Whenever we think of an Easter basket for kids, the first thing that comes to our minds is candy, chocolate, bunnies and eggs. However, if you are looking for non-candy, practical Easter basket ideas for kids that are affordable and fun and that will not end up in clutter for your house, I have some great ideas for you that will also make for a more personalized Easter basket.
Non-candy, clutter free practical Easter Basket Ideas
Typically Easter baskets include candy but there so many non-candy, practical Easter basket ideas for kids that would make them as excited without getting the sugar rush. Also, Easter baskets can be filled with more practical things that children will use and that are still exciting for them instead of just filling the basket with the more traditional stuffers that end up in clutter. It also makes the Easter basket more special when you add things based on each child’s personalty and what they like. Besides just reducing sugar intake, non-candy Easter basket fillers can be things that have more benefits for your kids like promoting healthier habits and encouraging their creativity and learning.
Personal care Easter basket ideas
Adding personal care items with the characters and colors that they like will make your life easier as they will be more likely to cooperate and their everyday routines will be more fun for them. Also, personal care items are useful things that will not be clutter for your house.
- character toothbrushes
- dental flossers (there are many fun dental flosses like these Barbie ones or these Dinosaurs ones depending on what your children like.
- kids safe bath bombs (I found these inexpensive Handmade Natural and Organic ones that also have a surprise inside, I recommend these for older kids because the surprise is a small toy which can be a choking hazard)
- hair brushes
- character band aids (which also can be used for dramatic play) like these Princess and Hot Wheels ones.
Clothing and Accessories ideas for an Easter basket
Adding clothing to the Easter basket is a great idea because you can add items that they already need or you can add clothing for the coming seasons. Additionally, accessories are practical and fun and can also be used even after the holiday is over.
- Easter themed Pajamas (I found some fun boy Easter pajamas and girl Easter pajamas on Amazon)
- bathing suits
- rain boots
- Fun Socks
- Sandals or shoes for summer
- necklaces and bracelets (for older kids) like this beautiful, good quality perl set and also inexpensive!
- Hair accessories
- sun glasses
Arts and Crafts ideas for Easter basket
Arts and crafts materials are a great addition to the easter baskets because they promote kid’s creativity and keep them engaged. Furthermore, arts and crafts can be used to help kids develop different skills.
- crayons, markers, colored pencils
- watercolor set
- stickers
- bracelet kit (for older kids)
- embroidery and crochet kits (for older kids), I found some fun, inexpensive kits for beginners like this cross stitch key ring
- drawing pads
Sensory Play (great for toddlers and younger kids)
Sensory play materials and toys are very engaging and fun for younger kids and toddlers and they have many developmental benefits like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory processing, creativity and more.
- play dough or modeling clay
- kinetic sand (I have rebought this Kinetic and scents, ice cream treats several times because my kids find it so fun and it is also budget friendly)
- toys and materials for sand an water play
Everyday Essentials Easter basket ideas
Every day essentials are a great addition to the Easter Basket because those are things that your kids will actually use and they are still fun for them.
- Water bottles
- snack containers
- eating utensils like plates, cups, spoons
Educational Stuffers for Easter basket
Educational materials and toys are great if you want to promote learning and brain development and balance out your kids Easter baskets.
- puzzles
- books
- stacking cups and blocks
- magnifying glasses
- magnet tiles
- flashcards with pictures
- magnetic letters and numbers
Budget Friendly Easter Basket
Easter baskets don’t have to be expensive; you can build a personalized, fun Easter basket and still stay within your budget. There are many practical, fun things that are very inexpensive like stickers, character band aids, tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental flossers, hair accessories, necklaces, puzzles (you can find them very inexpensive at a Dollar store) and even books (Aldi has books as cheap as $1). Additionally, you can find baskets that are very affordable at Target and Walmart. I found some really good options at Hobby Lobby too; I got mine for $5.99.
What are some non-candy, practical Easter Basket ideas that you have for your kids’ baskets? I would love to hear your ideas down in the comments!
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