Easter basket ideas for toddlers (take 2)
I did a similar post last year – Easter basket ideas for toddlers. I had a younger toddler, and this year, I can’t (read: I won’t) give him the same things in his basket. His interests have expanded, and as he gets older, there are all new items to try out! (Also note, some of these items will work with boys and girls. A couple items may skew more boyish – all because I do have a son, and these are things he will like.)
1. A few weeks ago, I purchased a personalized Easter bag from Pick Your Plum. I think I saw them last year or even a few months ago, and they sold out quickly. The bag is cute with rows of bunnies and his name on the bottom (it just came a week ago) and I think we’ll be able to get more use out of it than just for Easter.
2. I picked up this sidewalk chalk in the One Spot at Target a couple of weeks ago. They had other sidewalk chalk packs, but I liked this the best for my little guy. I think he’s going to love it.
3. My boy has taken a huge interest in Dinosaur Train (a show on PBS.) I actually found the train at a consignment sale in February. It included three of the train cars and two of the dinosaurs. And I found more cars/dinosaurs on eBay. (PBS.org also has the car/dino sets, but not all of them.)
4. Matchbox cars. My brother bought my son his first pack of Matchbox cars at Christmas. He LOVES them. They are small, yet entertaining. He likes to line them up on his high chair tray at meals. It’s cute (and a little annoying when he’s playing, instead of eating.)
5. Bath toys. Not the ones that squirt water (because ohmygosh so much mold build up in those, and we’re throwing them away right and left.) I found a fishing set with numbers from Avon. I think he’s going to have a blast with it. Other bath items also work great.
6. Coloring books, crayons, stickers. All work well. All get used. All are enjoyed. And all can be found fairly inexpensively. I have several coloring books and packs of stickers hidden away to give the toddler on special occasions. I purchase most in the One Spot at Target.
7 and 8. Books. I’ve found books for other holidays, and I’m thinking an Easter-related book is in order. This Elmo Easter book looks cute, and I also want to pick up a copy of Press This because I hear so many good things about this book.
9. Roll-on body paint for the bathtub. This is another product from Avon, and we were gifted a few of these roll-on products. It’s safe enough for the child to color him/herself, but my boy also loves “coloring” on the bathtub.
Are you preparing an Easter basket for your little one this year? Any ideas you’d add to this list?
Note: This is not a sponsored post. The only affiliate link in this post is for Pick Your Plum. All opinions are my own and I hope you enjoy the ideas as much as I loved coming up with them.
what a fun list!!!
I am totally hitting up the dollar spot tomorrow to start a stash for my 6 nieces & nephews! Thanks for the heads up!
my littles LOVE Dinosaur Train.. even some of my bigs too! great investment.
Great list! Red doesn’t like candy that much, so outside of one sucker, this is helpful to know what else to put in!
We keep our baskets simple. A book, a toy, and some candy.
Those are all such good ideas. I hardly ever give/gave my boys candy on Easter. I love loading up their baskets with matchbox cars, slinkies and coloring books!
great ideas! We hardly ever give candy on Easter. I think more and more parents are going the toy route when it comes to baskets.
These are great ideas. Thanks for the tips!
We keep our baskets pretty simple. There’s usually one toy, a book & a bunny. I like the idea of outdoor chalk or some other outdoor activity to keep them busy.
These are some wonderful ideas~! I especially love the roll on soap idea, kids love it and they get clean, it is a win win..
Such great ideas! I was starting to freak out a bit about Easter baskets for my boys (a toddler and teen), I’m over all the junk candy so I will be using some of your ideas for sure! Love the chalk and cars most!
Roll on body paint? My kids would be ALL over that. Great idea!
Great ideas! Though I’ve been thinking about Easter baskets a lot lately, I haven’t actually purchased anything for them. I have got to get some of the roll-on body paint. My boys would love, love it!
I plan on putting together a small Easter basket for my daughter. Nothing major, just some new coloring books, maybe crayons and some bubbles.
Oh I forgot about that roll on body paint! My kids love that stuff. That will definitely be in their Easter basket this year!
These are some really great ideas for Easter baskets. I’ll keep this in mind for my grandkids.
Those are GREAT Easter basket gift ideas for toddlers! I especially love the items from Avon – the roll on body paint and the numbered fishing set…so cute! Thanks for sharing!
My youngest son wouldn’t be happy in the bathtub without the Avon roll-on bath for a few years!
Your list is full of great ideas! Perfect for a new mother or someone not sure what to give.
i had a BRILLIANT idea one year to put bandaids in the kids’ baskets. some were toddlers.
well
i put cute and fun bandaids in eggs that were hidden in baskets and around the house
patted myself on the back for the smart idea
fun bandaids, less candy, winning!!
and approximately 11 minutes after the egg hunts were done, the bandaids were up and down arms, and nary a one was left.
fail.
These are some great basket ideas. I know my nephew always loves getting Matchbox cars in his basket!
I especially love the fishing set. All the ideas are great though. I like doing more than candy.
Bath items a great idea. I hate water squirters too, I learned a little tip as a new mom though. Before they go in the tub, fill their squirt holes with hot glue, no more mold!
Oh, the chalk is a great idea! I’ll be picking up some of these items for my one year olds!
We like Dinosaur Train. My little one’s about to outgrow it though, and I will miss it so. 🙂
I’ve been doing a small amount of organic candy and a book and dvd in their baskets. I think I’ll try that roll-on paint this year. I bet they’d love that!
Ugh I miss my kids wanting Easter baskets. Mine are now old enough that they want the cash I would have spent on the candy and toys that they’ll break. I don’t mind it though. Great ideas here.
Cute gift ideas.
when we did easter baskets my go tos were always movies, a smalls stuffed animal and a small amount of candy. these days we go for ice cream or hit a movie as a family.
I love love love some of these ideas. Last you we gave her formula in her basket. LOL P.s. I love ashville, NC. My favorite chocolate place is there
We’re doing a similar basket for our son this year. I love adding a VeggieTales movie in.
This sounds like a great idea for people who celebrate the Easter Bunny. There were lots of nice treats.
Such great ideas – I always get my kids a book or two, I think they get the most use of them. I can’t wait to start putting together my kid’s Easter baskets this year!
Great list! I know Lillie loves her chalk and matchbox cars. I’m really interested in that body paint! She doesn’t mind baths but sometimes it’s a pain to get her into one, you know? I bought some colored bath tabs to turn the water different colors when they were clearanced out over Christmas, she loved those!
This list is perfect for my son this year! He would really love the Elmo book. I just ordered it on Amazon!