Between birth and two years old, your baby will develop at an extraordinary rate, and each milestone will be a new source of wonder for you. Discover with us the major stages of their development and how to interact with them to help stimulate their growth. awakening .
With its eggs, hens, bells, and rabbits, Easter is a source of joy and wonder for children. They can begin to appreciate this springtime celebration from a very young age: get inspired by our activity ideas to gently introduce your baby to Easter traditions!
From 3 months old: colored eggs
Get a set of brightly colored plastic or polished wooden eggs decorated with friezes or designs. When you buy them, make sure they are safe if your baby puts them in their mouth. During the Easter period, place them around the changing table. Easy to hold, these eggs will keep your baby occupied for a while. the exchange Give them to him one after the other and let him observe them at his leisure before offering him another.
From 3 months old: the spectacle of nature
Easter is the time when spring is in full bloom. Place your baby in a carrier and take them to discover nature: deep in the forest or simply in a park, let them listen to the birdsong, the whisper of the wind, the murmur of a river... Invite them to touch the bark of a tree, the softness of the grass, the crunch of the leaves... Admire the colors of the flowers together and breathe in their fragrance... Even if your child doesn't seem interested, rest assured that they appreciate the atmosphere of the nature that surrounds them.
From 6 months: pretty wind chimes
From a very young age, babies are very sensitive to the sounds around them. At Easter, bells take center stage: try finding several small bells with different sounds and gently ring them in front of your baby, then offer them to your little one to hold. They will likely try to shake them in turn to reproduce these lovely sounds.
From 6 months: the treasure basket
Fill a small basket with soft straw and hide various Easter-related items inside: small bells, rabbit figurines, plush hens or chicks, decorated eggs… Offer this basket to your baby and let them gradually discover all the surprises it contains, describing each item with them. Guaranteed wonder!
From 1 year old: spring bouquet
Enjoy a walk in nature with your baby and pick some flowering branches. Back home, place them in a large vase and hang colorful eggs, small bells, chicks, and other Easter decorations from them. Show your child the result and examine each decoration together. Like the Christmas tree, the Easter bouquet is a fascinating tradition for toddlers.
From age 1: the egg hunt
If your baby has already taken their first steps, you can offer them a simple Easter egg hunt. In your house or garden, if you have one, arrange Easter eggs wrapped in shiny paper on the ground. Create a winding, clearly visible line that will lead your child to their Easter surprise (chocolates or a small toy, depending on their age): they will have great fun collecting all these treasures. As your child grows, you can hide more and more eggs for them to enjoy searching for.
From 18 months: surprise eggs
Buy some cardboard or plastic eggs that split in two. Place small objects inside: toy cars, figurines, or other small toys. Then offer them to your child and show them how to open the first one. They will be delighted to discover what's inside all the others, and then to close and reopen the eggs.
From age 2: Easter decorations
At 2 years old, your child has enough dexterity to start offering creative activities: drawing, finger painting, and simple collages are great fun. Cut out shapes of hens, eggs, rabbits, or bells from thick cardboard and get decorating! Provide your little one with paint, stickers, thick markers, crepe paper to tear, feathers, cotton balls, etc. Help them stick certain elements onto the cardboard if needed. Admire the result together and use it to decorate their room for Easter!
From age 2: the Easter basket
Suggest that you make an Easter basket with your child using recycled materials. First, find a cardboard box: a milk or juice carton, a small shoebox, a large fruit pouch, or something similar. Cut off and discard the top of the box, then glue on a handle cut from cardboard. Your child can then decorate their basket with paint, markers, stickers, tissue paper, etc. They will then use it to collect their eggs on Easter Day.
From age 2: the little chick
Ask your child to place their hand on a piece of yellow cardboard, with their thumb spread wide apart from the other fingers. Trace the outline of their hand and then cut out the shape. Draw an eye and a beak on the thumb, and glue small white or yellow feathers onto all the other fingers: there you have a little chick in the shape of your child's hand!
