Easter is peep’n (did you see what I did there?) just around the corner and one thing that is often missing from our kids baskets are just that, candy. Don’t worry our 4 1/2 year old gets a little treat, a chocolate bunny and some Trader Joe’s bunny gummies. The rest of the basket and our toddlers is filled with non-candy alternatives; some edible, some playful, and some creative. Here’s a list of 25 non-candy Easter basket fillers for toddlers and preschoolers sure to make any bunny (oh I’m on a roll tonight) excited.
- kite
- bubbles
- coloring book and crayons
- finger puppets
- graham bunnies
- chalk
- balls
- gardening supplies
- art supplies
- play dough
- stickers
- new toothbrush
- temporary tattoos
- sand toys
- crazy straw
- board books
- puzzle
- fruit leather
- bubble bath
- flashlight
- frisbee
- cheddar bunnies
- new plasticware set
- bath toys
- felt food
There are so many more cute and clever ideas. Pick a theme and surround the contents around it. Focus the basket on your child’s interest. Make an outdoor basket to welcome in spring and summer. Either way you can have a beautiful basket with some inexpensive items and a few treats spread throughout.
