Easter 2018: Top unusual, alternative gifts for the kids - tried and tested

But do you want something a little different to wow your kids - or a friend with little ones - with this Easter? Read our gift guide for our top picks:

Zazu’s Bibi the Bunny - £24.99 - http://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/zazu-musical-soft-toy.html

5 out of 5

This gorgeous little stuffed bunny toy is a brilliant toy and tool which has a voice-activated sensor that makes sound when your baby wakes.

The volume can be set to your desired level too - meaning it need not wake you also. Also helping with this is the function which means the toy automatically switches off after 10 minutes, allowing your and your little one to sleep.

Also available in the Coco the Koala design, this toy can play heartbeat sounds, white noise, nature sounds and three soothing melodies.

It also responds to being shaken - and when activated plays the last chosen sound.

Frugi Hayle Hoody - £30 - https://www.welovefrugi.com/baby-toddler-clothes/sweatshirts-and-fleeces/hayle_hoody_4_turquoise_bunny.htm

5 out of 5

Treat your little one to this stunning brightly-coloured bunny-tastic hoody in a gorgeous turquoise. This stand-out hooded sweatshirt is beautiful, made from a thick, super soft, stretchy material, and a hardy plastic zip.

Added details to the item make the hoody all the more unique, with a little white cartoon bunny on the front, donning a straw hat with a flower and a camera around its neck.

The hood itself is lined with a contrasting pink material.

A beautiful, warm item with lovely trimming, snug little pockets, organic material and super-cute detail. Ideal for wear all year round.

Frugi Reversible Rio Dress - £32 - https://www.welovefrugi.com/baby-toddler-clothes/dresses/rio_reversible_dress_holibob_bunny.htm

5 out of 5

This beautiful little dress is a wonderful addition to any little girl's wardrobe, with a reversible function; ideal for any spills or messes. The two-way option also means it is essentially two dresses giving extra options for outfits.

On one side, the dress is turquoise and spotty one side with a grey bunny which has a pink heart nose, which forms a pouch at the front. The other side is bright pink, with a print which encompasses cartoon flippers, snorkels, cameras and a white bunny with a camera around its neck.

The dress has press stud fasteners at the top front of each strap which are hardy and not to easily opened.

It is also a generous length, meaning it can be worn as a dress or a top and can be worn with either a t-shirt or long-sleeved top.

The organic material it is made from is also fairly soft and stretchy, ensuring comfort.

Gro Egg 2 - £29.99 - https://www.gro-store.com/gro-egg-2.html

5 out of 5

Monitor the temperature of your baby's surroundings with this clever little egg-shaped device from the Gro Store.

The Gro Egg 2 changes colour according to the temperature - and even comes with a little guide describing what the child should be wearing and also what their bedding should be for each setting.

Blue signals 'too cold' and shows a sad face, yellow is 'recommended' and shows a smiley face, orange is 'warm' and red is 'too warm' with a sad face.

An example of the recommendations are: blue - 'sheet and three lightweight blankets' and clothing - 'nappy, vest and sleepsuit'.

The Gro Egg 2 is also mains powered, with a removable USB port making it ideal for travel.

Covers or 'shells' are also available for the device, which fit snugly on top of the egg, turning it in to a cute animal character. Designs include Mikey the Monkey, Oona the Owl and Percy the Penguin.

Little Green Sheep Organic Baby Bath and Bed Set: Bunny - £42.95 - https://www.thelittlegreensheep.co.uk/the-little-green-sheep/organic-baby-bath-bed-set-bunny/

4 out of 5

Turn your little one into a bathtime bunny with this super-cute giftset.

Packaged in a lovely box - ideal for gifting - this cream-coloured organic bath set is perfect for anyone expecting a baby or for new mums.

Aimed at children aged between 0-3 months, the set includes a sleepsuit/ babygrow, a hooded towel and a wash mitt.

The little sleepsuit is made from a light, yet good quality soft cotton, with press studs down the front and embroidered bunny nose, mouth and whiskers in silver on the front. It also has an adorable silver embroidered paw print on each foot.

The wash mit, meanwhile, is made from a soft cream towel material with the same silver embroidered bunny whiskers, nose and mouth on the front, and gorgeous towel bunny ears on the top.

The soft hooded towel bears the same beautiful embroidery and large towel bunny ears on the hood, with a lovely cotton trimming around the outside.

A gorgeous present for any expecting mums or newborn babies.

Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Season Two 12-Pack Egg Carton - £24.99 - https://shop.spinmaster.com/colleggtibles-season-2-12-pack-egg-carton/product/p30224

4.5 out of 5

Toy craze Hatchimals have the perfect alternative to the traditional egg hunt this Easter with this adorable toy. The 12-pack set comes with two Hatchimals already out of their eggs and another 10 in-egg characters - all packaged in a pretty sparkling plastic blue egg carton.

To open, youngsters need only to warm up an egg in their hands before the purple heart on the shell turns pink. The shell-like plastic can then be broken to reveal a Hatchimal.

This set includes one of two exclusive flamingeese.

Snuggly Rascals Comfortable Headphones for Kids - from £14.99 - https://www.snugglyrascals.com/

4 out of 5

Whether it's for a laptop, tablet, phone or music device, these headphones are lovely for children with an array of cute designs, ranging from the special edition bunny for Easter, to a monster, giraffe, pig or penguin.

The headphones come nestled in a soft headband with the quirky designs, meaning unlike the normal in-ear designs they don't hurt the inside of kids' ears and fit snug around the head, unlike heavy old-style headsets.

The wire is also wrapped in material, meaning it is easily untangled and less likely to come away than the usual rubber-like plastic coating.