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When it comes time to get Easter gifts for kids, toddlers can be tricky. They've outgrown all their Easter gifts for babies and can do so much more developmentally now, but parents still have to be wary of small parts (which can be choking hazards) or complicated toys (which they might not have the coordination to use). Plus, gifts for toddlers have to be extra fun, otherwise they'll be tossed aside without a second thought.
With all that in mind, these are the best Easter gifts for toddlers in 2023, from big-ticket items to small basket fillers. Some of them are Good Housekeeping Institute award winners, pleasing kids while impressing parents and experts alike. Those items were tested in the Labs for safety and ease of use, then passed along to real kids to make sure they're actually fun. Then we added in editor's favorites, best-sellers and other seasonally appropriate items. Since toddlers love to hug and squeeze, there are plenty of stuffed animals. Bunnies, chicks, lambs and other springtime motifs abound. And then there are one or two items that are really gifts for parents of toddlers — but we'll never let them know it. Choose from the list, and toddlers will be on their way to having an egg-cellent Easter.
Who doesn't love the pop fidget trend? Toddlers can get in on the action with this poke-a-dot book, which challenges kids to find different things on each page, and then poke the bubble when they find it. Depending on how it's popped, it gives a different sound. Ages 1+
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 your sanity). Ages 2+
Gift your little ones eggs they're actually allowed to crack, like these colorful eggs 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 Hide & Squeak Nesting Eggs to go with it — it's a set of five eggs that can fit into each other like a matryoshka doll. Ages 6 months+
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The seven carrots included in this set are all different sizes, so pulling them out and returning them to the correct holes work on a toddler's hand-eye and fine motor coordination. It's a good one to set up in high chair so they can do it while you're preparing a meal. Ages 1+
Toddlers can always use a refresh on their Play-Doh stash. This comes with ten eggs in filled with Play-Doh in three springy Easter colors and will fit right in with your egg hunt. Ages 2+
This soft, huggable bunny is cute enough on its own, but boop the nose, and it lights up with LEDs! This is a good one to bring along if you're visiting relatives for Easter and don't want to bring your entire home nightlight setup. They come in other animals, and if you get a few, you can stack them. Ages 1+
Not only do you get a cute story you can read with your toddler, you also get the fun of scratch-and-sniff pages! Smell chocolate, grass and other springtime scents in a way that'll make you feel nostalgic.
Not only is Poppy the Flower Pot sunny and springy, she helps toddlers with so many skills. Kids can pick the flowers and separate the petals from the stems, then stack them up and plant them again, which works on their fine motor coordination. Then, as they get older, they can practice their counting with the numbered flowers. Ages 18 months+
Parent testers loved that kids could use this game to practice color and letters, all of which are included on the 26 fish. It's also a matching game, since kids can match the fish to the correct holes — the letters are re-printed "underwater"— when they clean it up again. As they get older, they can use the included alphabet cards to try their hands at spelling words, too. Ages 2+
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+
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+
A classic for a reason! In addition to enjoying some good lap reading, toddlers will love that they get to touch and feel different textures in these books. You get three in the boxed set: Pat the Bunny, Pat the Cat and Pat the Puppy. Ages 0+
It doesn't matter how many times they've heard it already, toddlers always want more "Baby Shark." This soft cube, designed to look like the characters from Baby Shark's Big Show, sings the song when you squeeze it, so you don't have to keep handing your toddler your phone. It comes in Mommy, Daddy and Baby Shark designs. 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+
For those who are still on the cusp of their toddlerhood, this activity blanket makes crinkle sounds, has peek-a-boo pockets and even has a teether, all done up in a Beatrix Potter theme. It even has a handle for carrying around. Ages 0+
This 12" bunny is perfect for little hands, and the fur is so soft you'll want to have one for yourself. Jellycat makes bunnies (and other animals) in lots of sizes and colors, too.
Good Housekeeping kid testers got a huge kick out of the finger-puppet arms, which are used on every page to give different baby animals a hug goodnight. When you're finished reading it, they can get their own hug goodnight and go to bed drowsy from all the Easter excitement. Ages 2+
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It's a puzzle, a matching game and language practice all in one. Kids have to match the chick with the correct egg. If they can't do it based on the shape of the crack in the shell, they can use the colors, which are printed on one side in English and the other side in Spanish. Ages 2+
Bath time will be transformed when toddlers finally get a huggable animal they can take into the tub with them. Better yet, this elephant also acts as a wash cloth, so it'll be a helpful tool, too. It comes in lots of colors and animals. Ages 0+
The five different pieces in this stacker offer toddlers different colors, shapes and textures to explore. When they're all stacked up, they'll have created a bunny that rocks back and forth on its base. Ages 10 months+
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