For kids, Easter is a time for egg hunts, chocolate bunnies and candy chicks, but it can definitely lead to a sugar overload! Protect those pearly whites and give something that lasts longer than a few minutes with one of these non chocolate Easter gifts.
If your house is anything like mine, the number of Easter eggs received has significantly increased. In the weeks leading up to Easter, lovely chocolate eggs are received from friends and family, grandparents, teachers, coaches, parents – and of course the Easter Bunny. We’ve also had Easter eggs given out in place of party bags at any birthday parties that fall in March/April, which means the chocolate fest runs for weeks!
Let’s be real – I’m not really complaining, because there is of course the parent code that allows us to secretly taste-test the Easter stash, but by the time Easter weekend actually arrives, I do get a bit twitchy at the sheer volume!
Since I love a gift that lasts longer than the seconds it takes to scoff a chocolate egg, here are some of my favourites. Now you can leave the chocolate-giving to the Easter Bunny and instead consider one of these fun non chocolate Easter gifts – from LEGO to party games and books to bunnies, these ideas will keep both parents and kids happy.
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Non Chocolate Easter Gifts
Orchard Toys Egg Surprise Mini Game
Collect spotty bunnies and discover the eggs in this fun counting game from Orchard Games. A mini game that’s massive fun for toddlers, and the perfect sugar-free alternative to an Easter gift that can be enjoyed all year round!
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LEGO Creator 40523 Easter Rabbits
Build your own Easter display with this LEGO Easter Bunny kit that features a white bunny and a light brown bunny sitting together in a spring meadow. Five colourful Easter eggs and tulips complete the scene.
Measuring 10cm high with 287 pieces, this is a great Easter gift.
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TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs
The popular toddler’s educational toy comes with six different eggs and funny facial expressions. Crack them open to reveal six different colours that your little one can identify and match.
This learning toy encourages shape sorting and colour recognition.
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Beatrix Potter Kids 24cm Peter Rabbit Plush Toy
Kids will love this super soft 24cm Peter Rabbit plush toy styled on the character from the popular Peter Rabbit movie. Pair with the book for a wonderful Easter gift that can be enjoyed for years to come.
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Super Shrink Keyrings
Make your own Easter key rings with this craft kit. Children will love choosing from a chick, bunny, a little lamb, Easter eggs, and more.
Once the designs are complete, it’s time for the fun to begin – following the instructions provided and watch in wonder as each magical motif begins to shrink. Leave them to cool then affix to the keyrings provided.
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That’s Not My Bunny…
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text. Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.
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Ty Popper Chick Easter Squishaboo 10″ Plush
Popper is a cute little yellow chicken that kids will love to cuddle – especially as Popper is a 20cm pillow that can be heated in the microwave!
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Sylvanian Families 5531 Hoppin’ Easter Set
This limited seasonal product from Sylvanian Families contains a the Snow Rabbit Baby, a large basket, Easter eggs and accessories.
Add this set to the rest of your Sylvanians and enjoy some imaginative Easter pretend play.
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Hasbro Egged On
Press your luck with the Egged On game from Hasbro. Spin the spinner, pick an egg – and hope you don’t get wet!
This easy to play game is hilarious and perfect for family fun.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit has been an icon of children’s literature, starring in everything from books to toys to films! This original tale sees Peter at his most adventurous, cheekiest and lovable self as he wriggles into Mr. McGregor’s garden – and into reader’s hearts.
Beatrix Potter’s original text appears here in full, along with her beautifully engaging illustrations in a new format, perfect to introduce children to this famous rabbit.
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Le Toy Van – Wooden Honeybake ‘Chicky – Chick’ Wooden Egg Cup Set
Little ones will enjoy this 6-piece set for interactive play, complete with cute wooden egg cup, wooden egg with magnetic top, two hand painted solid wood ‘soldiers’ and a painted wooden spoon.
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Hatchimals CollEGGtibles
Crack one side of the Hatchimals egg to discover two characters, then crack the other to find two more toy figures and an accessory. The egg then becomes a 2-storey Hatchimals playset. Each Playdate Pack has a unique scene, like a spa, cinema, roller-skating rink, ice-cream shop and more.
There are 8 Hatchimals Families to collect, including Cat Dancers, Lion Artists, Raccoon Photographers, Bat Musicians, rare Dog Pilots, super rare Fox Pageant Stars and more.
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Stick the Tail on the Bunny Kids Easter Activity Game
Give Pin the Tail on the Donkey an Easter makeover with this fun Stick the Tail on the Bunny game – how cute! Suitable for up to 12 players
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We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford
We’re going on an egg hunt.
We’re going to find them all.
We’re REALLY excited.
Hooray for Easter Day!
Join the Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With ten eggs to find and count, it’s great fun. But watch out for the obstacles along the way – lambs, chicks, bees and ducks – and there’s even a wolfish surprise, so do take care.
Based on the traditional ‘We’re Going on a Lion Hunt’ rhyme, this will be a huge hit with all fans of the classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
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Tomy Toomies Beat It Egg
With 4 different modes, this sensory music toy is brilliant fun for little ones. They can use the spoon to tap the shell and hear the notes and funny sounds, and push the button to swap to another mode.
Colourful flashing sunglasses light up when sounds are played to help your baby explore cause and effect and develop their visual and motor skills, all essential steps in their early learning development. Watch your little one giggle as they watch the egg rock and wobble, encouraging them to dance along.
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Dinosaur Eggs Dig Kit
If your child loves dinosaurs, these dino eggs will make a great gift. Each egg includes a dino toy, chisel and a learning card.
