30 Best Easter Gifts for Toddlers and Their Families
Dazzle those 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds with these unique ideas.
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When it comes time to celebrate Easter, toddlers love to get in on the fun. Whether they're decorating eggs, going on a hunt or getting a basket full of fun Easter gifts, the holiday activities really open up when kids turn 1 and 2 years old, letting them get in on the action. But they still have to be done in an age-appropriate way, since toddlers are still likely to put everything in their mouths (steer clear of toys with small parts!) and they're working on those motor coordination skills (tell the big kids to make way).
When it comes time to fill that basket, these are the best Easter gifts for toddlers. They're toys that meet kids where they're at developmentally. And they're fun for families, too — some have even won Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards or Kids' Book Awards. Get a few for the little ones on your list, and you'll have a "hoppy" toddler.
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They can get a new spring toy and work on their brains all at the same time! These flowers help kids with color recognition (sorting and matching the leaves to the pot) and counting (the number of petals). Plus, the watering can really works! Good Housekeeping Institute experts were also impressed that, continuing with the eco-theme, the set is made largely from recycled plastic. Ages 18 months+
Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs
Gift your little ones eggs they're actually allowed to crack, like these colorful ones that reveal adorable chicks. When kids press on the chicks' heads, they chirp. Toddlers can then sort them by color, or match them to the correct base in the egg carton. You can also get the Toomies Eggstension Egg Stackers to go with it — it's a set of six more eggs and cups that kids can try to stack into a tower. Ages 6 months+
'Hey! Look at You!' Board Book
Good Housekeeping Institute testers were thoroughly captivated by the farm animal-shaped mirrors in this book. Each page has an animal that challenges kids to look in the mirror and make the same sound, whether it's the "quack" of a loud duck or the "baa" of a sheep. Ages 1–4
Most egg shakers are for children ages 3 and older, but HABA has designed their specifically with toddlers in mind. Each one makes a different sound (rattle, click, jingle or chirp), and it's calibrated to not be so loud, which is better for tiny ears (and adult sanity). Ages 2+
These stuffies are designed to give kids a sensory experience. They can be popped in the microwave to feel like a warm hug, and or put in the fridge when it's time to cool off. They also give off a lavender scent. In addition to the blue bunny, there's a purple bunny or a yellow chick for Easter — in addition to other, non-Easter-sepcific animal shapes. (Love the capybara!) Ages 18 months+
Crack these eggs open to reveal a matching, shape-sorting game. When they've matched all the egg halves, everything stores inside the mama hen. Ages 18 months+
There are so many activities rolled into one with this set. First, the egg itself is an "I Spy" game, where kids are challenged to find different shapes and letters hidden among the filling. Then, it's also an arts and crafts activity, since kids can color in the eggs with the six included markers. You can also buy egg-shaped Bizyboo bags that don't include the coloring activity, or an Easter-basket-shaped Bizyboo. Ages 2+
Once the egg hunt is over, send them back into the garden to let them scoop, sprinkle and dig. This watering can set comes with a shovel and rake, and the whole thing is made from recycled milk jugs. Ages 18 months+
After toddlers build this tree, they'll notice the base is rounded on the bottom. The owl eggs, and the babies inside, have to be balanced out evenly to keep the whole thing from tilting, making it an exercise in cause-and-effect. Ages 18 months+
It's harvesting time! Pulling these carrots out and returning them to the holes again help work on a toddler's fine motor coordination and possibly their pincer grasp. This is a good one to set up in a high chair so they can do it while you're preparing a meal. Ages 1+
Melissa & Doug Burrow Bunny Rabbit
An Easter basket isn't complete without at least one bunny-themed item. This rabbit, with soft fur and just the right amount of floppiness, makes the perfect holiday sidekick. Ages 3 months+
These aren't eggs exactly — which is good, because they can do so much more. Each is differently weighed, so kids can stack them into wave towers, try and nest them and watch them spin. And then there's the most fun part: knocking them all down at the end! Ages 6 months+
Melissa & Dou Wooden Touch and Feel Puzzle
The puzzle pieces in this play set are so thick and sturdy, they can stand up on their own for pretend play (and have fuzzy textures to feel, too). The center of the puzzle is a mirror, and there are bright patterns underneath each piece, so it also gives kids a lot to look at. Ages 1+
Crayola My First Palm-Grasp Crayons
What better way to make that fabulous Easter art than with these appropriately egg-shaped crayons? The big, bulging shape is not just thematically appropriate, it makes the crayons easy for toddlers to hold. Ages 1+
Parents loved the cute designs on these cards, and how easy it is to open and close the ring to keep them organized and together. When kids flip through, they'll see pictures and words that'll help them practice their ABCs. It's also good for on-the-go, and you can break it out in waiting rooms and on line at the grocery store. Ages 3+
If the little ones are fans of the Nutbrown Hare from Guess How Much I Love You, they'll adore seeing the bunny pop out of this musical jack-in-the-box. It plays "Pop Goes the Weasel" when kids turn the crank, and then the Hare pops out playfully. Ages 6 months+
They get to add a sensory dimension to their Playmobil play with this cute ducky family, which is meant to be used in water, whether at a water table or in the bath. The set comes with a child figure, duck boat, two floating ducks and a scooper that a toddler can use to try and fish them out of the water. Ages 18 months+
Skip Hop Farmstand 'Let the Beet Drop' DJ Play Set
This adorable DJ setup — which also looks like a farm stand — has tons of play features for toddlers to explore. The bunny lights up and makes sounds, the tomatoes do their own sound effects (including an air horn), the melon turntable scratches, the blueberry slider makes a click-clack sounds and the carrot and beet act as a see-saw. Kids can mix and match to their own "beet." Ages 6 months+
Kids will love stacking the wooden pieces on the pegs, which will also help them with their fine motor coordination. There are plenty of Peter Rabbit characters to choose from, and some of the vegetables come in two pieces, so kids can experiment with mixing and matching them. Ages 1+
Toddlers can always use a refresh on their Play-Doh stash. This comes with nine eggs in springy Easter colors and will fit right in with your egg hunt. Ages 2+
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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