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Jan 07, 2024

30 Best Easter Gifts for Toddlers 2023 — Toddler Easter Baskets

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The toddler in your life would love some itty-bitty finger puppets.

Easter can be one of the most joyous holidays to celebrate with toddlers — if you're well-equipped. Dreaming of family photos filled with gingham and grins? You could earn your way to their hearts through their tummies with Easter cookies and cereal egg treats, or plan an Easter-themed party filled with games galore . . . or you load up on the best Easter gifts for toddlers to kick off the day. Young kids are a fickle bunch, which mean buying a pack of plastic eggs from the grocery store may not keep them occupied for more than a couple minutes.

So, what should you give a toddler for Easter? Think a mix of educational gifts like Montessori-style wooden toys, silly stuff, special-occasion outfits, sweet treats, and, of course, plushy bunnies. Don't forget that celebrating Easter begins long before April 9, so you should snag an egg-decoration kit for toddlers a few weeks in advance. Similarly, it's never too early to start teaching littles about the meaning behind Easter. If your holiday routine involves a trip to church, considering getting a religious book aimed at the 2- to 3-year-old crowd.

The list below includes enough suggestions to fill even the largest Easter basket, whether you're shopping for a boy or a girl. Need inspiration for kids of other ages? Browse the best Easter gifts for babies and Easter basket gift ideas for teens. Happy gift (and egg) hunting!

If there's ever an excuse to deck a 3-year-old out in pastels and bunnies, it's Easter Sunday. This gingham number even sports the Easter decor trifecta: bunnies, eggs, and chicks.

If you're looking for a toy that will keep teaching your toddler long after the holiday, this magnetic carrot game is a fantastic option. The high-quality wooden toy helps with dexterity while teaching little ones about sizes and shapes. (It just happens to be on-theme, too.)

Imagine how much more fun singing "Hop Little Bunnies" will be when you get to hop along with these bitty finger puppets! Toss all four in a single Easter basket or spread them out amongst kids. Bonus: They're basically teething toys.

This activity book, featuring 77 mazes spread across two difficulty levels, is just tough enough to keep the kids entertained while you're busy basting the Easter ham.

Even the bunny feet on this little doll have prayerful eyes! This soft companion is an ideal present for tots who are just beginning to learn the meaning behind Easter. Your toddler can take it to church — it won't make a sound if they drop it on the floor during the homily — and snuggle with it later in bed.

So you want to go the giant bunny route, eh? No shame! Melissa & Doug have what appears to be an actual toddler-sized bunny for all your little one's cuddling needs. Be warned that this bunny may be living in their bed for the next several weeks.

Amazon has a plethora of Easter coloring books, but this one is especially perfect for toddlers. There are 100 pages of giant designs, including bunnies (duh), carrots, cupcakes, chicks, flowers, and more seasonal images. Just don't forget the crayons!

RELATED: 40+ Best Easter Crafts for Kids of All Ages

Did someone say, "crayons"? These non-toxic crayons aren't just cool-looking; their shape serves a purpose. It's much easier for younger toddlers to grip one of these bad boys than a traditional writing instrument. (Parents who have piles of broken crayons can attest to this.)

Get the kids outside in the driveway or on a sidewalk this Easter with some fresh chalk. Reminiscent of eggs you'd prep with a dye kit leading up the the big day, these tie-dye eggs are surprisingly on-trend. Depending on where you live, they might even be cheaper than real eggs right now.

For some, Easter isn't just about funeral potatoes and a giant, mythical bunny. The biblical tale behind the holiday is brought to life by Tim Thornborough and Jennifer Davidson in A Very Happy Easter, a book that simplifies the story for toddlers and small children.

If the toddler in your life is learning to tie their shoes, congratulations! It's not an easy skill to master, but this bunny-shaped lacing toy will help them bid adieu to Velcro in no time.

If you're planning to get more than one use out of an Easter basket, think about investing in a premium one from Pottery Barn Kids. The Natural Sabrina — $35 for small and $49 for large — is going to photograph well year after year. These also come in white and you have the option to add personalized basket liners.

This customizable wooden game deserves a spot on your coffee table for the entire month of April. The pieces come in 10 different color combos, so you're sure to snag one that matches your decorative pillows.

Perhaps the single most important accessory on Easter is a pair of bunny ears. Don't let your toddler be caught at the egg hunt without them!

Yes, it's a little pricey for a basket your kid will use once a year for the express purpose of hoarding melty chocolate, but it's so cute! Plus, these wool baskets are handcrafted in Nepal in a Fair Trade Certified factory, so you can feel good about paying a little more than you might normally.

In need of an Easter outfit for a toddler boy? This three-piece set includes a green plaid shirt, navy suspenders, and the world's cutest polka-dot bowtie. It's hard to go wrong with Carter's; the 'fit is cotton and thus, totally machine-washable.

Easter might just be the holiday with the most potential for ruined outfits, thanks to the time-honored egg hunt tradition. Nip your worries over a ruined dress in the tulip bud and bring along an affordable shirt! The Children's Place has a few Easter shirts for toddler girls, but this one might be the cutest.

Toddler boys deserve cute Easter shirts, too! This cotton number comes in light blue (pictured), green, and navy. Sizes range from six months to 5T.

Easter books are a dime a dozen these days, and your toddler may prefer an option with Mickey Mouse or Bluey, but The Easter Egg Is Missing! is a new classic. It's a quick read about a golden egg that's disappeared. The board book is ideal for toddlers, as they can turn the thick pages and uncover the mystery.

You know what toddlers always need more of? Socks. While the Sunset Stripe set is the ideal color combo for Easter, there are no bunnies so they're appropriate for all of spring and summer. (And fall and winter, because who cares?) Be warned they only come in one size that fits kids on the older end of toddlerhood.

After over a decade as a digital editor, Maggie Panos is navigating freelance writing and full-time parenting. She covered entertainment for POPSUGAR from New York and San Francisco before setting down roots in tree-covered Portland and focusing on local journalism. A self-proclaimed "okay baker", Maggie is interested in all things lifestyle — especially if those things involve Bravolebrities.

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