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Non-Candy Easter Basket Stuffers That Are Sweet Without The Sugar Crash

by Karen Tietjen
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Non-Candy Easter Basket Stuffers
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Bunny stuffed animals, Easter bunny toys, Peep pillows, and mini playsets — plus other non-candy Easter basket stuffers — can help lighten up the sugar load come Easter morning. (P.S. You’ll want a cute Easter basket, too!) Don’t get us wrong: Our favorite spring holiday just wouldn’t be the same without Cadbury eggs and marshmallow Peeps. But if you don’t want candy to completely overtake your day (and inevitably, lead to a sugar-induced meltdown), try gifting your kids with treats that won’t lead to an energy high followed by a crash and a day-long stomachache. Also, the addition of a few healthy snacks wouldn’t hurt, either.

With spring in the air, sugar-free Easter basket stuffers like fluffy plushies (bonus if they’re inspired by classic storybooks), soothing sleepytime accessories, and other fun trinkets are a festive way to celebrate. These presents can be used long after the Reese’s bunny is gone, and — perhaps we’re being optimistic, here — your creative gifting may even earn you a relaxing morning instead of the usual chocolate-fueled mania. Now, doesn’t that sound nice?

With Easter almost here, the time to start assembling baskets for your little (or big) ones is now. See our fave fun gift ideas that are sweet as candy— sans the sugar.

Best Bunny Stuffed Animals

Jellycat Bashful Woodland Bunny Stuffed Animal
$25
Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram Guess How Much I Love You: Deluxe Book and Toy Gift Set
$13
GUND Cozys Collection Stuffed Rabbit
$15
GUND Baby Oh So Snuggly Bunny Plush Stuffed Animal
$17.23

Best Easter Bunny Toys

LEGO Creator Easter Bunny
$8.50
LEGO BrickHeadz Easter Bunny Building Kit
$34.70
Calico Critters Baby Castle Playground
$17.95
Educational Insights Bunny Hop Game
$25.26
JOYIN 24 Pack Pre-filled Easter Eggs
$22

Best Peep Pillows

Commonwealth Toys 6" Peeps Plush Bunny
$15.50
Build A Bear Workshop 16" Peeps Pink Bunny
$24
Animal Adventure Peeps 15" Bunny

You can never have enough stuffed Peeps options, amiright? This sunshine yellow Peeps plush is a good size (15″) and a great price at Kohl’s.

$12.99
Animal Adventure Peeps 9" Chick Plush

Ah, the classic Peeps chick. Kohl’s has cuddly-soft versions in both pink and yellow to fill your kid’s Easter basket with a sweet (get it?!) surprise.

$9.99

Best Easter Basket Stuffers For Toddlers

Baby GUND Animated Flappy the Elephant
$26
cloud b Twighlight Turtle in Green/Orange
$33.99
Weefarers Baby Sunglasses
$34.99
Baby GUND My First Lil' Vet Kit Playset (5 Pieces)
$25.39

Best Easter Basket Stuffers For Kids

Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
$2.39
toniebox Starter Set Bundle
$124.99
Little Pajamas Dino Pajamas
$13.99
The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover Book
$13.24
Caramella Bubble Kids Bunny Slippers
$13.99
Cry Babies Magic Tears Winged House
$6.49
Chance Uni Basketball

After they eat all that Easter candy, give your kids somewhere to channel that sugar energy! These basketballs are colorful and come in diferent sizes to fit different-aged kids.

$29

SHOP THE STORY

Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram Guess How Much I Love You: Deluxe Book and Toy Gift Set
$13
JOYIN 24 Pack Pre-filled Easter Eggs
$22
Baby GUND Animated Flappy the Elephant
$26
GUND Peter Rabbit Plush Toy
$19.92
Cloud Island Bunnies Jersey/Faux Fur Bla...
$15
cloud b Twighlight Turtle in Green/Orange
$33.99
GUND Cozys Collection Stuffed Rabbit
$15
Weefarers Baby Sunglasses

For a cool little dude or dudette, Weefarers are an Easter basket must. They’re made with rubber frames and impact-resistant lenses, and if that’s not enough, they come with a 1-year replacement guarantee if they’re misplaced or lost. There’s even more to love: Each pair also comes with a rubber strap and a microfiber carrying pouch. Available in sizes o-1 and 2-3, you can get them in 5 colors, including pink, blue, and classic tortoiseshell. 

$34.99
Baby GUND My First Lil' Vet Kit Playset (5 Pieces)

GUND has over a dozen plush play sets (including mermaids, princesses, a toolbox, a tackle box, and more!) that are the perfect non-candy treat for gifting your little. This vet set is a fun choice for animal lovers and comes with a puppy, kitty, thermometer, stethoscope, and doctor’s bag — so cute!

$25.39
Commonwealth Toys 6" Peeps Plush Bunny

Nothing says “Easter basket” like Peeps and bunnies, and this bunny Peep pillow offers the best of both worlds! This 6″ stuffie is a great size for little kids, plus it’s soft, plush, and huggable. It’s also officially lincensed, meaning you’ll get the real deal (minus the marshmallow).

$15.50
Build A Bear Workshop 16" Peeps Pink Bunny

For a bigger Peep bunny, grab Build A Bear’s Peeps Pink Bunny plushie — no mall trip required. This fuzzy friend measures 16″ tall and will look bright and cheery on your kiddo’s bed (when they’re not playing with it, of course).

$24
Animal Adventure Peeps 15" Bunny

You can never have enough stuffed Peeps options, amiright? This sunshine yellow Peeps plush is a good size (15″) and a great price at Kohl’s.

$12.99

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