Easter is almost here! A time for rebirth, spring, flowers and bunnies. And it’s also time to start assembling those Easter baskets. To help you get started, we put together a list of some unique Easter basket stuffers kids will love, including lots of bunny-themed items. Other gift ideas include new and classic toys, accessories, activities, candy and more for kids of all ages. So hop on down the bunny trail, and get ready for Easter!
Unique Easter Basket Stuffers Kids will Love
Bunny-Themed Gifts
- A LEGO Bunny. It’s bunnies galore this time of year! Consider this LEGO bunny that’s adorable and fun to assemble.
- A book about rabbits. There are so many to choose from! Check out “How to Be a Bigger Bunny,” by Wendell and Florence Minor, one of many off-the-charts amazingly adorable bunny books out there!
- Cadbury candy. The Cadbury bunny hopes you will include these classic Easter candies in your basket, whether it be the creme eggs or mini eggs.
- Plush bunnies. No Easter basket is complete without a cute plush bunny. You can find them almost anywhere during Easter time, from supermarkets to toy stores, online and more places. Plus, they’re much easier to care for than a real bunny!
- Bunny ear headbands. What kid doesn’t like to put on a pair of bunny ears and hop around the house?
- Peter Rabbit Classic Gift Set. This beautiful book set includes several Beatrix Potter classics, including “The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Tom Kitten and the Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.”
More Unique Easter Basket Stuffers Kids Will Love
- A bunch of spring-time snacks. Throw some of these delicious eats into your basket for kids to enjoy throughout the season.
- The new My First Barbie Doll. Ok, she may not fit in an Easter basket, but she’s still a great gift for preschoolers. What makes this new Barbie so unique? A lot! She’s bigger, softer and has more moveable arms and legs. Overall, she’s got a design that’s easier for younger kids to play with.
- Basket-sized Barbies. These adorable dolls feature Barbie dressed up as a colorful giraffe, owl, bunny and other cool creatures.
- Matchbox cars. A great gift that little car lovers will enjoy getting on Easter morning.
- Kids’ binoculars. Your junior scientist will love getting a pair of fun binoculars to use on their next backyard nature adventure.
- Sunglasses. Summer is on the way! Sunglasses make a great accessory for kids to use at camp, on road trips or just to look stylish! Walmart has a great selection.
- A gardening kit. With Easter comes lots of flowers and sunshine. Kids will love getting their hands dirty and learning about plants with fun gardening kit.
- Sidewalk chalk. Sidewalk chalk is fun to use and lets your kids explore their creativity (without making a mess in the house!)
- Zoo tickets. Buy zoo tickets in advance, and attach them to a cute plush toy.
- A small table game. Check out this fun game from Bounce Battle that tweens and teens will love. (You’ll love it, too).
- A toy that gives back. Every kid will love these adorable elephant dolls. Each ellie comes with an endearing poem and information about the elephant crisis and the mission of The Elephant Project. Proceeds go to organizations that care for orphaned, abused and injured elephants, such as the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and The Elephant Nature Park in Thailand.
- A book about horses. This book about horses and being yourself is a great story for young readers, written by Sarah Maslin Nir.
- Socks. They’re functional and fashionable. Get them in a cute pattern, and they’re fun, too!
- Treats. These are always unique Easter basket stuffers because you can choose from so many kinds of treats and candies available this time of year. Check out local Staten Island baker, Puglia Baked Goods. Choose from an array of chocolate covered marshmallows, Oreos, Rice Krispies Treats and more that kids love.
- An animal puzzle. This puzzle from Mudpuppy will spark hours of creative play for your kids.
- Figurines. These beautiful figurines from Schleich are delightful gifts for young animal lovers.
- Cash. For older kiddos, stuff money in plastic eggs.
- Colorful make-up. Older girls will love getting some fun lip glosses, eyeshadows and more in their baskets. We recommend Wet n Wild and E.L.F. among many affordable and cruelty-free brands to choose from.
- A phone charger. You can never have too many of these.
- A journal. Decorative journal notebooks can be purchased almost anywhere. They help foster a love of writing and are unique Easter basket stuffers that are great for older kids to use.
- A pickleball set. Pickleball continues to make a comeback! Game sets can be a little pricey, but check out this site to see some that are under $100.
- Calico Critters. These little animal family figurines are too cute for words.
- A jump rope. Jumping rope is a fun activity that encourages outdoor play. Plus, jump ropes are easy to find and stuff into any Easter basket!
- Coloring books. Perfect for kids of almost any age.
- Yarn. Does your tween or teen like to knit or crochet? Pick up a few skeins of yarn to add colorful and creative fun to any Easter basket.
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