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These Bunny Soaps Are the Best Non-Candy Easter Basket Idea
When Easter rolls around, it's really hard to totally avoid any and all forms of Easter candy, and the inevitable sugar rush and the crash the goes with it. But that doesn't mean that those Easter baskets have to be filled with nothing but chocolate and jelly beans, either. Whether you're shopping for Easter gifts for babies, gifts for toddlers, gifts for kids, gifts for teens or gifts for adults, these fun Easter toys and Easter basket stuffers can tip those baskets over the top without stuffing them with sweet treats.
These are the best non-candy Easter basket ideas for 2023. So, what are on wish lists this year? Fidget toys are still incredibly popular, as everyone is looking for fun items to keep their hands occupied. Similarly, toys that expose people to different textures, such as moldable sand or clay, are trendy because of the sensory experiences they provide. And people are still finding ways to gather around the table and play board games together. Along with these popular items and bestsellers, we've added Good Housekeeping Institute award winners that have impressed parents and experts alike. Check the items off this list, and they won't even miss the sugar.
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Fubbles No-Spill Bubble Tumbler
Fubbles
amazon.com
$10.06
Good Housekeeping experts were really impressed with how these no-spill tumblers really lived up to their names and kept the messes to a minimum. You get three tumblers of assorted colors in a pack, making for a great set for siblings. Ages 3+
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Pastel Bunny Soap
Sunbasil Soap
amazon.com
$14.95
These Peep-shaped soaps smell just as sweet as they look: Each soap has a subtle jelly bean-inspired scent, so they can enjoy the holiday's best sweets long after Easter Sunday.
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A Bedtime Hug for You!
amazon.com
$9.99
Good Housekeeping testers couldn't get enough of the touch-and-feel element of this book: the puppet arms, which get long each time you turn the page. The board book features different animal parents sending their babies off to bed, so it's a good one to read after all the Easter excitement has died down.
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Easter Egg Stickers
yinibinibaby.com
$12.00
Good Housekeeping Institute Lab Executive Director Lexie Sachs was so impressed by Pipsticks' stickers, she gifted friends memberships to its subscription box. The Easter set comes with& a 4'' x 4'' sheet of eggs in a variety of cute patterns, so they can dress up their notebooks and other school supplies.
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DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Sky Castle
amazon.com
$9.99
Kids of all ages enjoy the sensory experience of pushing patterns into the colored gel with these boards. There's a stylus they can use, though some think it's more fun to just use your fingers. It also comes in five different gel colors. Ages 3+
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Easter Bath Bombs for Kids
APETHS
amazon.com
$23.99
There will be no complaints about getting into bath when kids have these bath bombs, which come with an Easter-themed surprise toy inside. There are 12 in a set, and they turn the water different colors, too!
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Rubik’s Phantom
Rubik's
amazon.com
$14.41
If you're looking for a non-candy Easter gift for older kids, look no further than this challenging puzzle cube. At first it looks all black, but heat reveals the colors on the different squares. Players have to press them and make their moves before the colors fade to black again. Ages 8+
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Animal Building Blocks Easter Eggs
JOYIN
amazon.com
$16.99
These eggs come pre-filled with all the pieces they'll need to build some kind of creature, which will give them something to do after they've found all the Easter Bunny's hiding spots. You can find unicorns, rabbits, dinosaurs and a variety of other animals, or get a similar set with construction vehicles. Ages 3+
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NeeDoh Mellow Marble Eggs
Needoh
amazon.com
$8.95
NeeDoh is the stress toy that's taken over TikTok, because it feels so cool to squash and squeeze. And while NeeDoh comes in many shapes, the groovy, sparkly marble eggs are perfect for an Easter basket. Ages 3+
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Paint & Plant Flower Kit
Dan&Darci
amazon.com
$14.99
Easter is the a great time to plant those seeds and see what sprouts. This kit comes with everything a budding gardener would need, including a tin planter, soil, seeds, wooden plant markers, a shovel and a watering bottle. There's even paint, brushes and a palette so kids can decorate the planter! It grows cosmos, zinnia and marigolds. Ages 5+
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Paint by Sticker Kids: Easter
bookshop.org
$9.25
Give your little Picasso a mess-free activity: Here, they can bring 10 Easter scenes to life with an assortment of mosiac-like colored stickers. Ages 5+
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Bunny Ring Holder
Umbra
amazon.com
$8.00
This copper bunny stands out on its own, but it'll really sparkle and shine once it's decorated with her most-worn rings. You can also get a three-pack of ring holders that includes an elephant and a reindeer.
