EASTER BASKET IDEAS
Easter will be here in no time! What should you put in their baskets? To avoid a sugar high, below are some non candy ideas. These toys won’t end up at the bottom of the toy bin & the activities provide hours of entertainment! They were all a big hit at our house or I’m purchasing for Easter this year! They’re organized by age- Baby, Toddler, and Elementary. Hope this saves you some time.
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1.) Jellycat Stuffed Bunny– They are super soft and hold up well after being loved. I bought my daughter’s first one while pregnant, a bunny, and she still has it and loves it. Since then we’ve added to her collection. The bunnies come in lots of colors- pink, blue, gray & green. They also make a cute book to go along with the bunny.
2.) Indestructibles Basic Word Books– Baby Let’s Eat, Beach Baby, Baby Babble, Hello Farm, and Baby, Find the Shapes. These are amazing! I wish they had these when my daughter was little. She loved books and loved to chew on them just as much. These are great because you can’t ruin them and washable! I’ve bought a few for my nephew and they’re a big hit.
3.) Egg shakers– I loved watching my daughters reaction the first time she figured out how to shake them. Then, they were endless fun and entertainment. Made of wood and colorful designs, they’ll be sure to love! Non-toxic paint- just in case they go into a mouth.
4.) Tomy Hide and Squeak Eggs: Crack open the eggs to find 6 colorful chicks. Press down on the chicks and they make a chirping sound. Then match up the shells and the shape on the base of the egg to put the back in the egg carton. Once my daughter was older she used them in her play kitchen too. Age 6 months +.
5.) Manhattan Toy Snuggle Baby Doll & Hooded Bunny Sleep Sack: These are great first baby dolls- because soft & embroidered features. Babies and bunnies collide with this super sweet doll. You can tuck the soft baby into it’s sleep sack or take out. Age 6+ months. There is a bear option too. We had the Stella Doll and my daughter loved it because she could give her a bottle or pacifier (magnetic).
6.) Bath Toys: You can never have enough bath toys. At this age taking baths is a fun & exciting activity. We used these toys in our water table too. Water Gears with Building Bath Pipes, Suction Cup Jellies, Letters and numbers (great for introducing/identifying letters/numbers, then can use for spelling words once older). Bath crayons– let them decorate the tub & then wash away easily.
7.) First Egg Crayons: A great first crayon for kids (recommend age 12+ months) who are just starting to work on their grip. Buy some kraft paper and let them start exploring!
8.) Pat the Bunny, Book- My Sister got my daughter this book for her first Easter and she still loves it to this day. This classic touch and feel book is a must for all home libraries.
1.) Jellycat Soft Cloth Books: Unicorn Tails, Jungly Tails Farm Tails, Fluffy Tails, Garden Tails, & Puppy Tails. There are over 10 different book options. These soft, colorful, and squishy books are a huge hit with toddlers and babies. My daughter loved these. Great books to keep them occupied in a car seat, stroller, or during a diaper change.
2.) My First Brain Quest– I remember these as a child and enjoyed them, so it was a no brainer to get for my daughter. The questions are in picture form and the adult does the asking. They help your child become familiar with everyday objects and animals. Much nicer than flash cards. Also have Brain Quest for Threes, Brain Quest for Preschool, and Brain Quest for Kindergarten. These are great to bring along to dinner or when waiting in lines for easy entertainment.
3.) Bubbles! What kid doesn’t love bubbles! My daughter loved “mowing” with this Bubble Mower. She also loves her bubble machine. Its worth buying a more expensive one, the cheaper ones break easily. We’ve been through several. If your kids want to be in control of the bubbles, this bubble gun is super fun. These no spill bubbles are great too!
4.) Dot a Dot Markers and books: Paint without the mess. Simply push down on the marker and a circle of paint appears. Fun to use on their own or you can buy the books too. Great busy activity. Paint is washable. Books: Cute Animals- Rainbow Trail– Shapes and Numbers– Play & Learn ABC 123 & More – Sea Life – Cute Dinosaurs– Mighty Trucks
5.) Tempera Paint sticks: Another great way to paint without the big mess. Put out kraft paper and let them create! Washable, nontoxic, dries in 90 seconds.
7.) Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Color and customize your pets with washable markers, then wash them and start again. My daughter’s favorite part was putting the animals in the bathtub, turning on the shower, and then scrubbing them. To get super clean, throw in the dishwasher top rack.
8.) Water Beads: Kids love everything about water beads- shape, texture, fun to watch grow. This kit is even more fun because it comes with special tools to make playing more fun. Bonus- the tools help fine motor development. Add some plastic animals in with the beads and have your child “save” them. They are nontoxic, ready in a few hours, can use for multiple days, and easy to store!
1.) Giant Bubble Wand: comes with a bubble solution. Place solution in a bucket and dip wand into it, pull out and run, a large bubble forms. Fun activity to do with a group of kids. We made them with our neighborhood and at a birthday party. Run out of bubble solution? Make your own.
2.) Tattoo Markers: Now it’s ok to draw on yourself! Draw, wash, repeat! Comes with stencils to make simple designs or make your own. Easily wash off. Warning- you will end up with tattoos as well.
3.) Scooter: Anything that lights up is a win in our house. This scooter is also foldable to throw in the car. Keep in your trunk to take on short walks. Comes in different colors too.
4.) Tie Dye Kit- Tie Dye is so popular right now! Grab an old white shirt, socks and let the fun begin. The process is as much fun as the end product. Kits with items to tie dye: Drawstring bag kit. * Be sure to wash separately whatever you make once on cold before you mix it with other clothes in the laundry.
5.) Kids Joke Book These are great to pull out during a car ride or while dinner is being made. When my husband travels, we send him a joke a day video message. My daughter can’t read the jokes yet, but loves hearing them and repeating.
6.) Invisible Ink Pens– My daughter got these at a birthday party and loved them. Pair them with a notepad and let the secret messages begin! Warning- kids also like to draw on themselves and you with them! Great to bring out to dinner to entertain.
7.) Walkie Talkies– We have had lots of fun at our house inside with these and outside with the neighborhood kids. Very easy to use. Come in many different colors. Recommended age 4-14.
8.) VTech Camera This is not just a simple camera. Your kids can take photos and selfies using the color screen and instantly print black and white images. Includes templates to create comic strips, play money, greetings cards, and can play games on it too. *Parents can set daily time and printing limits or turn off games. Refill paper is inexpensive too.
Happy Easter!
Hope your child/children love their Easter baskets!
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