The Best Non-Chocolate Easter Gifts for Toddlers & Kids Under 5 (2026 Easter Gift Guide)
Easter is just around the corner, and if you're a parent of a little one under five, you already know the drill — baskets overflowing with chocolate, a sugar high by 9am, and a toddler bouncing off the walls before lunch.
What if this Easter looked a little different?
More and more Australian parents are swapping out the chocolate eggs for thoughtfully chosen toys and gifts that spark imagination, encourage sensory play, and create lasting memories. And honestly? The kids love it just as much (if not more).
Whether you're looking for the perfect Easter basket filler, a meaningful gift from the Easter Bunny, or something to keep little hands busy over the long weekend, we've put together the ultimate Easter gift guide for toddlers and kids under five.
Why Non-Chocolate Easter Gifts Are a Great Idea for Under 5s
Before we dive into the gift ideas, let's talk about why so many parents are making the switch.
1. Toddlers don't need the sugar rush Little ones under five are still developing their relationship with food and sugar. Easter chocolate can mean meltdowns, disrupted sleep, and a very long day for parents. A beautiful toy? That's a gift that keeps on giving - all day, all weekend, all year.
2. Open-ended toys support development The best Easter gifts for toddlers are ones that grow with them. Toys that encourage stacking, sorting, imaginative play, and sensory exploration are doing double duty, entertaining and developing key skills.
3. They create lasting memories A beloved toy from their first Easter is something your child will remember (and so will you). Long after the chocolate is forgotten, a beautiful wooden toy or a game you play together becomes part of your family story.
Our Top Easter Gift Ideas for Toddlers & Kids Under 5
Londji Cluck Cluck Fox - The Easter Basket Favourite
If there's one game that has earned its place as an Easter staple in Australian households, it's the Londji Cluck Cluck Fox. This beautifully illustrated cooperative game is perfectly designed for little ones - simple enough for toddlers to grasp, charming enough for the whole family to enjoy together.
Players work together to collect all the chicks before the fox catches them. It's a gorgeous introduction to turn-taking, cooperative play, and following simple rules, all wrapped up in the most adorable Easter-ready packaging.
Why we love it: It's endlessly replayable, travel-friendly, and never gets old. This one is an Easter morning winner, year after year.
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Grapat Eggs — The Most Beautiful Easter Gift You'll Find
If you haven't discovered Grapat yet, prepare to fall in love. These stunning hand-painted wooden eggs are everything a thoughtful Easter gift should be — beautifully crafted, rich in colour, and endlessly versatile.
Grapat eggs are a perfect example of open-ended play at its finest. There are no rules, no instructions — just a child and their imagination. They can be sorted by colour, lined up in patterns, used in imaginative play, or simply admired. For babies and young toddlers, they're perfect for exploration and colour recognition. For older toddlers, they become characters, treasures, and props in elaborate little worlds.
Made from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic dyes, they're as safe as they are stunning.
Why we love it: Long after Easter Sunday, these eggs will still be the most-reached-for toy in the basket. A gift that truly lasts.
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Playfizz — The Sensory Play Easter Surprise They Won't See Coming
Want to give your little one an Easter gift that creates an actual moment? Enter Playfizz — the sensory play experience that has kids (and parents!) completely mesmerised.
Playfizz brings the magic of fizzing, bubbling, colour-changing sensory play right to your Easter basket. It's hands-on, exploratory, and absolutely captivating for little ones who love to touch, discover, and experiment. It's also a brilliant way to introduce early science concepts in the most playful way possible.
Fair warning: this one sells out every Easter season. Once word gets out, it flies off shelves — so if you're keen, don't leave it too late.
Why we love it: The look on a toddler's face when the fizzing starts? Priceless. This is the Easter gift they'll talk about for weeks.
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Stapelstein — The New Arrival Worth Getting Excited About
We're incredibly excited to welcome Stapelstein to The Curated Parcel — and Easter is the perfect time to discover it.
Stapelstein is the kind of toy that genuinely does it all. These beautifully designed, sustainably made pieces encourage balance, gross motor development, stacking, and open-ended creative play. They grow with your child from toddlerhood well into primary school — used as stepping stones, balance boards, building blocks, or imaginative play props.
Available in stunning colours and launching right now with some very special introductory offers, Stapelstein is set to become one of our most loved brands.
Why we love it: Beautifully made, endlessly versatile, and built to last for years. This is an investment Easter gift your child will use every single day.
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Easter Activity Ideas for Toddlers (Beyond the Egg Hunt)
The Easter long weekend is four whole days — and little ones need to be entertained! Here are some fun, simple Easter activity ideas perfect for under 5s:
Mini Egg Hunt Indoors Hide small toys, stickers, or wrapped surprises around the house for a gentle, toddler-friendly hunt. Use items from your Easter basket as the "prizes."
Easter Sensory Bin Fill a tub with shredded paper, Easter eggs, small toys, and items from your Grapat or Playfizz collection. Let your toddler dig, sort, and explore freely.
Cooperative Game Morning Set up a special Easter morning game session with Londji Cluck Cluck Fox. Let your toddler lead the game — it's fantastic for their confidence and social development.
Nature Egg Hunt Head outside and hide eggs in the garden. Add in a simple nature scavenger hunt - find something yellow, something soft, something that flies to extend the play.
Stapelstein Obstacle Course If you've grabbed Stapelstein, set up a simple balance and stepping course in the living room. Toddlers absolutely love the challenge and the sense of achievement.
Easter doesn't have to mean chocolate overload. For toddlers and kids under five, the most magical Easter gifts are ones that invite them to play, explore, create, and connect with their toys and with you.
From the timeless charm of Londji and the handcrafted beauty of Grapat, to the sensory magic of Playfizz and the exciting new arrival of Stapelstein - this Easter, give your little one something truly special.
From our family to yours - Happy Easter.
The Curated Parcel is an Australian small business specialising in thoughtfully curated toys and gifts for children. Every product is chosen with love.