Easter is an important time for any kid.
They’re on holiday, they’re with their family, and as their aunt or uncle, it’s up to you to get them the best presents ever.
In a rush? Here are our top picks:
Of course, the parents have to do their part, but we all know that the nieces and nephews expect the most from their aunts and uncles!
With that in mind, whether you are filling kids’ Easter baskets or are looking for more than just Easter eggs and simple goody bags this year, here are a few small gift options you might want to think about – which you can pick up either at the dollar store, or online.
9 Best Easter Gifts for Nieces and Nephews
Crayons
Crayons are a great gift for younger children as they can never get enough of them; they are inexpensive and can be found online and in stores everywhere.
Buy your relatives crayons that they may not always come across – i.e. special colors, brands or designs – with larger sets or even pastel colors.
They’ll likely use them throughout the day and will love using them for months or even years to come.
Why not get them some great coloring pencils in their own art set for the older kids?
Start with a Crayola crayons set – it’s a trusted brand everyone loves.
A Notepad
Be it a notepad or even a sketchbook, giving your nieces and nephews some blank paper in a nice book for them to create their own worlds is a great way of getting them to use their imagination and makes for a great present in any Easter Basket.
Check out some of these budget notepads.
Toy Balls
Be it a bouncy ball, a beach ball, or even a sports ball for their favourite hobby, balls are definitely underrated gifts for children.
They can help to get the kids outside playing and provides you with an afternoon of fun games to play with your nieces and nephews. Check out this mixed set of toy balls.
Sidewalk Chalk
You can get chalk in any kind of color and give your nieces and nephews the opportunity to safely graffiti blackboards, stonework and even the sidewalk (if they have permission).
The best thing about this gift is that it can easily wash away, so there is no mess.
It’s also very inexpensive, easy to come across, and is always exciting to get creative with.
Crayola colored chalk, again, is a great place to start.
Play-Doh
Play-Doh is a great gift for young kids as they can pretty much do anything that they want with it.
It also comes in plenty of colors, is easy to clean up, and gives your kids the opportunity to really craft and create.
You’ll definitely be the cool aunt or uncle if you gift play-doh to your nieces and nephews – or, the Easter Bunny will certainly be in favor, in any case.
Keep in with other Easter gift ideas and choose Play Doh eggs, for example.
Stuffed animals
Spring has sprung, and that means animals are coming out of hibernation – and it’s likely younger ones are learning all about what creatures do during the warmer months ahead.
Rather than stuff easter baskets with candy, it might be a good idea to give your nephew or niece a little something soft and cuddly, such as a cute plush bunny from Amazon.
Build a Bear Workshop Stations
Why not take stuffed animals to a whole new level of creativity?
Not only can your nieces and nephews build their own bears, but they can also refill some of their older bears that are losing fluff.
Bringing Build a Bear into their home will make you the coolest aunt or uncle ever this Easter – and yes, there are plenty of Workshop Stations available to buy.
Kids love soft toys – and being creative – making this a perfect Easter choice.
Lego
Lego is a great toy staple for a kid of any age.
It comes in a wide selection, from town playsets and action figures to simple lego blocks for you to do anything that you want with.
Lego will keep your nieces and nephews occupied all day and will likely become one of their favorite toys.
What’s great about Lego is that you can always add to it, giving them more blocks and things to create over the years!
However, ensure that your nieces and nephews are old enough to be able to play with the smaller pieces, as they can prove to be choking hazards.
Amazing kits such as the Lego Ideas Treehouse are ideal for girls and boys – just keep an eye on the ages range before you buy.
Toy and Jewelry Boxes
Every kid loves a great chest for their toys – or, who not consider buying a beautiful little jewellery box for your niece to keep all her trinkets in.
You can find superb boxes and chests with music boxes built-in, or you can customize them yourself by painting their names on them, their initials, their favourite colors, shapes, etc.
This toy box range likely offers plenty of inspiration.
What Presents to Buy Your Nieces and Nephews? Buyers Guide
The best Easter presents to get for your nieces and nephews should demonstrate how well you know them and their budding personalities.
- Go for things that match their hobbies, their passions, or even things that you think they will grow to love.
- Most kids will play with anything, especially with their cool aunts and uncles, so be sure to put some thought behind the gifts you buy.
- Remember to ask their parents, especially if you haven’t seen the kids in a while, about any new interests or hobbies that they might like presents for.
- They should hopefully have some ideas about what their own kids are into so you can plan a small basket or two.
Summary
No matter your budget, location, or personal preferences, there are so many great gifts out there for your nieces and nephews this Easter.
Moreover, you can have them delivered straight to your door without even having to worry about taking the time to go out and look for them.
Take a peruse of online stores and deals – and give your younger relatives more than just an egg or two this year – small baskets will go a long way.
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