When it comes to Easter often, Easter eggs are the go-to gift for children. But we get emails from readers asking what alternatives are available to add in with the gifts to help reduce the amount of chocolate given. We have tried and tested some of the best Easter gifts out there and, as always, give our honest reviews.
Some of these items have been gifted for us to try, but as always, we will never promote or feature toys that don’t make the cut.
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LITTLE TIKES Creative Chefs Easter Basket Kit
Celebrate Easter with the Easter Playtime Creative Kitchen Set, designed to spark imagination and creativity! This fun and realistic play set lets children decorate colour-changing eggs, mould Easter treats using the reusable Make-It! Mix, and discover mini surprise toys hidden inside each egg.
Perfect for little chefs and crafters, this set combines creative and role play, helping children explore early kitchen skills while having loads of Easter fun. The Make-It! Mix is a soft, mouldable sand compound that’s easy to shape and reuse—ideal for crafting lifelike desserts again and again!
A fun and educational activity for Easter egg hunts or playtime at home.
Ages 3+ | Available now! Buy from Amazon 24.99
Orchard Toys’ NEW Hot Cross Bunnies Game!
Spring into fun with Hot Cross Bunnies, the exciting new mini game from Orchard Toys! Designed for little learners aged 3 and up, this fast-paced matching game adds a playful twist to classic snap and pairs. Race to collect the most bunny pairs while watching out for the cheeky hot ‘cross’ bunnies! If a grumpy bunny appears, cross your arms and pull your silliest frown—the fastest frowner wins the pile!
This seasonal addition to Orchard Toys’ best-selling mini games collection is available now at www.orchardtoys.com and Amazon.
RRP £6.00 | Ages 3+
Connetix Rainbow Starter Pack 60 PC
Designed to ignite imagination and encourage STEAM learning through play, this versatile set allows children to build endless 2D and 3D creations—houses, castles, farms, zoos, car parks, rockets, towers, puzzles, sorting boxes, coin drops, and more! As they play, little builders will naturally explore magnetism, design, shape, patterns, engineering, mathematics, and colour recognition, all while strengthening fine motor and problem-solving skills.
RRP £75 | Available now from Connetix
For some great ideas for Easter with your Connetix Tiles
Bunny Chocolate Easter Egg Holders Baker Ross
Hop into Easter fun with our adorable bunny chocolate egg holders! Available in five vibrant colours—Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Purple—each 13cm tall card bunny is designed to hold your favourite chocolate Easter egg (egg not included).
Simply assemble the bunny, decorate with the self-adhesive foam embellishments, and pop in a chocolate egg for a personalised Easter gift! Perfect for Easter egg hunts, party favours, or thoughtful surprises for friends and family. From Baker Ross
Rainbocorns Eggzania Mini Mania by ZURU (Styles Vary)
Get ready for a cracking good time with Rainbocorns Eggzania – bursting with 20+ surprises and adorable new characters! Hatch your way into Rainboville with a super-squishy Eggzania plush, a matching Yolkie, 5 mini surprise eggs, Yolkie slime, wearable accessories, and even an Eggzania joke that’s sure to make you giggle!
🎁 What’s Inside?
- 1 Eggzania plush
- 1 matching Yolkie
- 5 mini egg surprises
- Yolkie slime
- Yolkie joke
- Wearable ring, stamp & DIY bracelet
- There are 6 plush Rainbocorns and 6 matching Yolkies to discover.
Easter Wishes Craft Party Platter (Assorted)
Keep little hands busy this Easter with the Easter Wishes Craft Party Pack from B&M! Packed with pom poms, foam stickers, jewels, and loads more crafty bits, this set is perfect for hours of creative Easter fun.
Whether it’s decorating eggs or making a colourful party display, kids will love the mix of textures and bright colours.
🎨 Available in 2 festive designs:
- White: Craft Egg Decorations
- Multi-Colour: Craft Party Platter
Ideal for playdates, Easter parties, or rainy-day activities—grab yours now and let the crafting begin! Buy From B&M £3.00
Sylvanian Families Easter Celebration Set
Celebrate Easter in style with the Sylvanian Families Easter Celebration Set! This adorable set features Marguerite Rabbit siblings dressed in charming, spring-themed outfits, complete with matching marguerite brooches.
