Best Easter Gifts for 1-2 Year Olds

Easter Basket Ideas for 1–2 Year Olds

Playful, Purposeful Gifts for Busy Little Explorers

By the time children reach their first and second birthdays, Easter looks a little different. These curious toddlers are stacking, sorting, babbling, toddling, and testing the world with both hands (and often their mouths). Their Easter baskets can reflect that beautiful stage of development filled with toys that invite discovery, movement, and meaningful play.

For parents and grandparents searching for Easter gift ideas for 1 year olds and 2 year olds, this is the sweet spot for toys that build fine motor skills, encourage early problem-solving, and spark imagination. Think wooden stacking toys, sensory blocks, shape sorters, soft keepsakes, and hands-on learning toys designed for real toddler play.

Here are some of our favorite Easter basket ideas for toddlers ages 12–24 months:

	Fun with Sounds Wooden Discovery Blocks Each solid wooden cube creates a unique sound; squeaking, clacking, rattling to invite toddlers to explore cause and effect through hands-on play. These award-winning wooden blocks support auditory development, fine motor skills, and early musical curiosity in busy little learners.
	Playmates Soft Fabric Baby Photo Album This soft toddler photo album turns family faces into an interactive learning experience your child can hold and explore. Perfect for encouraging language development and social-emotional connections, it makes a meaningful Easter gift for grandparents to give.
	Underwater World Wooden Shape Sorter (18+ Months) Five chunky sea creature shapes fit into matching slots, building early problem-solving skills and shape recognition. With a playful ocean theme and magnifying porthole window, this wooden shape sorter keeps curious toddlers engaged again and again.
	Soft Bunny Ball with Rattling Effects  Textured fabrics, crinkly details, and a gentle bell make this sensory bunny ball perfect for tossing, rolling, and cuddling. It supports both gross motor movement and fine motor development, this is an Easter-themed favorite for active toddlers.
	Lighthouse Stacking Game  Bright wooden pieces stack and pivot into place, helping toddlers strengthen hand-eye coordination and balance skills. This classic wooden stacking toy encourages focus, patience, and the kind of trial-and-error learning that builds confidence.
	Woolbert the Ram With flexible horns that secure pacifiers or small toys, Woolbert keeps toddler essentials close at hand during outings. Soft, huggable, and complete with a teething element, he transitions beautifully from baby helper to comforting lovey.
	Teether Cuddly Rainbow Activity Toy Crinkling textures, bright loops, and a mirrored surface turn this soft teether into a full sensory experience. Designed for grasping, chewing, and exploring, it supports fine motor development and soothes growing toddlers on the move.
	Farmyard Play Cube With crackling, rattling, chirping, and a baby-safe mirror, this soft activity cube offers rich sensory play from every angle. Perfect for developing fine motor skills and early self-recognition, it keeps curious toddlers engaged at home or on the go.
	Discovery Wooden Building Blocks Boat Set This nautical-themed wooden block set invites toddlers to stack, build, and reimagine their own little ships again and again. With optical and acoustic details in each piece, these sustainably made blocks support fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and imaginative play.
	Spielstabil Small Sand Toy Bundle (18+ Months) This virtually indestructible beach toy set, complete with bucket, sieve, and scoops, is perfectly sized for little hands. Whether at the beach, sandbox, or even in the snow, these durable outdoor toys encourage sensory exploration and active toddler play.