No Candy Easter Basket Ideas
I don’t know about you, but when we had “baby’s first Easter”, I was horrified at the amount of chocolate we received on behalf of the BABY! As my kids got older, it only got worse. In the earlier years – when they were toddlers and preschoolers, I tried to avoid too much candy and too much chocolate and ensure they received some quality little gifts instead. It made for a far less unhealthy Easter Sunday! I thought I would put together a list of these no candy Easter basket ideas and hopefully these will help you too! You will see that they are a mixture of practical Easter gifts (so as not to “spoil them”), durable and educational Easter gifts (so they get something out of if it) and little “party bag” type Easter gifts – gifts to have fun with, “use up” and not to clutter up your house (man, how easily your house gets cluttered!!!). Why not have a go at making Easter Crafts with Preschoolers too? Avoid all that chocolate and spend some quality time together!
You may also love these fabulous DIY Dinosaur Egg Soaps, as well as Easter Bath Bomb Recipe – they make great no candy Easter basket additions!
NOTE: this post has been updated to show what is available in 2019 – some products may have changed slightly.
When it comes to birthdays and Christmas, “they say” give them
- something to wear
- something they need
- something to want
- something to read
And I think you can apply this to Easter (on a much smaller scale of course). So here.. here we go No Candy Easter Basket Ideas!
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No Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Crayon Rocks – We have a set of these and they are so WONDERFULLY Tactile and fabulous to do art with. Make super little gifts too. (US readers / UK readers)
Sadly no longer available (boo!)
Carrot and Chick Bubbles – US ONLY – but similar “Bunny Bubbles” for UK Readers!
BEST TODDLER TOY WE HAVE HAD. We were given a (similar) set a few years back.. and though simple, my kids delighted at it and have played with it for YEARS. Even now, they won’t let me “pass it on to friends” yet, as they enjoy playing with it in their toy kitchen and at pretend picnics! US readers / UK readers
Wonderful Egg Shaker Toys made from wood! Adore the designs that these come in (especially the Ladybird!!) US Readers (4 or 10 pack) / UK Readers (four in pack)
Shaker Toys for babies and toddlers – what an ADORABLE new baby gift – these are textured, brightly coloured and make 3 different sounds. WONDERFUL US readers US readers/ UK readers
We are GREAT fans of Jellycat Bunnies and confess to own quite a few in our house (at least 6!!!!). I particularly like the “small ones” – they are so cute and perfect for taking everywhere… and come in all colours and designs. US Readers, for UK Readers the MEDIUM bunny is better priced!
Adorable Easter Bunny Bib! US readers (similar, the original no longer available!) / UK readers (similar)
Kids Garden Tool Set! This is so cute and simple. Get kids interested in the garden and growing things! US Readers / UK Readers (similar)
Grow your own Nasturtium in this cute Zinc Watering Can (other flowers available too!) UK readers only
STACKING DUCKS – a great bath toy – lots of ways to play and learn: Pour, stack and float and parents can use it as a rinse cup too! Lovely!! US readers / UK readers – the price of these have sadly gone up!
Where are Baby’s Easter Eggs – a bright and jolly lift the flap book. With simple and delightful illustrations US readers / UK readers
That’s not my bunny – when my kids were growing up we **adored** the “That’s not my…” series. We had a number of them and this little bunny version is simply PERFECT for Easter. It has many textured pages with a repetitive text that will appeal to toddlers and preschoolers. US readers/ UK readers
(Or That is Not My Lamb – US readers/ UK readers)
Hatch your own characters – Hatching Eggs – there is a selection of 6 different characters that “hatch over time” (yes, I get the fatal flaw, that bunnies down come from Eggs.. BUT my kids LOVE this sort of toy and it is a great NO CANDY Easter Basket alternative). US readers / UK readers (similar)
Hatching Dinosaur Egg – this is such a fun “experiment” for kids. Love it. Similar sets availabel here US Readers / UK readers
- Easy Bean Bag Juggling Chooks
- Easy Dinosaur Soap Eggs
- Easy Stone Ducks Play Set
Now, you have the content sorted why not make some Easter Basket with your little ones? Here are some fabulous Easter basket DIYs for you to take a peak at! The kids will love helping you make them!
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thanks for sharing, some great suggestions. our 3 year old daughter has the yellow egg box and she loves it! it’s a toy that she has not got bored of to date!