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These Spring Hatchimals Are the Best Toys to Give as Easter Gifts
When it comes time to make Easter baskets for the kids, of course you're going to load up on delicious Easter candy. But once they're all sugared up and the egg hunt treasures are found, what else are they going to do? That's why it's so important to make sure you throw in some Easter toys and games. Whether you're shopping for Easter gifts for babies, gifts for toddlers, gifts for big kids all the way up to gifts for teens, everyone appreciates a new plaything (even if they act too cool for it).
If you're stumped for what to include, these are the best Easter toys to buy in 2023. Many are, of course, bunny- or chick-themed, since those are the animals that put kids most in the holiday mood. Kids still love surprise toys, so there are lots of eggs that open to wonderful mystery treats inside. There are some Good Housekeeping Institute award winners, including educational toys, that have been tested by our experts and assessed by real families and kids to make sure they're actually fun. There are family board games and other Easter games to play with guests and visitors. Throw those in with all that candy and watch those kids do the bunny hop in delight.
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Surprise Chick Hatching House
Little Live Pets
amazon.com
$24.99
What's that sound? Kids will be amazed as this chick chirps, taps, hatches out of its egg and hops around while singing. There are lots of different chicks to collect, each with a different pattern on its wings, and once they're out of their shells they can be returned and re-hatched. Ages 5+
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Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit
LEGO
amazon.com
$19.99
With this one set, LEGO fans can build a cockatoo, a white seal or a white rabbit that's perfect for Easter, plus accessories like a carrot or fish. The set it also advanced enough that the rabbit can move its head, legs, mouth and ears, too. Ages 8+
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Tobbles Neo
Fat Brain Toys
amazon.com
$28.95
This isn't just like any other stacking toy: The spheres, which look like cracked eggs, are weighted, so kids can stack them at seemingly impossible angles. This allows for early STEM exploration as they pile them up and knock them down (which also works their fine motor coordination). Ages 2+
Fat Brain Toys - 5/29
Giga Pets
Top Secret Toys
amazon.com
$17.99
You might remember caring for a Giga Pet when you were young, and now you can pass the nostalgic thrill onto your kids. Once they adopt a Giga Pet, kids can feed them, care for them and play games with them. Good Housekeeping testers said they liked how easy this was to take on the go, and the kids liked the challenge of keeping their pets alive. You can get either a cat, a dog, a unicorn or a dinosaur. Ages 5+
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Jumping Jack Board Game
Goliath
amazon.com
$16.88
Kids will be on their edge of their seats waiting for Jumping Jack to pop out of his bunny hill. Players take turns spinning to see how many carrots they have to pull from the mound. One random carrot will make Jack jump, and players compete to catch him to win. Ages 4+
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Hide & Squeak Eggs
TOMY
amazon.com
$15.99
Kids will be sorting, matching, practicing their fine-motor coordination and working on their color recognition, all with this fun toy. When little ones "crack" open each egg , they reveal a colorful chick inside that chirps when they squeeze it. The egg shells also have a specific shape on the bottom, which means it fits into one spot in the carton, turning the whole thing into a shape sorter. You can also get TOMY stacking eggs or nesting eggs to go with it. Ages 6 months+
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Smashers Dino Island Mini Egg
Zuru
amazon.com
$10.99
These eggs were made to be broken! Kids can smash their way through the shell and the compound inside to dig out the pieces of a buildable dinosaur. There are 10 surprises to uncover in all, or you can get the mega egg for even more delights. Ages 5+
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Bowtie Bunny Modeling Clay Lux Cup
Land of Dough
landofdough.com
$15.00
There are lots of pretty designs in these pots of modeling clay, but what Good Housekeeping kid testers liked most is the smell. Our experts, meanwhile, were impressed by the ingredients like plant-based dyes, and parents appreciated how long the dough lasted before it dried out. On the Land of Dough website, you can also get other designs or smaller, $5 packs. Ages 6+
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Vehicle Easter Eggs
Joyin
amazon.com
$14.99
For kids who are obsessed with cars and trucks, this set comes with a dozen eggs, each filled with one either a pull-back construction vehicle or race car. You can easily divide the eggs between multiple baskets, or use them for a class party or goodie bag. Ages 3+
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Hello, Puddle!
