Easter is coming early this spring. In fact, the eponymous rabbit will fly into town on his Sunday, March 31st. If you're wondering what to buy for your kids, don't worry. I have lots of ideas for his Easter basket. I'm the parenting editor at Reviewed and a mother of twins.
To help you assemble Easter basket stuffers, I've compiled a list of my favorite gifts for kids of various ages. I have hands-on experience with them all, from old favorites like Legos to more creative tween delights like Japanese soda and candy.
10 Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers to Teens
1. Squishmallow's 2024 Easter Team
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These adorable and soft squishmallows are a timely addition to your child's Easter team.
Suitable age: 3 years old and above
There are few occasions when I wouldn't recommend squishmallows as a great gift. Easter is no exception. This year's Easter-themed plush pals offer 12 new 7.5-inch pals, including a sweet floral pig and a blue bird with bunny ears.
These smaller squishmallows can be carried in your backpack, making them an easy and ideal fit for your Easter basket.
Only a few versions are currently sold out, so there's still plenty of time to snag a flower-crowned squirrel or a smiling Easter chick.
bunny eared blue bird bebe
This blue bird with bunny ears is sure to melt any child's heart.
pink pig peter
Peter the Pink Pig is extremely squeezable and portable, measuring just 8 inches tall.
2. Lego spring Lego sets
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These three increasingly complex Lego sets will appeal to Easter gift basket recipients of various ages.
Ideal age: 6-18 years old
Kids who love LEGO can always use more blocks. We also have a ton of recently released sets and spring themes, so whether your LEGO enthusiast is 6 years old or she's 16, you'll easily find something to add to his Easter basket.
Fans of Animal Crossing will love building with Bunny's outdoor activity complete with campfire. Flower fans, on the other hand, may be interested in planting butterflies or intricate (and sophisticated) wildflower bouquets in their watering cans.
Lego Animal Crossing Bunny Outdoor Activity Playset
With this role-playing set, kids help Bunny pitch a tent, use familiar tools from the video game series, and explore buildable scenes.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Playset
This 3-in-1 LEGO playset transforms into a watering can, rain boots, or two birds.
Lego Icon Wildflower Bouquet Playset
This playset for adults has 16 individual stems that can be adjusted, allowing you to experiment with different arrangements.
3. Lululemon Anywhere Belt Bag
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This classic bag will subtly spice up your spring lifestyle.
Suitable for ages 11+
Teens and teens who have graduated from egg hunts and sticker sets can grab Lululemon's trend-setting belt bag, which is large enough to hold a smartphone and additional essentials like a debit card, hand sanitizer, and keys. You will appreciate it.
Made of water-repellent fabric, the belt bag has a main zippered compartment, a small internal pouch and a rear zippered compartment for your valuables. The adjustable strap makes it comfortable to wear over your shoulder or around your waist. It comes in four colors including Washed Mauve and Richen Lime.
Everywhere Belt Bag Mini Ripstop
This versatile and stylish bag is perfect for teens and can be worn over the shoulder or around the waist.
4. Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander
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Turn Easter into a safe and soft showdown with this top-rated nerf fun.
Suitable for ages: 8+
Nerf guns, especially our overall favorite, the Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander, are a great Easter basket idea for preteens. It's easy to load, accurate to shoot, and costs less than $10. You can buy one for the whole family and start a proper Nerf war.
The Elite 2.0 Commander comes with 12 darts, but additional darts are easily available in bulk.
There are also digital targets with interactive lights and sounds and gameplay modes for those looking to hone their skills.
Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 Dart Blaster
This sleek Nerf blaster has a rotating drum that can hold 6 darts.
5. Kinetic Sand
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This kinetic sandwich in an Easter egg is perfect for the holiday season.
Suitable age: 3 years old and above
If you're looking for a tactile gift that encourages touch play while being easy to clean up and store, look no further than Kinetic Sand.
Kinetic Sand can be molded, squeezed, sifted, and shaped, but it never dries or hardens.
This 20-pack from Kinetic Sand Store comes in a small plastic Easter egg so kids can take it with them when they play.
