30 Best Easter Basket Stuffers for Egg-Hunters of All Ages
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One thing I learned early on when I became a parent: Easter baskets are bigger than you think, and they look empty if you don't put enough inside. I was always good at picking great Easter gifts for my kid—but then I was at a loss for what to put around the "big gift" to fill out the basket.
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No more. My eyes are now open to the world of fidget toys, compound eggs, bubbles, and other fun little treats—and, dare I say, I like shopping for them more than the main gift. These are the best Easter basket stuffers I've found. They may not be the star of the show, but they're affordable, cute, and often come in bulk so you can split them up among kids or classmates.
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Play-Doh Eggs 24-Pack
Play-Doh Eggs 24-Pack
We've never met a kid who couldn't use a Play-Doh refresh. This comes with 24 eggs with Play-Doh in their favorite colors, making it a good option to mix in if you don't want too many plastic eggs filled with candy. Ages 2+
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Our readers can't stop buying these nifty dragon eggs, available in fun color combinations. Crack it open to reveal a 12-inch dragon that can be posed and played with. Ages 3+
The adorable chick packaging will catch their eye, but the light show is the real treat. It is also the perfect travel size and will fit in their pocket.
Paper airplanes are fun and all, but they only last a few flights before turning into a crumpled mess. This foam glider offers an even bigger thrill because it can fly up to 100 feet and float in water. Ages 4+
More than 19,000 Amazon reviewers have said that these charming squishy creatures are worth a five-star review. They're soft, stretchy and sure to keep the little ones happy when they're added to the squishy collection. It comes in a pack of 24, which is easy to split among multiple Easter baskets. Ages 4+
Turn the bath into a sensory experience with this bath bomb, which makes bubbles, fizzes, and has a pleasing scent. Best of all, hidden inside are Easter-themed toys. Ages 3+
One sticker at a time, kids can bring cute chicks, hoppy bunnies, and other Easter favorites to life. When their masterpiece is complete, they can tear it out of the book and hang it for all to see. Ages 5+
They'll never say no to another round of bubble-blowing. These mini tubes are topped with chicks, eggs, bunnies, or carrots, and there are 20 in a pack (though you can get bigger boxes if you need bulk items for a class favor). Ages 3+
As kids chip away at these fossilized eggs, they'll unveil 12 mini dinos. Use the accompanying cards to help decipher what's what—and learn a few fun facts about each species. Ages 3+
Some anecdotal data: A toy store employee recently told me that, since a bell-to-bell cellphone ban went into effect in her area's schools, kids have been asking for squishy toys so they can quietly fidget with something in the absence of their phones. These are small, bright, and don't make noise, so they're the perfect phone replacements. Ages 3+
Give them something to do once the Easter excitement has died down. This little book has more than 300 hidden objects for kids to find and highlight. Ages 5+
Bunny, chick—or both? For kids who are into skincare, there are two fun, Easter-themed sheet masks to choose from: Satine Hoppy Petals Bunny (rose and chamomile), or Aimee the Chick (lemon and vitamin C).
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A version of the Happy Salmon card game re-skinned for Easter, this is a fast-paced, active game that is good for all generations to play together. The cards have actions written on them (like fist bump or high five), and players shout out their actions looking for other players to match with—and if they do, both players have to do the action to discard their cards. Whoever discards all their cards first wins! Ages 6+
Puzzles will help your little ones practice their hand-eye coordination. Plus, these come with adorable Easter characters and icons that will look so cute in their Easter basket. There are four puzzles in all, so this is a good one for siblings. Ages 3+
Stickers are the perfect giveaway to ensure you get more bang for your buck. This set comes with 100 sheets (about 1,000 individual stickers), which are perfect for kids to easily peel off and stick wherever they want. Ages 3+
Since it's Peter Cottontail's time to shine, you might as well add this watercolor activity book to your kid's Easter basket. It follows a storybook style, so it'll encourage them to get into reading. Ages 3+
Stuff a basket with these musical shakers, and the party will really get started. There are six wooden eggs in total, so you can also divvy them up between several baskets. Ages 3+
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Give spa night an Easter twist with these soft, plush bunny-ear headbands. There are four in a pack, and each one comes in a different color.
Once they're done hunting for real eggs, send them outside with these chalk eggs and tell them to get cracking! (Pun intended.) Amazon reviewers say the color of this chalk stays bright, and it's easy for kids to use. Ages 3+
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
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