Easter baskets are one of the many Easter traditions that families look forward to every year. This year, as we go back to many of our old routines and embrace fun again, parents will want to create creative and unique Easter baskets. But instead of the usual candy and small stuffed animals, why not go for items that are not as conventional?
Instead of, or in addition to, candy, what about fun snacks like popcorn? Or instead of a regular stuffed animal, what about one giant rainbow Peep? Or a book of Mad Libs and other cool games for kids to play? We've even found an Easter-themed Lego set and Easter-themed crafts. Some items are obviously made for the season while others are just fun basket additions we think kids will love. Parents can't go wrong with one or even a few of these on Easter morning.
Mad Libs
Mad Libs is one of those fun word games that doesn't feel like learning, even though grammar is a big part of it. Mad Libs also make great Easter basket gifts, as they're small books that are inexpensive but pack a lot of fun.
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VTechĀ® Pop-a-Ballsā¢ Push & Pop Bulldozerā¢
The VTechĀ® Pop-a-Ballsā¢ Push & Pop Bulldozerā¢ is such a great gift for your budding builder and explorer. She can push the bulldozer to make it pop colorful balls out of the smokestack and into the basket in front, and then go back. The bulldozer also has four colorful buttons that will teach your kiddo colors, numbers, construction words, and play music.
Hooded Bunny Toddler Towel
Towels might seem like a gift that only adults can enjoy, but not when the towels can make a child look like a cute animal. This bunny towel with bunny ears and face is a cozy addition to an Easter basket and it really fits the theme.
Gel Pens
We're bringing the '90s vibes back with this Easter basket idea: gel pens. It's fun for older kids to write or draw in different colors, and gel pens are a cheap and easy way to do it. They're not as popular as they used to be, but all the more reason to bring them back.
Stacking Cups
Sometimes it's the simplest toys that kids enjoy the most. We think that's true for stacking cups, which is why we included this set from Mushie. These are sure to keep the little kids occupied and playing all Easter Sunday long.
Bunny Flip Easter Egg Plush Toy
$31
from
Pottery Barn Kids
These adorable plush toys, a bunny and chick, are cute stuffed animals to add to a child's Easter basket. Not only are they on theme for the holiday, they also have their own surprise. Push the bunny or chick stuffy down, and they each become a stuffed egg toy! Win-win!
Adorable Mochi Squishies
$8.99
from
Oriental Trading
Squishies are all the rage with kids who love to play with toys that can be, well, squished. It's great for kids with attention disorders as well, and it is an especially cute toy to find in an Easter basket. This set comes with three each of a penguin, a panda bear, a tiger, and a hippo.
Ladybug's Garden Memory Game
$24.95
from
Fat Brain Toys
Many parents want to give their kids imaginative toys that encourage learning. This Easter gift is just that: a game that also rings in spring. It's a ladybug memory game that'll make for a great family activity.
Micro Glow-in-the-Dark Treasure Chest
Instead of an Easter basket, what about an Easter treasure chest? Not just a regular treasure chest, either. How about a glow-in-the-dark one? This chest from Target includes things like a small foam sword, micro putty, keys, eyepatch, digging game, micro figures, and a micro pirate ship. They might be small, but they sound like big fun!
34-Piece Emotion Toy
Toys like this make it so fun to express different kinds of looks. It's perfect to include in an Easter basket, as it's also a creative, tech-free toy that can help kids express themselves.
Bunny Night Light
$24.99
from
Crate & Barrel
Because it is Easter, we have to include a few Easter-themed gift items for kids, including this bunny-shaped night light. Not only is it tiny and adorable, but it's also a useful night-light for kids to have in their rooms to feel more at ease at bedtime.
Crayola Silly Putty Silly Scents Egg Pack
Remember Silly Putty? The clay-like goo that's like slime but just a little thicker? Well, it's still a thing and can be packaged in a few different ways, including in an egg carton for Easter! It's such a fun item to add to the kids' Easter baskets.
Pet Unicorn
Lots of people adopted dogs in the past year, but how many people can say they got a pet unicorn? It's a super sweet and quirky twist on the traditional stuffed animals we usually see in Easter baskets.
Glowing Bath Time Cubes
$20
from
Uncommon Goods
Even bath toys can go in Easter baskets, and these glowing bath cubes are so unlike any other bath toys we've seen. According to Uncommon Goods, "When placed in liquid, they each glow and project onto the surroundings ā just wait till you try them in the dark! When it's time to get out, simply drain the tub: They turn off automatically, signaling that bath time is over."
Walking Dino Kit
$30
from
Uncommon Goods
Building dinosaur structures out of wood has been a kid-friendly pastime for ages, and the toys are still popular for good reason. They yield a fun finished product after kids take the time to build them, and that involves creativity, patience, and critical thinking. Plus, it's small enough to fit in an Easter basket.
Unicorn Bubble Bath Sundae
$20
from
Nectar USA
Light-up blocks aren't the only interesting bath toys out there. There are also kid-friendly bath bombs in cool shapes. Take these ones, which are shaped like a rainbow ice cream sundae. Sign us up! (And make sure the kid doesn't try to eat them.)
Popcorn Tin
$30
from
The Popcorn Factory
Sure, toys, fun gadgets, and games are great items to put in Easter baskets, but we can't forget the food. Candy is the essential Easter basket item, but popcorn can be a new trend ā and we support it. It's both yummy and healthy.
Rainbow Peeps Bunny
$20.4
from
Build-a-Bear
It doesn't get any more Easter-themed than the ubiquitous Peeps. This huge Peeps stuffed top is in the shape of the yummy bunny treat with bright rainbow coloring. It may not fit in the basket, but it's still worth the surprise.
My First Unicorn Lego Toy
Celebrating Easter and playing with Lego Duplo blocks at the same time is possible with this unicorn-themed set. Kids can spend some of their Easter morning building the adorable unicorn that's riding on a train with a rainbow. It's a fun activity that's just right for Easter.
Easter Craft Kit
$17
from
Barnes and Noble
Creative kids will love to see a craft kit in their Easter basket. They'll enjoy the Easter theme and be able to get crafty in the process. The kit comes with materials such as pipe cleaners, cardstock, and crayons.
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