Easter Basket Fillers for Baby: Bunny, Lamb and Swaddle Picks
By Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys & Baby Gifts | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Buying Guides
Build a baby Easter basket that works beyond the holiday: pick a plush bunny, a Taggies lamb soft book, and a cotton swaddle by age, texture, and portability.
Quick answer
Fill a baby's first Easter basket with one soft comfort item, one sensory item, and one practical item: the Marshmallow Junior Gumdrops Bunny or Neat Petites Bunny Set, the Taggies Sherbet Lamb Soft Book, and the Lulujo x Leika Cotton Swaddle. Match each pick to your baby's age and your basket's depth before you buy.
Why a three-item basket beats a pile of small toys
Babies under 12 months rarely need more than a few items at once. A comfort plush, a textured book, and a swaddle cover the three jobs an Easter basket can realistically do: soothe, stimulate, and swaddle. That structure also keeps you from buying duplicate bunnies or tiny toys that get lost by April.
The trade-off is variety. If you want the basket to feel full, use the swaddle as the basket liner and let the plush and book sit on top. You get visual volume without adding items your baby won't use.
Age is the first filter, not the holiday theme
For newborns to about 6 months, prioritize the swaddle and the soft book; a plush is mostly for photos and supervised cuddle time. From 6 to 12 months, the book's satin tags and the bunny's soft fabric become the main attraction because babies can grasp and rub them.
If your baby is already mobile, choose the smaller 5-inch bunny set over the 9-inch plush. A compact bunny is easier to carry in a diaper bag and less likely to be dragged across the floor.
Sizing and basket fit: measure before you fill
A standard Easter basket is often shallower than it looks. The 9-inch Marshmallow bunny may sit above the rim, which is fine for display but awkward if you plan to cover the basket. The 5-inch Neat Petites bunnies and the 6×6-inch Taggies book fit inside most baskets with room to spare.
The 47×47-inch swaddle is the largest item here. Fold it as a liner rather than stuffing it in; it will cushion the other gifts and stay usable after the basket is unpacked.
Decision rules for building the basket
- If your baby is under 6 months: Start with the swaddle and the lamb soft book. Add one small bunny only if you want a photo prop, and keep it out of the crib. Check the basket depth before adding a 9-inch plush.
- If your baby is 6–12 months: Choose the Taggies lamb book for tag-rubbing and the 5-inch Neat Petites bunny for grasping. Skip the larger plush unless your baby already has a favorite lovey. Two graspable items are enough; a third often goes unused.
- If you want the basket to look full: Use the 47×47-inch swaddle as a liner, place the 6×6-inch book upright against one side, and set the 5-inch bunnies in front. Avoid overfilling so items don't tumble out. Fold, don't stuff, the swaddle to keep it usable.
- If you are shopping after Easter: Skip holiday-specific picks and choose the swaddle or soft book, which work year-round. The bunny plush is still fine, but treat it as a comfort toy rather than a seasonal decoration. Buy for the next six months, not just the holiday morning.
Product facts that affect your choice
- Lulujo x Leika Cotton Swaddle – Owl & Bunny – 47×47″: Lulujo x Leika cotton swaddle measures 47×47 inches and features Owl & Bunny woodland characters. It doubles as a basket liner and a usable swaddle, so it earns its space in a small basket.
Lulujo x Leika Cotton Swaddle – Owl & Bunny – 47×47″ - Taggies Sherbet Lamb Soft Book – 6×6″: Taggies Sherbet Lamb Soft Book is 6×6 inches and built around satin tags for tactile exploration. The tag texture gives babies a calm, repetitive sensory activity that plain board books don't.
Taggies Sherbet Lamb Soft Book – 6×6″ - Neat Petites Bunny Set – 5″: Neat Petites Bunny Set includes 5-inch bunnies in three pastel colors with embroidered faces and sonic-welded plastic eyes. The small size and secured eyes make these a practical basket stuffer for supervised play.
- Marshmallow Junior Gumdrops Bunny – 9″: Marshmallow Junior Gumdrops Bunny is 9 inches and made from soft plush fabric. It is the largest comfort item here, best for cuddling rather than fitting inside a shallow basket.
Who this basket suits
Best for
- Parents building a first Easter basket for a baby under 12 months
- Shoppers who want gifts that stay in use after the holiday
- Grandparents looking for a small, practical basket with one comfort item
Not for
- Shoppers who need candy or edible treats
- Families looking for large plush toys that fill an entire basket
- Babies who already have a full shelf of swaddles and soft books
