15 of the best Easter basket gift ideas for toddlers

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It can be tricky to know what the Easter Bunny should bring for toddlers. New parents may not want to go overboard with sugar for their little ones, so toys, activities, books and stuffies are some great options.

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Because we love finding the best gifts here at Reviewed, we've narrowed it down 15 fantastic Easter 2023 basket stuffers for toddlers to help celebrate the holiday (coming up on Sunday, April 9), including useful items like bubble bath and sunglasses, unique options like a chicken nesting doll set, a sweet stuffie, plus things to inspire creativity, like Connetix and crayons. Whatever you choose is sure to thrill your toddler this Easter, but you’ll get the real gift: watching them discover their basket of goodies.

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Beatrix Potter's whimsical story about rascally Peter Rabbit remains a springtime classic. This soft, 9.5" Peter Rabbit stuffed animal will be the star of any Easter basket. Gund's gotten all the details right, down to his little blue jacket. We love the added bonus: an armful of fuzzy chicks!

Pop a pair of Babiators sunglasses into your toddler's basket — little ones love to put these on! (Whether they keep them on is another thing.) This brand is on the pricey side, but they’re quality sunglasses; your little one's eyes will be 100% protected from UVA & UVB rays thanks to polarized lenses. The extremely flexible rubberized plastic frames are shatter-resistant and BPA-free and once you buy Babiators, you’re qualified to receive a free pair, just pay shipping.

These eggs have faces! Their painted expressions will help your toddler learn about emotions as they play with this unique set from Hape. Six expressive wooden eggs are included, along with a book on feelings. Because why shouldn't an Easter basket foster communication skills? Bonus: these sturdy guys will be around long after the last Peep gets eaten.

What toddler doesn't love a sweet treat? This fun stick o’ sugar contains just about a whole Easter's worth of candy, so you may want to steal a few for yourself before putting it in your toddler's basket! We love how colorful and festive it looks poking out of a basket. Bedecked with a ribbon, an adorable gummy chick tops the whole thing off.

This basket addition is a winner across the board. Kids’ water bottles get daily use and so you always need new ones. Get a water bottle in a cute springtime theme, like this adorable frog CamelBak, and it becomes a fun Easter gift!

Art supplies are perfect Easter basket fodder for toddlers. They encourage creativity and they’re not junky plastic (or more sugar). Toddlers are just starting to experiment with drawing, so this Ooly set of 12 crayons is a bright idea. They feature a triangular, ergonomic design that's perfect for little hands for grip. We also love that these vivid crayons are non-toxic.

If your little one is drawn to figurines, the Playmobil 123 line is a great go-to for gifts. Their pieces are a little bigger and sturdier than the regular line, but they still feature the cute details that make Playmobil so fun. This forest fairy comes with a sweet fawn, and they’re the perfect size to tuck into a basket.

Sneak some educational material into your toddler's Easter basket! It's a win-win, because little ones love examining the facial expressions in this sturdy board book all about feelings. There are over 90 children's faces depicted, so Little Faces, Big Feelings should keep your kiddo entertained as they learn.

This wooden nesting doll set is so fun and it makes a festive Easter basket addition. Nestled inside the 5.5-inch rooster are two chickens, an egg and a tiny chick. The five hand-painted pieces are made from quality wood and just might become Easter keepsakes.

It's time for toddler parents to discover the secret of Water Wow! activity books. These things actually occupy toddlers and preschoolers, and they can be used again and again, with no mess! Just fill the brush with water and let little ones go to town. Or, the farm in this case. As they brush the scenes with water, color appears.

Some little kids just really and truly love trucks. If you’ve got a vehicle-obsessed toddler, these fun dinosaur/monster truck mashups are the perfect basket addition. The durable trio includes T-Rex, Triceratops and Plesiosaur trucks. Just pull them back and off they go — we love that no batteries are needed.

Introduce the age-old Easter basket staple, the chocolate bunny. Hot tip: Get your toddler the good stuff, Godiva's solid milk chocolate bunny, so that you can share! This bunny also comes with five foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, so you’re pretty much set for a toddler egg hunt.

Magnetic tile building sets are fantastic for imaginative play and STEM learning, so although Connetix are a bit pricey, your kiddo will likely love these for years. The 32-piece Mini Pack is the right size for a basket and the new pastel colors are perfect for Easter.

Toddlers are notorious phone-grabbers. Satisfy their curiosity and add a Learn with Elmo Phone to the Easter basket! This interactive "phone" features over 50 songs and phrases, plus 12 colorful buttons to push.

Why not include bath products that your toddler needs anyway? We love Tubby Todd's festive Spring Gift Set made with gentle formulas are perfect for babies and toddlers. Included in the box are 8.5-ounce bottles of Hair + Body Wash, Bubble Bath, and Everyday Lotion in the yummy new Pear Blossom scent. Bonus: you also get a limited-edition Easter bath bomb bundle.

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