Easter is coming right up, so it’s time to get cracking (egg pun intended) if you’re thinking about doing Baby’s First Easter Basket.
Baby’s First Easter Basket Ideas:
I’ve tried to pick things that are relatively inexpensive, small, useful, and have an Easter vibe but can often be used long past the season.
Cuddle + Kind Bunny
Cuddle + Kind makes the most gorgeous stuffed animals and dolls. They are well made and incredibly soft (you can feel the quality when you hold one). In addition to being beautiful, 5-15 meals are provided to children in North America and around the world when you buy one. They sell out VERY quickly, so snap them up when you can. You can check out all the cuteness on their site and on Amazon.
Easter Pajamas
You can never have too many adorable sleepers, and bunnies, ducks, and eggs are kinda universal, so they can wear them past the Easter season. Hanna Andersson makes gorgeous ones but also check out Carter’s and Old Navy for some equally cute styles.
Haba Musical Eggs
Each of these wooden eggs makes a different sound and are perfectly sized for little hands. Four eggs shake (2 rattle, 1 chirps, 1 jingles) and the light blue egg twists to make a clicking noise. They are made of beech wood from sustainable forestry in Germany using 100% non-toxic stains. You can find them on the HABA site, on Amazon and at Target.
Bunny Meadow Loulou Lollipop
Loulou Lollipop has this gorgeous Bunny Meadow pattern in swaddles, towels, facecloths, and bibs. I love that the single swaddle comes rolled, making it perfect to tuck in an easter basket. If you are looking for something a little more Spring or less soft pink, check out Adventure Begins or Woodland Gnome. (You can also find them on Amazon and at Target.)
ezpz Tiny Cup
ezpz has a whole line of high quality, food-grade silicone feeding products that were developed with the help of a Pediatric Feeding Specialist.
The Tiny Cup can be used from 4+ months and has a weighted base and tactile bumps that provide topple resistance. If you’re shopping for an older child, check out the Mini Cup + Straw. You can find it on the ezpz site. (You can also find them on Amazon and at Target.)
ezpz Tiny Spoons
The Tiny Spoons from ezpz have sensory bumps on the spoon bowl that activate sensory awareness to decrease gagging and choking. You can find them all on the ezpz site. (You can also find them on Amazon and at Target.)
Sunglasses
I don’t think there is anything cuter than a baby wearing sunglasses. Cuteness aside, sunglasses help protect fresh little eyes so you want to make sure they have UVA & UVB protection. I love Babiators because they are well made, come in a ton of styles and are very durable. You can find them on the Babiators site, Amazon and at Target.
Easter Board Books
Some of these are specific to Easter and some just have bunnies and ducks, but ALL of them are good.
- Where Are Baby’s Easter Eggs? – Amazon | Target
- Ollie’s Easter Eggs – Amazon | Target
- Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny! Amazon | Target
- That’s Not My Bunny Amazon
- Pat the Bunny (Touch and Feel Book) Amazon | Target
- Baby Touch and Feel: Animals Amazon | Target
- I Am a Bunny (anyone who knows me is impressed with my restraint listing this as #7 because it’s my favorite book.) Amazon | Target
- Guess How Much I Love You Amazon | Target
- Bright Baby Touch and Feel Easter Amazon | Target
Hip Hop Onesie
Here’s a hopping graphic onesie idea for baby from Etsy. There are a handful of designs from different sellers that will speak to just about anyone’s inner ’90s hip hop fiend. You can check them all out on Etsy.
Bath Toy Set
These sweet bath toys from Loulou Lollipop open up so gross stuff won’t grow in them. They are the perfect size for small hands to grip and spray. You can find them on the Loulou Lollipop site and on Amazon.
Fridababy Toothbrush
I fully recognize that this little toothbrush isn’t a bunny or anything but I thought it had a bit of an egg vibe. The SmileFrida Finger Brush tackles top and bottom at the same time. Plus, a gentle massage with the Finger Brush can go a long way in alleviating teething woes. You can find it on Amazon and Target.
Wooden Play Eggs
This game set includes five wooden eggs and five wooden egg cups to help promote hand-eye coordination. They come in a nice, long package that will sit nicely in an Easter basket too. You can find them at Target.
Bunny Teether
This little fella is textured on both sides for teething relief and has a nice shape for easy holding. It’s free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, and cadmium and they also make other animals like alligators, elephants, giraffes, llamas, lions and rhinos. You can find it on the Loulou Lollipop site and on Amazon.
Bunny Lovey
This adorable Organic Cotton Muslin Bunny Lovie is so sweet. It comes wrapped to fit perfectly in an Easter basket too! You can find it on Carter’s website.
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment
This stuff is amazing and the green label gives it a spring vibe. You can shop it on their website and you can also read my review here.
