Chocolate Free Easter Gift Ideas for Kids 2017

Chocolate Free Easter Gift Ideas

It seems like Christmas is only just over when suddenly Easter eggs go on display in the shops!

I always want to cut down on the number of chocolate eggs arriving in my home, especially as Easter is very close to both my kids birthdays, my birthday and St. Valentine's Day.

Our house isn't a chocolate-free zone at Easter, but I do try and find some ways of reducing the amount of chocolate that my chldren receive. Think of the effect on their teeth for a start!

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So, here are some alternative Easter gift suggestions which are relatively healthy and non-calorific - think eggs, think chicks, think rabbits, think bouncing and energy!!

These ideas would also be brilliant for children who cannot eat chocolate for any reason.

Peter Rabbit™ Wooden Puzzle

Peter Rabbit Wooden Puzzle

Nothing says Easter like Peter Rabbit! Beatrix Potter's adorable character appears on this lovely puzzle along with his equally naughty brothers! From Marks and Spencer.

Tomy Hide 'n' Squeak Eggs

Tomy Hide'n'Squeak Eggs

These are an absolute classic children's toy, suitable for any of little your chicks over 6 months old, so perfect for someone who is too young for a chocolate Easter egg.

You crack them open the eggs to reveal brightly coloured chicks, press down on the chicks and they'll cheep for you and they double up as a fun shape sorting game too. Cheep cheep!

Striped Bunny Toy

Striped Bunny Toy from Not On The High Street

I do like a bit of crochet, and this gloriously colourful striped bunny toy is from NotOnTheHighStreet.com, so it is from a UK small business, in this case All Things Brighton Beautiful of East Sussex.

Paw Patrol: Easter Egg Hunt

Paw Patrol is the hugely popular Nick Jr and Milkshake TV animated series, where dogs train to carry out daring rescues!

This Easter they have a special DVD which is released on 13th March with 7 new episodes of Paw Patrol on it.

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Bunny Face Personalised Mug

Have an Easter cuppa - or any other drink - in this cute mug from Getting Personal. You can have any name put on it and it also comes in a heat change option.

I've had a number of things from Getting Personal, and have been pleased with their speed of delivery and the quality of the items that I've bought.

Knit Your Own Bunnies Knitting Kit

Apples To Pears Knit Your Own Bunnies Knitting Kit, Grey

This cute kit is from John Lewis. You could give the kit to a creative older child, or knit the bunny yourself as a gift. Everything is supplied, including thread, yarn, fabric and stuffing.

Little Betsy Cardigan

Little Betsey Cardigan from Frugi

This adorable little chick cardigan is from Frugi who specialise in organic clothing for babies and children up to 10 years old. It's made from 100% organic cotton and will look fabulously cheerful for spring and be perfect for cooler summer days.

Personalised Colour-In Easter Poster

Personalised Colour In Easter Poster

Colouring is THE hottest trend of the moment, so this huge personalised colour-in Easter poster from NotOnTheHighStreet.com would be a fabulous gift for a colouring fan.

This would make a great group activity for an Easter party, and would keep the kids really busy in the school holidays!