Every year as we prepare for Easter, we run into the same dilemma as the Christmas stocking. What do we fill it with? Your toddler will be excited to get a basket, but we also know a basket full of just candy is not really going to cut it for the tiny people in our life. I mean, they would probably love that, but toddler sugar poops are a real thing, and nobody has time for that or the soon to follow sugar meltdown. Your Easter basket content can totally mesh with your usual shopping style. Some of us live for the thrill of aisle perusing, and others need to cyber shop exclusively. This Toddler Easter Basket Guide has you all covered.
The Thrifty Mom ::
You have a budget and no Easter Bunny is about to blow it. You are ready to troll the aisles of Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree brought a strong game this Easter, you won’t be disappointed.
The Amazon Prime Mom ::
It needs to meet the rule of two….two clicks away and delivered in two days. You need not mingle with the general public. Your Easter Bunny will be arriving dressed as a mail courier and you are down with that. Amazon, like almost any other time, makes Easter super easy for you.
Infantino Good Bites Textured Carrot Teether
Llama Llama Easter Egg Board Book
Tomy Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs
The Target Mom ::
Oh, I know you. You are waiting for the dollar spot at Target to be stocked with Easter swag and for your home away from home to be transformed into Easter Central. The allure of Target is as enticing as a carrot to a rabbit {see what I did there}? Target has never let you down before, so don’t expect Easter to be any different.
Washable Palm Grasp Crayola Crayons {which are conveniently shaped like eggs}
Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring
The Mom to Kiddos with Special Needs ::
We know you have to be extra creative and diligent in your choices to be adaptive to your child’s needs. You are used to that extra thought going into every purchase for your toddler. We see you and know your shopping style takes some work! Your toddler may have developmental, sensory, physical, or other health issues such as food allergies that guide your shopping. Here are a few ideas of items to fill in your toddlers basket.
Cat and Jack brand at Target has a great line of adaptive clothing. The clothing is tagless, has flat seams, and comes in fun designs. Throw a cute shirt or two into your toddler’s basket. {Here’s a 20% off Cat and Jack code!}
Small plush pillows or stuffed animals that are covered in flip sequins. They are mesmerizing and a sensory playland.
Bubbles or bubble machines if mobility is limited. This cute little guy is highly rated on Amazon.
Light up spinning wands are also fun to watch and can hold your toddler’s attention.
Food allergy safe candy options which include Yum Earth and Enjoy Life can both be easily ordered on Amazon.
Wireless headphones with a soft band free you from those pesky cords an is an adorable option. This little green frog screams Springtime and would look cute peeking out of an Easter basket.
The Practical Mom ::
Functionality and Purpose. You in a nutshell. You need to check off something from your to do list when getting your Easter swag together. Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. Your people need things.
Swimwear and swimming accessories are a creative basket filler that get you ready for Summer. Target has a great selection of toddler swimwear and these adorable and functional puddle jumper life jackets can be found on Amazon in several design options. Goggles, sunscreen, and a cute beach towel would finish off your basket nicely. If you want to get really cute about it, throw in some sand toys.
Bottom line is you may be a mix of several Mom “types” when it comes to shopping. Hopefully somewhere in this guide you find an item or two to make the basket filling process fun.
What are some of your go to toddler Easter basket fillers?
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