There's no sugar, but they're still super sweet!
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When it comes time to start filling Easter baskets, the first thing that comes to mind is chocolate eggs. And maybe chocolate bunnies. Or jellybeans. Or Peeps. Or candy, candy and more candy. Whether you've had your fill of sweet treats or are looking to avoid sugary snacks, it might be time to think about some Easter gifts for kids that aren't edible.
These are the best non-candy Easter basket ideas for 2024. Luckily, there are so many wonderful things that fit inside an Easter basket, or even a plastic egg. There are tons of cute goodie bag-style favors that you can buy in packs of 12 or more, which makes them good for class parties or giveaways. There are some collectibles that come pre-packaged in their own eggs, which saves you some time and effort. And even some Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award-winning items that fit the Easter theme — and have been tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute labs and with real families for safety, durability and fun. Put them all together, and they won't even realize they're missing out on the sugar.
Looking for more great Easter gift ideas? Check out these Good Housekeeping guides:
Easter Gifts for Babies | Easter Gifts for Toddlers | Easter Gifts for Boys | Easter Gifts for Teens
This fiery dragon egg is impressive enough on its own, but open it and you'll find 12" articulated dragon inside. You can get them in several different colors, too, including gold, blue, rainbow and pastel candy colors. Ages 6+
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Spin Flip Puzzle
Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner
Spin Flip Puzzle
Good Housekeeping Institute testers were mesmerized by the way the concentric rings of these puzzles twist and flip until they form a two-sided picture. Multiple testers said they were passed around the whole family, and often families would get two and try to do head-to-head speed competitions. Ages 8+
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Non-Candy Easter Gift Under $10
DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Non-Candy Easter Gift Under $10
DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Kids of all ages enjoy the sensory experience of pushing patterns into the colored gel with these boards. There's a stylus they can use, though some think it's more fun to just use your fingers. It also comes in five different gel colors. Ages 3+
Squishmallows But Cuter
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Squishmallows But Cuter
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One of the things that kids like most about Squishmallows is that they're vaguely Easter egg-shaped. If you don't want to fill the basket with one big Squishmallows, you can go for this pack of six, two-inch versions. They're the perfect size to squeeze into a plastic egg. Ages 3+
These eggs come pre-filled with all the pieces they'll need to build some kind of creature, which will give them something to do after they've found all the Easter Bunny's hiding spots. You can find unicorns, rabbits, dinosaurs and a variety of other animals, or get a similar set with construction vehicles. Ages 3+
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Meaningful Non-Candy Easter Gift
Morning Mantras Cards
Meaningful Non-Candy Easter Gift
Morning Mantras Cards
For 30 days straight, they can pick a card from this deck and read their daily intention over breakfast. Then they can recite their intention throughout the day when they need a mood boost. No age recommendation given
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Paint & Plant Flower Kit
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Easter is a great time to plant those seeds and see what sprouts. This kit comes with everything a budding gardener would need, including a tin planter, soil, seeds, wooden plant markers, a shovel and a watering bottle. There's even paint, brushes and a palette, so kids can decorate the planter! It grows cosmos, zinnia and marigolds. Ages 5+
There will be no complaints about getting into the bath when kids have these bath bombs, which come with an Easter-themed surprise toy inside. There are 6 in a set, and they turn the water into a bubble bath, too!
You're going to need some basket fillers to make your Easter baskets feel like they're overflowing with delight. These little stampers will do the trick! There are 24 in a pack, so they also work for goodie bags or favors. Ages 3+
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NeeDoh is the stress toy that's taken over TikTok because it feels so cool to squash and squeeze. And while NeeDoh comes in many shapes, the groovy, sparkly marble eggs are perfect for an Easter basket. Ages 3+
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Musical Non-Candy Easter Gifts for Toddlers
HABA Musical Eggs
Musical Non-Candy Easter Gifts for Toddlers
HABA Musical Eggs
Toddlers will get to explore music, work on their hand-eye coordination and learn about cause-and-effect with this set of musical eggs. They're not all just shakers rattles, either — they're designed to make different sounds, including chimes, chirps and jingles. Ages 2+
These happy bunnies treat lips with a cosmetic with a texture somewhere between lip gloss and lipstick. You can get them individually for $8 or a three-pack for $24, and there's also bunny-shaped perfume bars.
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BumBumz Succulent Bean Bag Plush Toy
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The BumBumz plushes impressed Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award testers with their cute designs, their fluffy plush and their pleasant bean-bag feel. This plant plush feels perfect for spring, but you can get them in several different shapes — from breakfast foods to groovy symbols — and also in packs of five. Ages 3+
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With sweet aromas like jelly beans, sour apple, bubblegum and cotton candy, these scented pencils will give them something to look forward to once they return to school after the holiday. There are five pencils in the pack, and Scentco proudly claims that they're made from recycled newspapers. No age recommendation given