The best Easter gifts for babies celebrating their first Easter

These "tobbles" look like cracked eggs, and each one is uniquely weighted. They stack, nest within each other and spin — perfect for babies' first building, toppling and sorting explorations. Ages 6 months+

They can sort, crack and smush these hard plastic eggs any which way they want, but they'll hear a gentle squeak with each squeeze. The bottoms also have different shapes, so returning the eggs to the carton is a shape-sorting activity, while the coloured chicks inside help them learn their colours. Ages 6 months+

The honeycomb-shaped die cut in this book follows a bee's journey from flower to flower and back to the hive — a perfect story for spring. It's a different and entertaining book for kids. Ages 0–3

This is for all the families out there who, when they give their baby a toy, the baby spends their time playing with the satin tags the most. This lamb gives them what they want: nine tags to play with, plus a soft lamb to snuggle next to. It comes in other animals, too, including a sloth and raccoon, though the lamb seems the most Easter-appropriate. Ages 0+

Peek behind the paws, feathers, wings and even tentacles to see which animals were hiding behind. There's a bunny on the cover, which makes it Easter-appropriate, but the variety of animals means it can be used year-round. Ages 0–3

Bath toys usually have an ocean theme, but you can give the bath a springy, barn-like feel with these toys, which float in bath water. Each one squirts water, which encourages kids to practice their fine motor skills, and you can also use them to teach animal sounds. Ages 9 months+

Your baby will love cuddling up and listening to you read this book. And with the soft bunny ears and cuddly animals inside, they'll also love holding it and petting it, too. Ages 6 months+

DJ Baby on the 1s and 2s! This play set has loads to grab a baby's attention, including a watermelon ball to spin, a light-up bunny DJ, a tomato buttons that make sound effects (like an air horn), a blueberry slider and more. It also comes loaded with five songs. Ages 6 months+

Who's the cutest baby in the world? The one in the mirror! This helps with visual and sensory development as infants look into the mirror and engage with a spinning ball ladybug and rotating bee, which give it a springtime feel. Ages 0+

Keep their feet warm and comfortable in booties that resemble tiny lambs. Reviewers say the sizes run big, so it's a good idea to size down if they're on the cusp. Sizes newborn – 18m

If life's too hectic to curate your own basket (you're caring for a baby, after all), opt for this pre-made Easter basket. The small, already-put-together assortment comes with baby-friendly items, including a carrot toy, a stuffed egg and a plush bunny. Ages 0+

Jellycat has a cult-like following for its ultra-soft plushes, which parents have been known to steal from their kids. This bunny lovey is no exception, and if the color or style doesn't appeal, they have soft plushes in other animal and food shapes. This one also comes in pink. Ages 0+