easter doesn’t have to look like a mini Christmas. One unique Easter basket idea is to group all the items into a classic wicker basket. This idea works well if you have children who share most of what you have in the home. It worked well when I had toddlers and preschoolers.
Frequently asked questions
A traditional Easter basket has a chocolate bunny, jelly beans, and peeps. I suggest adding a practical and fun seasonal item your child can use throughout spring and summer. Sidewalk chalk, bubble wands, new spring-themed pajamas, and a devotional book make other great options for 2025.
If you do not want to do individual Easter baskets, add a few treats to a larger basket for kids to share.
Bath toys, bubble wands, sidewalk chalk, chunky crayons, and books about spring make a fun collection of ideas for a toddler’s Easter basket.
