Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers + Top Selling Easter Books!

Let me start out by saying… I’m a mom!

I know I can’t speak for everyone, but I’m pretty sure you’re over giving your children toys they either don’t need or will never play with.

I know you just looked at that play room and shook your head too!

Maybe it’s just me but I hate when my kids get unnecessary toys for holidays when there are so many other options that could be better used and loved for my kids. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for the things others give my children, but my son has 4 Nerf Guns already and he’s only four years old. He can’t even hold them up by himself! Pretty sure those boxes say for kids 10+… That’s what I mean by “unnecessary toys”. But, hey.. he’ll grow into them eventually!

So today I’m going to make a list of some Easter basket ideas for Toddlers that not only will your kids love but you will too!

Plus, these books I’m going to mention are all TOP selling on Amazon right now! So skip the annoying trip to the store and grab these books for the baskets too!

Top 5 Outdoor Easter Basket Ideas

1. BUBBLES! (Long lasting bubbles) Whether you have a giant backyard or a small one, these number one best selling bubbles on Amazon are a great Easter basket idea for toddlers! Sure it can get a little messy but what kid doesn’t like to get messy and have fun outside.

2. Sprinkler/Splash Pad for Toddlers/ Baby pool!

Another Top Selling item on Amazon! These were a hit last year and are definitely trending again this year! My in-laws had one and I immediately purchased one too. The Kid’s loved it so much! Then I started to see all of my mom friends buy one too!

Your kids of all ages will love this! You will need a garden hose too so if you don’t have one yet and decide to purchase this, grab yourself an Easter gift too, haha!

Check out this almost 5 star rating Splash Pad and add it to their Easter basket!

3. Paddle Toss & Catch Ball Set. These are great for toddlers, even younger (or us adults too!) My kids love playing with these. It makes it so much easier to play catch with the velcro, without having to go run for the ball every 2 seconds because they can’t “catch” it yet!

Small and compact, these are a great addition to Easter baskets!

4. Beanbag Toss! This can be an indoor/outdoor toy!

My sister got this for my son for his birthday and both my kids love to play it. I mean, who doesn’t like a back yard “corn hole” tournament. There are super compact and you can store them away anywhere! It even comes with a little bag and steaks you can use for the ground, you can bring them with you anywhere and set up inside or outside!

I’m sure the kids will want to play with this one indoors for Easter! If you’re like me and live in a place where it’s not warm yet! You won’t be disappointed with this Easter basket addition!

5. High-Resolution Binoculars for Kids. Fun for all ages. This is another fun and educational toy the kids can use and love for a lifetime. Grab yourself a few bird or flower books to teach them about the different species of Mother Nature!

Top 5 Selling Easter Books on Amazon Right Now!

You can never go wrong with books. They sure beat the useless gadgets that end up at the bottom of the toy box at the end of the week after a holiday!

Here’s the top 5 Easter themed books on Amazon!

1. It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny (Beginner Books)

2. Little Blue Truck’s Springtime

We love Little Blue Truck Leads The Way! This #1 best selling book is a fun way to get excited for spring! grab the whole set of you don’t have them already! They are great books!

3. Biscuit’s Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book

We also have the Christmas version of biscuit the pup! Another #1 best seller! These touch and feel books are always a fun idea for the kids!

4. How to Catch the Easter Bunny #1 Best Sellers List!

My son loves How To Catch A Monster, so this book definitely has to go on the list!

5. Llama Llama Easter Egg 5 STARS with over 2,500 ratings!

The Llama Llama books are super fun for the kids because they are small and easy to read. My kids love the Llama Llama Trick-or-Treat! My son would want to read it every day! So this Easter vision had to go in the Easter baskets this year!

Top 5 indoor toys, that won’t end up lost, in the trash or forgotten about!

1. LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book! These books are awesome, not your average picture book! With all of the 100 pictures you tap your finger on it and it will say the word out loud, or give you a little sound if you switch the setting.

This is a must have in any house!

You can also switch the book to have your kids learn Spanish as well! My kids love it and they are both under 4! Great for the little’s in your family who are just starting off learning their words! You also have songs and activities you can switch to in the book!

2. VTech Write and Learn Creative Center! Ok, this is a little big for the Basket, but this would be an amazing addition to the play area if you don’t have on already!

I know I can at least speak for myself and say… I’m over little toys the kids will only play with for 2 days after Easter. Investing in toys they can grown and learn with is a much better investment than a bunch of useless little things!

Check it out HERE!

3. Walkie Talkies for Kids. These are a hit in my house, we have 4! My son looooves them and my daughter even likes to play along. These can be brought outdoors too to have so much fun! Defiantly an Easter basket MUST this year!

4. Board Games! Fun for the whole family!

There’s nothing better than spending quality time with your kids. I know we all get busy and sometimes just flat out tired and don’t want to play all the time, but having a variety of board games for the kids to play with you can be a priceless time to invest in for a lifetime.

Some of your kids best memories will be spent with you, so why not make them fun with some of the classics board games you grew up with! I know I can’t get enough of the old school games still!

• Trouble Game
• Candy land
• Monopoly Junior

These few ideas are great classic’s your kids will love!

5. Kids Kitchen

Ok, another one that’s not quite Easter basket size, but I can tell you it’s one that will stay around for a while! I got one for the kids for Christmas and both kids can’t get enough! I know that it will grow with them even when they get a little older! It lights up, has storage, even space for the little oven and fridge.

Time to put those Easter Baskets together!

I hope this helps at least someone! I know sometimes, it’s hard to sit down and even think of what’s going to happen on Easter day let alone what you’re going to put in your kids Easter Baskets. Because I get it…. MOM LIFE!

Let me know in the comments what you ended up filling your kid Baskets with! I would love some new Ideas!