44 Easter Egg Fillers That Aren't Junk (Parents Vote!)

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 list of Easter basket gifts for more fun ideas!

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    LED Light Up Shoelaces

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    Beth Wood said:  Super fun light up shoelaces are the perfect Easter egg stuffers! These nylon shoelaces with lights work with any shoes - including running shoes, boots and skates.

    Printable Kid Coupons

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    Gina I. said:  Kid coupons are a great way to cut down on all the easter egg toys and still give your kids a fun egg hunt experience. Best of all, you can print these for free! From Wondermom Wannabe

    LEGO Minifigures

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    Kelly R. said:  LEGO minifigures are epic Easter egg fillers! My kids go nuts for the mystery packs, and I LOVE that they now come in sets of 6 with no duplicates.

    Easter Egg Stampers

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    Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  These egg shaped stampers are a hit in our house! The patterns are a nice size, colorful and make a clear drawing. My little girl found them easy to grab.

    EOS Lip Balm

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    These egg-shaped lip balms are a great idea if you're looking for Easter egg fillers for tweens or teens!

    Miniature Dinosaur Figures

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    Gina I. said:  With these adorable mini dinosaurs, your child will have a whole dinoland play set when the egg hunt is over!

    Glow-In-The-Dark Mini Stars

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    Beth Wood said:  Perfect Easter egg fillers for your space fanatic! Adhesive is included to create your own night sky on your child's bedroom ceiling.

    Animal Erasers

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    Erin P. said:  Fun school supplies make the perfect Easter egg fillers that aren't junk, and kids love these adorable erasers.

    Play-Doh

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    Kelly R. said:  Play-Doh is great for some quiet creative play on an exciting day, and kids will love having a nice variety of colors for their creations.

    LEGO Easter Set

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    Kelly R. said:  LEGO Easter egg fillers are a hit with pretty much any kid. You can divide a full set among the Easter eggs and tuck the building instructions into the Easter basket! LEGO has a variety of Easter-themed sets that would be perfect for this, but pick a set in whatever theme appeals to your kid.

    ALEX Farm Finger Crayons

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    Kelly R. said:  These chunky and durable crayons are perfect for little hands, and each one has a unique farm animal face. They also double as finger puppets and stacking toys! Great Easter egg fillers for larger eggs.

    Easter Treasure Hunt Printables

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    Kelly R. said:  Last year, my kids got a kick out of an Easter egg treasure hunt. Each egg contains a clue that leads to the location of the next egg, and ultimately the hidden Easter basket gifts! All you need is some imagination and paper to pull this off, or use a pre-made list from Etsy.

    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!

    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.

    Rabbit Puzzle

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    Kelly R. said:  Divide the pieces of a rabbit puzzle among a variety of Easter eggs, and kids can spend a little quiet time assembling the puzzle after the frenzy of the hunt is over! Choose a puzzle that's right for your kids' ages, and with pieces that will easily fit inside your eggs.

    Mini Slow Rising Squishies

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    Beth Wood said:  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.

    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.

    Jacks Set

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    Kelly R. said:  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.

    Magnetic Letters

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

    IKEA Finger Puppets

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    Kelly R. said:  IKEA's adorable finger puppets are sized to fit adult or child fingers, so you and your child can pretend together.

    Money

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    Kelly R. said:  Kids love to check for the jingle of loose change hidden in the eggs!

    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!

    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.

    Kaskey Kids Football Guys

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

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Growfetti

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

    i-Clips Magnetic Page Markers

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    Kelly R. said:  My kids love these magnetic bookmarks, and I have been known to borrow one or two for my own books! They're practical and cheap Easter egg fillers for tweens, teens or any school-age kids.

    Schleich Animals

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    Amy S. said:  Schleich animals are the best. They are made of high quality plastic (that looks more like resin) and have a perfect weight in the hand. The forms are super realistic and painted with meticulous detail. Some of these might be small enough to fit into a larger Easter egg, but honestly, I would just hide them as is and sprinkle with backyard with “springtime” animals (bunnies, chicks, lambs, etc.).

    Washi Tape

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    Kelly R. said:  A set of decorative washi tape in assorted patterns will come in handy for all sorts of DIY crafts, card making, decorating planners and journals, and more!

    Friendship Bracelet Embroidery Floss

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    Kelly R. said:  A colorful assortment of embroidery floss will keep your kids busy making friendship bracelets for hours. A great rainy day activity for spring!

    Mini Stamp Set

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    Kelly R. said:  These cute little wooden stamps are Easter egg fillers that aren't junk, and you can place the ink pad into the basket!

    Backpack Pins

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    Kelly R. said:  Cool enamel pins are fun Easter egg fillers for tweens and teens, and they can be used to decorate backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets or hats.

    Handmade Glass Marbles

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    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My son loves playing with marbles and I have put these large glow in the dark handmade glass ones in his plastic Easter Eggs. They are unique and fun to play with, and he enjoyed getting them from the Easter Bunny! If your kids are older, smaller marbles work well, too. Just be sure your child is old enough to not put them in their mouth.

    Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

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    Kelly R. said:  This is a fun assortment for kids who are interested in a rock collection, and it's perfect for separating into Easter eggs.

    Cheddar Bunnies

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    Kelly R. said:  Sprinkle a few cheddar bunnies in each egg for a fun Easter treat for a toddler.

    Spiral Hair Ties

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    Kelly R. said:  Any hair ties make perfect Easter egg stuffers, though these spiral ones are a fun little splurge!

    Musical Egg Shakers

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    Kelly R. said:  My kids loved these musical shakers when they were little. They'd fit inside a larger egg, but since they already look exactly like a plastic Easter egg, there's really no need!

    Pacifiers

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    Kelly R. said:  Pacifiers are practical Easter egg stuffers for babies if you want to include your little one in the fun!

    Blank Jigsaw Puzzle

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    Kelly R. said:  For a spin on the Easter egg scavenger hunt idea, decorate and customize one of these blank puzzles with a clue leading the kids to find their Easter basket gifts (or the first in a series of clues). Separate the puzzle into individual eggs, and the kids will enjoy piecing the clue together after finding them all. This set also comes with a few extra blank puzzles, which are a fun addition to the Easter basket so each kid can customize their own!

    Marvel Die-Cast Metal Collectible Figures

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    Alexandra F. said:  My kids love playing with these mini collectibles and they are just the right size to fit inside an Easter egg! We’re big Marvel fans in our family, but you can find similar metal figs as gifts for Minecraft fans, Star Wars, D&D and more. All of them fit in our larger eggs, and some even fit in the smaller ones.

    PLUS PLUS

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    Kelly R. said:  These puzzle-shaped tiles can be pieced together to create cool mosaic creations. Their tiny size makes them perfect not only as Easter egg fillers, but also for bringing along as toys for road trips, vacations and restaurant visits.

    Shoe and Wristband Charms

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    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Your kids will love decorating their shoes and wristbands with these fun charms that are the perfect size to hide in their Easter eggs. They are ideal for sandals, Crocs, water shoes and breathable sneakers along with wristbands. There are many different options for both boys and girls! The charms are lightweight, non-toxic and washable.

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