Get ready for a delightful Easter egg hunt—hide the colourful eggs and fill them with the included candy for extra festive fun! With beautifully detailed accessories, this set is perfect for bringing the magic of Easter to your Sylvanian world.
RRP £21.99 | Available now at Sylvanian Families
Peter Rabbit Decorated Cookie 30g – Assorted
Add a touch of charm to your Easter celebrations with the Peter Rabbit Decorated Cookie. Shaped like a bunny and featuring beloved characters from Beatrix Potter’s world, this delightful treat is perfect for both kids and grown-ups alike.
🍪 Delicious and adorable – ideal for Easter baskets, party bags, or a special snack
🐰 3 assorted designs to collect
⚖️ Weight: Approx. 30g
Available now at B&M for £1 – a must-have for any Peter Rabbit fan this Easter!
The World of Peter Rabbit™ 50-Piece Puzzle
Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter with this beautifully illustrated 50-piece puzzle, perfect for little hands! Young children will love piecing together a charming scene featuring beloved characters and iconic locations, from Mr. McGregor’s garden to Jeremy Fisher’s pond and the hidden rabbit burrows below.
This puzzle isn’t just fun—it’s educational too! Inside the box, you’ll find a giant poster and a Learning Guide to spark curiosity, encourage discussion, and extend the storytelling adventure beyond the puzzle. Designed for children aged 4 and up, the chunky, wipe-clean pieces ensure durability for plenty of playtime fun.
RRP £12 | Available now at www.orchardtoys.com and Amazon.
Easter Wreath Kit Baker Ross
Create a cheerful Easter atmosphere with our Easter Wreath Kit, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your seasonal decorations. This all-in-one kit includes a 20cm wreath template, gingham fabric, festive embellishments, pink ribbon, and glue, making it easy to craft a beautiful wreath for your home. Simply glue the accessories onto the wreath base, arrange the decorations to your liking, and finish with the ribbon for hanging. Whether displayed on a door or as part of your Easter décor, this charming wreath is a fun and creative way to celebrate the season. Adult supervision is recommended for younger crafters. Buy from Baker Ross
L.O.L. Surprise! Pastel Party collection
The ultimate unboxing treat for Easter! This limited-edition set features two adorable seasonal characters: Hops Tot and her pet, Hops Bunny. Unwrap 6+ surprises in each to discover cute spring-themed outfits, accessories, and more!
🌸 What’s Inside?
- Hops Tot: Stylish spring dress, shoes, purse, bunny ear headband, bottle & sticker
- Hops Bunny: Cute outfit, shoes, bottle, cupcake & sticker
Each set is bursting with sweet surprises and makes the perfect Easter basket gift—whether your little one is collecting or just loves imaginative play.
Buy Lol Pastel Party £8.99
Pets Alive Mama Bunny & Baby Surprise
Hop into a world of cuddly fun with Mama Bunny and her adorable babies! With soft floppy ears, a fluffy tail, and exciting hidden surprises, Mama Bunny comes to life with over 10 playful sounds. Her little ones love a game of hide and seek—how many will you discover inside the bunny hutch? Will it be 2, 3, or even 4 baby bunnies? Don’t forget to feed Mama her carrot and give her plenty of cuddles. Get ready for a hopping great time!
RRP £19.99 | Ages 3+ | Available at Smyths, The Entertainer & Amazon.
B&M Easter Suncatcher
Get crafty this Easter with a fun paint-your-own suncatcher kit – the perfect activity to keep little ones busy during the holidays! Each set includes a suncatcher and paints, so kids can decorate their own colourful window display just the way they like.
Choose from 3 cheerful Easter designs and enjoy creating a sweet seasonal decoration to brighten up your home.
🎨 Perfect for Easter crafts
🌞 Great as a gift or rainy-day activity
🛍️ Available now at B&M stores – while you’re there, don’t forget to grab everything you need for a fun Easter Egg Hunt, including hunt packs and tasty chocolate treats! Buy From B&M For £1.50
