When you have a bunch of Easter baskets to fill, being frugal in the process is something that our Easter bunny needs to do! We have 5 baskets to fill with the new baby this year so I decided to come up with some items under $5 that could be used to fill those baskets.

The list in this post is geared towards your preschool babies aged 3-5. Don’t forget to check out the Infant Basket fillers under $5 if you have a baby under 1. And since we literally still have Halloween candy hanging around our house – I am leaving Candy off this list. No need to worry, I am sure some chocolate bunnies will find their way into the baskets but I want to focus on non-candy items for this list.

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Preschool Basket Fillers Under $5:

1. Unicorn Sunglasses for Girls and Blue Baby Shark Sunglasses for Boys!
2. Crayola Color Wonder Coloring Kits – Vampirina or PJ Masks – I love the size of these, great to throw in your purse or diaper bag for restaurant entertainment.
3. Play-Doh Multi Pack
4. Egg Shaped Sidewalk Chalk and this Avengers Chalk is perfect for your superhero fan.
5. Bath Crayons
6. Crayola Bath Bombs – to turn their bath water fun colors! The pretty colors will look great in a basket too!
7. SudPrize Fizzy Bath Ball – a bath bomb that also teaches kids about saving the animals.
8. Critter Shaped Water Squirters – Fun for backyard or pool play.
9. Toothbrush – A new toothbrush with their favorite Princess or Peppa Pig on it is needed after all that candy!
10. Bunny Ears Headband
11. Water Bottle with Frozen or Paw Patrol characters.
12. Peppa Pig Divided Plate
13. Trolls Blind Bag – I really do not get the blind bags but my preschooler LOVES them.
14. Shark Sand Bucket – Fun if you have a summer beach trip planned.
15. Mini Sand Vehicles – I am planning to use these in our sand/water table
16. Unfinished Easter Egg Ornament – They have several different choices, cute inexpensive craft. Add some paint or Markers for a complete Easter Art experience. Only $1 Each!
17. Summer Girls Bicycle Tee or Boys Believe Tee 
18. Bouncy Balls – this comes in a multipack so it is good if you have multiple baskets or Eggs to fill.
19. DIY Color In Spring Window Clings
20. 252 Spring Sticker Bucket
21. Berenstain Bears & the Easter Story Book – Reminds us of the reason we celebrate Easter
22. Batman Stickers or Spa/Makeup Stickers
23. Shopkins – I do not understand the appeal of these either but my 4 year old is obsessed.
24. Barbie Color N Style Purse – little purse craft kit that you color and bedazzle
25. Confetti Eggs – These look like fun to smash outside!
26. Memory Match Game
27. Crayola Washable Paint – At this price you can get a couple colors!
28. PJ Masks Reusable Sticker Scene – this is another great quiet time or restaurant activity.
29. Baby Doll Accessory Kit – we always need extra bottles and pacifiers for my daughter’s “girls”
30. Squid Disk Pool Toy
31. 78 PCS Lego Color Box
32. Sand Tools – Another toy we will use in our sand/water table until our beach vacay
33. Animal Figurines
34. Silly Scents Markers
35. Hot Wheels Multi Pack

Personalized Basket Liner

The last thing isn’t really a basket filler but I had to share because it is also under $5 and so amazing! These adorable Monogrammed basket liners will make an inexpensive basket look custom for less than a latte! They are reversible and come in either a pink/purple combo or a blue/green combo. I’m so in love with these. I’m from the south, I am willing to put a monogram on just about anything!

What does the Easter bunny find for your baskets that is under $5 for your preschool aged child?