Bunny Toy Links
These Loulou Lollipop bunny links are ideal for attaching toys and teethers to the stroller, play gym, carrier, or car seat helping keep baby’s favorite toys off the floor while providing hours of entertainment. It comes in a pack of five in an adorable bunny shape which is perfect to tuck in an Easter basket. You can find them on the Loulou Lollipop site
Stuffed Chick
How sweet is this little puff?! This sweet chick is only 5″ tall so its easy for little hands to hold and cuddle. You can find it on Amazon and Target.
Hatching Duck Bath
When the egg is filled with water, the little duck slowly pops up. Water squirts out of its mouth when you push it back in. Pick the egg up and water sprinkles out of the bottom. You can find it here on Amazon.
Personalized Labels
Great for sippy cups, jackets, shoes and anything else that tends to walk away. They are printed on a sheet so they’d sit nicely in an Easter basket. Minted makes beautiful ones.
Carrot Teether
New chompers will love this sweet little carrot teether. You can find it on Amazon and Target.
Bunny pacifier holder
This sweet bunny has a velcro hand to hold a favorite pacifier or teether. You could even pair it with the carrot teether! You can pick it up on Amazon.
Note: skip sleeping with this bunny when it comes to young babies who don’t roll.
Hide N Squeak Eggs
This timeless toy contains six eggs that crack open to reveal colored chicks that chirp gently when their heads are pressed down. Each little egg has a shape on the bottom that fits into its unique base in the egg box. You can find them on Amazon and Target.
Babyganics SPF 50 Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Celebrate the sunny spring with this mineral sunscreen that is made with all mineral actives: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and without parabens, phthalates, PABA, fragrance, or nanoparticles. (And the packaging looks nice in an Easter basket.) You can find it on Amazon and at Target.
Personalized Board Book
Little readers will enjoy following the Snuggle Bunny putting away toys, brushing teeth, and sharing lots of snuggles before settling down to close their eyes. I found this one at Pottery Barn Kids.
Portable Sound Machine
Okay, so this sound machine isn’t exactly an egg, but I thought it had an Easter vibe. The little speaker has 4 relaxing sound options – Heartbeat, White Noise, Ocean, or Lullaby – and easily fits in diaper bags and luggage. You can find it on Amazon.
Stacking Cups
These silicone stacking cups come in two color sets and can be used for playtime or bathtime. They are softer than your regular stacking cups so they stack better and aren’t as loud (or frustrating) when they tumble. You can find them on Loulou Lollipop site.
Binky Clips
Copper Pearl makes these adorable Binky Clips in sets of three. They feature a premium knit strap lined with absorbent fleece to help soak up drool and attach to a baby’s pacifier or teether at one end, then fasten the clip to clothing, blankets or baby gear on the other. The set here is called Leilani on the Copper Pearl site, but Amazon also carries other patterns.
Snap and Go Pods
These Snap and Go pods are great for snacks, formula storage, baby food and more. They are made by Melii (they make my favorite snackle box) and come in a BPA-free plastic version and a silicone version and a silicone version.
Crib Shoes
Style your little Easter Egg in some fresh bunny shoes. There are tons of beautiful ones on the Etsy site.
Personalized Jellycat
Who doesn’t love a personalized bunny?! These Jellycats are timeless and are a sweet keepsake for a baby’s first Easter. You can find these in the Embelish Monograms shop, but Etsy has various options if you’re looking for a specific style or color.
mushie Flower Press Toy
This sweet little flower encourages sensory exploration and the development of fine motor skills with its simple design and soft colors. It’s made from food grade silicone and a BPA-free plastic frame. You can find it in a variety of colors on Amazon
Knitted Bunny Hat
What’s an Easter photo without them? We found these from Marys Knits on Etsy.
Baby Bandana Drool Bib
Copper Pearl makes gorgeous bibs. I like that they are seasonal without being too on the nose so it doesn’t feel weird like when you are using a “My First Christmas” bib in July. I know it doesn’t matter but, you know, the little things. You can find this “Peter” set on Amazon and the Copper Pearl site. (Target also carries them but I couldn’t find this exact pattern.)
Custom Easter basket
I love these because they aren’t too ‘babyish’, so they can use them for many years to come. Pottery Barn has a beautiful assortment of designs and sizes. You can shop them all here on Pottery Barn Kids.
Peter Rabbit Wooden Garden Wagon
If you want to skip the Easter Basket and go with something more substantial, this little wooden wagon comes with a removable cardboard crate and plush toys. You can find it on Amazon.
There are tons of fun ideas for a baby’s Easter basket
Just because they aren’t old enough to rock the jelly beans doesn’t mean they can’t have some amazing treats and they’ll definitely know the most important thing this holiday week – Somebunny loves them. Now excuse me while I finish this bulk bag of mini-eggs and pin all things Peter Rabbit.
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