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Bunny Slipper Socks
Sheliky
amazon.com
$14.99
Forget your old bunny slippers; these rabbit socks are ultra-toasty. Plus, they have no-slip grips on the bottoms!
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Dig a Dozen Dino Egg Dig Kit
Dan&Darci
amazon.com
$14.99
Proof that holiday traditions can double as teaching lessons: When they chisel away at a fossilized egg, they'll unveil one of 12 dinosaurs, which they can then identify with the provided cards. Ages 6+
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Morning Mantras Cards
amazon.com
$11.95
For 30 days straight, they can pick a card from this deck and read their daily intention over breakfast. Then they can recite their intention throughout the day when they need a mood boost.
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Spring Smencils
Scentco
amazon.com
$8.99
With sweet aromas like jelly beans, sour apple, bubblegum and cotton candy, these scented pencils will give them something to look forward to once they return to school after the holiday. There are five pencils in the pack, and Scentco proudly claims that they're made from recycled newspapers.
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Magnetic Glux
Copernicus
amazon.com
$11.99
Roll this into a ball and it bounces; knead it out and it stretches. It even has magnetic properties! It's a perfect basket addition for fidgety hands. Ages 8+
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Petit Bunny Gloss Bar
TONYMOLY
amazon.com
$20.29
These happy bunnies treats lips with a cosmetic with a texture somewhere between lip gloss and lipstick. You can get them individually for $8 or a three-pack for $24, and there's also bunny-shaped perfume bars.
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LEGO Minifigures Series 24
lego.com
$4.99
They don't know who they'll find when they open these LEGO minifigure blind bags — and that's the fun of it. They can expand their LEGO world with one of 12 creative characters, from a person dressed as a carrot to an aristocrat with a full face of white makeup and a lap dog. Ages 5+
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God Gave Us Easter
bookshop.org
$6.50
For a faith-based option, gift them a bedtime read that explains the true meaning of Easter. The story comes courtesy of a polar bear cub asking questions of mama and papa bear. Ages 2+
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Crayola Egg Sidewalk Chalk
Crayola
amazon.com
$7.50
Not only are these egg-shaped chalks perfect for Easter, they're easier for little ones to grasp. With these in hand, they'll be on their way to making Easter masterpieces. Ages 4+
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The Mind Card Game
Pandasaurus Games
amazon.com
$13.34
This game challenges players to get on the same wavelength using a unique trick: no talking is allowed. Players have to try and play cards in order from 1 to 100 by finding other, non-verbal ways of communicating. Ages 8+
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Easter Pop Fidget Toys
JoFAN
amazon.com
$9.99
Poking those colorful Easter eggs you dyed? Bad idea. Popping one of these bright fidget toys? Endless amusement! There are four different shapes in this pack, each fitting the Easter theme. Ages 3+
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Kinetic Sand Eggs
Kinetic Sand
amazon.com
$20.86
Crack these eggs open to find sand that feels like the perfect moisture for shaping and molding. This comes in a whopping pack of 20 eggs, making them great giveaways, and each one has either red, yellow or blue sand inside. Ages 3+
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Opal Rabbit Stud Earrings
CUOKA MIRACLE
amazon.com
$28.99
With these rose gold and opal studs, they can maintain their style while giving a subtle nod to spring's MVP, the Easter Bunny. Since they're on the smaller side, these earrings are perfect for tiny ears or second holes.
