Unique Ideas for Easter Baskets for Toddlers

If you are looking for really fun and unique Easter basket ideas for toddlers, check out all of the fun things we have found for their baskets. Need more ideas? Be sure to check all our Easter Basket ideas for all ages.

At our house, we stuff our kids’ baskets a few small toys and just a tiny bit of candy. I like to find fun things to keep my kids busy for the Spring and Summer months.

Unique Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers

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Lego Duplo Submarine Adventure Bath Toy

What is more fun that building and taking it in the bathtub? This Lego Duplo Submarine Adventure Bath Toy for toddlers provides lots to learn and talk about as young children pretend to film the whale and fish with the toy camera. In the bath, the toy submarine floats and bubbles on the surface as the whale glides by and the fish blows bubbles below. With 2 diver figures to share the fun… who knows where your next underwater adventure will take you and your little submariner.

Melissa and Doug Poke A Dot Books

These Melissa and Doug Poke A Dot Books are so satisfying for toddlers as they read a long. They can poke and pop the buttons on each page. Experts say the best toys are those that encourage interaction! Choose from several Poke A Dot book titles.

Kitchen Wooden Puzzle

Kids age 3 and up will love this cute Kitchen Wooden Puzzle. The wooden play food set consists of three colorful sections, cooking stove, water sink toy, food, and utensil plate. A color sorting game for kids to develop cognition and imagination. All wooden kitchen toys are made of durable and safe pure wooden play kitchen accessories.

Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggstension Nesting Eggs

Kids will love the way the eggs’ top and bottom halves nest together with this Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggstension Nesting Eggs Set. Each egg toy is a different size, color and a distinct happy face that tells its own story. Nest the bases then match and stack the tops in turn to form one finished egg with all the others hidden. Match all the pieces to make five eggs, plus the little squeaking Sora. There’s lots of fun to be had using the shells as pouring cups. Designed for little hands, this colorful egg toy set stimulates color and fosters motor skills.

Playdoh Academy Activity Case

Younger kids will enjoy this fun Playdoh Academy Activity Case.  You can use this all-in-one play space and storage case to help inspire your child to become a curious thinker and a confident explorer. Discover the benefits of Play-Doh fun as your child engages in skill-building activities with a variety of fun themes! This All-in-one play and storage set keeps all the pieces in one place and doubles as a play surface to protect the playmats from wear and tear. This cool set includes junior Fun Factory tool with rail, 8 animal stampers, 5 vehicle stampers, roller, knife, 3 double-sided playmats, 6 cans of Play-Doh Brand Modeling Compound, and creativity guide.

Yookidoo Spin n’ Sprinkle Water Lab Bath Toys

Yookidoo Spin ‘N’ Sprinkle Water Lab is a water activity center that attaches to the tub and generates a double chain reaction of surprising water effects. Hours of endless fun and learning! This bath time play set isn’t just fun for children, but it’s also educational! The Spin ‘N’ Sprinkle Water Lab encourages independent play and scientific exploration. Supports STEM by putting physics & mathematical concepts into play time.

Arteza Finger Paint-Set of 30

This Arteza Finger Paint set is highly-reviewed and is a quality gift for todders. They can paint with all the colors of the rainbow and more! This set of 30 colors allows everyone to paint with their favorites. Each 1-ounce container is shaped so that you’ll be able to scoop your paint out directly with your fingers. Feel free to use a paintbrush too, as this no-mess finger paint is versatile and great for any project!

Baby Simple Sensory Fidget Toy

Your toddlers will love this Baby Simple Sensory Fidget Toy. Push them all the way in to pop them through to the other side. Delve into the simple delight of poking them with your fingers. It’s a perfect sensory adventure babies and toddlers can take with them wherever they go!

Bristle Blocks – 56 piece set

Bristle Blocks goes back to the basics with this small and affordable set! The 56-piece Basic Builder Box includes an assortment of blocks in a range of shapes and bright colors that your kiddo can use to come up with all sorts of colorful creations. These educational blocks can even double as tools to teach your child about basic geometry! Encourage them to name each shape and count their points for a quick lesson. There are countless ways to play and learn with Bristle Blocks!

My First Flybar Stilts

The My First Flybar Foam Kids Stilts are much safer than other toddler stilts on the market because they are soft and squishy foam; not hard firm plastic. They are made from a soft durable foam base, rope handles and soft comfortable foam hand grips. They are a great activity for both indoors and outdoors and are a perfect affordable Easter Basket Stuffer. If Target gets you quicker shipping, then find the Flybar Stilts here.

