Easter Gift Basket Ideas!

It’s that time of year where stores are full of all the jelly beans and chocolate eggs. Easter baskets are in full force! As nannies, we know the sugar induced after effects far too well and love a good candy substitute for holiday gifts.

Outdoor Toys

Outdoor toys are a wonderful candy alternative. They’re super versatile. They can be used in your backyard, the beach, or at bath time!

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Sensory Toys

Certain toys can encourage our little ones to explore with their senses. Pop Tubes are the new fidget spinners for little hands that can easily be used in waiting rooms or in the car. Water Beads are a great sensory toy to use outside!

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Arts & Crafts

Crafting toys not only help with our little ones’ imagination but also helps aid in strengthening their fine motor skills. At times, we ourselves are a tad reluctant to pull out the craft supplies knowing that the clean up session afterwards can be quite daunting. Luckily for us, companies are finding creative ways to make arts and craft items for kids less messy. Water Wow is the easiest “way to paint” with little to no mess. Another alternative is reusable sticker books that bring hours and hours of fun.

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Toys on the Go

Entertaining kids when running errands or going to appointments can pose quite a challenge. These are some great toys that can be ideal for throwing in a diaper bag to occupy the little hands while at restaurants or waiting rooms!

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Imaginary Play

Having toys that can help promote imagination is so beneficial. Imagination fosters cognitive and social development, as well as developing problem solving skills at a young age. These toys serve as great tools to promote imaginary play.

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We hope that the Easter Bunny doesn’t forget a present for the parents. We hear that a nice bottle of sparkling wine is highly recommended for each family’s “Easter Bunny.” ;)

Be sure to check out our Amazon list. You’ll find these and so many other suggestions for your Easter Basket.