22 Toddler Easter Egg Filler Ideas

By Erinne Magee
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Filling plastic eggs this Easter? Keeping a lid on the sugar is easier than you think with these fun ideas.
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Easy Easter Egg Fillers

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Easter is approaching, and kids everywhere are beginning to daydream about hunting for—and opening up—all of those fun, filled plastic eggs. But those eggs don't have to be stuffed solely with foil-wrapped chocolates, jelly beans, and other speckled sugar bombs. You can cut the sweets and keep the fun with these creative ideas for candy-free ways to fill plastic Easter eggs.

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    Puzzle Pieces

    Avery Powell

    Try separating the pieces so a few are in each egg. At the end, they have the excitement of putting together an unknown picture!

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    Erasers

    Bryan McCay

    Make homework and coloring projects a bit more fun with cute, colorful mini erasers.

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    Bubbles

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     Mini bubble bottles are easy to find online, at most big box stores, or even dollar stores.

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    Fruit Snacks

    They're still sweet enough to please your little sugar fiends! Add to the holiday fun and choose Annie's, which are shaped like bunnies, or Welch's Easter-themed fruit snacks.

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    Baking Ingredients

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    Guess what we're making?! Involve your kids in Easter dessert by turning it into a hunt: Add an ingredient—like chocolate chips or sprinkles—and a recipe to an egg.

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    Toy Cars

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    Put a candy-colored car in a larger egg for your little speed demon.

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    Jewelry

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    Anything from stretchy bracelets to earrings, if you child has pierced ears, can fit prettily in a plastic egg.

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    Beads

    Jeff Harris

    Or, help your kid DIY his or her own jewelry by filling eggs with all of the fixings to make bracelets and necklaces.

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    Bouncy Balls

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    The glow-in-the-dark ones are a kid favorite!

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    Mini Snacks

    Goldfish crackers and Annie's crackers and pretzels all come in bite-size treat bags.

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    Doll Clothes

    Courtesy American Girl Place Cafe

    Who knew doll garments folded up so neatly into an egg?

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    Seed Packets

    Priscilla Gragg

    Spring is for flowers and gardens, so start a new tradition by filling the eggs with seeds to plant.

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    Party-Sized Play-Doh

    Bryan McCay

    These usually comes in a package of 15, so you can fill an assortment of eggs with every color!

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    Legos

    Photograph by Mark Lund

    What will your tiny builder make this time?!

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    Hair Clips

    Michael Piazza

    Many hair accessories are the perfect size for Easter eggs.

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    Coins

    Bryan McCay

    Have a piggy bank aficionado on your hands? Dollar coins won't disappoint. (And if the Easter Bunny can't get to the bank, a dollar bill will do, too!)

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    Stickers

    Peter Ardito

    Fun stickers are always appreciated—and maybe the Bunny will also bring your little one a special book to stick these in.

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    Temporary Tattoos

    Richard Carpenter

    Cut out individual tats and stick them in eggs. (And stock up on coconut oil for when it's time to removing them!)

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    Key Chains

    Tara Donne

    A fun key chain will fancy up that backpack!

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    Plastic Easter Egg Shakers

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    Mini Nail Polish

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    Tip: Piggy Paint and Hopscotch brands are non-toxic and safe for young paws.

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    Lip Balm

    Courtesy of Target X Disney

    Tubes of flavored lip balm, in fruity flavors, will keep those little kissers moisturized.

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    Choosing Safe Easter Egg Fillers

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    Of course, keep your child's age in mind when filling eggs: Remember that many small items may pose a choking hazard and are not recommended for little kids. So pick age-appropriate trinkets for your eggs to ensure happy hunting!

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