Clarion Books
bookshop.org
$16.73
Sure, there are lots of books about the Easter bunny, but this picture book is one you can read long after that rabbit has packed up and headed back on his bunny trail. Perfect for spring showers, the book is all about puddles and the animals that rely on them, offering a little STEM lesson about the ecosystem. Parent testers said their kids actually absorbed a lot of information from it, especially after repeat readings. Ages 4+
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Farm Animal Play Set
Schleich
amazon.com
$19.99
These detailed and realistic figures are perfect for little animal lovers who like to imagine up their own adventures. This Farm World starter set, which comes with a cow, a rooster, a sheep, and a donkey, gets them dreaming about a day down on the farm. Ages 3+
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CollEGGtibles Spring Basket
Hatchimals
amazon.com
$16.99
Just show these little eggs some love to get them to crack and reveal the tiny figurine inside. This spring themed basket comes with four pretty, printed ready-to-hatch eggs, plus an already-hatched character and three pets. Ages 5+
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Jump In' Puzzle Game
SmartGames
amazon.com
$16.99
Kids can play solo in this problem-solving game. Players draw a card, set up pieces based on the card's challenges and then have to navigate the bunny piece over holes and into their homes, teaching important skills like logic and critical thinking. It includes 60 challenges, from easy to expert. Ages 7+
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Musical Eggs
HABA
amazon.com
$34.99
HABA's brightly colored eggs each make a different sound, giving toddlers a musical sensory experience. Kids will have to either shake or twist the eggs to hear them rattle, jingle, chirp or click, which also works on their fine motor coordination. Ages 2+
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Mini Maker Easter Bunny Tube
PLUS PLUS
amazon.com
$7.99
This construction set packs up into a small tube, so it's easy to fit in an Easter basket (or take along to relatives' houses). Kids can use the pieces inside to build an Easter bunny — or, since every PLUS PLUS piece interlocks with every other one, they can use their imaginations to build whatever they want. You can also get an Easter chick. Ages 5+
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Squishmallows Chick Plush
Kellytoy
amazon.com
$24.99
Squishmallow collectors will love adding this sunny yellow chick to their collection, so they can hug it, squish it and use it as a pillow. Or, if chicks are not up their alley, you can try any of the other Squishmallow animals, which are all vaguely egg-shaped. Ages 3+
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Grow It! Toddler Gardening Play Set
Learning Resources
amazon.com
$27.99
This play set is perfect for spring! With a watering can, shovel, three pots and mix-and-match flowers and veggies (including a carrot, which is perfect for Easter), it'll foster a garden of toddler imaginations. Ages 2+
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Scribble Scrubbie Pets
Crayola
amazon.com
$9.59
This line of Crayola toys has impressed Good Housekeeping experts with the way it allows kids to color these fuzzy figurines, rinse them clean and do it all over again. This set comes with three markers and two washable characters, including a bunny for Easter. Ages 3+
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Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Combo Pack
Crayola
walmart.com
$9.94
This line of Crayola toys has impressed Good Housekeeping experts with the way it allows kids to color these fuzzy figurines, rinse them clean and do it all over again. This set comes with eight markers and eight washable characters, including a bunny for Easter. Ages 3+
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Bashful Bunny
Jellycat
amazon.com
$33.99
This bunny comes with the ultra-soft fur that makes Jellycat plushes so collectible. In addition to beige, it comes in other colors and sizes, some with prints inside the ears and on the paws. Ages 0+
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Bashful Bunny
Jellycat
amazon.com
$33.99
This bunny comes with the ultra-soft fur that makes Jellycat plushes so collectible. In addition to beige, it comes in other colors and sizes, some with prints inside the ears and on the paws. Ages 0+
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OMY Magical Felt Pens
OMY
kidochicago.com
$17.00
Refresh their art supplies and take their Easter crafts to the next level with these markers, which come with a neat trick: Two of the markers either erase the color, or change the color, of the ink so they're able to put more elaborate patterns into their art projects. No age recommendation given
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Calico Critters Hopscotch Rabbit Family
Calico Critters
amazon.com
$24.03
These figures are super detailed, especially in their outfits, making them great for a little one who likes to dream up adventures. At 3 inches and under, they're also portable, so you can tag them along for family visits all of Easter. Calico Critters offer a ton of accessories, so you can add more family members, a family car or an entire cottage to your collection. Ages 3+
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Easter Bunny Ring Toss Game
TOPLEE
amazon.com
$17.99
If you're looking for a fun Easter game to play with the relatives during the big Easter bash, try out this inflatable ring toss game, where players are challenged to get the circles into the bunny ears. You get three headbands and 12 rings of different sizes, so everyone can get a turn. No age recommendation given
TOPLEE - 26/29
Nu'Bee Baby Doll
Orijin Bees
amazon.com
$39.99
Kids can learn nurturing and empathy from taking care of these baby dolls, which come with a cute, springtime twist: When you unfurl their swaddles, the blankets look like honeybee wings. You can get them in blue, pink or yellow, and they come with sweet, sleeping expressions on their faces. Ages 3+
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Embroidered Peep Bunny Plush
In 20+ baskets
etsy.com
$21.99
These Peep bunnies will last far longer than the marshmallow kind. You can personalize it with an embroidered name of up to nine characters, and you can also choose from one of six colors. No age recommendation given
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Shop here for the best Easter toys for kids of all ages, including babies, toddlers and big kids. From bunny plushes to fun games and activities, there's something for everyone on this list.