Place the dino eggs on the table to chisel away the clay carefully (or soak the eggs in water first, which will make digging easier) then chisel away the clay to excavate the dinosaur inside. Once your dinosaur is excavated, simply rinse off remaining clay on the dino with the clean water.
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Squawk
Kids will love this light-hearted game from Mattel! Press the chicken and listen for the funny Squawk – if the hen house opens, the chicken will lay an egg that you get to crack open. Did the token inside land egg side up or chick side up; if it’s chick side up, you get to keep a chick token. The player with the most chick tokens wins!
This easy to play game is packed with giggling, squawking fun for kids age four and up.
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Jemima Puddle Duck Pull-Along
This beautifully traditional, hand-crafted pull along toy can help develop key motor skills, movement and co-ordination and is perfect for encouraging those first few steps.
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How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace
I’ve been working long and hard
with all my peeps and crew.
We’ve made the eggs, and now I’m here
to bring them all to you!
Finding eggs is easy, but can YOU catch the Easter Bunny in action this year? He has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden―plus that bunny hippity hops with lightning speed!
Start a new tradition with this bright and funny children’s Easter book that is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller!
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Baker Ross Easter Rubber Ducks
Splash, play, laugh and quack with these fun Easter rubber ducks. These cute duck toys come in an assortment of colours that will ensure your kids have a quacking good time – and you won’t need to ask them twice to get in the tub!
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LEGO BrickHeadz 40271 Easter Bunny
LEGO fans will enjoy this buildable LEGO BrickHeadz Easter Bunny with movable ears, a detachable carrot and bucket, two buildable Easter eggs and flowers.
Each LEGO BrickHeadz construction character comes with its own buildable collector’s baseplate featuring a seasonal calendar and BrickHeadz logo.
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Where’s the Golden Egg?
It’s a tragedy! The wondrous Golden Egg, the source of the Great Easter Bunny’s chocolate power, has disappeared. Without it, there will be no chocolate for Easter. But Tabatha Hopkins is on the case. Help her find the Golden Egg and save Easter!
An egg-cellent search-and-find book with over 50 things to spot in every scene, from cupcakes and carrots to polar bears and Easter eggs.
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Playmobil 9415 Pirate with Cannon Gift Egg
Playmobil is always popular for interactive play, and this pirate egg features a working cannon, treasure chest and treasure. Comes in a gift egg for easy storage.
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Wooden Matryoshka Bunny Dolls
The classic Matryoshka stacking dolls get an Easter-themed makeover with these adorable bunnies!
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Prextex My First Find and Match Easter Matching Eggs Game
These fun find and match eggs are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Each egg in this colour matching set is shaped differently and perfectly fits the yellow tray – ideal for learning colours, shape recognition, and developing fine motor skills.
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Inflatable Bunny Ears Rings Toss Game
The classic ring toss game gets a hilarious Easter twist thanks to these fun inflatable bunny ears!
Kids wear the bunny ears on their head, then players take turns to throw rings to the rabbit ears. Whoever gets the most rings on is the winner.
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Tender Leaf Toys Rocking Baby Birds
This educational balancing game is designed for creative and imaginative play.
Stacking and balancing toys are proven to support the development of children and toddlers by teaching them as they play. This wonderful wooden toy supports cognitive development and colour recognition and is a fun way to stimulate psychological and fine motor skills. As well as looking great in the nursery, this toy helps to develop hand-eye coordination.
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LEGO 40449 Carrot House of the Easter Bunny – Limited Edition
Children will immediately fall in love with this limited edition LEGO Easter Bunny carrot house!
This fantastic Easter gift includes a rabbit and a carrot house to assemble, as well as door, mailbox, eggs, flower and other elements. Suitable for children aged 8+.
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Usborne Easter Sticker Book
This colourful sticker book with Easter-themed scenes has over 400 stickers to decorate. Scenes include Easter bunnies hiding their eggs, an Easter parade and Easter eggs to decorate.
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Easter Suncatcher Decorations
With all sorts of fantastic Easter designs to fill in, it will be hard to decide which one to decorate first.
Kids will love bringing these Easter shapes to life with pops of colour! Then they can add one of the lovely ribbons so they can hang it up and see the light shine through.
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Paladone PP6732MCF Minecraft Chicken Egg Cup and Toast Cutter
This fun Minecraft breakfast set includes a blocky chicken egg cup and toast cutter for 2 pixelated shovel-shaped pieces of toast – perfect for the Minecraft gamer!
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LEGO 41666 Friends Andrea’s Bunny Cube
This portable cube has a cute bunny face sitting below a pair of pointy bunny ears, an ideal travel companion or a desk decorating piece.
Kids can join Andrea in her garden and help her look after her pet bunny, feed it some milk from the bottle or give it a carrot to gnaw on. The set includes LEGO Friends Andrea minidoll, a bunny figure in 1 of 4 different colours, a buildable hutch, mushroom and tree attached to the bottom.
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Easter Temporary Tattoos
Kids love temporary tattoos – and now they can enjoy tattoos with an Easter twist! Perfect for sharing with friends in the run up to Easter.
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LEGO Creator Easter Egg Promo Set 40371
This limited edition LEGO Easter set contains 239 pieces and is a cute gift for LEGO fans aged 8+.
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Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Easter
Dress the dolls as they discover lots of springtime activities, such as feeding newborn lambs, playing with Easter bunnies, going on an Easter egg hunt and feeding baby birds.
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