Easter is truly a time of renewed hope, joy, and celebration and this year, the holiday holds a new meaning for most. With the pandemic hopefully coming to a close in the country thanks to the successful vaccine rollout, many are looking forward to spending the Spring/Summer holidays reunited with their families. Kids will enjoy seeing their grandparents again and parents will get to gather with their peers and loved ones once more. In today’s list of recommended items, we’ve rounded up kids’ easter essentials, including Spring fashion pieces, toys, and others must-haves for children this season. Check out this list.
Spring Fashion: Designer Kids’ Easter Dresses and Rompers
1. HABITUAL GIRL Puff Sleeve Ruffle Romper in Coral
With summery stripes and puffy short sleeves, the Habitual Girl romper offers a delightful twirl-ready skirt for babies. It is made from 100% polyester and features a back snap closure for easy wear. Shop at Nordstrom.
2. TRULY ME Kids’ Embroidered Bow Babydoll Dress in Blue
Featuring cheerful embroidery and an eye-catching bow at the chest, the Truly Me babydoll dress offers cuteness on a fluttery warm-weather dress that will have her twirling across the grass on a Spring day. This lined dress features an elastic back and is made of 65% polyester and 35% rayon. Shop at Nordstrom.
3. PEEK ESSENTIALS Lace Overlay Romper in Rose
With shimmery stripes and lacy details, this Peek Essentials dress offers irresistible charm and an OOTD ready look. This ruffle-trimmed cotton-jersey romper is easy to wear with its back button closure and snaps between the legs. Made of 100% cotton. Shop at Nordstrom.
4. TUCKER + TATE Print Shift Dress
Spring-ready daisies adorn this chambray shift dress that offers a sunny style to this straightforward dress for girls. It features ruffled sleeves that is a classic look for all ages. This lined dress features a back keyhole with button-and-loop closure and is made of 100% cotton. Shop at Nordstrom.
5. POPATU Kids’ Floral Pinafore Dress in Pink
Springtime calls for a flurry of florals and that’s exactly what you’ll get with this pinafore dress from Popatu, which features the floaty silhouette of a soft cotton pinafore dress styled with charming flutter sleeves. You can almost imagine magical butterflies flying about as she prances into the garden! Made of 100% cotton. Shop at Nordstrom.
Spring Fashion for Kids: Affordable Pieces
1. Sslive Baby Girls Sleeveless Cartoon Rabbit Print Easter Ruffle Dress
Made of cotton blend, this darling Easter dress offers a summery syle and pool-ready look. Its fluttery sleeves are adorned with small lace while its bodice and skirt features a whimsical rabbit print. Available on Amazon.
2. Mud Pie Baby Girls’ Smocked Easter Dress
Add a touch of whimsy to your child’s Spring wardrobe with this Easter dress from Mud Pie, which features woven cotton floral and a layered seersucker smocked collar and seersucker, finished with dobby bunny pockets with faux suede bow detail. This versatile piece even features Easter bunnies that are removable for everyday wear. Sizes 3M to 2T come with coordinating bloomers. This dress has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
3. Dorami Baby Girls Rabbit Style Long Sleeve Princess Flower Dress
With a whimsical bunny jumper design, this Dorami baby girls Easter dress is one she’ll love to wear this season. It is made of cotton blend that’s soft for baby’s skin and features bunny ears for the jumper straps. Get this on Amazon.