Melissa and Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes

These classic Melissa and Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes make a great Easter Stuffer. They affordable and are great for little hands and helps your toddlers stay busy. Young painters will appreciate this set of brushes for their oversized handles and easy grip. The set includes four brushes with high-quality bristles and easy-clean handles in a plastic storage pouch. You can also add the Melissa and Doug Washable Poster Paints to their basket! For faster shipping, find a similar Melissa and Doug Washable Art Set here.

Melissa and Doug Crab Toss

Your toddlers will love this easy-to-play Melissa and Doug Crab Toss Game. Catch more fun at the beach or in your backyard with these soft, self-stick mitts and balls. Clicker Crab Toss & Grip helps develop hand-eye coordination.

Paw Patrol Bath Finger Puppets

Make bath time more fun with these affordable and cute Paw Patrol Bath Finger Puppets. Watch your child’s imagination soar as they play, learn and explore with their favorite characters. They are also easy to clean.

Going on an Egg Hunt Book and Llama Llama Easter Egg Book

Books make the best Easter Basket ideas. Your toddlers will love to add to their reading collection. Going on an Egg Hunt is a fun book. Join a family of bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. There are ten eggs to find and count–but watch out for the obstacles along the way . . . Lambs, chicks, bees, and ducks await, and there’s even a wolfish surprise, so be careful!

The Llama Llama series are super fun books. With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands. They will love the Llama Llama Easter Book!

For Target Shipping: Going on an Egg Hunt  and  Llama  Llama Easter Book

Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs

Your toddlers will love that these are not your ordinary eggs you find at the grocery store! Crack the Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs open the shells to reveal six egg-stra special chicks. Learn shapes by sorting each shell into its own carton spot. Six different face/shell combinations included. Press down gently on their heads to hear them cheep! Best of all, no batteries are needed. Recommended for ages 6 months and up.

Collapsible Beach Buckets

These Collapsible beach buckets are perfect for packing on your next vacation and they are great for use at the park as they are space-saving.  Each bucket is made of flexible silicone so it can easily be collapsed flat to less about an inch, making it a great travel pail set. The plastic base and rim make it extra sturdy, and the swing handle makes it convenient to hold. This 3-pack of buckets is affordable and comes in 3 sizes to choose from.

Melissa and Doug Lace and Trace Animals

Older toddlers will love these cute Melissa and Doug Lace and Trace Animals and they are perfect for preschoolers too. The Melissa & Doug Lace & Trace sets each contain five sturdy, double-sided lacing panels plus five color-coordinated laces. Kids will learn the ins and outs of matching and sorting while honing attention skills and developing hand-eye coordination with this great activity.

Green Toys Scooper Construction Truck

I love the quality of Green Toys and this Scooper Construction Truck is an affordable, but durable toy for the yard or sandbox. Scoop it! Move it! Dump it! Just another earth-moving, earth-saving day at the job site for the Green Toys Scooper! Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic with no BPA, phthalates or PVC, the Scooper features a moveable front-loader and comes with a Construction Dog character. For Target Shipping: Green Toys Construction Set

Squishmallow

If your girls love those squishy foam toys, then they will love these super adorable and so soft Squishmallow plushies. These cute animals have been flying off the shelves. They are super soft and you can squish them and they will bounce back. They come in an assortment of sizes and your kids will love getting a cute fox, sloth, unicorn or an adorable owl.

Splaqua Junior Swim Goggles

Children and parents will love these bright, fun Splaqua Junior Swim Goggles. Choose from tie dye purple or blue, or the neon green or teal. Perfect for swimming lessons or a day at the beach. The fact that the straps adjust in the back, rather than the sides, make it easy for parents to help their kids get a good fit.

