Easter Basket Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

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Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s almost Easter. I love picking out fun things for spring and summer to put in Buddy’s Easter basket. It’s a challenge though to find Easter basket items for babies and toddlers that aren’t candy or a choking hazard. Here are some of the things that I’ve put in Buddy’s Easter basket. I have it sorted into things specific to babies and toddlers, as well as ideas that work for both ages.

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Great for Both Babies and Toddlers

Bath Toys – Buddy’s first Easter was in Florida, so many of his toys were beach and bath toys to leave at Nana’s house. His favorite that year was this Munchkin bath ball and these Float and Play Bath Balls. Last year I got Thomas and Friends bath toys for him. Some other bath toys we love are Munchkin Barnyard Friends bath toys and the Munchkin Fishing Toy.
Balls – I bought the Bright Starts Activity Balls for Buddy as an infant, and they were a favorite for a long time. We throw beach balls around all the time at our house, and that would be perfect for an Easter basket. Koosh balls are also lots of fun.
Pull back vehicles – I got a pull back James train for Buddy and it is by far the best pull back toy I’ve ever seen. He also has pull back planes and a pull back penguin that he loves.
Cars – Buddy loved the O’Ball Go Gripper cars when he was younger (and he still does, although we play with them less). Last year he got a VTech Go Go Smart Wheels FireTruck. We haven’t done hot wheels yet, but he got a small Lightning McQueen car at Christmas, and we will probably will buy something similar this Easter.
Books – As an infant, Buddy loved small finger puppet books and the Indestructible books, which are so great because they take up no space! The dollar store also has nice, small board books. Buddy is now starting to appreciate paper back books as well.
Small stuffed animals – Buddy got a Teeny Ty as a early birthday gift from a friend, and he is obsessed with it! We will be getting him another one for Easter.
Finger puppets
Small instruments – kazoos, egg shakers, or other small instruments. Buddy loved this musical instrument set as an infant.
Bubbles
Pinwheels

Babies:

Teethers
Rattle
Pacifier
Bibs

Toddlers:

Puzzles – We got a great two piece one from the Target dollar spot. There are also great ones at the dollar store. This one is similar to one I made for Buddy.
Crayons and coloring books – We love Crayola triangular washable crayons. Our current set is well loved and it will be nice to have a new box.
Color Wonder markers and Color Wonder paper
Card games – Buddy loves games! We put this Go Fish animal game, and an World of Disney Eye Found It card game in his stocking this year, but they’d also be great in an Easter basket.
Stickers – Puffy ones are our favorite, and right now there are some great ones at our dollar store. Party stores also have great stickers for cheap.
Animal figures– Last Easter, Buddy got some Little People zoo animals. This year I think we will get some dinosaur figurines for him.
Colorforms – They are reusable stickers that are so travel friendly. We love them! Here is a link to some great ones from Frozen, but you can also find them sometimes at the dollar store.
Fun Band-aids – Buddy wants Bandaids all the time. I’m sure he’s not the only toddler who would find this fun.
Squishy toys
Play doh and tools – We have these dough tools from Caryko that are great!
Water wow – We love these for travel! You can paint with water and then it dries clear. Last Easter Buddy got this one.
Temporary tattoos
Sidewalk Chalk – We went through a ton of sidewalk chalk last year. Buddy will be really excited to see this in his Easter basket this year.