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15 Boo Basket Ideas for Kids That Aren't Candy

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Creating a Boo Basket for kids is a fun and exciting way to celebrate Halloween! Start with a spooky-themed basket and fill it with all Halloween toys and clothes they could use through out the cooler fall weather. Add some playful items like Halloween-themed stickers, glow-in-the-dark toys, and small plushies of ghosts, pumpkins, or bats. You can also include a Halloween craft kit, coloring book, or themed pajamas for added fun. For a touch of surprise, add a note saying “You’ve been booed!” to make the gift more interactive. A Boo Basket for kids will bring joy and excitement to their Halloween celebration!


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Need More Inspiration? Try These Other Boo Basket Ideas!


  1. Monster Slime

Monster slime blue for halloween kids boo basket

Whenever possible, I try to support small businesses. This Monster Ice Cream Slime is the perfect opportunity to do such a thing! This Etsy creator makes all sorts of slime perfect for your little Boos this Halloween 👻


  1. Halloween Dab Shirt Boo Basket Idea For Kids

halloween monster kids t shirt dabbing monsters for boo basket

Kids of all genders will love this fun Halloween shirt! It features all the classic spooky monsters doing the DAB .


  1. Trick Or Treat Bucket

    reusable halloween boo basket personalized for kids

Three reasons why you need this personalized trick or treat bucket. 1) Its the perfect vessel to gift your Boo Basket in. 2) candy bucket for trick or treating, done! 3.) Kids love the personalized ghost and can use it on their gym bag or as a keychain! We love a reusable gift!


  1. Ghost Squishy Boo Basket Idea for Kids

    squishy ghost toy for kids ages 3+ boo basket toys for kids

Kids love squishys! This is a foam toy that is soft for squishing but always bounces back to shape! Kids are familiar with this toy as they are often used in schools as fidget toys, stress toys, and sensory play toys.


  1. Squishmallow Pumpkin Spice Latte

pumpkin spice latte squishmallow large stuffy toy for kids halloween boo basket pun gift

Who doesn't love a good pun? This Pumpkin Spice Latte squishmallow is LITERALLY a latte inside of a pumpkin! squishmallows are quite popular among young kids for their exceptional softness and cute faces... Not to mention their plump stature makes their huggable rating skyrocket.


  1. Halloween Water Bottle

orange and ghosts themed halloween water bottle for kids with anti leak lid and cleaning tools

Kids carrying around reusable water bottles is a classic case of Monkey see, Monkey do. Parents of all ages are seen carrying around Stanley 40 oz. Tumblers making them very popular amongst kids now too! Try one of these leak proof designs to get them started! We could all be a little bit more hydrated after all!


  1. Kids Bedroom String Lights

orange and purple string lights to decorate kids room for halloween

There is an unspoken right of passage growing up as a kid where Christmas lights are hung up all year round. The faint glow provides a magical experience for kids as well as a much cooler way to have a nightlight for kids who are too proud to admit they want a night light! Christmas lights start going on sale in October, so stock up now!


  1. SO MANY STICKERS

waterproof vinyl stickers halloween themed for boo basket all ages

Stickers are a great way for kids to express themselves. They can be put on their favorite items as decoration, or jazz up an other wise boring item to make it look cool! This pack of 100 stickers are all water proof too which is great for DIY water bottle decorating!


  1. Candy Flavored Chapstick Boo Basket Idea For Kids

candy flavored chapstick for kids boo basket gift ideaswith no candy

If you start to feel bad for not giving your child candy in their boo basket, you can make up for it here. Candy Flavored Chapstick is a fun way to taste our favorite flavors without the sugar high and cavities that come along with actual candy!


  1. Glow In the Dark Halloween Tattoos for Kids

glow in the dark temporary tattoos halloween themed for kids halloween gift idea in boo basket

Kids will love this pack of temporary tattoos all month long! The designs are super crisp and they also GLOW IN THE DARK! How cool is that?! This boo basket gift idea is sure to be a hit!


  1. Bicycle Tire Skull Caps

skull tire plug caps for tires very cool gift idea for boys

Warning, this spooky boo basket gift idea may make your kid the coolest on the block


  1. Spooky Hair Clips

spooky spider hair clip long hair claw clip halloween for girls

There are several designs to choose from to make getting hair ready a breeze in the morning. Can't go wrong with cute hair clips!


  1. Rock On Skeleton Beanie

unisex skeleton beanie black one size fits all perfect fall gift

It getting cooler out which makes this boo basket the perfect time to gift a cool beanie to keep the littles heads warm!


  1. Trick or Treat Bath Bombs

bubble bath bomb for kids with hidden toy inside perfect for halloween themed gift basket for kids

This bath bomb will make tubby time fun again with swirly orange water that smells like citrus! When fully melted, a fun Halloween themed toy will pop out!


  1. Pokemon Trick or Trade Booster Packs

pokemon trading card game halloween edition for kids halloween gift

Pokemon has collector packs featuring their spookiest Pokemon and their origin stories. Kids will love these special edition booster packs with unique artwork. If your lucky, you'll pull a rare holo!

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