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Blending Egg Beauty Sponges
Beauty Bakerie
amazon.com
$28.99
Not only is this gift set totally on-theme, but it's also budget-friendly: Each carton comes with six makeup sponges for the price of one Beauty Blender. In addition to the bright, springtime colors, they come in cartons of black blenders or brown tones.
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Easter Egg Stampers
Fun Express
amazon.com
$18.35
You're going to need some basket fillers to make your Easter baskets feel like they're overflowing with delight. These little stampers will do the trick! There are 24 in a pack, so they also work for goodie bags or favors. Ages 3+
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Bayala Eggs
Schleich
amazon.com
$16.93
Hatch open the eggs, and get one of the surprise, collectible Schleich Bayala figurines filled with magical creatures — three baby dragons and three winged kittens come in each bundle. Ages 3+
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Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Bundle
Melissa & Doug
amazon.com
$16.99
Great for waiting rooms, the car or on the go, these spiral books contain pictures that color in like magic: Just fill the included paintbrush with water, and kids can use to reveals colors and hidden pictures. This three-pack bundle contains pad with a farm, a safari and an undersea theme, but there are many themes to choose from.
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Mini Ceramic Bunny Planter
MyGift
amazon.com
$11.99
Fill this cute-as-a-bunny (literally) ceramic planter with a small succulent or cactus to grow their greenery collection. If the recipient doesn't have a green thumb, it's best to fill it with something fake.
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Playfoam Pals Pet Party
Educational Insights
amazon.com
$7.77
Kids can squish and squeeze this non-stick foam, revealing one of 13 adorable animals like Penelope, the potbellied pig. And if they're really lucky, they'll uncover Jack the Rabbit, to stay on theme. Ages 3+
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DIY Squishies
WATINC
amazon.com
$18.99
No, the squishy trend still isn't over — in fact, it's gotten even more creative. These cream-scented squishies come blank, so kids can use their own art supplies to color and decorate them. You get 30 squishies with this set, or you can opt for a smaller, ten-piece kit, depending on how many you need.
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Wooden Egg Shakers
JOYIN
amazon.com
$11.99
When your kiddo gives these painted wooden eggs a shake, they'll discover their own sense of rhythm. Cue to the post-brunch dance parties. Ages 3+
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Silicone Flyer
kidochicago.com
$9.00
Get them in the backyard and running around with these throwing discs, which come in springy pastel colors. They're made of silicone, so they bend and fold and aren't so painful to catch, making them good for toddlers. Ages 18 months+
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Play-Doh Spring Easter Eggs
Hasbro
amazon.com
$11.88
This pack offers just the right amount of Play-Doh: four eggs in different spring colors. It's the perfect way to start a Play-Doh collection or refresh a stash that's getting stale. Ages 2+
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Rabbit Cable Bite
Dreams
amazon.com
$8.99
This bunny doesn't hide eggs, but it does keep phone chargers from fraying. It also helps keep cords organized and in place for faster power-ups.
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Gummy Bear Hair Clips
kidochicago.com
$12.00
It's not candy, but it looks good enough to eat! Use these hair clips to make some sweet hairdos.
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Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Family Spring Basket
Hatchimals
amazon.com
$12.49
This one is so easy, it comes in its own basket. It comes with one Hatchimal Big Kid and one Little Kid out of their eggs, plus four Bunny Babies in four pastel printed eggs. Ages 5+
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Fluxx Card Game
Looney Labs
amazon.com
$20.00
Here, the goal is to play a certain set of cards. Getting there is tricky, though, because the rules keep changing depending on what cards other people play! The number of cards a player picks up each turn might change, for example, or the "goal" cards needed to win the game. Players have to stay on their toes! Ages 8+
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Popper Bunny Crossbody Purse
claires.com
$14.99
This item has everything: It's a fidget toy. It's a bunny. And it's a purse! Any budding fashionista would be thrilled to have it.
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