The best Easter gifts for babies and toddlers

11 cracking Easter gifts for babies and toddlers (that aren't chocolate!)

by Samantha Ball |
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When it comes to Easter it can be hard to resist buying all the chocolate Easter eggs and treats on the shelves. So why not make the Easter holidays eggs-tra special and buy your little one something that will last a little longer than chocolate, and get them an Easter gift they'll love?

There's no denying that chocolate is a huge favourite of children, but it never lasts more than five minutes and it can leave a bit of a mess behind (it always seems to get everywhere).

We've found a great selection of Easter gifts for babies and toddlers that even mums and dads will love (anything to avoid a tot chocolate-induced sugar rush right?).

Best Easter Gifts for Babies and Toddlers 2024

Best first Easter bodysuit gift

Easter pajamas or clothes for little ones are a great idea for a gift. With the option to personalise with a child's name, this bodysuit makes a sweet first Easter gift. It's available in sizes newborn up to 18-months.

Best flip-page Easter gift

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Price: £9.50

This sweet board book with lift-the-flaps is about finding Little Bunny, who is obviously hiding at the very end. It's incredibly sweet with beautiful illustrations on each page.

Our Product and Lifestyle writer Samantha Ball said: "I love the thickness of each book and the flaps, as normally my daughter can accidentally rip them but these don't! It's very engaging and wonderfully illustrated"

Best stacking toy Easter gift

This 11-piece stacking toy is suitable for children over the age of 10 months. It's made from wood, making it easy to wipe clean. Not only does it make a cute decorative piece too, but the toy can help to develop hand-eye coordination.

One review said: "We love all the little details like the ladybird, the watering can and all the different ways your baby can arrange this lovely stacking toy."

Best Squishmallows Easter gift

This 12-inch Squishmallow bunny is the perfect companion for your toddler. It's medium size and super cuddly and soft. It has a pink and blue pattern, making it the perfect gift for girls and boys.

One review said: "Colours are nice love it so soft and cuddly love the long ears on it"

Best Easter gift balancing game

Including dice, Little Goose, eggs, goslings and chicks, this balance game is fun for all the family and not only helps little ones develop their hand-eye coordination but also the rules of turn-taking. Suitable for ages over 3 years.

One review said: "Simple but so entertaining, this balancing game is fun for all the family."

Best Easter gift for dress-up

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Price: £38.45

If your little one loves their baby Annabell, then they will love this adorable sheep outfit for their doll. With the softest fur and cutest little feature ears, it'll be a welcome Easter dress-up option.

Samantha said: "The fur on the onesie is incredibly soft and my daughter loved cuddling her baby Annabell in this outfit. It's also incredibly cute and easy to dress the doll in."

Best Jellycat Easter gift

The sweetest little lamb that's suitable for children from birth. Fuzzkin lamb makes for a cute gift as it's cuddly and soft, but equally looks just as cute on a shelf in your child's room.

One review said: "A gorgeous gift for a spring baby or any child who loves animals. He's a joy to cuddle and a treat to display"

Best Easter bath bomb

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's an alien bunny driving a spaceship! Add some fun to their Easter bath with this Lush Alien Bunny Bath Bomb. It's brightly coloured and little ones will love watching it fizz and whizz around the tub. Once dissolved, you'll find a cute cow...

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool: "Wow! This Lush Alien Bunny Bath Bomb certainly packs a punch! It has a strong citrussy smell which will certainly wake you in the morning. It's a decent size and I love the bright colours."

Pros

  • Vegan formula
  •  Sicilian lemon, grapefruit oils and carrot powder for glowing skin

Cons

  • Not a multipack

The best toy subscription gift

If your child has a birthday around Easter or you're looking for a game-changing toy subscription service, Lovevery should be on your radar. Its play kits are designed to support specific key stages of a child's brain and functional development, and the one we've included below is suitable for ages 13, 14 and 15 months. With bunnies in a burrow and a carrot coin bank, it's a delightful Easter treat, but that's not all. The Babbler Play Kit also comes with six other toys, as chosen by experts, plus a book and a guide for parents.

One review said: "I wish we wouldn't have bought any other toys and just gotten these kits."

Best Easter gift for older children

This three-in-one LEGO set is suitable for children aged 8 and over and they'll love the option to build three different animals. They can make a white bunny, cockatoo, parrot or seal.

One review said: "Fabulous and fun for any age! The 3 in 1 white rabbit set gives hours of fun in building the 3 different characters and loads of fun for playing with afterwards. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Loved by the children, they thought it was great as the lego was also movable. Great purchase!"

Best Easter book

Spotu0026#039;s First Easter
Price: £10.71

The Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs for Spot to find, so let your tot join in on the hunt to find all the Easter Eggs. This classic picture book has flaps that help to develop fine motor skills and encourages curiosity and exploration.

One reviewer said: "Quality excellent and well packed. A sturdy old favourite able to survive toddler treatment."

Best toy bunny Easter gift

lapinoo
Price: £37.99
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The adorable rabbits from the Lapinoo collection can be hung anywhere, thanks to their long ears! 
Toddlers can easily grab them by their long arms and legs, plus you can tie them onto your pram, or changing bag. Super soft, your little one will love to cuddle and play with their Lapinoo, plus it'll look lovely in their nursery, too.

One review said: "Great quality and recipient loves it. Ears are super handy for tying to pram / cot so it’s always nearby but not lost"

Best wooden shape sorter Easter gift

With the option to personalise with a name, this sweet shape sorter is suitable for children over 12 months and has an easy to remove top for collecting the shapes out.

Best baking Easter gift

Little ones will be so excited to bake Easter treats with this bunny baking set! Complete with personalised baking utensils, you can even add on a personalised apron, cotton bag for storage and Easter-themed cookie cutters.

One review said: "A lovely Easter present and well made - I love wooden gifts as opposed to plastic."

Best Peter Rabbit Easter gift

Peter Rabbit Plush Toy
Price: £53.62

This super cute, high-quality rabbit is a great Easter gift for little ones. Peter Rabbit is a much-loved character, and this plush toy will be treasured by little ones and parents who love Beatrix Potter.

One review said: "Although it was a little bit smaller than I was expecting, it is excellent quality and a genuine product. It was good value for money and my granddaughter loves him"

Best breakfast set Easter gift

The cute bunny breakfast set contains a melamine bowl, spoon and cup that is suitable for both girls and boys. This little set will bring a sweet smile to little ones' faces and the drawstring bag is handy for picnic trips!

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