Making Easter gifts for the sweetest

Choose age-appropriate toys for toddlers

When selecting Easter gifts for toddlers, be sure to choose age-appropriate toys that won’t be dangerous. Your toddler’s Easter gift shouldn’t have any small parts that might come off and present a choking hazard. Stuffed animals should have chunky arms and legs that little hands can get a good grip on. Babies and toddlers like to chew on just about anything, so be sure to select a non-toxic organic material that they can teeth on without worry. Don’t forget that little boys and girls both like to cuddle and play with plush baby dolls!

Toddlers like sweet stuffed animals, not scary ones

Stuffed animals and plush bunnies, lambs, chicks, and ducks are usually friendly looking, but double check just in case. What seems innocent to an adult can be absolutely frightening for a little kid! Make sure the plush animal looks happy and sweet – not scary. Smiles are a universally recognized symbol that babies and kids equate with safety, so a smiling face is sure to appeal to them. Watch out for bared teeth or furrowed eyebrows that indicate anger and aggression!

Find plush animals that do double duty

You could just get your toddler a stuffed animal, but why not go for a multi-functional friend instead? It’s easy to find stuffed animals that double as pillows, blankets, slippers, and robes! Toddlers will adore a soft terry robe with a duck face on the hood, or a cuddly bunny that folds up to form a pillow. Personalized blankets attached to plush lambs make the perfect safety blanket for little ones to tote wherever they go. Fun pajama slippers with bunny ears or duckbills add whimsy to Easter morning and beyond.

Personalized toddler toys make memorable Easter gifts

Toddlers are still learning about playing together, and sometimes it’s a struggle. When they feel secure with their possessions, though, they’re more likely to share their toys. Give your little one a plush animal that’s personalized with their name, so there’s no confusion or fighting this Easter! A soft Webkinz lamb, a pastel pink elephant, or a teddy bear wearing rabbit pajamas can be customized with your toddler’s name.

Religious Easter toys share faith and love

Share the meaning of Easter with little ones by gifting religious toys and stuffed animals! You can easily find plush baby Jesus dolls and Noah’s Ark animals that were designed with little ones in mind. Or, go with a lamb stuffed animal, and explain how this relates to the Easter story and traditions of Christ. You can also shop personalized teddy bears and baby dolls that feature your toddler’s name and a faithful message. Many baby and kid’s room decorations are available with prayers printed on them; these can help you form new nighttime traditions with children.

Find plush toys of their favorite cartoon characters

If you have a toddler at home, you’re probably aware of the current popular animated characters. Even if you’re not familiar with kid’s shows, though, you can still find stuffed animals and dolls with their favorite folks. Sesame Street has long been a favorite with children, and stuffed Elmo or Cookie Monster toys are still very popular. Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lego, and M&M themed products are all sure to please. Any Disney princess or character from Toy Story, Finding Nemo, or Wall-E will also be a big hit with toddlers for Easter 2011.

Choosing plush Easter bunnies and toys for toddlers can be overwhelming, but that just means you have plenty to select from! The suggestions above will help you to shop the perfect kid’s Easter gift for the baby or toddler in your life.