Spring is the perfect time to start getting the kids outside again! After months of chilly weather, there’s nothing like a warm spring day spent with our favorite people aka our families! As flowers bloom and the sun shines a little longer, it's the ideal season to explore, play, and make beautiful memories together.
To make your spring planning a little easier, here are some affordable and unique spring activities to enjoy with your toddlers!
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DIY Flower Bracelet
What You Need:
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Masking Tape…Yup... That’s it!
Stick a piece of tape around your child’s wrist with the sticky side facing out, then take a walk around your yard, neighborhood, or a nearby park to collect small leaves, petals, and flowers. Press them onto the tape to create a one-of-a-kind nature bracelet! Doing this with my niece was so much fun! She was wearing her Skyler sweatshirt for the ultimate breathability, keeping us through the warmer and cooler parts of our day. Check out other daywear options here!
This is a free and fun way to encourage curiosity about nature while helping toddlers develop fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a great way to slow down and appreciate the little beauties of spring!
Our Tip: Always be mindful and respectful of other people’s property gardens. If you’re visiting a public park, stick to fallen petals or wildflowers!
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See, Feel, Smell at Your Local Park
Turn a simple nature walk into a full sensory experience! Have your toddler find:
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Something beautiful (a colorful flower, an interesting garden, or a fluffy cloud!)
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Something textured (a smooth stone, soft grass, or rough bark!)
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Something fragrant (flowers, herbs, or even fresh spring rain!)
Encouraging little ones to engage their senses helps strengthen their observation skills and makes time outdoors more exciting and interactive.
Our Tip: Spring whether can be unpredictable, our advice is to put your baby in some light bamboo daywear to keep them temperature regulated throughout all the fun!
Picnic Time! (Plus, Let Them Help!)
Picnics are simple, fun, and full of nostalgic charm! Grab a blanket, their favorite toy, some healthy snacks, bamboo daywear, and head outdoors for a delightful meal in nature. To make it even more engaging, let your toddler help with picnic prep, whether it’s washing fruit, packing napkins, or choosing their favorite snacks.
Our Tip: For busy moms who may not have the time to leave the house for a long period of time for whatever reason, you can even do this at home in the yard!
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Gardening: Easy & Fun!
Have you ever dreamed of growing a garden alongside your baby? Now’s the time to make it happen!
Head to your local garden center such as Home Depot, and pick out seeds or small plants that your toddler can help take care of. Some toddler-friendly plants include:
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Sunflowers (easy to grow and super fun to watch!)
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Cherry tomatoes (little hands love picking them!)
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Herbs like basil or mint (they smell amazing and great for cooking!)
As your plants grow, your child will feel a sense of accomplishment and learn the basics of caring for living things. Plus, it’s a great way to create a more beautiful outdoor space for your family to enjoy!
Our Tip: Get them a matching outfit such as Eliana, Sienna, Sarah, Penelope, Jordana or Donald!
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Backyard Camping (No Mosquito Bites Sleeping Required!)
If a full-fledged camping trip feels overwhelming, bring the adventure right to your backyard!
Set up a tent, cozy blankets, pillowcases, and string lights to create the perfect mini campsite. Even if you don’t spend the night outside, you can still enjoy:
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Roasting marshmallows over a fire pit (or in the oven!)
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Telling stories by flashlight
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Stargazing before bedtime
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Taking fun photos to remember this memory forever
This is a fun, low-cost way to create magical memories without the hassle of traveling!
Our Tip: Put them in some long sleeve toddler lounge pajamas to keep them from getting bit by mosquitoes!
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Rainy Day? No Problem! Indoor Spring Fun Idea
Spring weather can be unpredictable, but the fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! Here are a few indoor spring-inspired activities:
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Grow a mini herb garden indoors (basil, chives, and mint thrive on a sunny windowsill!)
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Make homemade butterfly crafts using coffee filters and markers. Match with Jordana or Sarah!
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Spring-themed sensory bins (fill a container with dried rice, toy bugs, flowers, and scoops for some hands-on exploration!)
Well, we would be lying if we were saying that we aren't excited for the Spring! With only a couple of weeks away, all of the rain and shine fun is coming so close! We really encourage all families to take in that perfect whether, and keep your baby nice and comfortable in some temperate regulated daywear.
We hope you all enjoyed this Winter season, and are ready to take on this Spring! Woohoo! Shop SPRING Here!
