The 28 best non-chocolate easter gifts for kids 2024
Cute Easter gifts for kids that don’t involve chocolate
Here’s my list of the top 42 best non-chocolate Easter gift ideas for kids. Each idea is a great alternative to giving traditional chocolate eggs at Easter. Alternative gift ideas that will bring just as much joy as yet another chocolate Easter egg.
There is a growing trend for giving non-chocolate Easter gifts to kids, and the days of kids gorging themselves on a bumper stash of Easter eggs are starting to fade.
It’s not to say that kids shouldn’t receive chocolate eggs at Easter, but rather that one or two chocolate eggs are just about enough.
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And hey, some people don’t even like chocolate, and some people can’t eat chocolate for health reasons. So it’s lovely to be able to give them a truly lovely Easter gift as an alternative to a traditional chocolate egg.
So, what to buy kids this Easter that won’t leave them looking, hopefully for the Easter egg you’re hiding for them?
Look for seasonal ideas that are fresh and springlike; lambs, ducklings and chicks work just as well as the more traditional Easter bunny. Toys, clothing and stuff for their rooms all work well.
There are Easter-themed soft toys, wooden toys, crafts, accessories and books for primary school-aged kids and teens. Not one of them is made from chocolate.
THE 28 BEST NON-CHOCOLATE EASTER GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS, TWEENS AND TEENS
Here are some fun alternative non-chocolate Easter gift ideas for kids, tweens and teens this year.
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Buy from Amazon Buy from WaterstonesBluey is hugely popular with UK kids at the moment, This lovely Bluey Easter book will make a brilliant gift for early readers. There is also a delightful Bluey Easter Crafts Book.
Suitable for age: 3 - 7 years
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Buy from AmazonThe Dinosaur that Pooped series, with its hilarious rhymes and silly antics, has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It's rip-roaring fun, and there are plenty of laughs as you follow Danny and Dino on their eggcellent adventure!
Suitable for age: 3-6 years
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Mums Make Lists Shop5 Cute Easter Bunny games for kids to enjoy playing with family and friends or as a classroom activity
This bundle of games will provide lots of fun and laughter for kids at Easter.
There is a Word Search and Word Scramble to get brain cells buzzing, a Scavenger Hunt for a little adventure, This Or That to get quizzical with and an Easter Egg Exchange Dice Game for some sugar-coated fun
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Buy from AmazonThere are six Bunny Bakers in this Hatchimals Easter collection, 1 Big Kid and 1 Little Kid out-of-egg, plus 4 Bunny Babies in 4 pastel printed Easter eggs. Crack into each Hatchimals egg to reveal the babies.
Suitable for age: 5 years upwards
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Buy from Not On The High StreetThis lovely bunny ears headband and pom-pom bunny tail are perfect dress-up costume props to give as a lovely Easter gift.
Suitable for ages: 3 years and upwards
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Buy from EtsyThese beautifully crafted rainbow sorting eggs were created using the Montessori methodology. My daughter went to a Montessori nursery for a couple of years. The calmness of that place and the gentle confidence of the children were always awe-inspiring.
There are ten small brightly coloured eggs housed in a large egg.
Suitable for age: 3 - 6 years old
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Buy from Not On The High StreetThis T-shirt design kit by Little Mashers has a simple bunny head outline on a white 100% cotton T-shirt, two oil board stencils, three unique eco-friendly inks, including neon, metallic and another bright colour and a paintbrush.
The paint can be cured and made permanent by ironing it on the reverse. All the colours are non-toxic, water-based and vegan. The finished T-shirt can be washed at 30 degrees.
Suitable for age: 3 years old to 12 years old.
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Buy from Not On The High StreetI love this gorgeous set of four wooden bunny ears hanging letters with a little craft set for decorating. You can choose the letters you want for your gift.
Suitable for age: 5 upwards
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Buy from Not On The High StreetThis set of a half dozen brightly coloured pavement chalk eggs comes gift boxed in a recycled egg box. What a great gift idea to keep kids happily occupied in the most creative way over the Easter weekend.
Suitable for: 2 years plus
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Buy from Not On The High StreetThe Little Mashers shop HQ is in St Leonards in East Sussex. Little Mashers are the originators of the glow-in-the-dark interactive T-shirt, and this chalkboard bunny T-shirt just adds to their genius array of kids' clothing that gives just that little bit more.
