Easter gifts for your kids that won't melt
Across many Aussie homes on Easter morning, kids will be waking up early to see what the Easter Bunny has left them overnight and how much chocolate they can eat before breakfast.
It might be the gift of choice this time of year, but what about a gift that won't melt – or give them a tummy ache and a sugar crash for you to deal with later.
As an alternative, or as well as a chocolate bunny, here are some Easter gifts that they'll enjoy just as much.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
DIHOclub Ceramic Rabbit Mug
The perfect mug for an Easter morning hot chocolate.
Bin Chicken's Eggcellent Easter, by Jol Temple and Kate Temple
Perfect for an Australian Easter, join a friendly Ibis on their Easter egg hunt while there's a bunny on the loose.
Easter Egg Decorator Kit
Decorating Easter eggs is a classic tradition. This kit comes with an Easter-themed egg spinner that secures the egg in place ready for decorating. It also comes with eight quick dry makers and three plastic eggs to decorate ready for the annual Easter egg hunt.
JoyGrow Chicken Matching Egg Game
This is a fun game for the little ones who aren't quite ready for the sweet treats but don't want to miss out. Mix and match the egg halves based on their shape, and once played with, they can be easily stored inside the chicken.
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Happy Easter Dot Markers Activity Book
Great for toddlers who can't get enough of stickers (which happens to be all toddlers), they'll be able to colour in and decorate bunnies and eggs with dot stickers and get creative.
Sesame Street: The Runaway Egg, by Naomi Kleinberg
Elmo and his friends have found a big, colourful Easter egg that will be the perfect addition to their Easter float, but every time they turn around, it keeps disappearing. With all the characters we know and love, this fun story also comes with a card game, stickers and Easter poster.
Guess How Much I Love You Plush Hare
The classic story has come to life in the shape of this plush toy. Your little one will get all their cuddles in with their new bunny from their favourite book.
Peter Rabbit Dinner Set
Perfect for Easter lunch with the family, this sweet dinner set comes with a plate, bowl, spoon, fork and cup all in the theme of our favourite rabbit (behind the Easter Bunny of course).
Lego Easter Bunny Set
Not much can beat a bit of Lego for kids (and big kids). Add to their collection with this Easter Bunny set. The set is designed for children ages eight and up, and comes with 293 Lego bricks.
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Bluey: Easter Fun! Craft Book and Bluey: Happy Easter: A Puffy Sticker Colouring Book
Bluey and her family love Easter time, and are wanting to share the fun with your child. Keep them busy with everyone's favourite Blue Heeler family across the long weekend and into the school holidays with this Bluey craft book and Bluey sticker colouring book.
BOHS Egg and Spoon Race Game Set
Have some good old fashioned family fun with the egg and spoon race – and all without the mess.
Peter Rabbit Peek-A-Ears Plush Toy
Soft, cuddly and just like the cartoons and storybooks, Peter Rabbit will be the guest of honour in your home this Easter. He can even join in on the family fun as the plush toy can also speak and move his ears.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Surprise, by Eric Carle
Every child needs the Easter spin on the classic story by Eric Carle.
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Alessi Cico Eggcup
Easter is about eggs, so instead of digging into the chocolate ones, this little friend will help us eat our boiled eggs. Simply take off his hat (which doubles as a salt shaker), place the egg in his head, and use the spoon he is holding to dig in!
Sylvanian Families Hoppin' Easter Set
Based on the classic rabbit dollhouse family, this Sylvanian Families set is a cute little gift idea.
Bommeter Plush Easter Egg Hunt Baskets
You can't have an Easter egg hunt without a basket. This set comes with three bunny baskets.
In Elmo's Easter Parade, by Naomi Kleinberg
Everyone on Sesame Street is getting ready for their own Easter party and preparing their own Easter bonnet to wear. What will Elmo and friends wear?
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