12 adorable gifts for this year's Easter baskets

Easter will be different this year. With social distancing, canceled family reunions and family routines are suspended. We all long for a bit of normality, especially for our children. And that includes having an Easter filled with sweet and creative gifts.

This year, we have helped the Easter Bunny by selecting an irresistible collection of gifts and presents. Children from toddlers to teens will love it big this spring, even if they can't get out of the house.

For children under 2 years

Wavehello Lovebub ($ 29.99; amazon.com)

A sweet lamb made from minky marshmallow fabric is the perfect Easter gift for a toddler. But the Lovebub goes several steps further, adding calming sounds and soft nap effects. And the electronic component is easily removed, allowing you to put your baby's new best friend in the washing machine.

Pals Socks ($ 9.99; amazon.com)

Who would have thought that socks could be fun? Stretchy and comfortable, each pair of (intentionally) mismatched socks has bottom grips to help new walkers stay steady. They come in tons of designs, but we fell in love with the cookies and milk.

WeeFarers ($ 34.99; amazon.com)

Even the smallest eyes need protection on the sunny days ahead. In addition to being too cute, these glasses provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Plus, if they break or lose in a year, you get a free replacement pair!

3-4 years

Miniland Emotiblocks ($ 19.98; amazon.com)

Preschoolers can create dozens of characters expressing various emotions with this award-winning toy. Playing with blocks develops visual and spatial relationship skills, but can also start a conversation about feelings. That could come in handy this Easter, when even a 3-year-old might feel like things aren't quite right, but doesn't understand why.

Piccolina Female Trailblazer Tee (from $ 22.40; amazon.com)

Roll up one of these vibrant shirts and put it in the corner of your gift basket. Choose from a line of designs that honor female models in different fields, from astronauts to Supreme Court icons.

M&M Personalized Gift Box (from $ 9.95; mms.com)

Iconic chocolate candies that melt in your mouth, not your hands, are always a hit. But these M&M are personalized with your child's name, a short message, or a clip art. Also available in floral design.

Ages 5-7

Happy Easter Cake Pops ($ 32.99 for six; 1800baskets.com)

What kid doesn't like a good cake pop? But they are difficult to do. These are almost too pretty to eat but since they are filled with wet chocolate truffle cake, trust us they will. They're the right size and shape to fill those tiny empty spaces in gift baskets for the perfect presentation.

Foodie Surprise Yolkies ($ 5.99; amazon.com)

The unboxing craze is strong in this age group, and this collectible egg is an excellent candidate for the basket. The yolk is a gummy candy, and contains a surprise Yolkie character. The egg itself can be used to store all the figures your child collects.

8-12 years

Colgate Magik Toothbrush ($ 17.99; amazon.com)

Yes, we are suggesting a toothbrush as an Easter gift for your child. But we are not crazy, this is the first brush of this type that connects to your smartphone and offers augmented reality games that will make your child run to brush their teeth every day. Not only is it fun, it trains good brushing habits.

SwimWays Toypedo Bandits Pool Toy ($ 7.04; amazon.com)

Water toys are wonderful, but there is little point in buying them for your kids at Christmas or fall / winter birthdays (if you can find them). Choosing one as an Easter gift is a great idea. This inexpensive find slides up to 20 feet in and out of the water, lending itself to games galore.

13-17 years

Chipolo One ($ 25; amazon.com)

Don't miss the bus any more while looking for a backpack: This little Bluetooth tracker easily connects to one (as well as keys, a wallet and more). Your child will also love the selfie mode. Click on the Chipolo, and the phone can take a selfie from a distance.

1Sock2Sock Donut Socks ($ 14.99; amazon.com)

These vibrant long socks are made of soft, stretchy cotton. They will add a little joy to your rest sets around the house, now your everyday sets.

Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of article posting.