Perfect for use with cookie cutters, digging tools, etc., Kinetic Sand can be easily used with other toys such as Legos, Potato Head pieces, toy cars and trucks, small animals and shapes, and provides a variety of toys for children. You can teach them new skills and have them participate in a variety of games. Play for hours for free.
kinetic sand
This set includes 20 pre-filled Easter eggs, each filled with red, yellow, and blue kinetic sand.
6. Oobles Beginner's Crochet Kit Jojo Bunny
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Jojo and Kiki are just two of the many crochet friends your child can make with this hobby starter kit.
Suitable for ages 12+
Crocheting is a great hobby for kids, but it can be difficult to get started, especially if you don't practice on your own. Woobles comes with everything you need to create cute, palm-sized characters: pre-prepared yarn, the right size crochet hook, thread needle, eyes, stuffing, and a bag to put it in. This is a popular beginner's kit. Everyone together.
The Woobles also offer step-by-step video tutorials and email and text support for left- and right-handed users, and the Beginner's Kit comes in both bunny and chick versions, perfect for crafty teens and Perfect for teenagers. Easter basket.
jojo bunny
The Jojo Bunny Kit makes your introduction to the world of crochet easy.
Chick Kiki
Chick Kiki comes with all the materials and tools you need to make adorable friends and learn new skills.
7. Making your first 3D pen
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This 3D pen will help your tween or tween develop their artistic skills with cutting-edge media.
Suitable age: 5 years and above
Creative kids can take their downtime to the next level with myFirst's handheld 3D pen. Designed to be safe for use by children between the ages of 5 and 13, this completely wireless version features a low-heat filament made from PCL material. That is, it is soft at room temperature, but hardens quickly.
myFirst 3D Pen is wireless, charges via USB, and is safe to hold and touch while creating. Multicolored filaments are available in warm (red, pink, yellow, black, purple) or cool (blue, light blue, green, light green, white) sets.
Create your first 3D pen
This myFirst 3D pen starter kit has quick-drying filament and a touch-safe tip that stays cool.
8. Jumbo Dinosaur Easter Egg
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Jason Well's Dinosaur Eggs can be used as a learning tool or art activity.
Suitable age: 3 years old and above
Hidden inside these large eggs are four brightly colored dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and Therizinosaurus.
However, it's fun to assemble the four dinosaurs using the included power drill and large bolts, which will teach your child's motor skills and logical thinking. The set also includes a hand screwdriver and easy-to-follow instructions.
Eggs “hatched” by dinosaurs can be displayed once assembled.
jason well kids building dinosaur toys
These decomposable dinosaurs are a fun way to encourage your child's cognitive development.
9. Sakura box filled with traditional Japanese sweets
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A Japanese sweets set packed with culture and deliciousness.
Suitable for ages: 8+
Candy is an essential part of your Easter basket treat, but there's no rule that says you have to have a chocolate bunny or Cadbury mini eggs. If you're a parent of older children, choose Japanese candies instead like Hi-Chews, which are currently hugely popular with older teens.
On Amazon, you can often find variety baskets where you can explore different snacks from Asian countries. The basket comes with 30 treats and an English guide explaining ingredients and potential allergens.
From gummies and gum to baked ramen noodles and powdered drinks, your tween can sample the usual suspect flavors.
Sakura box containing traditional Japanese sweets
A set of 30 pieces including candy, ramune, chocolate, gum, gummies, jelly, and chips.
10. Reusable sticker book
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These reusable sticker books are a great distraction for toddlers.
Suitable age: 2 years old and above
Stickers are a great and easy gift for kids, but even more so for parents who end up scraping them off the floorboards.
Hide reusable stickers in your child's Easter basket to keep the fun and save hassle. This 6-pack comes with books with themes such as animals and vehicles, and 180 reusable stickers with no sticky residue.
The book itself is small enough to travel with, has a small handle, and the entire setup is also waterproof.
sticker book for kids
These reusable sticker books span six different themes: Farms, Dinosaurs, Space, Insects, Animals, and Vehicles.
