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So what exactly do you put in a toddler’s Easter basket? It’s easy to fill an Easter basket for a 2 year old with all sorts of chocolate and candy. You might be asking yourself are there even any other options besides candy?
The answer is yes! You can give fun Easter gift ideas to fill those baskets. They can include books, toys, games, bathroom fun, and treats that are much healthier than candy.
Your 2 year old toddlers will thank you for the fun they can have without candy. Plus you will be thanking yourself for those unneeded sugar highs.
Here are the 101 best Easter gift ideas for 2 year olds (and other toddlers), so you can be proud of your Easter baskets this year!
Books
Books are such an important item to put inside an Easter basket. They provide education around the meaning of Easter and teaches your toddler about imagination.
1.The Great Easter Race! (Sesame Street Scribbles)
2. Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!
3. Where Are Baby’s Easter Eggs? – Lift-the-Flap Book!
8. Epic Books! – It’s like Netflix for books. Get a 30 day free trial today!
9. The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories
10. Melissa & Doug Water Wow Books
13. Brain Quest -they make these for as young as 2-3 year olds!
Games
2 years old may seem young for games, but that’s not true! There are SO many amazing games out there for toddlers as young as 18 months.
Why not use these games as an Easter gift idea for your 2 year old and they will keep playing them for years to come!
14. Thinkfun Roll and Play Game
15. Seek a Boo
16. Bunny Bedtime
17. HABA My Very First Games – First Orchard
18. Lucky Ducks
19. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
20. Jumping Jack
21. Where’s Bear? Hide-and-Seek Game
23. TOP BRIGHT Toddler Fishing Game
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Clothing
Clothing may seem boring when it’s just underwear and everyday socks, but it doesn’t have to be.
Clothing is a great Easter basket filler when you do it right. Silly socks? Check! Dress up costumes? Check!
You can even buy matching aprons for you and your 2 year old to bake in the kitchen!
24. Dress up costumes (for boys and girls)
26. Rain boots
27. Spring Jacket
28. Sunglasses
29. Umbrella
30. Silly Socks
31. Sandals
32. Pajamas
33. Toddler Kitchen Apron
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Outside Play
Even if it’s still 30 degrees where you live, it’s important to think ahead. It’ll only be 1-2 months before your toddler is running outside.
Might as well use this one as Easter gift ideas for 2 year olds. You will save money down the road come summer!
34. Bathing Suit
36. Watering can
38. Sidewalk Chalk
39. Bubbles
40. Pool toy
41. Kite
Bathroom Fun
Who doesn’t love to play around in the bathroom. Give your 2 year old some new bath toys in their Easter baskets this year and they’ll have fun every night!
At this age, even a new toothbrush with their favorite character(s) on it will excite them!
43. Magnet Boat Set for Toddlers & Kids
45. Animal Bath Toys
46. Bath Books
48. Bubble bath
49. Fun Toothbrush
50. Hair brush
51. Hair Clips
53. Lip Balm
55. Hooded Towel
Time to Play!
Ready for some of my favorite Easter basket filler ideas? Play time! Who doesn’t playing with puzzles, music, and even LEGOs?!
56. A little purse
57. A Baby Doll
58. Kiwi Crate
59. A Blanket
60. Stuffed animals
61. Toy cars
62. Mr. Potato Head
63. Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe Cookie Creations
64. Play-Doh Shape N Slice Set
65. LEGO DUPLO My First Cars and Trucks
66. LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train
67. LEGO DUPLO Jurassic World Gentle Giants Petting Zoo
68. Figurines
69. Bouncy Balls
71. Hand puppets
72. Color Wonder Set
73. Heads and Tail Matching Puzzle
74. Shaker Eggs
Find Your Creativity
Creativity is such an important educational aspect in a 2 year old’s life. They will amaze you with what knowledge they have when coloring and even building.
If I could fill Easter baskets for 2 year olds every year, I would include these items every time.
75. Magnetic Letters
76. Magnetic Blocks
77. Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads Set
78. Coloring Book and Markers
79. SmartMax My First Safari Animals
80. Finger Paint
85. Easter Stickers (these are great to fill Easter eggs!)
86. Melissa & Doug Animal 12 piece Puzzle
87. Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Peg Puzzles
89. Activity Books
No Candy Treats
So what do you put in Easter baskets for 2 year olds without candy? Treats!
These are healthier alternatives your toddler will still love. They won’t even miss the candy!
90. Goldfish crackers
91. Annie’s Bunnies
92. Fun water bottle or sippy cup
93. New plate and silverware
94. Snack Containers
96. Apple sauce cups
97. Fruit cups
98. Fruit snacks
99. Teddy Grahams
100. Gummy Vitamins
