Easter is hoping just around the corner so it’s time to get planning the perfect Easter basket for your kid(s) no matter their age! Here is my ultimate idea guide for Easter baskets! And the great thing is that a lot of it can include things they need for the upcoming season anyway!
Spring Toys Easter Basket Ideas
Depending on the climate where you live, Easter might come at a time where the snow has finally melted and the can still be rainy creating a lot of fun mud puddles to splash in. A time when worms and other bugs re-emerge and the sun is shining – the perfect weather for getting back outside. These ideas encourage kids to play outside!
- Bubbles
- Sidewalk chalk
- Gardening supplies- watering can, shovel, gloves, faux flowers to “plant”, seeds
- Butterfly nets, bug jars, ant farms
- Magnifying glass to look at nature objects found
- Rain/mud supplies: rubber boots, umbrella, muddy buddy, splash pants, rain jacket
- Jump ropes
- Hula hoops
- Frisbees, balls, outdoor games
- Kites
- DIY birdhouse making kits, fairyhouse making kits
- Nature journal
- Scavenger hunt
- Sunglasses, spring clothes, spring pajamas
- Water table, sandbox
- Bicycle, bike helmet
- Scooter
Summer stuff Easter Basket Ideas
If you live somewhere where Springtime is warm and brings on the start of summer, then these ideas will be perfect for your child’s Easter basket!
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimsuits
- New sandals or watershoes
- A new floatie for the beach, water-wings or a life jacket
- A cool colourful beach towel
- Swim goggles or snorkel kit
- Sand castle building sets
- Pails and shovels for the beach
- Ice cream cone and dish set to create ice cream sand creations
- Water balloons, squirt guns, water toys
- A mini inflatable pool
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Bluetooth speaker
- A book to read on the beach
- Sunscreen
Camping Themed Easter Basket Ideas
If for your family Easter is the start of the camping season, here are some great ideas to get your children excited!
- Flashlight or kid-safe lantern
- Something like the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine to watch stories inside the tent/camper in the dark
- Their own camping chair
- Sleeping bag
- Camping themed pajamas
- Smores kit
- Binoculars
- Glow sticks for fun in the dark
- Something you put in the fire to make the flames change colours
- Camping colouring book or activity books
- Compass
- Headlamp
- Hammock
- Multi-tools for older kids
- Card games
- Books to read while camping
- Fishing rod and supplies
- Walkie-talkies
Indoor Easter Basket Ideas
If Easter comes at a time where it’s still cold outside, your child is too small for outdoor toys or you just want a range of items to include in their basket- here are some great ideas for indoor toys and activities that you can include!
- Baby toys like stacking toys, sensory balls, fabric books, a stuffed bunny, etc.
- Play doh
- Kinetic Sand
- Puzzles
- Finger paint sets
- Books
- Lego
- Craft supplies
- A DIY science kit
- Coloring books
- Spring pajamas
- A journal
- Bath bombs, bubble bath
- Bath toys
- Fidget toys
- Cars
- Classic toys like slinkies or rubix cubes
- Stuffed bunny
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