Spooky season is creeping up really quick and what better way to kick off the season than with a boo basket for your little one?
Spooky season is the best season. Hands down. No further questions!
We love fall, you just *feel* the magic in the air! We try to do ALL the things! October is definitely fun and jammed pack with holiday activities.
The best way to kick it all off? A “spooky basket”.. or occasions bin!
This post is all about boo basket ideas!
What is a boo basket?
Basically, a basket full of fun goodies to get your little ones excited and in the Halloween spirit! Different people may call it something different. Halloween basket, boo basket, spooky basket, etc!
How do I make a boo basket?
It’s super easy to throw together! Grab a basket or bin of sorts (Can be Halloween related or not!) and pick up a few fun Halloween items that will spark the holiday spirit. Next, neatly display them in the basket, add a few fun elements like pennants or cute filler and then present it to your little one!
When do you give a boo basket?
There are no rules of course but I like to give it on October 1st. Secretly, we get into the spirit around September but this is the way we officially kick things off!
I feel like it’s better to give this basket sooner rather than later. That way they have enough time to fully enjoy all their goodies before Halloween arrives!
What do you put in a boo basket?
Anything and everything spooky season related! This will depend on who you’re giving the basket to, of course!
Here are a few cute ideas for babies, toddlers and kids that I’ve found!
Cute Halloween Baskets
First step to making a boo basket? Choosing a basket! Or bin! Totally your choice! The perk of using a Halloween themed basket is it can double as their candy bucket for trick or treating! Alternatively, if you use a regular bin it can used elsewhere all year long. Can’t go wrong either way, really!
Stars Halloween Fabric BucketI really like this basket, its super festive and fun without being too over the top and cheesy! Would make an adorable trick or treating bucket, too! If you scroll around on the related section for this item there are a ton of similar baskets with slightly different designs like candy corn and such.
I’ve actually seen tons of moms post adorable boo baskets using this exact bin and they’re all Pinterest perfect! It’s available in black or white and the bamboo handles are such a cute touch! If you enjoy making “occasion bins” like boo baskets, 4th of July baskets, etc. then picking up something like this would be perfect to be able to reuse.
Boo Basket Ideas For Baby
1. Halloween Baby Books
My youngest son just turned 1 and ever since he was around 6 months old he’s been obsessed with touch and feel books! Touch and feel books are always a no-fail gift for any baby!
How stinkin’ cute is this? If you have a little, little baby this spooky season this would be a great option. High contrast books do a great job a capturing and captivating newborns attention!
2. Baby Halloween Pajamas/Outfits
If you’re a minimalist type of momma, these will definitely be your style! Cute and festive but still simple, perfect!
The little skirt with suspenders on this outfit are too dang cute! This makes me miss having a little baby girl! Lol
The pumpkins on the knees are adorable!
3. Halloween Plushie
How fun are these little Halloween plushies? The little hoodies can even be pulled back and down!
4. Baby Halloween bib and socks
Baby drool bibs are the best and we used them just about everyday. This is a fun, easy way to be festive even in a regular outfit!
5. Pumpkin Baby Beanie
Omg this hat is tooooo dang adorable! Low key jealous I didn’t see this last year when my son was itty bitty!
6. Fall Flavored Baby Treats
We’ve had these Earth’s Best pouches and my littles love them. Definitely a small way to be festive and introduce new flavors at the same time!
What baby doesn’t love puffs??
Boo Basket Ideas For Toddlers
1. Toddler Halloween Books
Little Blue Truck is a family favorite in this house! We love all of his adventures!
A fun glow in the dark book about a little ghosts journey to be become brave!
2. Halloween Toddler Shirts
Not even gonna lie, as a mom of two boys, its a damn shame they don’t make cute little complete outfits like they do for girls. Still, I know just about any toddler boy would think this shirt is the coolest!
What can I say? I love these types of outfits one little girls, I just think they’re adorable! Add a pair of knee high socks and a cute Halloween hair bow and you have the perfect pumpkin patch outfit!
3. Halloween Coloring Book For Toddlers
If you have an older toddler who is getting into the wonderful world of crayons, this is a must!
4. Monster Sippy Cup
This cute little monster sippy cup has surprisingly has pretty great reviews! Which I feel is rare for just about any sippy cup out there! Super cute cup!
5. Halloween Shaped Pasta
Does your toddler get weirdly excited over food like mine, too? Even if they’re not a foodie like mine I think this would make a great base for a fun Halloween sensory bin!
6. Pumpkin Light Up Wand
Halloween Witchy Pumpkin Light Up LED Wand with Sound Effects
I put this under the toddler section but lets be real, any kid would love a light up wand!
Boo Basket Ideas For Kids
1. Halloween Books For Kids
This book is absolutely beautiful! The whimsical illustrations make this book engaging for little ones. The cover is gorgeous, this would be super cute on a halloween book shelf!
A fun book for little ones who are starting to get creeped out by skeletons this year.. I feel like Kindergarten age is about when Halloween started to become a bit scary for me too, so books like this are great!
2. Halloween Throw Blanket
So, your big kid might not be super impressed by a stuffed animal anymore but a super soft, fun blanket? Yess! Perfect for all the spooky movie night cuddle sessions!
3. Not-So-Spooky Night Light
A fun way to add some not-so-spooky festive, magic to your kids bedroom and keep away any scary thoughts at night!
4. Disney Halloween Cups
Ahhhh! I love these so much!! AND they glow in the dark?? Yes please!
5. Halloween Baking Mix
I love when kids start getting past that age where they just make huge messes “helping” in the kitchen and actually start really getting into it. Honestly, you could do an entire baking themed boo basket with fun treats to make all month long and I know it would be a total hit, too!
6. Spooky Backpack Pins
Backpack pins are a huge hit around here! These Halloween pins are super cute!
This post was all about boo basket ideas!
