Baby’s First Easter Basket Filler Ideas

Ana @ Mommy's Bundle — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 04:07:29 +0000

Wondering what to put in baby’s first Easter basket? Find cute and practical gift ideas to fill baby’s Easter basket. Be sure to download this printable with a list of basket fillers if you are short on time!

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Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. Even as a kid, I remember the excitement each Spring when the flowers started to bloom and we would get to wear fancy Easter bonnets and dresses to church.

But one of the MOST exciting things about Easter as a kid was definitely the egg hunts and fun Easter goodies we would get in our baskets.

That’s why as a parent now, I am always looking for fun ways to decorate and fill up Easter baskets for my own kids. Even when it’s baby’s very first Easter!

To make baby’s first Easter just as exciting as for our older kids, I’m sharing some of the best and practical goodies parents can use to create that little basket. From cute Easter-theme gift ideas for babies to useful things mom or dad already have on their shopping list, so it’s not just wasteful spending on dollar-store toys.

Easter Basket Ideas for Baby

Snacks to put in baby’s basket

If your baby is over 6 months, snacks make an easy option for filling up those baskets. Of course most of us prefer to skip all those sugary sweets and chocolates that tend to fill older kids’ baskets. Because after all, these goodies are for baby ;). Below are a few candy-alternative snacks you may want to include:

Baby puffs
Baby yogurt melts
Baby crisps
Baby teething biscuits
Baby fruit bars
Baby fruit pouches

You can also fill baby’s Easter basket with some essential feeding supplies you already intend to stock up on like:

Spoons
Bowls
Sippy Cups

We like to choose BPA-free options whenever possible as these are safest for babies and little ones!

Easter toys for baby

For toys, teethers, board books and things that offer sensory exploration always make a great choice, below are some of our favorites.

Easter basket goodies for baby

Then of course, what Easter basket is complete, without a few accessories babies can wear on the big day!

Easter sun hat
Easter bowtie for little boys
Easter headband for little girls
Easter onesie
Easter bib
Easter shoes

Most of the time, you’re already planning on getting these things to complement baby’s Easter clothes, so they aren’t an added expense and can just be an easy choice for filling up that basket.

More practical ways to fill a baby’s Easter basket

Finally, it’s always nice to add some of those everyday baby essentials that you will be sure to use at some point when changing or grooming baby. All of the below are quick and easy ideas!

Travel-size wipe case
Diaper wipes
Boogie wipes
Face wipes
Baby lotion
Aquaphor
Baby brush

Click the image to download the printable.

Looking for more ways to have fun with baby on Easter? Try novelty gifts or silly sunglasses, bunny ears or bunny pacifier teeth for some even more fun you will surely want to document!

Ana @ Mommy's Bundle

Ana, a mom to three rambunctious little boys, has supported hundreds of thousands of women throughout their pregnancy and motherhood journey since 2012 as a blogger and maternal health advocate at MommysBundle.com.

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12 Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs With Toddlers

Ana @ Mommy's Bundle — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:34:02 +0000

Inside: Fun ways to decorate Easter eggs with toddlers and small children.

Spring is finally here and Easter is just around the corner! And I don’t know about your kids, but my son has been obsessed with eggs ever since those surprise kinder eggs hit YouTube. So I knew it was time to get on the egg bandwagon and start gathering up fun ways to decorate eggs with the kids for Easter.

There are so many ways to go about decorating eggs, but I wanted to go dye-free considering that decorating anything with toddlers or preschoolers is bound to get messy…(unless you have some of these to use!). I figure I’ll try to keep it simple, yet still fun this year.

Related: Cute Ideas for Baby’s First Easter BasketI’ve rounded up some really cool (and mostly, dye-free) ways little kids can decorate eggs with you.

From play dough and finger paint to melted crayons and glitter this list is sure to get your kids excited about Easter!

1. Washable Paints

I love how Allison from No Time for Flashcards makes it easy for kids to color eggs in a plastic bag! Just squeeze in some washable paints with the egg and shake up for little-to-no clean-up for parents!

2. Liquid Water Color Eggs

If you’re not afraid of a little mess, see how Mess for Less creates beautiful colored eggs using liquid water colors. Perfect for little ones who enjoy using droppers to practice fine-motor skills.

3. Play Dough Surprise Eggs

Fill some plastic eggs with toys and wrap up in pretty play dough. This one will be a favorite for kids who love those surprise egg videos!

4. Finger Print Easter Eggs

Looking to create some cute Easter-themed animals? Keep it fun, but simple and have your kids finger paint bunnies and chicks directly on your eggs.

5. Melted Crayons Easter Eggs

If you love the melted crayon look, check out how A Thrifty Mom creates bright, beautiful eggs that could be featured in an art exhibit!

6. Glowing Eggs

Use this vibrant florescent paint to create magical eggs your little ones can hunt for, bot in the day time or at night. This one is a little messy, but sure to be a favorite for the adventurous ones looking to kick it up a notch!

7. Decorate Easter Eggs With Straws & Paint

If you’re looking for a different, yet cute way to decorate eggs this year try using a straw to paint on various circular patterns.

8. Glitter Easter Eggs

Make a spectacular glitter Easter egg with this easy tutorial from Celeb Baby Laundry.

9. Tie-Dyed Eggs

Although one of the messier ways to decorate eggs, these tie-dyed eggs from Fun at Home with Kids will provide endless entertainment for kids who love using spray bottles!

10. Baking Soda Easter Eggs

If your toddler is like mine, and loves to create science experiments with liquids, he or she will love this activity that combines baking soda with a vinegar mixture to color eggs.

11. Decoupage Easter Eggs

Does your toddler love tearing up paper? Then this easy method of decorating eggs with tissue paper and modge podge will be right up their alley!

12. Washi Tape Easter Eggs

Finally, if your child likes working with stickers, then this washi tape craft from The Artful Parent will be a hit! Keep it simple with basic strips of tape, or get a little more creative and cut out different shapes and patterns for an even cooler effect! You can even just go with these cute Easter stickers to make it super simple for your littlest ones to join in the fun!

After you decorate those eggs, be sure to pick up some of your favorite Easter books to read with the kids!

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