Food Allergy Resources

Food Allergy Safe Easter Baskets

March 2009

30 Peanut-Free, Egg-Free and Milk-Free Items for Filling Easter Baskets

Instead of using milk chocolate, real eggs and other items that present allergy hazards, try filling an Easter basket with non-food items such as:

Easter crafts

Wooden, plaster, plastic or Styrofoam® eggs
Easter themed stuffed animals
Small action figures, dolls or animal figurines
Jewelry, sunglasses, hats and hair items
Key chains, toy cars or other collectibles
Stickers, stamps, markers, paints, coloring books and craft items
"Bunny Money" redeemable for something of their choice
Gift cards, coins or dollars

Bubbles or sidewalk chalk
Flower seeds to plant outdoors
Balls, pails and shovels or other outdoor toys
Pool or bath toys
Pails and shovels
Books, videos or DVDs
A children's Bible
Other Easter-themed goodies

Some candy companies now make allergy-friendly Easter candies and Easter baskets including Vermont Nut Free, Indie Candy, Surf Sweets, Divvies, and Premium Chocolatiers. As always, verify allergen statements with each company to make sure any candy is safe for your child's unique allergy issues.

This article first appeared in the "Celebrating Easter with Food Allergies" booklet published in 2008, which has been updated in March 2009 and March 2013.

Download full booklet: KFA Celebrates Easter (PDF requires Adobe Reader

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Page last updated 7/29/2012

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