4. Bonnie Jean Girls’ Collared Cotton Dress
With a ditsy floral print and whimsical collar, this preppy dress from Bonnie Jean is made of high quality 100% cotton material. It features a zipper closure for easy wear. Its purple floral print makes it perfect for any Spring outing, especially this Easter. This dress has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “I bought this dress for our granddaughter and am thrilled with the high quality of the dress for such a reasonable price. It is so much better than I expected. The dress is nice quality cotton fabric with an underskirt that is very well made. I can’t wait to see my granddaughter in it.” Ms. Bee
5. Lilax Little Girls’ Sparkle Polka Dot Twirl Dress in Beige
Add a touch of elegance to your child’s Spring wardrobe with this twirl-ready dress from Lilax. This elegant outfit features a lozenge texture embossed fabric on the upper bodice and a 100% cotton lining. It also has an illusion tulle trim ending to give a crinoline look and the intersection of the white upper body and skirt decorated with soft matching lace and gold glitter shaped strip. This dress is finished with a removable flower accessory. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “Beautiful dress! My daughter looked like an angel!! The rose can be pinned anywhere you like which was nice. I pinned it as shown and it looked perfect!” </span
Kids’ Easter Essentials: Stocking Stuffers They’ll Surely Love
1. KID MADE MODERN Head in the Clouds Craft Kit
With over 250 pieces of bits and baubles, this arts and crafts kit will be a delight to discover by kids. Children will love to explore googly eyes, felt pieces and poms for their next arts and crafts project. This craft kit from Kid Made Modern includes 40 glue dots, 30 poms, 10 shaped felt pieces, 42 assorted paillettes, 21 fuzzy sticks, 5 shaped paper cutouts, 1 rainbow sheet of sticky-backed gems, 20 sequins, 120 assorted beads, 36 googly eyes, 2 elastic cords (78 inches each). Great for kids aged 6 and up. This product has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars at Nordstrom.
Promising review: “My kids loved this kit and it kept them entertained for hours! The quality of the contents inside was great and the packaging was cute and eco friendly. We’ve really gotten a lot of use out of this kit and been able to share our creations with friends due to the amount of jewelry supplies inside!” Melrsum
2. GUND Flora Musical Stuffed Animal
Little ones will be delighted to find this stuffed bunny in their Easter basket this year. This soft and cuddly bunny from Gund gently flaps its ears to a sweet song when you push the right foot and plays a fun game of peekaboo when you push the left. It’s an entertaining, engaging little toy for interactive play. It measures 10 x 8 x 12 and is powered by three AA batteries that are included. This toy has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars at Nordstrom.
Promising review: “I cannot count how many of these I’ve given away to all of my friends as a baby shower gift or as a welcoming present. The parents love it, and the babies do too.” VictoriaVZ
3. GOLDEN RABBIT Jemima Puddle-Duck Enamel Child’s Dish Set
Perfect for spring, the Golden Rabbit Jemima Dish Set for children features a lovable, classic cartoon duck. This darling dish set includes a mug, bowl and dinner plate, with each piece crafted using traditional techniques dating back to the 18th century, hand-dipped in enamel and fired at high temperatures to create a durable, nonporous surface. These pieces are oven safe up to 600ºF. Shop at Nordstrom.
4. SUGARFINA Easter 4-Piece Candy Collection
These candies from Sugarfina are sure to delight kids and kids of all ages. It’s a gift that will satisfy the sweet tooth of many this Easter season. This collection includes Bunny Tails, Apple Frogs, Baby Butterflies and Little Lamb Gumdrops, each displayed in separate Lucite® compartments. Made in the USA, France and Germany. Shop at Nordstrom.
5. DYLAN’S CANDY BAR Vanilla the Bunny Stuffed Toy & Candy
What sweet delight to receive this stuffed toy and candy set this easter! Meet Vanilla the bunny, who is ready to spread some sweet cheer this Easter with his pouch of colorful candies perfect for chocolate and gummy lovers alike. Discover a dose of Gummy Triple Hearts and Valentine’s Day Chocolate Milkies™ Mix as delivered by Vanilla himself. Made in the USA. Shop at Nordstrom.
