How to fill Easter baskets for kids
Easter falls on Sunday, March 31,2024 and, while it would be nice if a mystical bunny arranged it for you, it's about time to consider what Easter basketgifts and goodies to get your kids.
From toys and games and crafts to Easter candy, there's plenty you can fill an Easter basket with. You know your kids better than anyone, so you probably have an idea of what they might like. However, it never hurts to have some inspiration. We rounded up Easter basket ideas for kids that are sure to please.
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Ideas for Easter baskets
You don't just have to go for chocolate eggs and chick or bunny toys, because there are all kinds of things you can put in gift baskets for Easter. While it's nice to have a nod to the holiday, there's no need for everything to be Easter-themed. Also, consider your kids' ages when choosing Easter basket stuffers, because a preschooler is going to want something very different from a 12-year-old.
- Toys: You can't go wrong by putting toys in an Easter gift basket. There are so many options for different age groups and interests, so you're sure to find something that your child will love.
- Candy: Candy is an expectation for many kids on Easter day. You might not want to give too much, because wrangling kids on a sugar high is never fun. When it comes to Easter baskets with candy,it's good to have a balance of sweet treats and other items.
- Art supplies: Creative kids will be thrilled to receive art supplies, such as paints or colored pencils.
- Crafts: Craft kits are perfect for kids who love making things. You can find Easter-themed crafts, but it's also fine to give everyday ones.
- Toiletries: Some toiletries, such as bath bombs, are great for kids of all ages. Others, such as nice shower gel, body spray or lip balm, are ideal for kids who have outgrown toys.
- Tech: While you might not want to spend too much on gifts for an Easter basket, you can find some affordable small tech gifts. Examples include basic wireless headphones or digital cameras for kids.
- Books: The bookworm in your household will be delighted to get a book or two in their basket. These can be Easter-themed or otherwise.
Gifts and goodies to put inEaster baskets for kids
Creative Roots Paint Your Own Bunny Garden Stone
Great for kids young and old, this craft kit includes a bunny-shaped stone, paints and a brush. While the rabbit shape gives it a loose Easter theme, it's still an enjoyable activity in its own right.
Regal Games Sidewalk Egg Chalk
If you want to recreate the wholesome fun of drawing on the sidewalk (or your backyard patio) for your kids, this chalk set is a great gift. Shaped like eggs and sold in an egg carton, they have an Easter vibe.
Buying for older kids and teenagers can be tricky, but this bath bomb set is an ideal addition to their Easter gift baskets. The set includes six bath bombs with a delicious dessert theme. What's more, they're cruelty-free and made using vegan ingredients.
Jelly Belly Carrot Bag Jelly Beans
Jelly bean fans will get a kick out of this bag of beans shaped like a carrot, the Easter Bunny's favorite treat, after candy, of course. It contains just over 4 ounces of sun-kissed tangerine jelly beans.
Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set
With rich pigments and a buttery blendable finish, these colored pencils are perfect for kids who are serious about art. There are 72 colors in a set, which is more than enough to create beautiful works of art on Easter day and beyond.
National Geographic Mega Gemstone Dig Kit
Kids interested in gemstones or archaeology, or who just like to get stuck into activities, will love this gemstone excavation kit. Children can mine for 15 real gemstones using the tools provided, carefully working them out of the included brick.
Part game, part fidget popper, this is a great choice for kids who always like to be doing something with their hands. It can be used like a regular fidget popper, but there's also a way to play it as a game for two players with simple rules.
This basic kids digital camera is a great choice for children ages3 to 9 who are interested in photography but aren't yet old enough for a phone or a more serious camera. It has an 8-megapixel camera and records video in 1080p high definition.
Hello Kitty Create Your Own Squishy Diary
This cute diary would make a great addition to a Hello Kitty Easter basket, encouragingkids to practice creative writing, record their thoughts and capturechildhood memories. It features a squishable Hello Kitty on the front and 60 pink lined pages inside, with a pink pen and an array of themed stickers for personalizing the diary.
If you're planning aPokemon Easter basket, thesecards are a must. The pack includes 30 cards from various sets; since the cards are random, there's a chance of finding rare and ultra-rare Pokemon. Add some Pokemon toysand gamesto complete your kid's themed Easter basket.
Squishmallows Squishville Three-Pack Easter Eggs
These Squishmallow Easter basket toys are perfect for fans of the iconic plushies. A mystery 2-inch Squishmallow with a fashion accessory is hidden in each of the three eggs, offering a fun surprise.
JoFan 24-Piece Dinosaur Eggs That Hatch
These multicolored dinosaur Easter basket toys are tons of fun — afterputting the eggs in water, kids canwatch them hatch and grow into dinosaurs over a few days. With 24 in a set, kids can keep some of the eggs to use with their dinosaur toys.
Disney Stitch Surprise Eggs Easter Basket
If your kid constantly rewatches"Lilo & Stitch," they'll adore these figurinesrepresenting the weird and loveable Experiment 626. The Stitch Easter basket set includes six toy-filled eggs and stickers.
CoComelonJJ’s First Learning Toy Phone for Kids
This CoComelonEaster basket toy is both entertaining and educational. The interactive toy phone features lights, sounds,music and over 50 phrases from the TV series. It encourages learning about letters and numbers, colors and shapes, the weather, feelings and more.
Worth checking out
- Puzzle-loving kids will enjoy solving this Rubik's Cube, giving them something to focus on long after the Easter day sugar rush is over.
- Tomy Toomies Hide and Squeak Easter Eggs are perfect for a toddler Easter basket.
- If you're looking for allergy-friendly Easter chocolate, check out No Whey Foods' Jake The Milkless Chocolate Easter Bunny.
- Minecraft toys might not be traditional for Easter, but the Minecraft Craft-A-Block Zombie Figure is great for little gamers.
- Kids who love stuffed toys will fawn over the Melissa &Doug Burrow Bunny.
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