It's difficult sometimes, but we have to get creative when giving an Easter basket to a child who has several food allergies. Here is a list and some tips for Easter basket ideas that are filled with non-food fun:

    * flashlights
    * yo-yos
    * seed packets
    * McDonald's gift certificates
    * gel pens
    * construction paper
    * glitter
    * birdfeeder kits with a bird sticker book 
    * Dover thrift books - all kinds, from stickers/coloring books to children's literature
    * dollar store beaded jewelry
    * nail polish
    * dollar store perfume
    * frisbees
    * peat pots with seeds
    * film
    * card decks
    * stickers 
    * mini photo albums
    * pocket calendars
    * change purse
    * fancy-edged scissors
    * sunglasses
    * book of magic tricks
    * plastic dinos
    * puzzles
    * travel games
    * $1 wooden craft kits from Michaels (build and paint)
    * plastic mazes with the little metal balls

I hope this list helps! A trip to the dollar store is filled with plenty of Easter basket ideas for kids with food allergies.