Parent-approved Easter Must-haves for Kids
1. It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
Spend quality time with your child this Easter by reading a book together! “It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny” by Marilyn Sadler follows the story of a young bunny named P.J. Funnybunny who is tired of eating carrots and being a bunny. As he leaves on to go on a journey of self-discovery, P.J. Funnybunny gains new friends in other animals and eventually finds that all he wants to be is himself. This book is part of the Beginner Books series, which was originally created by Dr. Seuss to encourage kids to read on their own using simple words and engaging illustrations. This book is recommended for kids aged 3 to 7 or kids in preschool to second grade. It has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “Cute story! My son had this book as a child. I knew this book would be a perfect Easter basket gift For my grandson. The story and illustrations hold my 4 year old grandson’s attention well. The message is timeless (not just for Easter). I highly recommend this book.” Vickie
2. Two Sisters Easter Bubble Bath Bomb for Kids with Surprise Squishy Toy Inside
Make bath time more fun with the Two Sisters Bubble Bath Bomb for Kids, which features a unique surprise toy inside. Crafted with high quality U.S.-sourced ingredients, this bath bomb includes vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, non-GMO, and eco-friendly ingredients that are good for you and your child. This fun Easter themed bubble bath bomb for kids features a rainbow sherbet fragrance, sunshine-yellow color, and fun bubbles to make bathtime memorable for kids. It also features a proprietary recipe that was designed for bath bomb lovers who also enjoy bubble baths. Your child will also discover a fun surprise with each bath bomb. This unique Easter gift has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “Extremely adorable and smells so nice! Bought some for our kids Easter Baskets and they loved them. Only used one so far, it came with a cute little pink bunny squishy. 10/10 would purchase again.” Galen N. Schultz
3. TOMY Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs Matching & Sorting Learning Toys
This year, stuff your Easter baskets with engaging gifts for kids such as the TOMY Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs. This set of engaging Easter eggs are not your ordinary grocery eggs as it cracks open to reveal six egg-stra special chicks. This fun toy can help kids learn shapes by sorting the bottom of each shell to its own carton spot. The top shells also feature six different face and shell combinations to encourage visual matching. What’s more is that the chicks’ heads make a cute little cheep every time they are gently pressed. No batteries needed. Great for kids 18 months and older. This toy has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “This is one of my daughter’s favorite toys ever, even after about a year! They’re completely durable (not even any paint scratches and they live a HARD life), portable (carton latches closed very well), and entertaining in multiple ways! We have one egg bottom I think the cats stole and I’m tempted to buy a whole other set to have spares just because they’re so loved!” SnowWhite
4. Creative Roots Paint Your Own Mosaic Butterfly Stepping Stone in Flower
Harness your child’s creativity with this ready to paint stepping stone from Creative Roots, which also comes with paint for no-fuss, creative play. Skip the messy molding and just go straight to coloring this fun stepping stone, which little fairies will love to use in your garden. Once done painting, place it in an indoor potted plant, terrarium, or an outdoor garden. Let your kids discover the art of color mixing and let them create different hues, vibrant color schemes, and decorative accents on your stepping stone. It can also be displayed on a shelf at home. The possibilities are truly endless with this creative set. It comes in different variants and shapes that are made of ceramic, including Flower (pictured here), Bunny, Butterfly, Heart, Hedgehog, Ladybug, Turtle, Sun, and more. The Creative Roots Paint Your Own Mosaic Stepping Stone has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “This was a great craft project for a 4 year old! There were plenty of vibrant color choices but we still added some neon colors that didn’t come with the item. They are good quality. I think they’re too small to be functional stepping stones but we are using them to decorate a walkway that is otherwise bland.” MsFlorida83
5. Anditoy 5 Pack Slime Eggs in Blue, Purple, and Gold
Can’t get over the slime craze? Then get your hands on these pack of five slime eggs in gorgeous Easter-perfect colors! Made with environmentally friendly raw materials, this slime is 100% safe and non-toxic so your kids can have good, clean fun. It’s perfect for exercising the kids’ hand coordination and developing their creativity and imagination. The colorful slime is blended with a magnificent blue, gold, and purple color and features a soft, smooth texture that they’ll love to play with and won’t stick to hands or clothes. These slime eggs from Anditoy have an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Promising review: “These were an extra for Easter for my almost teen who still enjoys a few toys in his Easter eggs. He loves these and has taken them on a weekend trip to keep himself occupied. The colors are nice and there is no smell to these. Came quickly. All in all we are pleased.” Momma Bear
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