How Do You Make An Easter Basket?

Putting together a surprise Easter basket for a tiny newborn, curious toddler, or adventurous child is a cracking way to make the holiday extra special! A well-crafted Easter basket should be filled with themed age-appropriate goodies that youngsters can enjoy over the Easter break and beyond. 

To help you get started, we’ve created a guide to help you build the ultimate Easter basket for your little bunny. 

How Do You Make An Easy Easter Basket?

Making Easter gift baskets doesn’t have to be complicated! Start with a wicker basket or use an old shoe box, add some filler (tissue or shredded paper), then include a mix of Easter-themed gifts. Think cuddly toys, arts and crafts, sensory playthings, mini games, and puzzles. 

Easter Basket Ideas​

We have handpicked some of our favourite Easter basket fillers by age, so you can find the right Easter gifts for your baby, toddler, or child. 

Easter Baskets For Newborns​ & Babies

You can start a family Easter gift basket tradition as early as you like! For the littlest ones, Easter baskets should focus on gentle, sensory-rich toys that encourage exploration and development. Here are a few ideas…

Wooden Rabbit Rattle

Little hands can grip, hold, and shake this sustainably crafted Rabbit Rattle, made from eco-friendly wood. Providing both comfort and entertainment, the rattle doubles up as a tactile teether and features two small beads inside the rabbit’s tummy for gentle sensory stimulation. Suitable from birth.

Egg Shaker

A classic first instrument, our new wooden Egg Shaker is an egg-straordinary way to introduce babies to the joy of sound and rhythm! Part of our new musical toys range, the Egg Shaker features colourful rainbow stripes and an easy-to-grasp design, while the soft rattle sound will engage their senses. Suitable from birth.

Zoe Soft Doll

Soft and snuggly Zoe Doll is the perfect cuddly companion for young girls and boys. Zoe comes dressed for spring in a frilly yellow dress and matching shoes. Alongside bedtime cuddles, Zoe is also fantastic for imaginative play. Suitable from birth. 

Sensory Spinner - Bunny

Treat some-bunny to this swirling whirling Sensory Spinner, styled in pastel pinks with a cute rabbit character in the centre. The strong suction cup sticks to a variety of smooth surfaces, so babies can give it a spin at bathtimes, on car journeys, or during mealtimes in their high chair. Suitable for 6+ months. 

Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers

For toddlers, Easter basket presents that are more interactive and engaging should go down well! Take a look at some of our bestsellers…

Rabbit Stacking Rings

Littlens can learn through play with these ear-resistibly adorable Rabbit Stacking Rings! Part of our Simply Scandi range, this charming wooden toy will help toddlers develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they practise stacking the rings on the bendy pole. Suitable for 12+ months. 

Pull Along Bunny & Baby

Motivate your toddler to take their first steps with our Pull Along Bunny & Baby. Made from sustainable wood, the Mummy rabbit and her baby can be pulled along together or pushed and pulled across the playroom individually. Suitable for 12+ months. 

Stack & Pour Bath Egg

New to Tiger Tribe’s ECO range, the Stack & Pour Bath Egg is made from plant-based bioplastic and features seven egg-shaped play pieces which nest inside each other. Each piece is also designed with small holes in the base for scooping and pouring bathtime play. Suitable for 12+ months.

Silicone Activity Bucket

Ideal for Easter egg hunts, our Activity Bucket is made from 100% food-grade silicone and comes in 12 colours, so you can pick your toddler’s favourite. Silicone is a much more durable and sustainable alternative to plastic, and its flexible nature means you can scrunch the bucket into your backpack without it ever losing its shape. Suitable for 18+ months.

Chicken Lifecycle Puzzle

A fun Easter activity, our Chicken Lifecycle Puzzle is perfect for curious young animal lovers. As toddlers connect the seven puzzle pieces to create each layer, they’ll learn all about the evolution of an egg, to a chick, to an adult chicken. Suitable for 18+ months. 

Woodland Animal Skittles

Challenge your toddlers on Easter morning to a game of Animal Skittles! This beautiful wooden set features a friendly bunch of six woodland creatures which can be knocked over with the wooden bowling ball. Suitable for 2+ years. 

Easter Baskets For Kids

Older kids will love an Easter gift basket that encourages creativity, sensory fun, outdoor play, and exploration. Let us inspire you…

NeeDoh Easter Fidget Toys

TikTok trending NeeDoh is a big hit with youngsters who love hands-on sensory toys, and the Easter range is perfect for filling kids Easter baskets. These stress-relieving fidget toys include NeeDoh Chicka DeeDoos, featuring a squishy chick inside a removable eggshell, and the Magic Colour Egg, which shows off a rainbow marble effect when squeezed. Suitable for 3+ years. 

We’re also launching new Easter-themed NeeDoh throughout the year, so watch this space for more egg-citing surprises!

Flower Ball & Cup 

New to Bigjigs Toys’ pocket money range, our Flower Ball & Cup is a traditional wooden toy with a twist. Young nature fans can take their pick from three designs, Bee, Ladybird, and Bird, and relish the challenge of catching the cute critter inside the flower! Suitable for 3+ years. 

Flower Press Kit

A wonderful springtime activity, our wooden Flower Press allows kids to get stuck into beautiful nature-inspired crafts. Simply gather some flowers, place them inside the press, and push down! Suitable for 3+ years.

Flower Garden Maze Puzzle

Indulge in some floral fun with our Flower Garden Maze Puzzle! Little fingers can navigate the balls through the maze using the magnetic pen, helping to develop their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills through play. Suitable for 3+ years.

Chalk Eggs

A crafty alternative to chocolate treats, our pretty pastel Chalk Eggs come in a cute cardboard egg box ideal for gifting. Tiny creatives can use the chalk-shaped eggs to doodle on paper, draw on chalkboards, or even decorate patio slabs! Suitable for 3+ years.

Share Your Kids Easter Basket

We’d love to see how you get on creating your own Easter baskets, so share your snaps with us on Instagram by tagging @bigjigstoys.