Fun Easter Basket Stuffers That Go Beyond Chocolate Bunnies and Jellybeans

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Friendly reminder to all the bunnies out there: Easter is coming early this year (Sunday, March 31), so it’s probably about time to start thinking about stocking your kiddos’ baskets and basket stuffers. Yes, I know: it feels like we just got through the holidays, but try not to let the planning stress you out. After all, compared to Christmas and even Thanksgiving, Easter is kind of a cakewalk, if for nothing else the fact that the days are getting brighter and the weather is getting warmer and we can take comfort in knowing, in just a few short weeks, spring will well and truly be at our doorsteps.

Also, who doesn’t love baskets of candy, cute pastel outfits, egg hunts (can we say “low-effort, built-in activity to keep the kids occupied?), and, again, we cannot stress this enough: the candy? Now, sure, you know the basics of an Easter basket: a chocolate bunny, Cadbury Cream eggs, jellybeans, and marshmallow Peeps are a must. But… what else? It can be hard to come up with ideas off the dome, which is why we’ve done the thinking for you.

We’ve included an assortment of 30 Easter and spring-themed gifts for kids of all ages, from babies to grade school, and we’re confident your little spring chicks are going to love them.

Soft Beaded Jump Ropes

Get your kiddo up and moving with another classic toy. This set comes with three, so it’s the perfect Easter basket stuffer for a family with multiple kids of jump-rope age! With any luck, they’ll be so tired out from all that jumping, they’ll go to bed early enough to finally get in sync with Daylight Saving Time.

Gabbers - Owl White

This little bird talks, sings, and sits on your shoulder! It has a very Easter feel but it's definitely something that your kids will love long after the holiday is over and the last peeps have been eaten.

Switch and Go Hatch and Roaaar Egg

Not everyone is into cutesy Easter toys, and for them? Vtech made the best gift. It's a dino egg that hatches into a you-build-it dinosaur/car. It's goofy AF and just right for a lot of little kids.

Silly Scents Washable Scented Markers

Nontoxic, fun, and smells great, these markers are an instant win for any kid's basket. Your little Picasso will thrill over the citrus-scented orange, the blueberry blue, the cotton candy pink, and more.

No-Spill Fubbles Bubbles

Blowing bubbles with a little kid is a great idea … until they want to hold the bubbles themselves, at which point it’s over because they will immediately spill. But with this no-spill design, you’ll never have to worry about wasting bubbles or sticky floors and surfaces again (and your child will feel super independent)!

Easter Peeps® Bunny Pen

I believe every holiday should come with its own special pen, and this one is perfect for Easter. Look, we know Peeps can be divisive -- it's one of those "you either love 'em or you hate 'em" items, but I think we can all agree these wee bunnies are perfectly precious.

Poke-a-Dot: Easter Surprise Book

In case you didn't know, littles go absolutely bonkers for Poke-a-Dot books. Perfect for babies and toddlers from ages 1 to 3, this Easter-themed 10-page interactive board book features playful buttons to press and “pop” on every page. Plus, its built-in handle makes it great for travel if you're on the go for the holiday this year.

Clear Bubble Kids Umbrella

Spring is here (well, on the way at least) and that means the snow is turning into rain. Depending on where you live, that can mean a lot of rain this time of year, and so this cheerful umbrella is a perfect Easter basket stuffer for your child.

Easter Bunny Furry Slide Slippers

Bunny slippers are timeless and a perfect Easter basket pick. This pair is ideal for warming weather because they're fuzzy, but leave the toes out in the air so your kid's feet won't get too warm. Also, just look at those cute little bunny faces!

Carrot Harvest Toy

The best kind of Easter basket gift is one that's thematically on point but has a life beyond Easter Sunday. That's why we love this adorable wooden toy for toddlers, which is perfect for both imaginative play and building cognitive and fine motor skills.

Ultra Rocket Launcher

This toy may be simple — just slide the rocket onto the launch and jump! -- but it will provide hours of entertainment for children of all ages. (Yes, we're including adults in this as well: There's something mesmerizing about watching the rocket soar hundreds of feet in the air.) The set comes with the launcher and four rockets.

Rabbit Hutch Set

German-based toy company Schleich is well-known for their meticulous sculpting and heirloom quality products and this rabbit hutch is the perfect Easter-y toy for you child's basket. The eight piece set includes a mama rabbit, two bunnies, the hutch, and a play area.

Cute Easter Coloring Book for Kids

A coloring book is always a great gift for Easter baskets, and this one is full of holiday-themed pictures to keep them busy, say, on the car ride to a family member's house, or on a plane as they head to an exciting location for spring break.

'The World of Peter Rabbit' -- Complete Set by Beatrix Potter

As far as Easter basket gifts go, this one is pretty grand. But, these beloved stories by author and artist Beatrix Potter are a must-have for any child's library, and what better opportunity to pick up the whole set than now? As a child who had this set, I promise your kiddos will love it.

Lil' Nibbles Textured Silicone Baby Teether

Infants can't enjoy Easter candy, but with this teether they can get into the spirit of the holiday via the sensory thrill of gnawing on something. Dare we dream that giving them a carrot-shaped teether will encourage them to eat their vegetables later in life...?

4 Pack Bird House Crafts

It's always exciting to see wildlife come back to our yards every spring, and what better way to welcome the many birds than with custom houses just for them. Your child (or children, since this is a great Easter basket stuffer for siblings) will love decorating these houses and then watching their new residents move in.

Bunny Pajamas

I'm going to level with you: while this adorable pajama set is a great Easter basket stuffer, there is no way I would limit its use to Easter or even springtime. You know the only thing as cute as babies? Bunnies. A baby dressed up as a bunny? We're going to pass out from the cuteness.

'Happy Easter, Little Critter' by Mercer Mayor

From the classic Little Critter series, this Easter story follows the family as they enjoy common Easter traditions like dyeing eggs, hunting for treat-filled baskets, and more. It's a great book to get your young ones excited for the holiday.

BugView Bug Catching Tool & Magnifier

Encourage your child's love of nature and creepy-crawlies with this unique tool that will allow them to get up close and personal with insects, spiders, and more without actually having to touch them. It's perfect for your budding naturalist and for the person who hates bugs and doesn't want to touch them while shooing them out of the house...

Peter Rabbit Jack-in-The-Box

Fun fact: we know the concept of a jack-in-the-box, but your baby doesn't. And watching them figure it out is absolutely priceless. So this is the perfect, thematically appropriate Easter basket stuffer to entertain them and you this holiday.

'Little Blue Truck's Springtime' by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry

Little Blue Truck's delightful rhyming books, full of cars and trucks and all things with wheels, are a favorite of vehicle-loving toddlers. This book with peek-a-boo panels is all about the baby animals born in the spring, whom Little Blue Truck gets to visit as they drive by.

Paint Your Own Bunny Garden Stone

This is a great Easter basket stuffer not only because it provides your child with a fun creative activity (Spring Break can be long, y'all) but it's a great decoration for any outdoor space, whether annually for Easter or all year long. Comes with everything you need to paint your masterpiece.

6 Pack Easter Toy Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are always a go-to Easter basket stuffer in my house. Not only do my kids love them but it actually encourages them to get clean: win-win! These egg-shaped bombs come in a variety of scents -- rose, orange, apple, lavender, lemon, ocean -- and each has an Easter-themed squishy toy inside.

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