Easter Basket Filler for Babies Who Don't Even Know They Have a Basket Yet :)
I feel like every holiday that hits in the first year is so hard to know what to gift! There are endless options, but what is actually worth the money/space it takes up? I know the woes of wanting so badly to make their first holidays magical but simultaneously realizing they will have absolutely no clue that they even have an Easter basket, stocking, Valentine's box, etc! :) I tried to encourage our family to buy things that were functional like baby food & teethers, but inevitably they want to buy the fun stuff, too! These were all big hits in our house and came in handy throughout baby's first year.
For us, Easter baskets usher in the warmer months, too. My Mom always put things in that would be utilized all summer and as I got older, this was such a fun rhythm that helped us look forward to days spent outdoors!
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(Gifts in order from top right to bottom left)
Gootensils BLW utensils: My feeding therapist friends highly recommend these feeders for more of a baby-led weaning approach and gag reflex desensitization.
Spill-Preventing Snack Cup: Notice how I didn't say spill-proof? Anyone who tells you something is spill-proof for babies/toddlers is lying ha! We love those because 1: I feel like the more popular option is too small for chubby little hands and 2: I adore that there's no additional lid. We lost like 8 lids before I finally just jumped ship to this brand :) They also collapse for easier diaper bag storage! The carrying handle is also a game-changer.
ezpz Tiny Cup: As if the fact that a tiny cup isn't adorable enough, add to it that open cup drinking assists in a more mature swallow pattern that helps with starting solids + weaning
Portable fan: With temperatures rising, you’ll be so thankful you’ve got this for stroller rides or getting into a hot car!
Portable sound machine: This can easily be attached on our near your carseat for happier summer travel :) This one is consistently top rated among Mamas in my community. Pro tip: tuck it into or clip it onto your baby carrier for super cozy on-the-go naps.
Teether Tubes: The size and shape of these makes it super simple for babe to get the teether back to all those hard-to-reach places, not only helping sore teeth + prepping them for starting solids too!
Linking Rings: The best $6 you will ever spend. They keep toys attached to the stroller. Make toys easier to reach from an activity mat. Are great to chew on. Prevent cups from being thrown on the floor. They're great. Buy them. Now :)
A Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat: Sun protection is so so important for us + our babes. I adore these little wide-brimmed sun hats with built-in UPF for protecting their little faces and necks. Here's another cute option that's a little more masculine :)
Little Bum Cooler: Just trust me on this one. There is nothing worse than accidentally burning your sweet babe’s little legs on the carseat buckle. Take this in the car with you and then when you go somewhere, pop the cooler into their seat so it’s nice and chilly when they get back in! When I take it out of their seat, I throw it in the front to mine to cool it down before I sit, too! Our leather can get SO hot in the summer.
Fat Brain Suction Cups + Spinner Toys: I am willing to spend big money for a toy that will last my children years! This bundle is one of them—endless uses and so much fun! Pro tip: these suction toys (especially the spinners) are phenomenal for airplane travel or placing on a restaurant table while you wait for food)
Manhattan Toy Rattle + Teether: The strands on this are the perfect size for little hands and little mouths.
Belly-down float: It’s recommended that babies begin water-play as they intend to go, on their belly! I love that this one gives plenty of support while on their belly, places them in a natural swimming position, and has a little sunshade!
Stacking Cups: Bang them together, stack them up, use them to scoop and pour. Stacking cups are a great open-ended toy that will last your little love a long while of playing
Natural Sunscreen: We love this Mama-owned skincare line (the link gets you 15% off too). So sensitive on baby's skin & clean ingredients that preserve moisture. I used to use another natural sunscreen and it was sticky and stained our clothes. This one goes on so smooth and dry! You might also enjoy this hack for getting sunscreen on their face (remember sunscreen isn’t recommended before 6m of age)
Dimpl: This tiny little gadget will keep your babe entertained for hours. One of my favorite toys to grab on the go, especially for long car rides for summer road trips.
Manhattan Toys Wooden Clutching Toy: Here's another one that will keep their little minds and hands occupied :)
Float & Play Bath Toys: These are adorable + a huge hit to bat at and watch spin around in the tub and can be used for outdoor water tables, too!--
O Ball Rattle: Anything with the O ball shape is perfect for tiny fingers to grasp! The rattle sound is great for understanding cause & effect & this is the perfect size to chew
Mini Bubbles: This size is perfect for keeping some in the diaper bag + your purse or letting them play with it without fear of them dumping a bunch of liquid everywhere! When babe gets fussy on summer road trips, we often whip out the bubbles to make it just a little further!
Easter books: This board book with the mirror is perfect for little fingers and faces :)
Wrist + Ankle Rattles: Body awareness is huge for motor-development. These are one of my favorite ways to encourage feet to mouth, which leads to rolling back to belly.
Carrot Teether: This was just too adorable not to add. And the handles are perfect for little fingers getting the teether in just the right spot!
SPF swimwear: We love anything from RuffleButts/RuggedButts.
Black & White Crinkle Book: It crinkles, it's black + white, & it attaches to things: baby goldmine.
Crinkle ball: You can’t go wrong with a crinkle toy + I love that this one already has a linking ring to make it easy to attach to a carseat or stroller so it doesn’t fall out. Plus you can use this later for throwing and catching practice!
Teething Oil: My holy grail teething trick. This all-natural teething oil has kept us from feeding Tylenol to our babies like they were veggies. Ada June still asks for it even though she's done teething. It's that good.
O Ball: Perfect for little fingers to grasp and bring their hands to midline: an important developmental milestone. Also it won't hurt when they eventually learn to nail you with it.
Silicone Teether: I absolutely love this for the stroller or carseat to keep baby pacified and entertained. It's easy to grasp & clean and the bright colors are so cute
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Reusable Pouches: I love the convenience of pouches for on-the-go meals but I also really enjoyed making food for my babies. This is the perfect blend of both worlds! Or maybe you pop some of your smoothie in there for them! The opportunities are endless and will last you through the toddler years!
