Easter for Babies

Messy but very fun basket for a 1- year old.

Celebrations take on new meaning with little ones around. Holidays and parties become teaching and socializing opportunities. Don’t be surprised if baby becomes more verbal and hits a few social milestones after a big social event! 

Easter’s main message is that Jesus loves us. The resurrection may be too complicated for children under 6 or 7 years. However, you can absolutely teach a baby and young toddler all about Jesus and His love for us. 

My first baby, before even his first birthday, understood about God. My husband and I would have conversations about spirituality without even uttering the word “God” and baby would put his palms together, bow and say Amen! Now I am delighted when I hear him singing songs about Jesus or praying on his own. 

My favorite way to teach my child about God’s love is through songs. I begin teaching baby about holidays about a month in advance. We sing festive songs and read interactive sing along books about each holiday. 

Songs to teach children about Jesus and God’s love, on YouTube

Easter Themed Board Books

The Catholic Company, Priddy Books and Cottage Door Press offer Easter Board Books.  Our favorite sing along book is Jesus Loves Me, Sing Along Book by Cottage Door Press. Baby is singing about Jesus all the time and it makes my heart sing that Jesus is on baby’s mind. 

Candy-Free Easter Basket Ideas

Only after having a child did I realize how candy centric so many holidays are. Candy isn’t safe for babies and tots so we were going to have to figure out a better way to have some Easter fun.
  • Easter egg shaped chalkboard paint
  • Easter Bunny sticker book
  • Nontoxic paints
  • Stuffed bunny
  • Plastic eggs with nature items inside*
    • Sea shells
    • Pretty rocks
    • Flowers (just be sure they are safe and non-toxic, incase baby mouths one)
    • Flower seeds
  • Play-dough Easter eggs
  • Toy stuffed Easter eggs
  • Mini books

Baby-Safe Easter Treats

Below are some healthier than candy Easter treat ideas for toddlers and babies* 6-months and older.

Spring Themed Activities

Since babies love to get messy we painted wooden birdhouses. We found adorable ornamental birdhouses that were perfect for this occasion at dollar store.

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