Suitable for age: 3 - 12 years old
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Buy from Amazon Buy from ArgosThis rabbit-building set is a really versatile toy, offering endless possibilities for imaginative play and allowing kids to build and rebuild their very own cute Easter bunny companion.
Suitable for age: 10 years old and up
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Buy from Not On The High StreetThis Easter gift idea is just adorable. I mean. How cute is this bunny sweatshirt? It's an 80% cotton mix in hot pink or sapphire blue.
Suitable for age: 3 - 13 years old
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Buy from Amazon Buy from John LewisThe LEGO Minecraft The Rabbit Ranch House Farm Set is the perfect gift for Minecraft fans of all ages. It's a fun and interactive kit that allows kids to construct their very own ranch house farm. There are (Easter!) rabbits, a vegetable garden and a cave to provide a hiding place for the sworn enemy – a zombie!!
Suitable for age: 8 years upwards
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Buy from AmazonThis is a super fun Easter Egg decorating kit that will provide hours of crafting fun for your kids this Easter - and not a chocolate egg in sight!
Suitable for age: 6 years upwards
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Buy from AmazonThis super cute 25-Piece Bundle is the perfect Easter craft set for kids aged three and up, it comes with 10 cans of Play-Doh and a variety of fun Easter accessories to inspire endless creativity and imaginative play.
Suitable for age: 3 years upwards
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Buy from My 1st YearsBring some tinkling music into the Easter break with this gorgeous xylophone. It can be personalised for an eggs-tra special touch.
Suitable for ages: 3 years upwards
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Buy from EtsyThis is a lovely painting craft set to give as an Easter gift to keep kids occupied over the Easter weekend.
Suitable for ages: 3 years upwards
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Buy from KidlyThis baby bunny will delight little kids no end. It is a nine-piece set with a bib, nappy and bottle, all in a gorgeous carry case.
Suitable for age: 3 years upwards
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Buy from Not On The High StreetSock craft kits are simply brilliant, and this Easter Bunny sock kit is the perfect non-chocolate Easter gift for kids who loved crafts.
Suitable for ages: 8 years and upwards
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Buy from AmazonI love a bit of Lego! This no-sugar Easter egg hunt still puts a smile on kids’ faces.
There are two mini-figures and assorted scenes for them to find Easter eggs.
Suitable for age: 7 years old and up
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Buy from Not On The High StreetLearn to make these mouthwateringly delicious Bunny Buns with this bread-baking kit.
Suitable for ages: 4 years upwards
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Buy from JoJo Maman BébéYellow duck wellies shout Springtime fun for kids eager to jump in puddles made by April showers. They make the perfect Easter gift for outdoor-loving tots.
Suitable for ages: 2 years and up
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Buy from EtsyThis handmade enamel bunny necklace on a gold chain will delight any tween or teen who loves a bit of bling at Easter!
Suitable for: Tweens and teens
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Buy from Not On The High StreetLooking for a clever Easter gift that isn't made of chocolate for a teen Easter gift? How about an egg box filled with egg-shaped bath bombs?!
Suitable for ages: 4 years upwards
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Buy from EtsyThese jars with bunny ears must be the cutest way to store trinkets or treats. They come in four sizes, and I think they are the perfect gift for bedroom-proud tweens and teens. Fill them with non-chocolate treats for an extra flourish.
Suitable for ages: Any age
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Buy from AmazonWell, it's sort of egg-shaped!!! This is a great gift for football-loving girls and boys. It comes with a set of colouring pens for them to decorate this mini football and then pop it on its stand to display in their bedroom.
Suitable for age: 6 years upwards
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Buy from RitualsThis is a wonderful Easter gift set for teens who love a bit of pampering luxury. The set contains The Ritual of Sakura body cream (100 ml), The Ritual of Sakura foaming shower gel (200 ml) and The Ritual of Sakura hair & body mist (50 ml).
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Buy from RitualsThis is a wonderful Easter gift set for teen boys who love to look and smell fresh!! The set contains a Sport anti-dryness body lotion (100 ml), Sport foaming shower gel (200 ml), and a L'Essentiel eau de parfum (15 ml).
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Buy from BootsThe PediEgg is a brilliant Easter-themed gift idea for teens who love a little bit of pampering.
Suitable for age: 14 upwards
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