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44 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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    LED Light Up Shoelaces

    Beth Wood:  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.

    LEGO Minifigures

    Kelly R:  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.

    Printable Kid Coupons

    Gina I.:  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!

    Easter Egg Stampers

    Brigitte Nohra Miller:  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.

    Miniature Dinosaur Figures

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

    EOS Lip Balm

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

    Glow-In-The-Dark Mini Stars

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

    LEGO Easter Set

    Kelly R:  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.

    Animal Erasers

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

    Play-Doh

    Play-Doh is great for some quiet creative play on an exciting day, and the mini size cans will fit in larger Easter eggs.

    ALEX Farm Finger Crayons

    Kelly R:  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

    Kelly R:  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

    Gina I.:  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!

    Rabbit Puzzle

    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.

    Hot Wheels

    Erin P.:  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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