Best Candy-Free Easter Basket Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
From spring-themed jammies to the softest stuffies, these are our favorite Easter goodies to fill their baskets.
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Easter baskets celebrate the holiday and spring's arrival, and if you’ve got a baby or toddler, you might be wondering what to actually put in there. While candy is a classic Easter treat, it’s not ideal for babies and toddlers, so we’ve rounded up candy-free basket fillers that they’ll still be excited to open come Easter morning. From spring-themed books to bunny-adorned PJs, there’s something for everyone.
Easter Baskets
To house all of your child’s Easter goodies, you’ll need a basket. You can invest in a keepsake-style basket you’ll use for years, or pick a trendier option you can swap out in a season or two. Either way, you want to make sure the basket is spacious enough to fit all of the goodies you want to put in it, and if you’re planning an Easter egg hunt for your toddler, it should be relatively easy for them to hold on their own.
Toys to Fill Easter Baskets
Once you’ve picked out a basket, it’s time to add in spring and Easter-themed goodies. Our picks are candy-free and can definitely be used well beyond the Easter holiday.
Easter Stuffed Animals
Is it even an Easter basket without something soft and snuggly inside? Here are some cute spring-themed options we love.
Easter Books
Toddlers love books and these sweet spring and Easter reads would make perfect additions to their library.
Easter Pajamas
Seasonal pajamas are always a good idea (and can be worn well after the season has passed). These sets are cozy enough for bedtime and cute enough for early morning egg hunts.
Easter Basket Ideas: Baby vs. Toddler
Find the perfect fillers for every age and stage 🌷
| Category | 🐣 Baby 0–12 months |
🐰 Toddler 2–4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Toys | Soft rattles Crinkle toys Teethers |
Bubbles Sidewalk chalk Small puzzles |
| Books | High contrast board books Texture touch-and-feel books |
Easter-themed picture books Lift-the-flap books |
| Clothing | Seasonal bodysuit Soft hat Cozy socks |
Fun socks Hair accessories Sun hat |
| Snacks | Puffs Teething wafers |
Fruit pouches Bunny crackers Yogurt melts |
| Extras | Bath toys Sensory items Pacifier clips |
Stickers Modeling clay Crayons |
⚠️ Safety note: Skip small items, hard candies and anything with pieces smaller than a golf ball for babies and young toddlers—these can be choking hazards.
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