Second Birthday Gifts Australia

What do you buy for second birthdays? Two year olds are well aware of what birthdays mean so ideally gifts should be immediately interesting or exciting.

Safety is still an issue with toys for two-year olds - avoid toys with parts that are small enough to swallow or with removable parts that are sharp or could be swallowed, check paint is non-toxic, avoid long cords. Everything should be unbreakable and safe for them to put in their mouths. Building bricks, furniture etc should have rounded corners.

Two year olds are inquisitive. They still like push and pull toys and some can kick a ball. Simple jigsaw puzzles, stackable bricks and toys that fit together keep them amused and develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills. Cloth or board books they can handle themselves and parents can read to them can help develop literacy and a love of stories. Videos and DVD can keep them amused and give exhausted parents a rest.

• Young Minds - Educational children's products and toys catering for all children from newborn up. Based in Sydney, they offer free gift-wrapping, and Australia-wide flat rate parcel postage.
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  • DVDs - Brainy Baby Animals, colours, shapes, ABCs and discovering water DVDs.
  • Outdoor Toys, Creative Play - Dressups, play sets, play books, and barnyard toys and figurines.
  • Wooden Toys - Wooden bead sets, cars, castles, rattles, doll houses and accessories.
 
• My Wooden Toys - "For Little People with big imaginations". This site includes wooden toys, educational toys and fun toys. My Wooden Toys is a Western Australian family-run business offering quality, affordable toys for flat rate delivery Australia wide. Gift wrapping with a personalised gift tag is available for easy gift giving.
   
• Global Style - 2 year olds will love wearing these custom made t-shirts, baby suits, hats, baby t-shirts and more with their own name and a colourful picture. Global Style also sell iron on fabric decals and vinyl name labels. Based in NSW with delivery Australia wide.
   
• Peanut Gallery - Australian online toyshop offering a beautiful selection of wooden, educational and traditional toys for children aged birth to 8 years. Free gift wrapping and hand-written gift tags. Based in Victoria, flat delivery fee Australia-wide by Australia Post Parcel Post. Having trouble deciding? Search by age, sex, and price range.
   
• Unique Kids - Stylish range of quality products for babies, boys and girls. From baby bibs to vibrant, colourful art for bedroom walls. Free gift wrapping and personalised message cards for easy gift giving. See what's new or
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wooden Toys
  • Girl's Bags & Hats by Penny Scallan
  • Girl's Bedroom Decor
  • Dolls & Play Accessories
  • Soft Play Toys & Stacking Blocks
  • Wooden Activity Toys & Play Sets
  • Boy's Bags and Hats by Penny Scallan
  • Boy's Bedroom Decor
  • Cars, Planes & Trains
  • Educational Toys
  • Great Gift Ideas under $20
     
• A Little Luxury is one of our favourite gift stores with a wide range of unusual and elegant gifts, homewares and customisable gift baskets for all ages. Based in Sydney, delivery Australia-wide. See
  • Baby & Christening Gifts - Cups, plates, baby sets, sheet sets and plush toys.
  • Gifts for Children for popular toys from ABC Kids and Sesame Street, fabulous plush toys from Nici, Gund and Russ.
     
• Parties Online - Sydney-based party products store in operation since 1991. They specialise in themed and coloured tableware, balloons, and costumes for birthdays, kids parties, hen's parties, weddings, christenings, Christmas, and Halloween.