Looking for some Easter Basket ideas for your 2 or 3 year old? Me too! This is the first year our 2.5 year old will really understand the whole Easter Basket thing, and I want to get her some things that she’ll love and actually use for more than a day or two. We focus on the story and meaning of Easter (the empty tomb!) and though I don’t think we’re going to even do the whole Easter Bunny thing with her, I still want to give her a few small things in an Easter Basket, just for fun!
Now, I don’t really like cheap, plastic-y, electronic toys – I much prefer toys that will encourage imaginative play and creativity. So if you’re like me and you’re looking for some ideas for your little one, here’s a list of some things that will be in our little girl’s Easter Basket (along with some things she already has and loves)…and the best part is, they are all “mom-approved” – nothing electronic, nothing too expensive, and no candy!!
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Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
Magnetic Block Set – these are even great for babies as young as around 10 months. They’re perfect for throwing in your purse for entertainment on the go, like waiting at a restaurant.
Jellycat Bunny – incredibly soft and cuddly, and perfect for Easter!
Books – throw in a few new books, like this one – such a cute book with a great message!
“Wood” Foam Blocks – a friend of ours has these and they are wonderful, especially if your kiddo is prone to throwing things :-)
Outdoor Toys – as the weather warms up, it’s a great time to replenish your stock of sidewalk chalk and bubbles!
Paint with Water Books – this is a low-mess way for your little one to paint at the kitchen table. My daughter has already gone through one of these books and is halfway through her second!
Wooden Puzzles – you can’t go wrong with wooden puzzles, especially when they’re learning their alphabet and colors at the same time!
Play Doh – my little girl loves Play Doh, and how cute are these little egg shaped containers?
I hope this list inspired you with some new ideas! What are some of your favorite toys for 2 and 3 year olds?
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These are amazing ideas! Thanks for sharing!
I found some ‘eggs’ at Home Depot that had potting medium and seeds inside. Your little one can tap the top with a spoon and remove the shell at the top. Adding water and watching it grow can happen over the rest of spring.
This is a great source of inspiration for geometry dash meltdown looking for ways to spice up their Easter without being limited to just candy giving.
Great ideas! Magnetic blocks and Jellycat bunnies are sure to delight little ones. 👍