50 Best Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas That Are Still Pretty Sweet
Fill those baskets with the collectibles, toys, accessories, and cosmetics they love!

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Jelly beans, Reese's eggs, and the traditional bags of Cadbury Cremes all have their place, but Easter baskets are bigger than you'd think—we know from experience—and you don't always want to overload the whole thing with candy. So, with the holiday right around the corner, it's time for some Easter planning to make sure those baskets are stuffed full to the brim without giving them so much chocolate that they'll still be picking at it through Halloween.
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Below, we’ve gathered the best non-candy Easter basket ideas for kids. You’ll find collectibles like Squishmallows and Hatchimals, plus toys and games they can enjoy long after the Easter egg hunt is over. Several already come in egg-shaped packages that are perfect for hiding or adding to an Easter basket. Others are fun toys that fit a springtime or Easter theme, and there are even some Good Housekeeping Toy Award winners and Kids' Book Award winners that fit the bill perfectly.

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.

Jessica Dukes is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines, writing about home goods, tech, fashion, wellness, and more for titles like Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and House Beautiful. Drawing on more than 20 years of digital experience, Jess focuses on curating gift guides, tracking down the best deals, and testing products for candid reviews. Prior to Hearst, her career spanned Bonnier Corp., NBC Universal, and Barnes&Noble.com. As a busy mom of two teenagers (one in college), relaxing looks a lot like gardening, hiking, or planning the next family getaway.

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