Two children wearing bunny ears hold colorful baskets filled with Easter eggs in a sunny outdoor setting.

46 Easter Egg Fillers That Aren't Junk

We're collecting a big list of parent-submitted ideas for Easter egg fillers that aren't junk!

Egg hunts are high on the list of our favorite Easter activities, but they're notorious for cheap candy and plastic trinkets that go straight to the landfill. Let's share ideas for toys and gifts that are fun for repeat play, far beyond Easter morning.

Add your favorite Easter egg stuffers below, and check out our lists of Easter basket gifts and Easter egg fillers for teens & tweens for more fun ideas!


 
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    Suncoat Girl Mini Nail Polish

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    Gina I. said:  Non toxic nail polish for kids that is all natural and odorless! These mini nail polishes from Suncoat Girl make the perfect Easter egg fillers for little princesses who love to be pampered!

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    Hot Wheels

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    Erin P. said:  Who wouldn't be excited to open an Easter egg to find a miniature car or truck? A classic toy that continues to bring smiles and ignite imaginations.

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    Mini Slow Rising Squishies

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    Slow rising foam squishes are popular among the 9-12 year old group and make fun gifts for tweens. These make great fidgets for the classroom as well. They are sweet smelling and squishy.

    Money

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    Kids love to check for the jingle of loose change hidden in Easter eggs!

    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  I always fill eggs with coins! My kids love it and add it to their piggy banks. The banks are always awesome about trading bills for wrapped coins to help me play the Easter Bunny!

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    Magnetic Letters

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    Every little learner needs a set of fridge-worthy letters, and they are the perfect size to use as Easter egg fillers!

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    Stick on Earrings

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    Brittany Kozielski said:  Little kids love to feel fancy! Sticker earrings are a harmless and fun way to let your princess sparkle. You can cut the sheet into smaller sections that will fit within your Easter eggs.

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    Bunny Sticker Rolls

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    Kelly R said:  These cute emoji-inspired bunny stickers are fun little Easter egg fillers that can still get used year-round, and sticker rolls are a little more impressive than individual stickers because you can roll up a few into each egg.

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    Craft Beads

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    Gina I. said:  Got a crafty kid? Beads and other jewelry making supplies are great Easter egg filler ideas, and they are inexpensive too!

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    Thomas & Friends Minis

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    Laila Talley said:  The perfect Easter egg fillers for toddlers! These mini trains have working wheels and link together, and their smaller size makes them great to take on the go.

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    Jacks Set

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    Jacks is a simple and fun game that will challenge even the most coordinated kid. Use the jacks and balls as individual Easter egg fillers, and place the empty box in the Easter basket to collect them all once they're found.

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    Melissa & Doug My First Temporary Tattoos

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    Hannah Scott said:  These temporary tattoos are fun, whimsical ideas for Easter egg stuffers. The designs are appropriate for young children who may have never experienced the fun of a temporary tattoo before. Note: they come in a booklet, so you'll need to trim individual tattoos to put inside the eggs.

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    Kaskey Kids Football Guys

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    These guys are a great choice for larger-sized eggs. There is a whole variety of options, including different teams and sports.

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    Grosgrain Ribbon Hair Bows

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    Kelly R said:  These bows stay put with alligator clips and come in all colors of the rainbow to match every possible outfit. Affordable and practical Easter egg fillers that aren't junk!

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    Character Band-Aids

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    There is such a variety of Band-Aid designs that your kids' favorite characters are sure to be covered, and the chance to choose a fun one makes them much more likely to cooperate with taking care of their injury. They also make wonderful and cheap stocking stuffers or Easter egg fillers.

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    Growfetti

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    Sprinkle some of this colorful confetti seed paper into each egg, and it will grow into flowers once planted.

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