Easter Basket Ideas That Aren't Junk

As you run around the store trying to find things for your kid’s Easter basket this year, it can be pretty easy to get sucked into getting cheap, sugary, throw-away stuff that is only fun while being opened. While there is nothing wrong with giving your kids candy, especially on special occasions such as Easter, there is usually such an abundance of it between school, friends, and other family members that it allows you the space to be more practical with your gifts to your children. For some really great Easter basket ideas, we have you covered. Keep reading to learn our favorite Easter basket ideas that aren’t junk and how you can grab them in time for the Easter bunny to drop them off!

Development-Friendly Gifts

Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween are just a few of the holidays where cheap little toys run rampant for a day or two, only to be added to the junk pile in a few day’s time. Most of these toys are breakable, unsuitable for all ages, and have a short shelf life.

Luckily, you can give your children developmentally friendly toys in their Easter basket that will provide them months, or even years, of fun that is appropriate for their age. A couple of our favorites include our Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set and our Oral Sensory Developmental Toys!

Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set

Bubbles are a classic for a reason!

However, they are also disliked by the majority of parents for a reason, too. They are messy, drippy, repetitive, and the fun is short-lived.

If this sounds familiar, say hello to SPIKE’s Sensory Bubble Play!

This sensory bubble toy gives tons of bubbles without the mess or soapy, gooey residue. Perfect for sensory play, learning, bubble therapy, the classroom, birthday parties, special events, and more, this uniquely designed bubble system is non-toxic, calming, and worry-free for parents. Made with plant extracts, coconut oil, and purified water, the skin-happy botanical bubble solution is easy on sensitive skin. 

If your toddler loves bubbles, but you hate the mess and constantly dipping a wand into a messy jug, you’ll love how simple, easy, and mess-free this bubble blower is! Simply pour bubble solution into the tray, dip, and twirl the blower, and start blowing bubbles!

Plus, bubbles have been proven to offer a calming effect on children, promoting deep breathing and relaxation. Kids driving you nuts in the house? Break out our indoor-friendly bubbles for a calming, fun activity!

We offer our bubble set in green or pink, and it fits perfectly into Easter baskets for that huge WOW factor. No matter how young or old your child is, bubbles are always a great gift!

Oral Sensory Developmental Toys

If you have a baby or a toddler in your life, our oral sensory development toys are the perfect addition to any Easter basket. Teething is an ordeal, even for toddlers, so make sure you are giving your child something to soothe their achy gums that is not only effective but cute and developmentally beneficial, too!

Innobaby’s star teethers aren’t just great for teething pain; they’re considered “training teethers,” which means they’re great for many reasons:

• They stimulate the muscles of the lips, tongue, and cheeks to improve oral motor skills
• Aid in nursing, eating solid foods, drinking from cups, and speech development
• The light and easy-to-grip handle also improves hand-eye coordination
• Giving two to your baby or toddler will allow for bilateral movement and stimulation of both sides of the brain

Innobaby holds its teethers to the very highest standards (Conform to Toy Safety Standard ASTM F963 and EN71) and uses the highest quality TPE available because Innobaby wants the best for your baby, just like you! Other teethers may be too small or break apart easily, but you can trust ours! 

Available in three different styles, tons of colors, and so many Instagram-worthy cute options, your little one will never want to let go of their adorable teether!

Easy Egg Fillers

Easter egg hunts are a childhood staple. Running as fast as you can to gather as many eggs as you can and enjoy the fun little candies and prizes inside? It’s a thrill that never goes away!

However, as parents, we want to make sure we give our kids egg fillers that are fun and enjoyable as well as practical, too. This is especially true if your children are already participating in Easter egg hunts at school, the community, or daycare, where they will definitely be overloaded with candy and junk. Some of our very favorite easy egg fillers for Easter baskets are our Spike Fidget Toys!

Spike Fidget Toys

Fidget toys are clinically proven to help kids focus more easily, pay attention better, sit still longer, and retain information better. Whether you have a school-aged child who needs a non discreet fidget toy for the classroom or a toddler mom who needs to keep her kiddo happy and calm in public spaces such as restaurants or a doctor’s office, Spike Fidget Toys are for you!

Our Spike Fidget Balls are a fan favorite and fit perfectly inside Easter eggs! The SPIKE Silicone Fidget Balls are going to be your child’s new best friend. Made in an adorable pineapple-like shape and three stimulating colors, kids (and adults!) of all ages won’t be able to put them down. Easy to fit in the palm of your hand, these balls have tons of textures and ways to enjoy them. Squish, pop, float, toss, or pull—these balls will help keep focus and fulfill sensory needs.

For school-aged kids, our SPIKE Pencil Gripper and Topper is a dream! Stick it on your pencil and twirl, squeeze, and squish your studies away. SPIKE can also easily fit in the palm of your hand as a discreet fidget tool. Everyone, young and ol,d can enjoy Spike! Especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Focusing issues, ADD, ADHD, Sensory Processing disorders, and other Attention issues. Perfect for classroom, home, or office. 

Sensory fun for all ages, toddlers to teens and beyond, can be found in our SPIKE Fij-its! Spike Fij-it™ features durable and soft spikes that provide tactile stimulation for Kinesthetic learners. With a dual texture design, it features soft and durable silicone spikes on one side, and a smooth surface on the other. Our product testers couldn’t put them down! 

For more great gift ideas for the whole family, visit us at Innobaby.com!