Perhaps you want to cut down on the sugar your child will ingest on Easter morning. Or you may simply appreciate spending money on Easter basket filler that lasts longer than the ears on a chocolate bunny. Whatever the reason, giving cool Easter toys as presents in a child’s Easter basket adds to the holiday’s enjoyment.
Following are some Easter gifts for kids, all of which are available online.
Handmade Crayon Roll and Mini Easter Chalkboard from Etsy
Keep the Easter theme, but give your child a toy that he or she can play with year round. The cute and handy Crayon Roll and Mini Easter Chalkboard from It’s the Small Things2’s Etsy store includes a handsewn roll-up holder for eight crayons and a small chalkboard made out of chalkboard fabric in the shape of a rabbit. On the balk of the chalkboard is a pocket for a piece of chalk and some fabric to wipe the board clean. The seller will include a free set of eight crayons but cautions that shipping costs may increase. Purchasers can choose from a variety of fabrics. Price: $6. Shipping is $2.50.
Handmade “I Spy” Bag with Hidden Trinkets from Etsy
Perfect for kids of any age, the handmade “I Spy” Bag in Easter colors from tiazoey’s Etsy store contains a soft bag with a clear window through which seekers try to find small trinkets hidden among the clear beads. The 5.5-inch-square bag is bordered with colorful fabric and includes an attached cord and key ring along with a laminated card sporting pictures of the hidden items. Price: $6.95. Shipping starts at $2.
Wooden Puzzle Brain Teasers from Bright Minds for Kids
Bright Minds for Kids sells what they call “critical thinking products” to help kids become independent thinkers. An impressive selection of all-wood puzzle and brain teasers make up a good portion of their offerings. Choose from a wooden football puzzle, a beehive-shaped pyramid muzzle or a heart-shaped tangram puzzle. Prices start at $6.50. Shipping varies.
Finger Flashlights for Kids from Hearth Song
These cute Finger Flashlights from Hearth Song come in a set of eight and attach directly to a finger. They feature ultra-bright LED lights in red, white, green, and blue and the lights can flash fast or slow or hold steady. For ages three and up. Price: $12.98 (2 or more are $9.98 each). Shipping starts at $5.99.
Angora Rabbit Puppet from Folkmanis
Folkmanis, the puppet maker extraordinaire, has created a lifelike long-haired Angora Rabbit Puppet that will look right at home in an Easter basket. The fluffy, white puppet is 14” long and 7” tall and weighs just over 9 pounds. Price: $24.99. Shipping varies.
Easter Basket Toys are a Perfect Complement to Easter Candy
Aside from the requisite chocolate Easter bunny, a handful of jelly beans, and cute marshmallow peeps (which no one ever seems to eat), what other candy do you need in a child’s Easter basket? Fill out the rest of the Easter basket with toys that will provide enjoyment throughout the year.
Judith Zwolak - Judy is a mother of two and a freelance writer living in South Dakota. Raised by notoriously frugal parents, she comes by her family ...