Learning Resources Camp Out Set

Little ones can safely build a fire, roast a hot dog and have s’mores with this Learning Resources Camp Out Set! Plastic pieces are soft and durable for long-lasting fun! Kids will develop skills like imaginative play, language development, fine motor skills, social interaction, eye-hand coordination and problem solving. Great for both visual and tactile learners. This set is great for kids age 2 and up. If you need quicker Target shipping: All Learning Resources Sets

ALEX Toys Active Play, Monkey Balance Board

Let’s face it, toddlers are active and you can fill your toddler’s Easter basket with this really neat ALEX Toys Monkey Balance Board. It is perfectly-sized for toddlers and it’s made of sturdy wood. Your toddlers will spend hours perfecting their balance. What a great Easter basket idea for toddlers.

iPlay iLearn Plush Hopping Animal

There have been lots of rubber hopping animals on the market for a while now, but these iPlay iLearn animals are so much more comfortable for your toddlers. Choose from this cute bull, horse, cow and more. The iPlay iLearn Plush Hopping Animals have been designed with a wide base to ensure that toddlers and children can maintain their balance and not wobble. An excellent toy to develop gross motor skills, body balance and co-ordination skills. Children love the striking different colors, the soft texture and the lifelike features of their very own animal. Start your child’s bouncing experience on a soft surface until they understand the bouncing process, and then watch your little cowboy/cowgirl bounce their way around home as they master it. Do not let them bounce near stairs/steps/ledges. This bouncing horse is perfect for burning off excess energy.

Nino Percussion Egg Shakers, Set of 4

Your toddlers will love making sounds with these percussion instruments, design specifically for kids. These highly-reviewed Nino Percussion Egg Shakers would be a really unique Easter basket idea for toddlers. They can dance with these or turn on the radio and they can shake along. These shakers are both affordable and fun!

 

ALEX Toys – Early Learning Button Art -Little Hands

The highly-reviewed Early Learning Button Art from Alex Toys is a really fun activity for you toddlers. You can do art with your toddlers, while keeping the mess to a minimum. Your toddlers can use one of the 10 included templates and plastic snaps to color match and use their hand-eye coordination to create fun art. These projects are made to be easy for toddlers to complete.

Water Wow

Your toddler will love coloring these no-mess coloring boards over and over. The Water Wow kits come in so many fun themes like princesses, cars, animal, alphabet learning and more. They are so affordable and I love that they are reusable and perfect for on-the-go fun. This is one of my favorite Easter basket ideas for toddlers. If you need faster Target shipping: Water Wow Sets

Elephant and Piggie Books

Your toddlers will love you to read them these adorable Elephant and Piggie Books. These highly-reviewed books will keep both you and your toddler laughing. The best part is that these books are great for early readers and so when your kids begin reading, they are great starter books. You can fill your Easter basket with the individual books or you can get the whole Elephant & Piggie Bundle. For Faster Target Shipping: Elephant and Piggie Books

 

Rub a Dub Stickers for the Tub

Your toddlers will have so much fun creating scenes in the tub with these neat foam stickers. These highly-reviewed sets have won multiple awards and I love that they are affordable fun. There are so many fun sets to choose from like Farm Friends, Beep Beep Cars, Playtime Pals and more. These sets will provide hours of bathtime fun and are perfect for Easter baskets for toddlers.

Learning Resources Jumbo Farm Animals

Learning Resources is one of my favorite brands. All of their toys have been big hits at our house and they have lasted several years. I love that they are educational and fun. These Learning Resources Jumbo Farm Animals are bright, colorful and their size makes them perfect for little hands. These cute animals would look perfect nestled in your Easter baskets for toddlers. There are also other jumbo animal collections to choose from like Jumbo Jungle Animals, Jumbo Zoo Animals, Jumbo Ocean Animals and more. For Faster Target Shipping: Jumbo Farm Animals

Edushape See Me Sensory Ball

There is something about these balls that toddlers love and this Edushape 7″ See Me Sensory Ball would make a fun addition to Easter baskets for toddlers. The texture on this ball is really cool and they are nice and soft for toddlers. They can kick, squeeze and roll this high-quality nubby ball. For Faster Target Shipping: Edushape Balls

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cookie Set and Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set

These sandy sets are so fun for the park or the beach. Your toddlers will love this Melissa & Doug Sand Cookie Set and the Melissa & Doug Sand Cupcake Set. These unique and highly-reviewed sand sets will allow your toddlers to make really neat treats. Each set stores in it’s own mesh bag. For faster Target Shipping: Melissa and Doug Sand Toy

Color My Bath Color Changing Bath Tablets

Your toddlers will be amazed at these tablets that will color their bath. What a cool way to teach your kids their colors and make bathtime fun! These highly-reviewed tablets are safe, non-staining and earth friendly, plus they are made in America. What a fun treat for kids ages 3 and up. This Color My Bath Color Changing Bath Tablets set  includes 100 large tablets and 200 small tablets. These would be fun to tuck in your Easter baskets for toddlers. Similar for Target Shipping: Crayola Bath Dropz

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